Nominations are open for district representatives of the Genesee Staff Council. Find more information and the nomination form below in the For Faculty and Staff section.
Also in today’s issue:
University IT offers guidance on using Box to send large files
Faculty can apply to attend next month’s 5th annual Digital Assignment Design Workshop
Meet with Provost David Figlio at tomorrow’s Tasty Tuesday
What would your colleagues say about your sharing skills?
Sending large files can be taxing on email systems and those on the receiving end. There is an easier way to seamlessly share your documents or files internally and externally. Visit University IT’s Box page to learn about the collaboration tool with helpful tutorials to guide you along the way. For more extensive or sensitive file transfers, faculty and staff can refer to their security liaison for assistance to ensure proper transfer protocol is being followed.
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) trainee support committee will host a support group meeting on Zoom on Thursday, July 21, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT to create a safe space for AAPI graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to check in, share experiences, and support one another. Drop in at any time. Register in advance to attend; you’ll receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
All members of the Rochester community interested in learning more about AAPI stories can subscribe to an email listserv and share their stories in a newsletter here. To join in efforts, complete this form.
Nominations are now open for district representatives of the Genesee Staff Council, a group that builds on the University’s Meliora values of equity and openness. The council discusses issues important to University staff and shares perspectives with senior administration. Serving on the council is open to full-time and part-time staff in non-medical divisions. Nominate yourself or a staff member by July 31. Each participating University division has an allocated number of representatives; refer to the council website for details and a printable nomination flyer.
Has the pandemic made you think more about teaching in the digital realm? If so, attend the 5th annual Digital Assignment Design Workshop in Rush Rhees Library on Monday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. Not only will you learn how to turn a traditional assignment into a digital project, but you will also walk away with a usable assignment prompt. Spaces are limited, apply here to attend by Friday, July 29.
Find help with household tasks
Do you need help with cleaning your home or getting yardwork done? Eligible employees can use their free premium Care.com membership to search for a house cleaner or post their own job for household help from window washing to gardening or search for discounts on LifeMart by Care.com. Visit the family care web page for eligibility information and access to this benefit.
Framework for balanced nutrition
Access healthy menus for you and your family in Well-U’s dietary-based programs. Get started in Nutrition Basics with blueprints about proteins, carbs, fats, and more, and learn your specific needs by meeting with your own personal dietitian in Nutrition and You.
Members of the University community are invited to drop by Provost David Figlio’s table during Tasty Tuesday on July 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the Wilson Quad. Figlio said he considers these drop-in sessions an opportunity to begin an open and ongoing dialogue with the University community, and that he is eager to work with students, faculty, and staff on initiatives that move the University forward.
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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