University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered Thursday, July 28, for Joseph D’Alessandro, an assistant director in facilities operations in space and strategic planning at the Medical Center, who died on July 6. D’Alessandro joined the University staff in 2005.
Scrambled data: how to disguise your sensitive info
Think of your sensitive information as a puzzle. Hackers can piece together data from your tax return documents, photos (important dates, addresses), travel plans, and application forms to steal your identity. By encrypting your device, cybercriminals can only see scrambled data, which is useless to them. Encryption also protects information should your device be lost or stolen and secures any files you share. Visit University IT’s Device Encryption FAQs page for more information and the Encryption Tutorials page for guides on encrypting your device.
Join Well-U’s Bethany Moran, a dietician from the lifestyle management team, on Tuesday, July 26, at noon EDT for a virtual event on how to incorporate snacks into your diet that are nutritious and delicious. Register here.
Insurance for furry family members
Through LifeMart by Care.com, part of the free Care.com premium membership, eligible employees have access to a number of discounts, including pet insurance from companies like MetLife, Nationwide, and more. This benefit is part of the current offerings available to employees including RARES and YOUR Benefits Extras
Digital assignments workshop
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. Learn how to turn a traditional assignment into a digital project, and walk away with a usable assignment prompt. Spaces are limited, apply here to attend the workshop. Applications are due Friday, July 29.
Tour the new UR Fitness Center in College Town, 71 Celebration Drive, July 25–28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone who signs up for a membership will be entered into a raffle with prizes from local businesses. Find more information here.
Smoking cessation program
The next free “Commit to Quit!” group program, offered by the Center for Community Health & Prevention, kicks off at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 4. Learn strategies for cutting back or quitting smoking or vaping. Join others on a similar health journey in a six-session virtual series led by certified nicotine cessation counselors. Register today.
Last month, Golisano Children’s Hospital patient Ava Rizzo and her classmates participated in a Lap-A-Thon to support the hospital’s Cleft and Craniofacial Center. Together, they ran a cumulative 105.75 miles in 45 minutes and raised $2,212. Find photos on the hospital’s Facebook page.
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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