May is National Bike Month and the Department of Transportation and Parking Management is hosting a series of events to celebrate bicycling as a sustainable and healthy means of transport. Learn more below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
Rochester students and recent graduates are being recognized with national awards and fellowships
Read about the results of this year’s spring eyeglasses recycling drive
Submissions are being accepted for the “Expressions of Freedom” Juneteenth exhibit
Many employees have already given to the University’s annual United Way campaign. This collective generosity helps strengthen the Rochester community and improve lives. If you have yet to make a donation to the 2022 campaign, you can do so by making a pledge today. Donations to the Community Impact Fund will assist with many community needs, and every dollar will help. Campaign leadership thanks everyone who has already taken part.
Most babies that don’t have health issues can usually be switched to another brand of formula safely, says Bridget Young, an assistant professor of pediatrics. She suggested parents and guardians check to make sure the ingredients are the same on the label to reduce the chances of causing an upset stomach. If you aren’t sure which formula to switch to, she said, check with your baby’s doctors.
Urgent Alert: New job scam targeting University students
There has been a recent uptick of fake emails sent to students offering employment opportunities. These phishing messages appear to come from scammers posing as faculty members who request the “hired” individual provide their bank account information for direct deposit purposes. University IT is blocking the emails as they are reported. If you get a suspicious email, report them to abuse@urmc.rochester.edu. If you have communicated with the person, stop responding. If you have given the person money, contact the Department of Public Safety at (585) 275-3333, file a police report, and suspend the compromised accounts immediately.
And remember these tips to identify potential scams:
Take a close look at the sender’s email address.
Be cautious when responding to offers via email.
Watch out for urgency. If there’s a lot of pressure to do it quickly, be wary.
Be cautious anytime you are dealing with someone you don’t know and they are asking for personal information (bank account, social security number), or requests to purchase gift cards. Legitimate business transactions don’t normally require you to buy a gift card, send photos of a gift card, or share gift card codes.
If the person wants you to switch to a personal email or texting. Criminals do this to get you off the University’s email system so University IT can’t block them.
Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t seem right, ask a lot of questions and be ready to walk away.
Contact the person or company through a known legitimate email, phone number, or website to confirm the offer.
Self-care can feel unattainable. What are the things that inhibit the ability to practice self-care, and what helps encourage it? The May blog post from Behavioral Health Partners focuses on these issues, and ways self-care can feel more achievable.
Attend the virtual finals of the Mark Ain Business Plan Competition
The final round of the Mark Ain Business Plan Competition takes place today, May 11, at 4 p.m. EDT. Watch five teams from the University pitch their business ideas live via Zoom. Contact the Ain Center with questions.
Get in gear for National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. The Department of Transportation and Parking Management is hosting a series of events to celebrate bicycling as a sustainable and healthy way to get to work—or anywhere you need to go. On Tuesday, May 17, “Bike to Work Day” will be celebrated with a “pit stop” hosted jointly by Reconnect Rochester and the University at the cycle track on Elmwood Avenue, across from the main hospital entrance. Stop by any time between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. to meet and chat with fellow cyclists and grab a free snack.
Tune into virtual classes offering 15-minute quick biking tips. Learn “How to Clean Your Bike Chain” on May 11, or “Learn Where to Park Your Bike” on campus on May 25. Classes are held from noon to 12:15 p.m. EDT via Zoom. No registration is required. Visit the full schedule of biking classes and subscribe to the Green Commuter for more news that helps students and employees get from place to place sustainably. Read past issues here.
Submissions for ‘Expressions of Freedom’ Juneteenth celebration
The University will recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, or National Freedom Day—the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States—on Monday, June 20. In alignment with honoring the traditions and practices of persons of African descent, the institutional-wide Juneteenth celebration “Expressions of Freedom” exhibit, will take place on June 16. The exhibit will showcase creative and artistic responses to the inquiries “What does Freedom Day or Juneteenth mean to you?” and “How do you recognize expressions of freedom?” Responses to the inquiries are due by Friday, May 27. Submissions are welcome from all University and community members.
Register for the Mindful Practice in Medicine Facilitator Training Workshop
Learn how to teach mindful practice programs in medical programs for health professionals. Participating in this five-day, retreat-like online workshop will enable you to advance your teaching skills and energize your clinical work through greater attentiveness, self-awareness, teamwork, and self-monitoring in stressful and demanding clinical situations. Learn more about and register for the workshop, taking place June 8–12.
As Commencement approaches, members of the Class of 2022 including Annie Rosenow ’22, pictured, are being featured on the University’s Instagram. Check back throughout the week to learn more about these students and their time at Rochester.
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