Trustee and alumnus Evans Lam commits $15.7M to the University
The transformational generosityof Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA)—a University trustee, visionary leader, exceptional philanthropist, and committed volunteer—will increase the depth of resources for undergraduate business students and faculty at the Simon Business School; expand the role and impact of music at the Eastman School of Music; provide emergency resources to support undergraduates with immediate needs; fund capital projects for the River Campus Libraries; enhance undergraduate education overall; and provide funding to address pressing needs across the University.
Recipients honored at annual Gwennie Awards
Nine awards were handed out on March 30 at the annual Gwennie Awards, presented by the Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections. The event was first held in 2017 and honors partners who exemplify the center’s values and support career education efforts for students and alumni. A list of winners can be found here.
Bursar’s Office closing early today
The Bursar’s Office will close today, April 7, at 3 p.m.
Monday, April 10, is the start of Celebrating Research Week. Events are scheduled throughout the week, culminating with the annual Research Expo on Friday, April 14. Engage with fellow students and professors as they share their research mishaps and mistakes at “Screw-up Night: Research Edition”; learn from alumni and employers how undergraduate research shaped their careers and how you can use it to shape your own; explore the world of extended reality with Studio X; and learn how to turn your research into a fellowship with the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships.
Applications for Art New York spring 2024 due next week
Earn credit for an internship in New York City that situates your program of study within the art world. Students in the Art New York program do not need to be art majors or minors; no previous art experience is required. As part of the program, students earn 16 credits. Applications are due April 15. Learn more about the program and find the application form here.
Do you consider yourself consistent? Are you looking for ways to enhance your performance in the workplace? This week’s UR Medicine EAP blog post offers tips on being consistent to boost productivity. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
Lorri L. Jean and Darrel Cummings LGBTQ Leadership Lecture Series featuring Imani Rupert-Gordon
Imani Rupert-Gordon, the executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, is a social worker by training whose work is centered on advancing civil rights and fighting for human rights. This Lorri L. Jean and Darrel Cummings LGBTQ Leadership Lecture will be about how Rupert-Gordon’s career led her to this role and the work of the agency advocating for members of the LGBTQ community in the fields of health care, family rights, trans-rights, immigration, racial justice, and more. Register to attend on Tuesday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library.
Register by April 21 for the Corporate Challenge
The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge will be held on Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at Innovative Field (formerly known as Frontier Field). Participants can walk or run the 3.5-mile race with the University team. The entry fee is $38 and includes two shirts. As a corporate event, this is only open to University employees and graduate students. Register under the “University of Rochester” team by April 21. Everyone can walk or run at their own pace; after the event, the University will submit the fastest teams. Meet new coworkers and compete with hundreds of companies in and around Rochester. Contact Christina Davidson with questions.
Eastman Leadership Bootcamp for advancing musical leaders
Eastman Leadership Bootcamp, taking place virtually June 12–16, is an intensive series of interactive workshops and case studies for experienced music professionals to help you gain a unique set of skills, techniques, and knowledge that will enhance your career and help you grow as a leader. Each session is led by an expert in the field of finance; fundraising; legal; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and leadership. Following the conclusion of the boot camp, participants will have access to mentorship sessions with the lead faculty through the summer. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and all applicants are considered for scholarships. The final application deadline is May 15.
Biological Stain Commission Conference registration, call for student posters
The future of biomarkers and tissue applications is the topic of the 42nd annual Biological Stain Commission Conference, hosted by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine on June 9 in Flaum Atrium. CME credits are available. Registration is free for University undergraduate and graduate students, with monetary prizes for winning posters. Find more information and register.
Mindful movement classes at the Goergen Athletic Center
Are you looking for ways to engage in mindful movement on campus? Join Zumba and yoga classes at the Goergen Athletic Center, happening weekly until the end of the semester. Classes are open to all students and Goergen Athletic Center members. Find the class schedule and register here and stay up to date as more classes may be added in the coming weeks.
Vinyasa yoga—Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Vinyasa classes are a strong moving flow that cultivates balance, stability, flexibility, and vigor. Breath awareness and coordination are carried throughout the practice as the asana ebbs and flows between effort and ease. This class is suitable for all levels and prior yoga experience is not required.
Zumba—Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: A dance-based, interval-style workout set to Latin and international music. Everything can be modified to your fitness level.
Iyengar yoga—Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.: This one-hour class is formatted for the beginner or intermediate yogi. Practice inversions, standing poses, backbends, and balancing poses.
University groundskeeper Michael Chudyk (right) dropped his tools, shed his shoes, and swam out about 20 feet into the Genesee River Wednesday morning after hearing frantic calls to help a man struggling in the chilly water. He was quickly joined by Neftali Baez Rosado (left), the father of a prospective student who was visiting for a campus tour. Numerous staff and bystanders, including University Health Service nurse practitioner Heather Pero; University Facilities staffers Larry Steele, DeJuan Carroll, and Noah Patterson; and Department of Public Safety Officer Louis DiPrima worked together on the riverbank in front of Wallis Hall to assist the man who reportedly had fallen into the river near Scottsville Road. Thank you to these Rochester heroes!
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