The Language Center is hosting a session tomorrow to help students learn about language courses being offered on campus this summer and the upcoming fall semester. Check the For Students section for details.
Also in today’s issue:
University IT issues an advisory about recent student employment scams
Find out about how to participate in Well-U’s cholesterol management program
This week’s University history feature looks back at the groundbreaking for the River Campus
On the TED Radio Hour episode “Found in Translation,” Gregory Heyworth, an associate professor of English and director of the Lazarus Project, discusses bringing new life to old manuscripts using multispectral imaging.
There has been a recent uptick in fake emails sent to students offering employment opportunities. These phishing messages come from scammers posing as faculty members who request the “hired” individual provide their bank account information for direct deposit purposes. University IT is blocking the emails as they are reported. If you get a suspicious email, please report it to abuse@rochester.edu. If you have communicated with the person, stop responding. If you have given the person money, contact the Department of Public Safety to file a police report and suspend the impacted accounts immediately. University IT offers tips on how to spot the red flags and examples of the most recent phishing attempts.
Info session: The benefits of learning a new language
Explore the language courses offered on campus this summer and the upcoming fall semester. Language Center staff will be available for a May 23 info session both in person and online. Stop by Douglass 305 or join the session on Zoom
High cholesterol gives no warning signals until it’s too late. Don’t wait to get your health numbers checked in a biometric screening. If your cholesterol levels are creeping up, you can enroll in Well-U‘s Cholesterol Management program and learn how to bring them back down. Once completed, you will earn $100 and feel great for taking charge of your health.
Thinking about child care options for summer?
Eligible employees can use their free premium Care.com membership to search for safe care options. Care.com features CareCheck, an annual background check required for all care providers on the site, as well as resources and tools to help parents evaluate risk and stay savvy about safety. Visit the Family Care website for eligibility information and access to this benefit.
Webinar on submitting a standout business school application
Join members of Simon Business School’s Admissions and Programs team for Tips from the Admissions Committee: How to Submit a Standout Application on Thursday, May 25, from noon to 1 p.m. An admissions representative will guide prospective applicants through the application process, provide tips on constructing a competitive application, and address commonly asked questions about applying to Simon’s programs designed for working professionals. Apply for free to any of Simon’s part-time programs by June 15.
1927: President Rush Rhees ceremoniously turned the first spadeful of earth to mark the groundbreaking for the University’s River Campus on the site of the former Oak Hill Country Club. As historian Arthur May noted in History of the University of Rochester, 1850-1962, “trustees, faculty, alumni, and townspeople smiled the joy in their hearts.” Check out a brief video of the construction between 1927 and 1930. (Photo courtesy of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation)
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