Key information on federal student debt relief programs
President Joe Biden recently announced a multipart student debt relief program geared toward low- and medium-income earners and families. Sam Veeder, director of financial aid and an associate dean of College enrollment, offers some key information for those who carry federal student loans to help explain how the student debt relief program works and what actions need to be taken, especially with the newly added time-sensitive Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program waiver.
In today’s issue:
New Medical Center studies show the effectiveness of telemedicine
LGBTQ University employees: Don’t forget to submit a photo for the “UR Out” photo collage by September 30
A morning chamber music series from the Eastman School of Music
University IT advises making it a habit to lock your computer screen immediately as soon as you step away, even if for only a moment, and to be sure your device is password protected. Leaving your computer unattended or unsecured allows potential thieves an opportunity to steal confidential information or install malware on your computer. Even if your screen automatically times out, it still takes a few minutes for it to lock leaving your device at risk. Try keyboard shortcuts for your machine—Control + Alt + Delete for Windows; Command + Control + Q for Mac—and check out University IT’s Data Protection page for more information on safe practices.
A free four-week class designed for student-athletes teaches mindfulness skills that help develop mental resilience to reach peak performance and build the habit of using it in one’s life as a student-athlete and beyond.
Register here for the class held on Wednesday, October 5, 12, 19, and 26, from noon to 1:15 p.m. in Wilson Commons, Room 401. Learn more online about instructor Lucinda Snyder, founder of Peak Flow, and her work.
Well-U offers an incentive for the completion of “Nutrition Basics” or “Nutrition and You,” two dietary-focused programs that can get your health headed in the right direction. Register here for the group program starting on September 27 or October 21 or send an email to try personal, virtual dietitian visits.
‘UR Out’ National Coming Out Day photos
Are you an out member of the LGBTQ community and a University employee? Consider joining the University-wide LGBTQ “UR Out” project. For National Coming Out Day the LGBTQ Advocacy Committee will share a collage of headshots of all out LGBTQ employees who wish to be included. Names, positions, and other information about participants will not be shared. The collage aims to again be a powerful and visible representation that helps to foster a sense of community, while letting LGBTQ students, coworkers, and patients know that they are welcome at the University. Fill out this form and follow the instructions therein to submit your photo by Friday, September 30. If you participated in the past, you still need to sign up this year and submit a photo.
Eastman School of Music morning chamber music series
Eastman School of Music’s morning chamber music series will take place in Hatch Recital Hall at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, and feature alumni guests performing alongside current Eastman faculty and students in varied programs. The first concert is on October 1; find details and a 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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