China’s future after party congress ‘more unpredictable than usual’
In a recent Q&A, John Osburg, an associate professor of anthropology, says General Secretary and Chinese President Xi Jinping has brought an end to the 40-plus-year Reform and Opening Era—and risks blame for China’s mounting problems.
In today’s issue:
Some changes are coming to Blackboard
University IT offers advice for avoiding scams related to student loan debt forgiveness in this week’s Security Tip feature
Members of the University community connected to the military are invited to a social hour this week
On December 29, a number of changes will be coming to Blackboard including how the site is accessed via authentication, a significant makeover to the site’s navigation pages, and the use of accessibility features. There will be no changes to courses or course functionality, just the web page navigation surrounding the courses.
More than 50 students presented at the recent Arts, Sciences & Engineering Graduate Student Research Symposium. The students gave 10-minute presentations and took five minutes of questions from audiences, including students, faculty, and staff. Read more about the six students chosen to receive prizes.
Flags will be lowered for Anne Benraiss
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered Thursday, November 3, for Anne Benraiss, a laboratory technician in the Department of Biology, who died on October 9. Benraiss joined the University in 2018.
“RSV cases are hitting at a time when we are already dealing with COVID-19, the flu, and the return of enterovirus D68,” says Elizabeth Murray, an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and of clinical pediatrics. “It’s the perfect storm of four very contagious germs that can make children very ill.”
All tricks and no treat with student loan debt forgiveness scams
In August, the Biden administration announced plans to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for eligible borrowers. While this has grabbed the attention of millions, scammers are using this as an opportunity to steal your information. Since the announcement was made, fake debt relief applications have been circulating. University IT reminds the University community to keep an eye out for these red flags:
“Act immediately” or “first-come, first-served” loan forgiveness applications: University IT reminds you that you have until December 2023 to apply for relief
Student alerts that state your loans are flagged for forgiveness pending verification: Remember, don’t click links in texts or emails, and don’t return calls to “verify” your information
Pay-to-apply applications: The application is free
Join the UHS Health Promotion Office for the annual “Sex and Chocolate Carnival” today, October 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. Celebrate Halloween with candy, safer-sex supplies, giveaways, raffles, and Insomnia Cookies for the first 100 attendees. Organizations represented will include Planned Parenthood, the Title IX Office, Pride Network, RESTORE, MOCHA, and more.
Find the right fitness tools for you while also earning an incentive. Starting Tuesday, November 1, at noon EDT join Well-U’s lifestyle management experts virtually for five sessions. Space is available here.
The University’s Veterans Alliance and the Burgett Intercultural Center welcome anyone in the University community connected to the military (veterans, dependents, spouses, siblings, ROTC) to drop in, enjoy refreshments, share experiences, and build community on Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Burgett Intercultural Center, Douglass Commons, Room 305.
Opioid overdose prevention training
Trillium Health will hold 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.
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