Updated ‘UR Out’ National Coming Out Day photo collage

The University’s annual “UR Out” photo collage was shared on October 11 In honor of National Coming Out Day. The collage of University LGBTQ employees helps foster a sense of community while also letting LGBTQ students, coworkers, and patients know that they are welcome here at the University. A few images were inadvertently left off the collage due to a technical error; the updated image can be found here. If viewing on a computer, you should be able to open the image in a new tab (right-click on the image) to see it in a larger format.

In search of cheap, abundant, less toxic catalysts from iron

Forbes, October 19

Maria Camila Aguilera, a fourth-year PhD student in the lab of Michael Neidig, the Marshall D. Gates, Jr. Professor of Chemistry, is working on catalysts based on iron, which could open up cheaper, more abundant, and less toxic alternatives to current palladium catalysts. “The fact that iron is underexplored has a reason, and it is that this type of chemistry is very challenging to study: it can be unpredictable and unstable, which means that as chemists we are required to be creative, extremely careful, patient, and open-minded to unprecedented or unexpected results,” says Aguilera.

Cross-stitch with ‘BIC-Ture This!’

The “BIC-Ture This!” queer artmaking series brings together Rochester LGBTQ students. “Cross-stitch to Bliss” at the next class on Friday, October 28, at 6 p.m. in the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, Douglass Commons. All supplies are provided. Registration is required by Monday, October 24.

Mindfulness class for students of color

Deontae McLachlan, an assistant advisor for the Office of Minority Student Affairs, presents “Mindfulness Made Simple for Students of Color” on Saturdays beginning October 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The class offers the opportunity for students of color to learn the “how” of mindfulness and what it looks like for them with the support of a shared community. Registration is required.

Learn about the role of macros in nutrition

Starting Friday, October 21, or Friday, November 4, learn how proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and more play a role in your life. Well-U’s dietitians from the lifestyle management team will offer ways to make macros work for you instead of against you. Sign up now for Nutrition Basics.

Learn about University's home ownership program

Benefit-eligible employees can take advantage of the University’s home ownership incentive program from day one of their employment; there is no service requirement. Find more information here.

Socio-tecture gallery show ends this week

Visit the Hartnett Gallery on the second floor of Wilson Commons to view Socio-tecture by Owen Marc Laurion ’11. The exhibit addresses the relationship between building worlds and building selves and touches on the labor and craft it takes to build identities. Socio-tecture is on display through Saturday, October 22, and the gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m.

Nonmatriculated orientation and registration for Simon’s professional MBA

Students have the option to begin their studies at Simon Business School before formally applying to the professional MBA program through a nonmatriculated start. Nonmatriculated students may start in any quarter during the year and take up to two MBA core classes, and those who meet entrance criteria are eligible to waive the GMAT/GRE test score requirement for admission to the program. Learn more at orientation on Tuesday, October 25, from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. in Gleason Hall, Room G224. Register to attend.

Panel discussion: ‘Who Broke the Economy?’

David Primo, the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor and a professor of political science and business administration, moderates a discussion of leading experts from across the political spectrum as they consider who broke the economy—and how it can be fixed. The event takes place Wednesday, November 2, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. In Wegmans Hall, Room 1400.

Opioid overdose prevention training

Join Trillium Health for opioid overdose prevention training on Thursday, November 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. All attendees will receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required. The training is open to all students, faculty, and staff and is sponsored by the UHS Health Promotion Office, the Department of Public Safety, and the Center for Student Conflict Management.

“Museum of the Dead” at Memorial Art Gallery takes place Friday, October 28, from 8 to 11 p.m. Enjoy a night in the museum, party under the skylight, sit down to hear your fate, treat yourself to food and drink from Brown Hound Downtown, show off your creative costume, and more. Purchase tickets here.