Smartsheet enterprise licenses now available at the Tech Store

Smartsheet is an intuitive cloud-based application offering lightweight project and task management features. Smartsheet’s simple-to-use functionality and spreadsheet-based interface can capture and display action items, budgets, inventory, and more with various reporting and display features. Going through the University’s Tech Store will ensure your Smartsheet use is covered by the University’s agreement with the appropriate data compliance and grants access to the enterprise features such as the calendar app, DataMesh, Dynamic View, and the Pivot App. Get to know Smartsheet at upcoming workshops in December. Find more information about purchasing an annual license and register for a workshop.

Parents looking for children’s Tylenol, ibuprofen find empty shelves

The Seattle Times, December 2

Elizabeth Murray, an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and of clinical pediatrics, says from the bed shortage to overflowing emergency rooms, the last thing parents need is another hurdle. But until the early and aggressive onset of respiratory illness abates, health care providers and parents have no choice but to ride it out together. “Everyone would like to have one thing to blame and there isn’t one thing to blame,” she says. “This is happening for a variety of reasons and we’re going to move through it and we’re going to be OK.”

Webinars on identity theft, online security

Join TIAA’s information security team for a webinar on Wednesday, December 7, at 3 p.m. EST to learn how to protect yourself and your family from cybercriminal social engineering. At a webinar on Wednesday, December 14, at 3 p.m. EST you can learn about TIAA’s commitment to going digital, and how they’re using the latest technologies in their online and mobile tools to help you save time and achieve financial success. Register at the links above to reserve your spot for each session.

Resources to help stop smoking and vaping

Decrease or stop smoking or vaping with the support of Well-U’s lifestyle management team. “You Can Quit!” helps you develop a plan, manage withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapses, and improve your overall health. Enroll here.

Discount Buffalo Sabres tickets offered to University community

The Buffalo Sabres are offering all University faculty, staff, retirees, and families the chance to purchase discounted tickets to select 2022–23 home games, subject to availability. Tickets can be purchased online. Visit the discounts and perks web page and click on “Sporting Events” for more information.

Panel: ‘Finding Tituba’s Voice: Performing BIPOC Characters in White Spaces’

Historically and dramatically, the character of Tituba, an enslaved woman, is central to the actions of the Salem witch trials depicted in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Attend a panel discussion today, December 6, on history, authenticity, performance, race, and the performance of race. Panelists include Kat Rina Davis, who performs the role of Tituba in the International Theatre Program’s current production of The Crucible; Mike Jarvis, an associate professor of history; Nigel Maister, the Russell and Ruth Peck Artistic Director of the International Theatre Program; Jeffrey McCune, director of the Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies and the Frederick Douglass Associate Professor of African-American Literature and Culture; and actor and educator Esther Winter. The event takes place in Smith Theater in the Sloan Performing Arts Center at 5:30 p.m. with a reception to follow.

Grand rounds webinar on abortion as a health and public health issue

Attend the next public health grand rounds webinar on Friday, December 9, from noon to 1 p.m. EST. Lisa Harris, the F. Wallace and Janet Jeffries Collegiate Professor of Reproductive Health and a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and of women’s and gender studies at the University of Michigan, will present “From Politics Towards Care: Talking about Abortion as a Health and Public Health Issue.” Pre-registration is required. ASL interpreters will be present. Email Carolyn Settle with questions.

Seeking secret Santas for Strong’s ‘Baby Love’ program

Help brighten the holidays for nearly 300 babies, infants, toddlers, and children throughout the Rochester area enrolled in Strong’s Baby Love program. Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital is collecting donations of gift cards to local retailers on behalf of this Social Work and Patient and Family Services program until Friday, December 9. Learn more about how you can contribute.