Social Security, International Tax Identification Number information sessions for employees, students

To provide faculty and staff who employ international students with information about the Social Security and International Tax Identification Number processes, the International Services Office will host virtual drop-in sessions to explain these processes and answer questions. The sessions will take place every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT beginning September 1 and will run through November 17. The sessions are designed to be informative and interactive and can be accessed here.

Similar information sessions will be held for students every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. beginning September 2 and running through November 18. Students can access the virtual drop-in sessions here.

AlertUR test set for September 8

The fall semester test of AlertUR will take place on Thursday, September 8, at 6 p.m. EDT. AlertUR is the emergency notification system for the University, including the Medical Center. During an emergency, alerts are sent by voice, text, and email message. The purpose of the test is to activate the AlertUR system and check that you can be reached immediately. Before the September 8 test, students and employees should review their contact information online and add a cell phone number if one is not listed or is not current; sign in with your NetID and password. Employees with a NetID who do not have a University email address may enter a personal email or phone number to receive emergency alerts. The September 8 test will not disrupt scheduled activities. Find more information on AlertUR here.

Careers in Data Science: ‘What I Did on My Summer Internship, Part 1’

Are you interested in a career in data science? Find out what your classmates did during their summer internships at “Careers in Data Science: What I Did on My Summer Internship, Part 1.” This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students and will take place on Friday, September 2, at 11 a.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400.

Learn ways to save on course materials

Stop into Lam Square, iZone, or Carlson Library on Thursday, September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. or Friday, September 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to get help finding free or low-cost options for your course readings. Or find help on Zoom.

DeweyFest returns on Friday

Visit the cherry garden behind Hoyt Hall on Friday, September 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn about the services and resources available to you in Dewey Hall while spending time with your peers and staff from the offices and departments below. You’ll also be able to play lawn games, treat yourself to ice cream, and challenge your friends to a round of mini golf. Participate in the scavenger hunt inside Dewey and grab giveaways and enter the grand-prize raffle. DeweyFest is sponsored by the Greene Center, David T. Kearns Center, Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Office of Minority Student Affairs, Center for Education Abroad, Student Fellowships Office, and the Office of Undergraduate Research. For more information, visit Handshake.

Learn-to-meditate classes for first-year students

The Mindful University Project is an interdisciplinary initiative with a mission to empower the campus community to build a culture of mindful presence and compassion, allowing students to improve mental well-being and resiliency to stress, boost academic flourishing, and reduce anxiety and depression. The initiative offers evidence-based Koru learn-to-meditate classes just for all University first-year students, both undergraduate and graduate, this fall. Registration is required at the links below.

• Koru Basic (for undergraduate students): Mondays, September 12 to October 3, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Koru Basic (for undergraduate students): Wednesdays, September 7 to 28, from noon to 1:15 p.m.
• Koru Basic (for first-year graduate students): Fridays, September 9 to 30, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
• Melanated Meditation (for first-year minority undergraduate students): Fridays, September 9 to 30, from 3 to 4:15 p.m.
• OUTbreath (for undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ+ students): Mondays, September 5 to 26, from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
• Koru Basic for Eastman (for both undergraduate and graduate students at Eastman): Sundays, September 11 to October 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Mindfulness for First-Year Minority Graduate Students: Tuesdays, October 4 to 25, from 8 to 9:15 p.m.

Graduate student wellness fair

The Health Promotion Office is hosting an upcoming Graduate Student Wellness Fair, where graduate students can learn about on- and off-campus resources and organizations and find free swag, interactive activities, therapy dogs, and virtual reality mindfulness. Visit the event on Friday, September 16, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Carlson Library.

Webinar: ‘A Parent’s Guide to Kids and Money’

The Office of Total Rewards hosts a webinar, “A Parent’s Guide to Kids and Money (from Toddlers to Teens)” on Wednesday, September 7, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT., conducted by a representative from MetLife. Faculty and staff will learn ways to teach their children valuable money habits, including how to make sound spending, saving, and investing decisions. Enroll now to save your spot.

Opioid overdose prevention training

Learn how you can help save lives by preventing opioid overdose. The training takes place Thursday, September 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. and is open to all students, staff, and faculty. All attendees over age 18 will receive a free overdose prevention kit. Registration, which is required, is open through September 9.

The current University COVID-19 tier level is

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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).

Find the latest updates, policies, and guidance on the University’s COVID-19 Resource Center.