Dating apps and social networking have become popular for folks trying to meet someone new. Unfortunately, users may find themselves tangled up in more than just romance. The FTC reported a 50 percent increase in losses from 2019 due to online dating scams. These fraudsters invest several months learning about the victim’s life and professing their love in order to gain their target’s trust and ask for money. The FTC warns consumers of the red flags that scammers use to get into their wallets. Social media and dating sites continue to monitor and block suspicious behavior, however, awareness and vigilance are key to avoiding online romance scams. For more social media safety tips, visit University IT’s website.
Stop by the Eastman Student Living Center to relieve your stress with some puppy love. Therapy dogs will be there from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 16. Find free Health Promotion Office goodies while supplies last.
Make your own scarf with ‘BIC-Ture This!’
The “BIC-Ture This!” queer artmaking series brings together Rochester LGBTQ students. Make your own scarf at the next class on Friday, February 17, at 7 p.m. in the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, Douglass Commons. All supplies are provided. Registration is required by Tuesday, February 14.
Self-defense workshops
Join certified pink-belt Gracie Women Empowered instructors for a free women’s self-defense seminar. There will be two workshops offered on Saturday, February 25, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Leibner-Cooper Room, Goergen Athletic Center. These seminars will cover the psychological and physical aspects of self-defense by teaching beginner-friendly Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques in a fun and collaborative training environment. The techniques in this session employ leverage and timing, so anyone regardless of age or athletic ability can make them work against larger opponents. No previous martial arts experience is required. Open to all women and nonbinary students. Registration is required.
The University’s annual performance evaluation process provides an opportunity for both managers and staff to receive feedback and evaluate progress over the last year, as well as set goals, plan projects, and establish timelines for the year ahead. The performance evaluation cycle for non-Medical Center staff will launch this week in MyPath. Staff self-evaluations take place Wednesday, February 15, through Wednesday, March 15. Manager evaluations take place Thursday, March 16, through Tuesday, April 18.
The Medical Center staff performance evaluation cycle was launched earlier this year. Staff self-reviews take place through Saturday, February 18. Medical Center manager reviews take place Sunday, February 19, through Friday, March 31.
A new way to manage research
If you’ve been thinking about retiring your lab notebook, there’s no better time than now. The University Libraries announces that Rochester faculty and researchers now have access to LabArchives, a free, digital notebook that can help you organize and manage your research safely and quickly. Using LabArchives you can back up your work with cloud-based storage; upload a variety of files; share your notebooks with collaborators; and assign DOIs to your research outputs. All you need is your Rochester credentials. For more information and help getting started, visit the libraries’ LabArchives page.
Retiree benefits webinar
Join the Office of Total Rewards for a webinar on Wednesday, February 15, at 11 a.m. EST to go over eligibility to retire, what steps to take if you plan to retire soon, health and dental benefits, life insurance, and other benefits offered to you after retirement. Register to attend.
Well-U seminar: A fresh start for your health
Be your own wellness advocate with Well-U. Learn how to filter out the misinformation around nutrition and diet, build a healthy plate, and get more physical activity. Start your 2023 commitment by virtually joining April Ho, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer from the lifestyle management team, on Friday, February 17, at noon EST. Register here.
Virtual talk on eating disorders in a global pandemic
Visit the Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Facebook page on Thursday, February 16, any time after 11 a.m. EST as Melissa Hensley, a preventive medicine resident, presents “Eating Disorders in a Global Pandemic.” Learn about the risks, signs, symptoms, and treatments for eating disorders; about the effect of the pandemic on a prevalent and potentially deadly disease; and what can help people along the road to recovery. This “Got Health” talk is presented in recognition of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, observed February 27 to March 5.
Celebrate cultural diversity at Rochester
Celebrate the University’s rich cultural diversity with performances from all over the world, represented by ever-expanding cultural and performance student organizations. Hosted by the International Students’ Association, “Cultural Night” takes place Friday, February 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Strong Auditorium.
1973: The University broke ground on Wilson Commons on the River Campus on February 19. The shovel with which President Rush Rhees broke ground in 1927 for the River Campus was used to mark the formal start of construction on the new student activities center, according to the faculty and staff newsletter, Currents. The five-story building, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, is a centerpiece of student life today.
Congratulations to Brian Daboll ’97, who was named the NFL’s Coach of the Year by the Associated Press after leading the New York Giants to the playoffs in his first season. An economics major at Rochester, Daboll guided the Giants to a 9-7-1 record, the team’s first postseason win in 11 years, and its first winning season since 2016. His coaching path began at Rochester after he was injured while playing defensive back for the Yellowjackets his junior year. He told Rochester Review last fall, “I hung around my senior year and worked with the coaches. I loved it.”
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