Plutzik Reading Series opens 60th anniversary season with Jericho Brown
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and author Jericho Brown will give a reading to open the 60th anniversary season of the University’s Hyam Plutzik Memorial Reading Series—one of the oldest literary reading series in the United States, and one that has brought such figures as John Ashbery, Louise Glück, Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, James Baldwin, and many others to the University for readings and discussions that are free and open to the public.
In today’s issue
Celebrated composer Jeff Beal ’85E has been appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Artist at the Eastman School of Music
Dining Services shares updates about a few campus dining locations
The Department of Public Safety offers reminders for staying safe on roads and walkways
@Rochester returns Tuesday
Look for the next issue on Tuesday, September 6, after the Labor Day holiday. Send submissions by noon today for Tuesday’s edition.
Dining Services offers the following updates. For the latest on events and hours of operation, including the Labor Day weekend dining schedule, visit dining.rochester.edu.
The Kosher Comfort station and deli will be closed through Sunday, September 4, as Dining Services welcomes a new kosher oversight and certification partner, Star-K. Kosher grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and heat-and-eat meals will be available for pickup in Douglass Dining Center during the closure. The kosher station reopens on Monday, September 5.
Peet’s @ Wegmans Hall will be closed until after fall break due to staffing issues. Coffee and tea along with grab-and-go options can be found at the Brew in Schlegel Hall.
Danforth Dining Center will be closed for dinner on Saturday, September 3. Stop by Hirst Lounge in Wilson Commons beginning at 5 p.m. for the Luau Dinner, part of the Yellowjacket Weekend celebration.
Safety reminders for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers
With the return of students to campus and much more outdoor activity on and around University campuses, the Department of Public Safety reminds everyone how to safely navigate the area roadways and pathways together, with special attention to safety around crosswalks.
Pedestrians
Always cross roads at marked crosswalks.
Obey any pedestrian signals and make sure the road is clear in both directions before crossing.
If a vehicle approaches, make eye contact with the driver before you cross.
Look before walking past stopped vehicles. Do not cross just because a driver waves you on. Be sure all lanes are clear first.
Bicyclists
Yield to pedestrians.
Remember that bicyclists are not considered pedestrians unless they are walking their bikes. Otherwise, they are considered vehicles and forfeit their rights as pedestrians in the case of an accident or citation.
Use marked bike paths or multi-use paths when available.
Use extra caution as you transition between bike paths, roads, and sidewalks. Be aware that your actions are unpredictable to drivers and pedestrians.
Drivers
Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections.
Be prepared to stop at all marked crosswalks. Stay alert and reduce speed in areas with crosswalks.
Come to a complete stop if pedestrians are crossing or preparing to cross. Wait until pedestrians have crossed at least one lane past the lane you are in before resuming travel.
Never pass another vehicle that has stopped or is slowing down at a crosswalk.
Find out what your classmates did on their summer internships at Careers in Data Science: What I Did on My Summer Internship, Part 1. The event is open to all undergraduate and master’s students and will take place on Friday, September 2, at 11 a.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400.
Yellowjacket Weekend highlights
Kick off the semester with the first Community Weekend of the academic year, Yellowjacket Weekend. Join Wilson Commons Student Activities for the end-of-summer celebration. Connect with the campus community at this Rochester Tradition. Stay tuned to Instagram or Facebook for announcements and updates. Get ready ahead of time by downloading the new UR CCC app to access your personal QR code.
Friday, September 2
Activities Fair, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Wilson Quad. Explore over 250 student organizations to discover opportunities to engage and pursue passions. This color-coded map can help you learn more about the participating organizations and where to find them.
An Evening with Aubrey Plaza, 8 p.m. Strong Auditorium. Enjoy a Q&A with producer and actor Aubrey Plaza. Limited tickets are still available for students, staff, and faculty. Purchase online. The Common Market in Wilson Commons also sells tickets.
Late Night Bingo – 9 p.m. to midnight, May Room, Wilson Commons. Match the numbers and win prizes.
Saturday, September 3
Feel the Sting Shirt Giveaway, 2 p.m., Wilson Quad. Get in line early for this limited-edition giveaway. Shirts will feature your class year on the back. Bring your UR ID and personal QR code from the CCC app.
Summer Carnival, 2 to 6 p.m., Wilson Quad and Susan B. Anthony Halls area. Enjoy water slides, carnival games, food trucks, and more. Dress for water slides and bring a towel or change of clothes. Undergraduates can purchase tickets for the food trucks at the Shops @ WilCo using your declining or URos. Food trucks will only be accepting food truck tickets.
Luau Dinner, starting at 5 p.m. in Douglass Dining Center. Savor the last taste of summer with a tropical-themed menu.
Paint Your Own Wooden “R” Decor, 9 p.m. until midnight, Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. Decorate your room with your custom Rochester R.
Monday, September 5
ROC Tix Eastview Mall Shopping Shuttles, from 11:40 a.m. until 7 p.m. leaving from Rush Rhees Library.
Free STI testing
Did you know that the most common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection is no symptoms at all? This is one reason that you should make sure that you are getting regularly tested for STIs if you are sexually active. Sign up for an appointment at one of the UHS Health Promotion Office’s free testing clinics throughout the semester.
The AAPI Trainee Support Committee, with sponsorship from the Institutional Office of Equity and Inclusion, will celebrate Lunar Thanksgiving and Onam on Friday, September 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Evarts Lounge, School of Nursing. The event, which is open to the University community, will include AAPI food and presentations on Lunar Thanksgiving (Choo-Suhg in Korean) and Onam (Indian holiday). RSVP on this form, where you can also indicate if you’re an AAPI faculty member who would like to serve as a table champion for the event or if you’d like to introduce an AAPI sub-culture.
Face masks are strongly encouragedfor 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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