Update on new positive cases of COVID-19

There are 12 new positive cases among students to report: one on the Medical Campus, 11 on the River Campus. Please note that the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is updated when a new case is reported. Find the latest COVID-19 messages and updates here.

As COVID-19 cases fall and masks come off, flu cases are rising

CNN, March 25

“Americans should always be encouraged to get vaccinated against influenza. Influenza has always been a threat to the health of vulnerable members of our communities and that remains true, even during the pandemic,” says Angele Branche, an assistant professor of medicine and codirector of the Medical Center’s vaccine treatment and evaluation unit. “Usually I don’t strongly encourage my patients to get an influenza vaccine this late in the season, but with rising cases and the uncertainty of how things will unfold over the next few months, it’s still worth getting vaccinated if you haven’t done so as yet for the 2021–22 season.”

Workshop: ‘The Genius of a Business Plan’

Learn how to stand out at the next business plan competition in this one-hour workshop hosted by the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship. Explore the basics of business plan writing and how a plan can be used to convince investors to back your venture. The session takes place via Zoom on Thursday, March 31, at 4 p.m. EDT. Register for updates and the recording. Send questions via email.

‘Pitch Imperfect’ competition

Unleash your creativity at “Pitch Imperfect” while mastering important skills such as communication, pitching, and storytelling. During the event, you will have two minutes and 30 seconds to present on a random, never-before-seen slide deck. Examples include “ingredients to success,” “the world is an egg,” and “erasers.” Judges will select three winners for prizes based on the students’ delivery, ability to go with the flow, and creativity. Register here for the event, taking place Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m. EDT in the Barbara J. Burger iZone, Rush Rhees Library.

Call the shots with your diabetes

Well-U has a full slate of ideas to manage your diabetes including nutrition and exercise tips to help you feel your best. Work with your coach from the condition management team to put together a plan that will have you thriving.

Lecture on ‘Changing Realities Along the Mexico-US Border’

The Humanities Center welcomes Douglas Massey, a Princeton University sociologist and the founder of the Latin American Migration project, for the latest public lecture in the Sawyer Seminar series on migration. Over the past two decades, there have been dramatic changes in the number, origin, and characteristics of migrants arriving at the Mexico-US border. Massey will discuss what these changes tell us about the future of international migration to the United States and other destination countries. The free lecture takes place Thursday, March 31, at 5 p.m. EDT in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. The event will also be streamed live. Learn more and register.

‘Eastman Presents’ concerts and discounts

The Eastman School of Music and its Eastman Presents series offers discounted tickets to upcoming performances, emphasizing a unique and diverse lineup of artists.

• Pianist Eric Lu will perform Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 pm in Kilbourn Hall. Tickets start at $23.
• DakhaBrakha returns after a sold-out 2017 performance. This Ukrainian folk-punk quartet melds traditional Ukrainian folk music, African grooves, Eastern colors, and a contemporary sensibility the band calls “ethno-chaos.” The performance takes place Tuesday, April 5, at 7:30 pm in Kilbourn Hall. Tickets start at $32.

Faculty and staff should use the code ESM20 to receive a discount. Students may receive one discounted ticket with the code Student10.

Public health grand rounds lecture on sustainability in health care

Michael Waller, director of sustainability at Rochester Regional Health, presents “Sustainability in Health Care,” a public health grand rounds webinar. Preregistration is required for the lecture, taking place Friday, April 1, at noon EDT. ASL interpreters will be present. Email Carolyn Settle with questions.

Sustainability planning survey closes April 1

The University has launched a planning process to create its first-ever sustainability plan. The plan will include University-wide goals, to be approved by leadership, and high-level strategies to achieve those goals. It is being developed by a collaborative process that includes many constituents across the University. In addition to listening sessions with various stakeholder groups throughout the University, a brief survey has been developed to gather thoughts and ideas about sustainability efforts and practices across campus to help inform the planning efforts. The survey will only take a couple of minutes of your time to complete and closes at noon EDT on Friday, April 1.

Conference on gender-based violence in South Asia

The REAL Conference, “Researchers, Educators, Activists, and Lawyers Address Gender-Based Violence in South Asia,” will be held virtually on Monday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 5, from 8 to 11 a.m. EDT. The conference will forge cross-disciplinary connections between researchers in the field, activists on the ground, and lawyers in the courts. Each discipline brings unique insights to enrich perspectives while working to end gender-based violence in South Asia. Visit the event web page for the full agenda, presenters and presentation titles, and to register. The event is hosted by the University’s Susan B. Anthony Center.

Minority- and women-owned business training forum

Explore Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification and utilization programs, local technical assistance resources, and how selling to the government can help grow your business at a training forum on Tuesday, April 26, and Wednesday, April 27. This event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Learn more about the forum’s agenda and schedule.

Center for Research on Flavored Tobacco pilot proposals

The Center for Research on Flavored Tobacco (CRoFT) at the University and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is accepting applications for year-five pilot projects for research to inform FDA regulation of tobacco products. Read the full RFA for eligibility and application guidelines. The deadline to apply is May 2 at 11:59 p.m. for projects beginning September 1.

• Dr. Chat Bot: Medical Center employees (daily required) | Medical Center students (daily required) and non-Medical Center students (as needed)
• COVID-19 Resource Center | Medical Center’s COVID-19 update page
• Current campus face mask policies
• Faculty and staff vaccine participation form (VPN or on-campus network connection required)
• COVID-19 vaccine requirements and FAQs
• What to do if you or your close contacts have symptoms or have been exposed