New study will examine how COVID-19 deepened the opioid crisis
A new $3.5 million grant will help researchers examine how the economic, social, and health care disruptions caused by COVID-19 worsened the nation’s opioid epidemic. Co-led by Elaine Hill, an associate professor of public health sciences, of obstetrics and gynecology, and of economics, the study will seek to determine how the response to the pandemic impacted opioid use disorder in different communities and whether the progress made in recent years can be recovered.
In today’s issue:
Simon professor Martin Jarzebowski discusses the future of responsible investing
Securely dispose of your unwanted personal documents at Friday’s Shred Fest
Help Well-U select prizes for its upcoming Walktober challenge
In this Q&A with Simon Business School Dean Sevin Yeltekin, Martin Jarzebowski, an adjunct professor of sustainable finance at Simon, shares his perspective on the evolution of sustainable investing data, corporate engagement, and the convergence of sustainability and finance.
University flags lowered today for Anthony Mazurkiewicz
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered today in honor of Rochester Police Department Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz, who died in the line of duty on July 21.
Keep your identity safe by shredding documents containing personal information, like bank statements, pay stubs, and canceled checks. Simply recycling or throwing documents away these items than can be treasure troves for identity thieves is not enough to protect valuable information. Here’s a quick tip from University IT: Ditch those mail statements and go paperless with your accounts to protect your information, save paper, and save on potential hidden fees.
The University makes shredding convenient: Facilities and Services is holding its 12th annual Shred Fest on Friday, August 5, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Zone 3 South (Park Lot). All University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are welcome to drop off up to five boxes or bags of unwanted personal documents from home to be recycled in a secure and confidential manner. Direct questions about the event to the University’s Sustainability Coordinator Amy Kadrie.
To get ready for the Walktober wellness challenge, tell Well-U what you’d like to see as a prize. Get entered to win a cooler chair just for answering a one-question survey. Your opinion on prizes counts and you may win that prize just for staying active every day in October. Mark your calendars and get more information on the Well-U website.
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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