Peter Christensen named Humanities Center director
Peter Christensen, a professor of art and art history, has been named the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Director of the University’s Humanities Center. Christensen, an internationally recognized scholar of architectural history and design, begins his tenure on July 1. He succeeds Joan Shelley Rubin, the Dexter Perkins Professor of History, who has led the center since its inception in 2015.
Graduate student wellness walk rescheduled for June 23
Due to weather, the graduate student wellness walk has been postponed to Thursday, June 23. Graduate students from all six schools can come together for a walk from the River Campus to Genesee Valley Park and engage in icebreakers and a short, guided meditation. The walk will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and commence at the walking bridge at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Fraternity Road. Find more information here.
When working towards a wellness goal, it can be valuable to understand how fat, as a macronutrient, affects your health, in ways both good and bad. Join Well-U’s Jill Chodak, a registered dietitian, on Thursday, June 23, at noon EDT to discuss the different types of fats, what roles they play in your body, and some common misconceptions. Registration is open.
Find childcare for the summer
Use your free premium Care.com membership to find babysitters or nannies for kids home from school for the summer. Visit the Family Care web page for eligibility criteria and to enroll.
The second “Imagining Possible FutURes” conversation is planned for Wednesday, July 13, at 1 p.m. EDT via Zoom. The conversation will explore the theme of joy in work and finding satisfaction and fulfillment. All members of the University community are welcome to attend. The conversation will be facilitated in a restorative circle format and offer space for attendees to share ideas, hopes, and goals in a supportive environment. The purpose of the session is to encourage one another, make connections, and see what changes can be made today. Register here.
Attend the World Congress of the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine
The Medical Center is hosting the 26th World Congress of the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine from September 7–9. The event will feature an academic program that includes cutting-edge research in bio-psycho-social, brain-behavior-health-disease relationships. Many of the speakers are world-renowned leaders in research and academia. Find details on the conference and registration information here. Register by June 30 to get a reduced rate. Contact Stephanie Bruder at (585) 275-3575 or via email.
Last week, the University hosted its inaugural Juneteenth celebration, ”Expressions of Freedom.” Find photos from the event on the University’s Instagram.
Face masks are optional for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. Patient care areas, as well as University shuttles and transportation, continue to require masking. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).
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