A new study led by Richard Moore, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the gynecologic oncology program at Wilmot Cancer Institute, shows that a new type of technology can capture stray ovarian cancer cells from a simple blood test and successfully predict cancer in people who have a lesion or cyst in the pelvic region.
In today’s issue:
Applications are open for the Child Care Subsidy Program to assist eligible faculty and staff
The “Wellness at Eastman” monthly seminar series begins today
Schedule of events for “Viktor Tsoi: Rock and Roll and the Soviet State,” a three-day international conference
Careers in Data Science: ‘What I Did on My Summer Internship, Part 2’
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 2.” The event is open to all undergraduate and master’s students and will take place on Friday, September 16, at 2 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400.
To help support the rising cost of child and dependent care, the University is offering a Child Care Subsidy Program to assist eligible faculty and staff with child care expenses by providing awards of up to $3,600 a year, depending on total household gross income, through the pre-tax Dependent Care FSA. Applications are being accepted through October 12. You can find more information and frequently asked questions and answers online or contact familycare@rochester.edu with questions.
Retiree benefits webinar today
Join the Office of Total Rewards for a webinar at noon EDT today, September 14, to go over eligibility to retire, what steps to take if you plan to retire soon, health and dental benefits, life insurance, and other incentives offered to you after retirement. Register online. If you are unable to attend a live webinar, you can find a recorded version online.
Check on your tuition benefits
Faculty and staff: Find out if your tuition waiver application was approved and see the exact tuition benefits you have received to date by logging in to HRMS and following the path “Main Menu > Self-Service > Benefits > Tuition > Tuition Benefits Received”.
‘Wellness at Eastman’ series begins today at Eastman School of Music
“Wellness at Eastman,” a monthly seminar series from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine, features artists and clinicians speaking about physical and mental wellness for performing artists and is inspired by the Healthy Conservatoires movement in Europe.
The series begins today, September 14, at 6 p.m. EDT with a seminar that explores sound levels on stage and what musicians’ ear plugs can do to help conserve hearing. Seminars will be held monthly in Howard Hanson Hall on the fourth floor of the Eastman School of Music main building and on Zoom. Register here for the Zoom link. For more information or to request accommodations, email Gaelen McCormick or call (585) 274-1233. Recordings will be shared after the event with those who are registered.
Register for the Zoom link to receive a reminder for the program and the link to attend on Zoom. Insomnia Cookies will be available after the presentation for in-person attendees.
Community dinner at the Gandhi Institute
Join the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence for a community dinner today, September 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know others over a shared meal. Bring a dish if you can, but if you can’t they’ll be cooking up a few of their own. Everyone is welcome; donate if you’d like. Email bianca@gandhiinstitute.org to reserve a spot.
Part-time programs happy hour with the Simon School
Learn more about Simon Business School’s part-time programs at a happy hour on Thursday, September 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Avenue. Register online and email ptprograms@simon.rochester.edu with questions or for more information.
‘Tsoifest’ conference on musician Viktor Tsoi
The University’s Humanities Project, “Viktor Tsoi: Rock and Roll and the Soviet State”—or “Tsoifest”—is a three-day international conference that focuses on the cultural legacy of Viktor Tsoi, the Soviet Union’s most influential and enduring rock star. The conference takes place September 22–24 and features two academic panels, a keynote address, two film screenings with director Q&A, a roundtable discussion, and an evening musical performance by Viktor Tsoi tribute band Kino Proby. Find the full schedule here.
Masking when around other people indoors is strongly encouraged, especially for those who are at increased risk of severe illness if they become infected. 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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