Opinion: It’s not just First Republic that failed. It’s the whole banking system

Los Angeles Times, May 1

“The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and now First Republic underscores how the effect of risky decisions at one bank can quickly spread into the broader financial system,” writes Alexandra Digby, an adjunct assistant professor of economics, and coauthors from Minerva University.

Virtual writing retreat for AS&E graduate students

The Graduate Writing Project is hosting a virtual writing retreat May 8–11, from 4 to 8 p.m. each day for AS&E graduate students who are working on graduate-level writing such as dissertations, theses, proposals, and publications. This structured writing experience offers guidance, accountability, and community as well as the option to work one-on-one with a writing consultant. Register online and email Liz Tinelli with questions.

One Community Program seeks panelists

The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center is seeking undergraduate panelists for this year’s One Community Program held during Welcome Week for incoming first-year and transfer students on Thursday, August 24. If you have a story to share about how you self-identify, the intersections of your identity, or how your various identities have had an impact on your college experience, apply here by Friday, May 12. Email bic@rochester.edu if you have any questions.

Health Bites workshop on difficult conversations with children

Looking for guidance when it comes to a difficult conversation with children? Join Well-U and UR Medicine EAP on Tuesday, May 9, at noon for a workshop to review practical strategies to guide parents and families through tough talks. Register here.

Regain your focus with Well-U

Well-U’s mindfulness-based stress-reduction program beginning on Wednesday, May 17, can help you ease mental restlessness and function with clarity. Enroll for in-person sessions and a silent retreat.

‘Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop’ tuition reimbursement for Medical Center employees

The “Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop: Find Joy and Resilience, and Enhance Quality of Care” is now approved for tuition reimbursement for eligible Medical Center employees. The immersive retreat-like experience will help you to energize your clinical work, find joy and resilience, and address burnout and moral distress. To ensure tuition reimbursement, proof of tuition cost, proof of payment, and proof of successful course completion need to be received by the Office of Total Rewards via email no later than 90 days following course completion. Find more information here. For additional information on the steps required for tuition reimbursement and the workshop visit the May 2023 online Core Workshop website or October 2023 in-person Core Workshop website.

Virtual conversation with Dean Gloria Culver

Join an online conversation at noon on Thursday, May 4, with Gloria Culver ’94M (PhD), as she reflects on nine years as the dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. Questions and commentary will be provided by Gail Lione ’71, University Life Trustee; Brian Mitchell ’81 (PhD), Arts, Sciences & Engineering National Council member; and Pedro Vallejo Ramirez ’16, School of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Advisory Network member. Register for the virtual event here.

BBQ to support patient-care initiatives at Strong

Join Friends of Strong for a BBQ lunch fundraiser in support of patient- and family-centered care at Strong Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at the Sarah Flaum Atrium. Each Texas Bar-B-Q Joint meal includes one mesquite-smoked bone-in chicken thigh, along with pulled pork, smoked sausage, baked beans, macaroni salad, cornbread, and a bottle of water (while supplies last) for $10. Walk-up only; no curbside pickup. Tickets are available at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop, and 312 Requests will be processed via the Friends of Strong Office at (585) 275-2420. Advance ticket sales end May 8.