Changing the narrative about Blackness on the stage
By partnering with Black actors and artists, the International Theatre Program’s recent productions help give a new dimension to marginalized characters. Above, Rochester students Cayen Moore ’23 (front left), Onosejere (Ono) Ugbenin ’26 (front right), Tysherra Ohikhuare ’23 (back left), and Manita Opoku ’26 (back right) in the program’s next production, The African Company Presents Richard III. The production brings Kat Rina Davis, a local actor and community advocate, back to campus as the production’s acting coach and welcomes Jamaican performer, producer, educator, and activist Vernice Miller as guest director.
In today’s issue:
Nominations are due March 1 for this year’s President’s Staff Awards
Events with Italian intellectual historian Enzo Traverso
Take a guided look at rare treasures held by the Sibley Music Library at the Eastman School of Music
Preparing for and responding to active shooter incidents
Monday’s tragedy at Michigan State University is an unfortunate reminder that it’s important to know the recommended actions to take in the presence of an active shooter. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) trains to respond to life-threatening situations and also guides University community members on active threat preparedness. Everyone is encouraged to review DPS’s active shooter response procedures and the FBI’s “Run, Hide, Fight” video. DPS also offers in-person active shooter preparedness sessions for groups or departments; find the full list of safety sessions and schedule a session here.
In the event of any report of an active shooter or violence on campus, DPS and law enforcement will rapidly respond to the scene, and urgent messages will be delivered by the University’s AlertUR system. The University community is encouraged to regularly review and update their contact information in the AlertUR notification system, including making sure a current cell phone number is listed. Visit the AlertUR FAQ here.
“I think the benefits of perspective-taking hold true as long as people can stop and consider how romantic partners may be affected by these situations,” says study coauthor Harry Reis, the Dean’s Professor in Arts, Sciences & Engineering and a professor of psychology.
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. today, February 16. Find free Health Promotion Office goodies while supplies last.
Open meeting for UR Student Health Advisory Committee
Join an open meeting with the UR Student Health Advisory Committee to share your concerns or ask questions about student health and well-being. Speak directly with administrators from UHS Primary Care, the University Counseling Center, and the Health Promotion Office. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Wilson Commons, Room 104. You can also join via Zoom. Email Amy McDonald, director of the UHS Health Promotion Office, with questions.
Interested in no-code tools?
JJ Englert, a Rochester-area software developer and product manager, will lead the Ain Center’s next “Block by Block” session on “Introduction to Bubble.io” on Wednesday, February 22, at 6 p.m. in Douglass Hall, Room 401.
Englert, who taught Bubble.io to the participants in the Embark program at NextCorps, Rochester’s downtown incubator, founded the No Code Alliance, a professional organization and community for no-code developers. He will outline the capabilities of the no-code Bubble.io software tool and work with participants on a simple build. No prior software experience is needed. The “Block by Block” program is an introduction to the tools, concepts, and resources students might need as they build out their entrepreneurial ventures. Register here.
Four annual awards honor select staff members for their contributions to the University and to the Greater Rochester community. Nominations are due by March 1 for the Witmer Award for Distinguished Service, the Meliora Award, the Staff Community Service Award, and the Lamar Riley Murphy Leadership Award. Find more information, including eligibility and nomination materials, here.
Manage high blood pressure with Well-U
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Upcoming performances from the Eastman School of Music’s Musica Nova feature new works alongside seminal compositions of the 20th century. Join the ensemble on Monday, February 20, for a program that includes Tania León’s Rítmicas. The free concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall, Eastman Theatre. Find more details here.
Lectures with Italian intellectual historian Enzo Traverso
Place a hold on Saturday, February 25, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a guided look at some rare treasures held by the Sibley Music Library at the Eastman School of Music. The Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries invite you to join them in visiting the Ruth T. Watanabe Special Collections Department. Admission is $25 and space is limited, so reserve your spot by contacting Kim Osur.
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