The University’s Investment Office and Office of Advancement have prepared a video update about the institution’s endowment, including information about how the endowment is invested and managed.
Flags will be lowered for Kymberley Maslyn
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered Tuesday, May 31, for Kymberley Maslyn, a registered nurse in Finger Lakes Cardiology Nursing, who died on May 10. Maslyn joined the University staff in 2009.
“Smallpox patients became contagious as soon as they developed sores spread the virus through droplets with coughing or sneezing. They remained contagious until their lesions resolved,” says Paritosh Prasad, an associate professor of surgery, of medicine, and of pediatrics. However, based on available historical information, monkeypox appears to be less contagious than smallpox, says Prasad.
Are you staying on campus over the summer? You can anonymously order free safer sex supplies directly to your campus mailbox through Safe Sex Express, sponsored by the UHS Health Promotion Office.
Deadline extended for Research Equity Fund Program
The Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion is providing short-term and immediate funding to support faculty research through the Research Equity Fund Program. During spring and summer 2022, the program will support full-time University faculty for research activities disrupted by COVID-19 through research funding for clinical or instructional faculty engaged in research activities, or for tenure-line faculty who did not have research funds during 2021–22.
Awards will be for up to $5,000 to cover any costs associated with research between June 1 and August 31, 2022, including childcare; travel costs; equipment; software; transcription or editing services; statistical, consulting, or data management or analysis support; or publishing fees.
Join the Gandhi Institute for a facilitated book group to discuss Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger by Justin Murphy. The virtual group meets today, May 26, June 9 and 23, and July 7 and 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT. For questions or requests email alex@gandhiinstitute.org or chyna@gandhiinstitute.org.
Virtual office hours for Simon’s MS in medical management program
Chat virtually with a representative from Simon Business School’s admissions office about the MS in medical management program today, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Learn more here.
Mass for the Feast of the Ascension
The Catholic Newman Community will host a mass for the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord today, May 26. Gather to remember and pray for the victims of the tragedy in Buffalo, their families, and anyone affected by this act of violence. Mass begins at 12:30 p.m. and will take place on the River Level in the Interfaith Chapel, River Campus.
Eastman Community Music School’s “Springfest” takes place through June 5 and features ensembles, departmental recitals, and other musical events that are free and open to the public. Find more information and links to each concert.
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