University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement comes to an end
A message yesterday from University leadership announced that the COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be required of University students, faculty, and staff. This transition aligns with the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, and New York State’s recent decision to begin the full repeal of its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees at hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. The University will lift the vaccine requirement for its health care workers in accordance with Department of Health guidelines when the repeal is final, which is expected to happen later in June. The requirement will be lifted effective June 5 for the rest of the University community. Find the full message here.
In today’s issue:
The latest update on myURHR features “change champions” and “super users”
Faculty and staff can register for LGBTQ+ Safe Space courses
Attend a comedy fundraiser to support patient care at Strong
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, June 6, for Doreen Kendrick, an outpatient access specialist in the Gates Medical Group Department, who died on May 12. Kendrick joined the University staff in 2022.
Getting ready for myURHR: Who is your champion or super user?
The University’s new myURHR Change Network kicked off this month. The network will enhance project communications and enable University members to receive information directly from someone in their area in preparation for myURHR, the new modernized Human Resources solution replacing HRMS in spring 2024. Consisting of “change champions” and “super users,” the group is preparing to share updates with colleagues in their work areas. Find your work area’s Champion or Super User and check out this brief video about what myURHR means for the University community.
LGBTQ+ Safe Space sessions
New opportunities for faculty and staff to register for LGBTQ+ Safe Space courses are now available. The first course is “Part 1: Gaining Knowledge” and can be found by searching for the “Safe Space Playlist” within MyPath. Following the completion of this course, employees may register to complete “Part 2: Creating Safety,” which allows employees to become a University LGBTQ+ Safe Space Champion. Classes are free and remain virtual. Register to attend in MyPath. Direct questions to the Office of Learning and Development.
Debunk dietary myths with Well-U
With an overload of healthy eating facts, it can be hard to distinguish what’s true. Set the record straight In Well-U’s nutrition basics program starting on Friday, June 2. You can earn a $100 incentive upon completion. Register here.
Check on your tuition benefits
Faculty and staff can find out whether or not their tuition waiver application was approved and see the exact tuition benefits received to date by logging on to HRMS and following the path Main Menu > Self-Service > Benefits > Tuition > Tuition Benefits Received.
Attend a guest day with the University’s Daybreakers Toastmasters Club on Thursday, June 1, at 7:30 a.m. in the Louise Slaughter Conference Room (1-9555), Medical Center, or virtually via Zoom. Toastmasters is a supportive group that can help you improve your public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills. Email vpm-3685@toastmastersclubs.org for more information.
Comedy fundraiser to support patient care at Strong
Join Friends of Strong at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at Comedy at the Carlson for “Whose Friends Are They, Anyway,” an evening of stand-up comedy featuring Sky Sands and guest emcees Rosemary Ventura, chief nursing information officer, and Lisa Nelson, associate vice president of IT applications. Help raise the roof and raise funds to help support patient care initiatives throughout Strong Memorial Hospital. Tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased online.
Annual lecture on biomedical and health science research ethics
Lainie Ross, chair of the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics, presents the 11th annual lecture on biomedical and health science research ethics on Thursday, June 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), Medical Center with an option for remote viewing. Register here for the link to stream live. All graduate students and postdoctoral appointees are required to attend this lecture as part of ongoing efforts for continued responsible conduct of research (RCR) instruction.
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