Support sessions, resources in response to the Buffalo shooting
The Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Equity and Inclusion Council of Deans and Directors are offering a space of support in response to the Buffalo shooting. The sessions offer a safe space to share emotional reactions to the event and a means to process productive responses. A facilitated dialogue will help acknowledge the deep roots of this violence while honoring the strength, wisdom, and transformational vision within communities. Register to attend one of two sessions on Thursday, May 19, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT or 6 to 7 p.m. EDT. The office has also compiled a list of resources for the University community in response to the tragedy.
In today’s issue:
This month’s issue of HR Intercom highlights a new streaming fitness platform and more
The Eastman Institute for Oral Health hosts a lecture on oral health in America
Attend a webinar on how research participants rate their clinical trial experiences
HR Intercom highlights new streaming fitness platform and more
This month’s issue of HR Intercom, a newsletter with information about Human Resources programs and materials, includes information about a new fitness platform, United Way leadership development, and more.
SCORE seminar: 'Caring for Yourself to Care for Others'
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.”
Sign up for Well-U's new wellness platform
Studio Sweat On-Demand is the new wellness streaming platform with over 1,800 fitness classes and well-being content. Classes are available both live and on-demand so you can work out anywhere, at any time. Learn more about the new platform and sign up here. All employees who sign up by June 1 will be entered into a raffle to win either a Nutribullet or a shiatsu back massager.
Summer applications for tuition reimbursement
If you are attending an outside college or university, be sure to submit your tuition reimbursement application within 30 days of the start of the course. You can visit the Tuition Benefits website to download the application and learn more.
AAPI support, Juneteenth celebration featured in this month's Encompass
The latest issue of Encompass, a monthly newsletter from the Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion, includes information on the newly formed, independent Asian American and Pacific Islander support group, as well as details on the University’s inaugural Juneteenth celebration on June 16. Interested in more news about equity and inclusion at the University? Sign up for Encompass.
Lecture on oral health in America
The Eastman Institute for Oral Health presents the lecture “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges” by Rena D’Souza, director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research at the National Institutes of Health, on Friday, May 20, at 4 p.m. The lecture takes place in the Jay Stein Board Room (2-1321), Medical Center.
Webinar on how research participants rate their clinical trial experiences
Register for this webinar to learn how research participants rate their clinical trial experiences. Carrie Dykes, operational director of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Research Services, will present data from an ongoing project which surveys research participants of Medical Center clinical trials as part of a multi-institutional collaborative initiative called “Empowering the Participant Voice.” The webinar takes place Tuesday, May 24, at 8 a.m. EDT.
Register for the Better Teams, Better Care Symposium
This year’s Better Teams, Better Care Symposium will focus on how to overcome challenges in health care on the way to functioning in high-performing teams. Register to attend the hybrid event on Wednesday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT.
Fitness Center equipment sale
The URMC Fitness Center has cardio equipment, as well as a few pieces of strength training equipment, dumbbells, hand weights, and more to sell auction style. Stop by the URMC Fitness Center this week during designated times to get information and view equipment.
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