Gateways Music Festival Orchestra makes Carnegie Hall debut
The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra made its Carnegie Hall debut on Sunday, April 24, with conductor Anthony Parnther (far right) and Grammy Award-winning pianist Jon Batiste (waving). The performance wrapped up the weeklong Gateways Music Festival in association with the Eastman School of Music. The group is the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra presented by Carnegie Hall in its history.
In today’s issue:
The Arthur Satz Department of Music celebrates the last day of classes today with a “musical extravaganza”
Well-U is launching a new fitness platform next month
Attend the next talk in the “Voices of XR” series on Friday
130 University students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honor society
The University welcomes 114 seniors and 16 juniors as 2022 inductees into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. They’ll join 18 current seniors who were elected as juniors last spring. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest academic honor society.
Clinical and Translational Science Institute looks back over two years, two pandemics
Did you know that the Clinical and Translational Science Institute was one of the first dozen institutions in the nation funded by the NIH’s Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program? Sixteen years later, the institute is still a leader in its field. Learn about the work of the institute and how it supports researchers across the University in this special edition of its annual report.
It can be hard for caregivers to know when a boy has an eating disorder, says Nicole Cifra, a third-year adolescent medicine fellow in the Department of Pediatrics. She has changed the way she addresses it with her male patients, making sure to tell them right away that “I take care of boys, too, and you’re not alone. You are not the only one going through this, [but it’s] talked about less among males than females.”
Are you a veteran or active member of the US Armed Forces and a Rochester student graduating at this year’s Commencement? The University’s Veterans Alliance would like to recognize your service and academic accomplishments with a red, white, and blue cord to be worn at commencement. Email veteransalliance@rochester.edu by Friday, May 6, to request your cord. Cord pick-up will be held in the Office of Equity and Inclusion in Wallis Hall on May 9 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A new fitness and wellness platform is coming soon
Through the Total Rewards Program, the University offers award-winning health and wellness benefits to engage employees in healthy habits. On May 1, Well-UÂ is launching Studio Sweat On-Demand, a streaming platform with over 1,700 fitness classes and well-being content. Classes are available both live and on-demand so you can work out anywhere and at any time.
Learn more about the Home Ownership Incentive Program
Benefit-eligible faculty, staff, residents, and fellows may participate in this joint partnership with the University, the City of Rochester, and a participating bank or credit union to receive $9,000 toward the purchase of a primary residence within the city of Rochester. Learn more about the program at a webinar on Wednesday, May 2, at noon EDT.
Register for the SCORE annual seminar
The Study Coordinators Organization for Research and Education, a Clinical and Translational Science Institute educational program, provides support to University research coordinators and staff. Register now for the SCORE annual seminar, “Caring for Yourself to Care for Others,” taking place June 7 and 8. Patricia Lück, an assistant professor of clinical medical humanities, will offer the keynote speech “Thriving Through Overwhelm: A Mindfulness Approach.”
A ‘musical extravaganza’ for the last day of classes
To celebrate the last day of classes for the academic year, the Arthur Satz Department of Music presents a “musical extravaganza” today, April 27, in front of Rush Rhees Library at 5 p.m. In the event of rain, the location will be changed to Upper Strong Auditorium. All are welcome to listen to a program that includes the Ukrainian National Anthem and the theme from Star Wars. The performance is directed by Rachel Waddell, director of orchestra activities, who will be joined by members of the Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Brass Choir. The concert will also be streamed live on the University’s Facebook page.
MS medical management program information sessions
John Haddick is a distinguished engineer with the Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group and the chief technology officer for Lenovo’s ThinkReality portfolio. On Friday, April 29, from 1 to 2 p.m. EDT, Haddick will discuss Lenovo’s investment and development of commercial AR/VR solutions in his talk, “Think Reality: Helping Build the Enterprise Metaverse.” The event will take place over Zoom and in-person in Studio X. Register to attend.
Relax with some therapy dogs at the Health Promotion Office’s final PAWS for Stress Relief events of the semester on Thursday, April 28, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Eastman Student Living Center and Monday, May 2, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in Goergen Athletic Center.
Day of Mindfulness
Take a study break and drop by the Day of Mindfulness event hosted in the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, on Sunday, May 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Attend a yoga class, take part in peer-led pop-up meditations, pet therapy dogs, and more. The evening’s schedule is as follows:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Peer-led yoga. Spots are limited. Register here.
6:30 to 8 p.m.: Therapy dogs from RocDog
6:45 to 7 p.m.: Video screening on how students incorporate mindfulness throughout their day
7 p.m.: Pop-up meditation
7:45 p.m.: Pop-up meditation
Safe Sex Express
Choose from a variety of safer sex supplies using this online order form for free, anonymous delivery to your campus mailbox. This service is available to all students with an on-campus mailbox.
Join an online sleep challenge
Learn how you can improve your sleep hygiene and quality by signing up for the Health Promotion Office’s 21-day online “Zzzs to As” sleep challenge. It includes information on the science and physiology of sleep, sleep challenges common to college students, sleep and diet, relaxation and mindfulness training, and more. Registration for this online program is open all year and students can begin any time. Visit the registration page to sign up.
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