The Department of Transportation and Parking is holding a series of brief online classes covering various cycling topics. Learn more about the next “Wheels on Wednesday” session below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
The Eat Greek food truck will be on Wilson Quad next week
Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty can learn more about I-Corps at an upcoming information session
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered Thursday, April 13, for Philip Wexler, former dean of the Warner School of Education and Human Development from 1989 to 2000, who died on March 25. Wexler joined the University in 1979.
“This really sets the stage to revolutionize how electricity is transferred,” says Ranga Dias, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and of physics. “And that has a major impact on how we can transmit and store energy.”
Are you looking for something professional to wear to your upcoming job interview? Will you be starting a new job or internship and need career wear? Attend the Career Clothing Closet open house on Friday, April 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Lattimore Hall, Room 124. There is no charge for the clothing, and you may keep whatever you choose.
LGBTQ+ health focus group
The Health Promotion Office’s Peer Health Advocate team will be holding a session to learn more about the unique health needs and challenges of the LGBTQ+ community on campus, gain a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ experience, and how they can better support the LGBTQ+ population. Register on CCC and join the session on Friday, April 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Douglass Commons, Room 401. All attendees will receive a $5 coupon to use at the on-campus Starbucks.
Celebrating Research Week panel: ‘How Research Shaped My Future’
Learn how undergraduate research can shape your future from a panel of employers, alumni, and current students on Tuesday, April 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Wilson Commons. The panel will share their stories and discuss how research should be marketed to prospective employers to leverage internships and full-time positions. Find more details about the event on Handshake.
Researchers, if you’ve been working on a technology innovation and wish to explore its commercialization potential, I-Corps can provide you with entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery.
Hosted by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps), of which the University is a member, the virtual NSF I-Corps information session on Tuesday, April 11, from noon to 12:45 p.m. is designed for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty interested in learning more about I-Corps regional and national programming. I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experiences and answer your questions. Register here to attend.
Supervisor Series session on workplace conflict
Join UR Medicine EAP and Well-U on Wednesday, April 12, from noon to 1 p.m. for the last session of the Supervisor Series, which dives into workplace conflict. Assess your conflict management style and consider your role as supervisor in resolving conflicts. This training is for those in a supervisory or managerial role only. Register here.
Dependent child tuition benefits
The Office of Total Rewards invites faculty and staff to attend an informational webinar on Wednesday, April 12, at noon to learn about dependent child tuition benefits offered at the University. The session will cover eligibility, talk about the benefits available for dependent children, and review the application process. Register online to attend.
Mass on Thursday, April 6, is at 7:30 p.m. at RIT. Transportation is provided and leaves the River Campus Interfaith Chapel at 7 p.m.
On Friday, April 7, Veneration of the Cross is at 12:30 p.m. at RIT. Transportation is provided and leaves the Interfaith Chapel at noon. In the sanctuary at the Interfaith Chapel, private prayer is available from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 8, takes place at  8 p.m. at the Interfaith Chapel and is followed by a reception.
On Sunday, April 9, Easter mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Interfaith Chapel. Morning mass is followed by brunch in the Faculty Club in Danforth Dining.
Connect with School of Nursing Admissions during virtual office hours on Friday
Applications are due by April 15 for fall entry to the School of Nursing for a master’s, Advanced Certificate, or DNP program. For last-minute questions before you submit your application, drop in for a virtual office hour on, Friday, April 7. Follow the link to register to speak with an admissions counselor about your application to an NP or DNP program, or to an RN-BS-MS, CNL, Leadership, or Nursing Education master’s program. Still considering an advanced nursing degree, or want to learn more about your options? Request more information or schedule a visit with an admissions counselor to learn about program pathways, scholarship opportunities, and how to complete your application.
Oh, the places you'll go…by bike
Boost your biking skills with “Wheels on Wednesday,” a monthly series of free, 15-minute online classes covering various cycling topics. “Interesting Bike Rides Around Rochester” will be held via Zoom on April 12 from noon to 12:15 p.m. Registration is required. Browse the full schedule of classes presented by the Department of Transportation and Parking.
Kick off spring with a food truck visit on River Campus
Take a lunch break on Friday, April 14, for the first food truck visit of the year on the Wilson Quad. Eat Greek will be serving from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit the Eat Greek food truck website to explore their menu. Credit cards and cash are accepted. Open to all faculty, staff, and students.
This food truck is a part of the Health Promotion Office’s Flourish Festival. Find the lineup of events and raffle prizes that will be given away to student participants, on the Flourish Festival website.
Rare books tour: Miner Library
Anyone who follows the Edward G. Miner Libraries on Facebook has seen glimpses of the treasures within the History of Medicine Section, such as early anatomical books and atlases. The Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries (FURL) has created an opportunity for you to view some of them up close. On Saturday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m., Miner Library staff will share and offer commentary on some of the library’s rarest and most interesting materials. The cost of admission, which supports FURL, is $25, and attendance is limited. Reserve your spot by emailing Kim Osur.
Preparations for next year's total eclipse underway
On April 8, 2024, Rochester will experience the rare phenomenon of a total solar eclipse, a celestial event that occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun, casting a shadow on Earth. The entire eclipse will last locally from 2:07 p.m. to 4:33 p.m. with the period of totality from approximately 3:20 to 3:23 p.m., depending on the exact location of an observer. The last such event visible from Rochester occurred in 1925, and the next one will occur in 2144. The Department of Physics and Astronomy shares that plans are being developed to optimize this experience for the University and Greater Rochester communities. In anticipation of next year’s event, an ideal time for all interested observers to note the position of the sun from potential vantage points is midafternoon this Saturday, April 8, (as well as a few days before and after that date). Remember to never look directly at the Sun without appropriate protective eyewear, such as approved eclipse glasses.
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