‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons
Led by Rochester researchers, scientists from the international collaboration MINERvA have, for the first time, used a beam of neutrinos at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory to investigate the structure of protons. This feat, once thought impossible, offers scientists a new way of looking at the small components of an atom’s nucleus.
In today’s issue:
Several faculty members were recently appointed to named professorships
Nominations are open for the Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards
February mindfulness classes from the Mindful University Project
Several faculty members were appointed to named professorships in the second half of 2022. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor’s work, the named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
Peter Christensen, the Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities
David Higgs, the Minehan Family Professor
Yukun Liu, the William H. Meckling Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Jiebo Luo, the Albert Arendt Hopeman Professor of Engineering
Spring Career Week offers opportunities for students to connect with employers and alumni about jobs, internships, and company culture at various in-person and virtual events, including two career expos, a networking reception, and workshops. Students can register for Career Week events via Handshake. For questions or assistance preparing for Spring Career Week, contact the Greene Center.
If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, stop by the Georgen Athletic Center on Monday, February 6, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. to pet some puppies. You’ll also find free Health Promotion Office goodies, while supplies list. All students are invited.
Discussion group forming
Facilitators from the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center will lead the “Wild Men’s Guild,” a discussion group aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who identify as white and male. Fill out the interest form to learn more.
Do you have trouble starting projects? Do you consistently procrastinate and it leads to stress? This week’s UR Medicine EAP’s blog post offers tips on managing procrastination. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
Group for helping students overcome bottlenecks
Bottlenecks are places where students get stuck in the learning process—concepts and skills that consistently seem to stymie student understanding. In this group, instructors will learn to identify and describe student bottlenecks to learning, and design instructional strategies to help students overcome these barriers to understanding. The group will meet in person on Wednesday, February 8, 15, and 22, from 8:30 to 10 am. Register here.
Satcher Award nominations due March 1
The Center for Community Health & Prevention invites Medical Center faculty and staff to nominate colleagues for the 14th annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards. Self-nominations are also accepted. The awards recognize faculty and staff for significant contributions to the health of the community through research, teaching, practice, and service programs. The awards reflect the shared mission of the Center for Community Health & Prevention and the Medical Center to develop and expand university-community partnerships that support participatory research and interventions to reduce health inequities and improve health in the community. The nomination deadline is noon EST on Wednesday, March 1.
Two opportunities to connect with Simon School part-time programs staff
Stop by and chat with a Simon Business School admissions representative about programs for working professionals, tuition benefits, and merit-based scholarship opportunities. All visitors will receive an application fee waiver, up to a $150 value, and the first ten registrants per session will receive a voucher for a free coffee. (Vouchers must be redeemed at the table.) Visit today, February 2, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in Sarah Flaum Atrium, Medical Center, or on Thursday, February 16, between 10 a.m. and noon in Wilson Commons.
February mindfulness classes
Slow down mindfully by joining the Mindful University Project for a four-week Koru mindfulness class this month. The courses are open to the entire University community, at any level of mindfulness practice. Registration is required at the links below.
Join Friends of Strong for its inaugural “Soup-R-Bowl” lunchtime fundraiser in support of patient- and family-centered care at Strong Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, in the Sarah Flaum Atrium. Tickets are available at the Hospital Gift Shop for $6 and include one 12 oz. bowl of soup, crackers, and a chocolate chip cookie. Ticket holders will have their choice of the following soups: buffalo chicken, vegan seven-bean, roasted red pepper gouda, or beef pot roast with vegetables. Looking to use a 312 Req? Call (585) 275-2420 to place your order.
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.
School of Medicine and Dentistry Alumni Council accepting award nominations
Each year at the annual Dean’s Circle Dinner and awards presentation the Alumni Council of the School of Medicine and Dentistry recognizes alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in their professional accomplishments, dedication to underserved populations, and commitment to the ideals of the School. Do you know a deserving School of Medicine and Dentistry graduate? Learn more online and submit a nomination today. Nominations will be accepted until February 28.
24th annual diabetes conference
This year’s diabetes conference will provide primary care physicians as well as multiple levels of healthcare providers in a wide variety of other specialties with up-to-date information on diabetes research and treatment options. Topics for this year’s program focus on treating more than just dysglycemia and instead focus on the patient as a whole. Included will be working on patient feelings, behaviors, diet, exercise, weight loss medications, and social determinants of health and disparities within diabetes. The virtual conference takes place Saturday, March 25. Learn more and register here to attend.
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