To support electric vehicle (EV) ownership and position ourselves to meet the growing demand for EV charging, the University has added five new charging stations, purchased and installed with funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
Each station has two ports, allowing two cars to charge at once. The new charging stations, located at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (3 stations), Wilson North Lot, and Bailey Road, bring the total number of chargers on campus to nine—or 18 ports. Find a map of all the EV charging stations here. This month, 12 dual-port stations will be installed at the Ambulatory Orthopedics Campus in Henrietta. Additional installations are planned over the winter at Lot 8-MRB, Lot 14-SRB, and the Bausch and Lomb Dock. By spring, there will be 36 EV charging ports across University campuses.
Join the Ain Center for its new workshop series, “Build Your Entrepreneurial Foundation Block-by-Block,” designed to help student innovators and entrepreneurs learn more about special tools, resources, approaches, and concepts that could help them with their projects and career paths.
The third edition of the “Block-by-Block series” takes place on Wednesday, January 18, at 6 p.m. EST in Douglass Commons, Room 401, and is an introduction to Figma, a browser-based design software used on both Apple and PCs for graphic design, UX, UI, and more. Register online and contact the Ain Center with questions. Remember to bring your laptop.
Financial wellness workshops for graduate students
In the Graduate Student Wellness Survey that the UHS Health Promotion Office conducted in fall 2021, finances were the highest-rated stressor among graduate students. In collaboration with the Financial Aid Office, the UHS Health Promotion Office will be offering four financial wellness workshops this spring.
Workshops will be held on Thursdays from noon to 12:50 p.m. via Zoom or in the Wallis Hall first-floor admissions conference room. Register at the links below.
Rochester instructors are invited to learn about ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that students and instructors have used extensively to generate responses to a wide variety of prompts spanning academic disciplines and assignment types. Held on Zoom, this workshop will provide a brief look at ChatGPT, explore relevant teaching and learning principles, and devote the majority of the time to a discussion and Q&A session. Register to attend from 3 to 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 17, or Wednesday, January 18. The workshop is sponsored by the Teaching Center; Academic Honesty; Departments of Computer Science and Philosophy; River Campus Libraries, and the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program. Contact the Teaching Center with questions.
BHP blog on establishing healthy boundaries
Are you feeling burned out? Does one aspect of your life take up all of your time and energy? Is it hard to find time for self-care and joyful experiences? The January Behavioral Health Partners blog offers ways for you to help establish healthy boundaries.
Start the year with your personal health assessment
Complete your personal health assessment through Well-U and get a true understanding of your present health. You will also get suggestions on how to improve your health and access to other programs that may benefit you physically, nutritionally, and mentally.
Are you looking to build your mindfulness skills in the new year? Join the Mindful University Project for a four-week Koru mindfulness offering this month. Classes are open to all University students, faculty, and staff at any level of mindfulness practice. Registration is required at the links below. Find more information online.
Koru Basic (Sundays): January 15, 22, 29, and February 5 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in Dewey Hall, 1-305
Koru Basic (Mondays): January 30, and February 6, 13, and 20 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. in Haven’s Lounge
Information sessions on TEAM master’s program
The master of science in technical entrepreneurship and management program (TEAM) is offered jointly by Simon Business School and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and is administered by the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A multidisciplinary, engineering management degree, the program is designed for students with an engineering, science, or mathematics undergraduate degree, who wish to pursue a master’s level technical education in combination with business and leadership courses. Learn more about the program, including how to get an application waiver, by registering for a virtual information session today, January 13, at 1 p.m. EST; Thursday, January 18, at 10 a.m. EST; or Friday, January 20, at 4 p.m. EST.
Learn more about Simon’s MBA programs
Are you considering an MBA program designed for working professionals? Register to attend Simon Business School’s upcoming virtual info sessions to learn which programs might be the next step on your professional journey. Learn more about the executive MBA program on Tuesday, January 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST. Find more information on the professional MBA program on Thursday, January 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST.
Nominations open for the Susan B. Anthony Center Professional Women's Leadership Awards
Submit nominations by Tuesday, January 31, for the Susan B. Anthony Center’s 2023 Professional Women’s Leadership Awards. The Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award honors women who have achieved significant professional stature and influence and who have used their experience to help other women advance as leaders. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes female leaders in the early stages of their careers who have strong engagement in the community, show excellent leadership ability, and exhibit high potential for collaboration. Nominees should have a strong affiliation with the University.
Extended reality reading group
Take part in an extended reality reading group about the metaverse, which will include reading The Metaverse Handbook and trying out immersive virtual reality experiences. Funds have been made available through the Humanities Center to purchase books for participants and the group will use the Maryann Mavrinac Studio X collection of headsets to try out experiences. The group will meet biweekly from noon to 1 p.m. in Studio X on Fridays beginning February 3. If you are interested in joining, fill out this short form.
Tickets available for “Batman in Concert”
“Batman in Concert” will debut Friday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall, Eastman School of Music. The live-to-picture performance features the 1989 film accompanied by an orchestra of student members of Eastman’s Empire Film and Media Ensemble. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit EastmanTheatre.org or call (585) 274-3000.
Take part in an HIV vaccine research study
If you are HIV-negative, healthy, and between the ages of 18 and 50, you may be eligible to take part in an HIV vaccine research study at the Medical Center. Being in a study is like donating blood on a regular basis, and volunteers are compensated up to $750 for participation. It is impossible to get HIV from study vaccines. Call the Rochester Victory Alliance at (585) 756-2329 or email volunteer@rochestervictoryalliance.org for more information.
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