Registration is open for the Medical Center’s Office of Equity and Inclusion’s diversity conference, “Better Together: Equity, Anti-Racism, and a New Way Forward.” Learn more below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
University IT warns of QR code-based “quishing” scams in this week’s security tip
Mandatory training on sexual misconduct for first-year students
Students can register for the fall 2022 LGBTQ meet and greet
University COVID-19 tier level set to medium; masks are strongly encouraged
The University’s COVID-19 Tier level has been changed to medium. Face masks are now strongly encouraged for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. The University’s tier system directly correlates with the CDC’s COVID-19 community levels for Monroe County, providing a consistent framework upon which to base University masking guidance. The current tier is posted on the COVID-19 Resource Center and is included daily at the end of @Rochester. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).
Since the beginning of the pandemic, mobile users have become accustomed to scanning black and white quick response bar codes—also known as QR codes—to instantly access information and promotions or browse a restaurant menu. Scammers have taken notice and are creating fake QR code stickers containing malware or directing users to malicious sites and placing them in public places in what are called “quishing” scams. When a mobile user is tempted to scan, they invite hackers into their device and put their personal information at risk. What should you do? QR codes give you the ability to preview the URL link before proceeding to its site. If the link looks strange, University IT advises you not to follow it. If you do move forward, and there are any fear tactics or time constraints on the page, it’s likely a scam.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of prevention and awareness around sexual misconduct and gender equity and has partnered with EVERFI to provide online training that covers Title IX and other topics. This training is required for all first-year undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students at the University and is based on research around the best practices for healthy communities. The training comes directly to your email from EVERFI and is due Friday, October 21.
Sit in with the Zen meditation group
Join the Zen Meditation Group via Zoom on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. EDT for two 30-minute mindful drop-in sessions. Contact Kyle Trenshaw for more information or to be added to the email list. No prior meditation experience is necessary.
Fall 2022 LGBTQ meet and greet
Come and meet other LGBTQ students and get to know the University’s LGBTQ faculty and staff. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a rainbow lanyard giveaway, pronoun and pride pins, and a raffle for Meliora hats. This event takes place Thursday, September 1, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons, and is open to all LGBTQ students. Register to attend.
Auditions for The Crucible
Auditions for the International Theatre Program’s production of The Crucible take place Friday, September 2, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 3, at 2 p.m. in the Todd Theatre lobby. Prepare a monologue from a play of your choice, or just show up. Find more information here or on the program’s Facebook page.
Join the Medical Center’s Office of Equity and Inclusion for a day-long educational and learning diversity conference, “Better Together: Equity, Anti-Racism, and a New Way Forward” on Friday, October 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The keynote address will be delivered by Cecilia Gentili, principal consultant and founder of Trans Equity Consulting. Learn more and register today.
Face masks are strongly encouraged 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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