Commencement is quickly approaching! Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate with an international student who will not have any family present for this year’s graduation events. Learn how you can “adopt” a graduating international student at departmental graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, or Sunday, May 14, in the For Faculty and Staff section below.
Also in today’s issue:
The deadline for the translational science pilot award has been extended to April 17
Attend a colloquium on online tutoring from the Center for Learning in the Digital Age
Russian journalist Dmitry Bykov gives a lecture on the “Putin Myth”
Rochester students recognized as Outstanding Adult Learners by the Rochester Area Colleges Continuing Education Consortium
The following Rochester students are among this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Adult Student Award from the Rochester Area Colleges Continuing Education Consortium: Sarah Cushman ’23, a health, behavior, and society major; Danielle Garcia, a PhD candidate in English; and Ewin Joseph, an MS candidate in human development at the Warner School of Education and Human Development. The consortium promotes and advocates for continuing education to adult and other nontraditional students in the Greater Rochester area.
Think on the fly and unleash your creativity while mastering important skills like communication, pitching, and storytelling at the “Pitch Imperfect” event on Thursday, April 13, in the Barbara J. Burger iZone, Rush Rhees Library. Register to attend or pitch.
Apply to business plan competitions by April 13
Currently enrolled Rochester students are invited to apply to the Mark Ain Business Model Competition and the Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition. The Ain Competition is open to all University students and all ideas; the Forbes Competition is open only to undergraduate engineering students. The deadline to apply to both competitions is Thursday, April 13. Contact Erin Sefca with questions about the Ain Competition, and Heidi Mergenthaler with questions about the Forbes Competition.
Due to visa restrictions, high travel costs, and other factors, some international students graduating in May will not have any family present to celebrate their accomplishments. Consider filling in for their family by adopting a grad. If you’re able to attend a departmental ceremony on Saturday, May 13, or Sunday, May 14, can take lots of pictures, and would like to get to know a student, express your interest here. Contact Nate Bloemke from the International Services Office for more information.
Deadline extended for translational science pilot award
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute is seeking applications for a new translational science pilot award with a focus on dissemination and implementation; clinical trials; health equity and ethics; or quantitative modeling to improve the translational process. Distinct from translational research, translational science is the field of investigation focused on understanding the scientific and operational principles underlying each step of the translational process, with the goal of developing generalizable principles to accelerate translational research. Email Jane_Tolbert@urmc.rochester.edu with questions. Submit letters of intent by Monday, April 17, at 5 p.m.
Online learning is most often associated with coursework or webinars, yet online technologies have also opened new possibilities for one-on-one tutoring taking place remotely. In this next colloquium series session from the Center for Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA), review and discuss examples of educational interventions involving online tutoring for different subjects and contexts, to identify both needs and opportunities of online tutoring, as well as unique challenges online tutoring may present along with ways to address those challenges. The session takes place today, April 11, at 4:30 p.m. Register here.
March with the University in the Rochester Pride parade
Members of the University community and their families are invited to march in the Rochester Pride paradeon Saturday, July 15, at 11:30 a.m. Find a full FAQ including shuttle, parking, and shirt information. Please note that in 2019, a decision was made to keep the same shirts every year for environmental and budgetary purposes. If you still have that tie-dye tank-style shirt, you’re encouraged to wear that and not request an additional one as it will not be a different style. Register here; if you need a shirt, register by April 15.
Sunday carillon tours
The University community is invited to register for a tour of the Hopeman Carillon in Rush Rhees Library Tower on Sunday, April 16. The Eastman Community Music School sponsors a rare opportunity to visit the space. There are limited tour tickets, and parents must accompany children ages 10 to 17. Register here.
Lecture on the ‘Putin Myth’
Russian novelist, poet, professor, literary critic, and journalist Dmitry Bykov will give a lecture on the “Putin Myth” on Tuesday, April 18, at 5 p.m. in the Hawkins Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. Find more information here.
Golf league subs needed
Subs are needed for the golf league playing at Genesee Valley on Mondays. Visit the Fitness Center website for details.
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