In recent decades, gospel music—a major American art form—has evolved as its top artists have sought to grow their audiences beyond the Black church-going communities who have traditionally been its primary consumers. This evolution is the subject of research by scholar, minister, and gospel musician Cory Hunter ’06E, an assistant professor of musicology at the Eastman School of Music as well as in the Arthur Satz Department of Music in the School of Arts & Sciences.
In today’s issue:
Tips from the Better Business Bureau on safe shopping for Cyber Monday in this week’s Security Tip feature
Seats remain for the guided bus tour of High Acres Landfill
Attend a virtual panel discussion on the 2022 midterms and US democracy
Phony websites and false advertisements promoting too-good-to-be-true deals on this year’s hottest items are circulating the web in preparation for the most popular shopping holiday, Cyber Monday. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to only shop with trustworthy sellers and to do their research to compare prices. Remember, the cheapest deal may actually cost you. Read more from the BBB including eight tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping. University IT notes that cyber criminals go to great lengths to make their messages appear legitimate, so it is crucial to be vigilant with emails or text messages related to Cyber Monday or extended Black Friday deals. Inspect the sender’s email address, and avoid clicking suspicious links.
The application cycle for Education Abroad programs for summer 2023 is now open. To find a full list of programs offered, visit the Education Abroad portal.
Is your work environment in need of a boost, new energy, and camaraderie? This week’s UR Medicine EAP’s blog post describes how to cultivate and nurture a positive work environment. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
Group exhibit, artist talk from senior Studio Art majors
The Department of Art and Art History presents a group exhibition of its 18 senior studio art majors, All Things Considered, on view in the ASIS Gallery, Sage Art Center, November 23–December 12. Students will present individual projects researched, revised, and developed throughout the semester in various media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, video, and installation. An artist talk will take place on Tuesday, November 29, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., followed by a reception from 4 to 6 p.m.
Take a guided bus tour of High Acres Landfill
Students, faculty, and staff can sign up to take a guided bus tour of Waste Management’s High Acres Landfill on Friday, December 2. The local facility features a methane gas renewable energy plant that produces enough energy to power 9,000 homes. During the tour, you’ll
Learn about how the landfill was engineered to protect the air, water, soil, and environmental integrity of the surrounding area.
Meet the landfill’s unique workforce of falcons that help to control the seagull population naturally.
Get an inside look at the composting operation to which the University sends food waste and other organic materials.
The tour bus leaves from the back of Rush Rhees Library at 1 p.m. and returns at approximately 3 p.m. The tour is open to anyone, but seating is limited. Email Amy Kadrie to register.
Virtual panel discussion on the 2022 midterms and US democracy
The University’s Democracy Center, in partnership with Bright Line Watch and the Democratic Erosion Consortium, is hosting a virtual expert panel on the 2022 midterm election results and their implications for US democracy. Register here to join the discussion live on Zoom on Monday, December 5, at 1 p.m. EST. The panel will feature Gretchen Helmke, the Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor and the faculty director of the Democracy Center, and political scientists Rob Blair of Brown University, and John Carey and Brendan Nyan of Dartmouth College. Panelists will discuss the midterm results’ implications and present data from the most recent wave of Bright Line Watch surveys on the health of US democracy.
Family Night at the Institute of Optics
After a hiatus due to the pandemic, Family Night returns at the Institute of Optics from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, in Goergen Hall. The event, an institute tradition since 2011, is an opportunity for families to introduce their children to the magic of light as they accompany them through an array of tabletop optical demonstrations, let them peek into labs, see an electron microscope in action, and create their own holograms. The only requirement is that all children be accompanied by an adult as they tour the exhibits. Register here and find more details, including parking.
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