If you’re on a University campus having vehicle trouble, the Department of Transportation and Parking Management is ready to lend a helping hand. The Vehicle Assistance Program provides free on-campus assistance to students, employees, and visitors who need help starting a dead battery, inflating a soft tire, or deicing car locks. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday, by calling (585) 275-4524.
In today’s issue:
The spring semester AlertUR test is today at 6 p.m. EST
University resources for anyone affected by the Monterey Park mass shooting
Nominations are being accepted for the Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student
Equity and Inclusion office message, resources on the mass shooting in Monterey Park
In a message to the University community, the deans and directors of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University write that the killing of 11 people at a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California, has sent waves of sorrow and anger across the nation about the loss of life during a time that is supposed to be filled with joy and renewal. The University stands with members of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities as they mourn the dead and try to make sense of this senseless act of violence, which has become all too commonplace, and understands that this latest gun crime may be especially traumatic to people already feeling uncomfortable or unsafe in public spaces. Find the full message here.
The spring semester test of AlertUR takes place today, January 24, at 6 p.m. EST. AlertUR is the University’s emergency notification system, inclusive of the Medical Center. In the event of an emergency, alerts are sent by voice, text, and email message. The purpose of the twice-a-year test is to activate the AlertUR system and check that you can be reached immediately. Find more information and review your contact information for the AlertUR notification system here;Â sign in with your NetID and password. Visit the AlertUR FAQ online.
MLK Commemorative Address speakers discuss the entanglement of race, religion, and politics in America
Last week, Valeria Sinclair-Chapman (left foreground), professor of political science at Purdue University, and Anthea Butler (right), chair of religious studies at the University of Pennsylvania, came as invited guests to the University’s 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address. The conversation about the entanglement of race, religion, and politics in America was moderated by Jeffrey McCune Jr., director of the University’s Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies.
Submit a nomination for the Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student
The Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student recognizes graduate students who advance the teaching mission of the University by providing highly skilled and innovative undergraduate instruction. One nomination from each department is welcomed, and each nomination—whether originating from student organizations or a department—must include a letter of support from the department chair or program director and at least one other faculty member. Learn more here. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Wednesday, March 1. Nomination packets should be sent to UnivGradEducation@UR.Rochester.edu.
Provost David Figlio holds regular office hours to meet with members of the University community including students, staff, and faculty, and to learn more about your experiences at Rochester. Spring semester office hours are now available. Use this Outlook form to sign up for one of these informal meetings. Spaces are limited. Contact the Office of the Provost if you need assistance or have difficulty accessing the form.
Education Abroad passport fair
The Center for Education Abroad will be hosting a passport fair on Wednesday, January 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. Students, faculty, and staff may attend to apply for or renew their US passports no matter where they are in the process. Photo services will be provided.
Opioid overdose prevention training
Join Strong Recovery for opioid overdose prevention training on Wednesday, February 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. All attendees over age 18 will receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required. The training is open to all students, faculty, and staff and brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office, the Department of Public Safety, and the Center for Student Conflict Management.
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