“This is the number one place. Why? Because of the ideas, innovation, talent, and the environment all coming together,” Panchanathan said. “This is a crucible of innovation, and I saw that firsthand today.”
In today’s issue:
Recent awards and honors for members of the University community
Learn more about the University’s new hybrid shuttles in this week’s Go Green blog post
Attend a screening and discussion of the documentary We Were Here at the Little Theatre
Andrew Elliot, a professor of psychology, is being honored with the Society for Personality and Social Psychology’sJack Block Award, and the American Educational Research Association’s Sylvia Scribner Award.
Study links fracking, drinking water pollution, and infant health
New research coauthored by Elaine Hill, an associate professor of public health sciences, of economics, and of obstetrics and gynecology, documents for the first time the pollution of public water supplies caused by shale gas development—commonly known as fracking—and its negative impact on infant health.
University launches new shuttles with hybrid technology
Four new energy-efficient blue and yellow shuttles were rolled out on campus in mid-February. Learn more about the vehicles and the technology that saves fuel and reduces emissions through regenerative braking.
The Art New York program offers students credit for an internship in New York City that situates their program of study within the art world. Students in the program do not need to be art majors or minors and no previous art experience is required. The application deadline for the spring 2023 program is April 15. Learn more about the program and find the application here.
The Student Employment Office encourages all campus employers to celebrate National Student Employment Week through April 16. During this week, colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of student employees who perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative.
Supervisor Series: Workplace conflict
Join UR Medicine EAP and Well-U on Wednesday, April 20, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT for the last session of the Supervisor Series on workplace conflict. Assess your conflict management style and consider your role as supervisor in resolving conflicts. The training is for those in a supervisory or managerial role only. Register here.
Scott McEldowney is a director and research scientist for Reality Labs Research, Meta. On Friday, April 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. EDT, McEldowney will give an overview of his work and discuss the key elements for a successful augmented or virtual reality system. His talk will occur over Zoom and in person in Studio X. Register to attend the talk.
We Were Here documentary screening, discussion
Join the Memorial Art Gallery, River Campus Libraries, the Little Theatre, and ImageOut for a special screening of the documentaryWe Were Here in conjunction with the Up Against the Wall: Art, Activism, and the AIDS Poster exhibition, on view at the Memorial Art Gallery through June 19. The screening takes place Friday, April 15, at 7:15 p.m. at the Little Theatre and will be followed by a panel discussion on the underrepresentation of BIPOC communities in HIV/AIDS films.
Fitness center clothing liquidation sale
All exercise clothing and merchandise at the URMC Fitness Center is 20 percent off. Stop in during office hours to find a deal.
Do you find it difficult to find time to cook nutritious meals while being a full-time student? In this workshop, participants will learn a quick meal and dessert recipe, how to meal prep, eat mindfully, and enjoy a delicious meal using ingredients that you can get from Hillside and the grocery store. Vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free options will be available. The class takes place today, April 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Community Kitchen, Douglass Commons. Registration is required for the workshop, which is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Wellness at Eastman seminar on caring for your voice
“Caring for Your Voice,” the next Wellness at Eastman seminar, takes place today, April 13, at 6 p.m. EDT. Many people are “professional voice users” and don’t know it. New teachers routinely have overuse issues, and voice majors and professionals must care for their instruments. Liane Grasso ’98E, a speech-language pathologist at UR Medicine, and Todd Schneider, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the Medical Center, will share how to keep your voice healthy throughout your life. Register here to attend.
Destress Fest
Feeling stressed? Visit Destress Fest in the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, for bracelet-making, reflection stones, lavender sachets, and stress balls while supplies last.
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