Scientists take another step in the quest to combat antibiotic resistance
A team of researchers led by Allison Lopatkin, an assistant professor of chemical engineering, has found a counterintuitive wrinkle in the way bacteria spread antibiotic-resistant genes through small circular pieces of DNA called plasmids. Learn more about this surprising twist.
In today’s issue:
A webinar for employees on student loan repayment basics
Register for the first Human Health and the Environment Research Symposium
Details on Memorial Art Gallery’s upcoming Art and Treasures Sale
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, June 8, for Neferteri Lewis, an outpatient access specialist at Strong Memorial Hospital, who died on May 8. Lewis joined the University staff in 2020.
Financial Health Bites: Student loan repayment basics
The Office of Total Rewards hosts a webinar on Wednesday, June 7, from noon to 1 p.m. to discuss options for consolidating your federal and private student loan payments. The seminar will be conducted by a representative from Citizens Bank. Register to attend.
Quit or shrink your smoking habit
Quitting or decreasing how much you smoke can help you improve your health, increase your longevity, and spend less money. You can also earn $100 by completing the You Can Quit! program through Well-U, your employee wellness team. Get in touch with your support team.
Discover how a degree or advanced certificate from the School of Nursing can transform your career. Register to attend an in-person open house on Thursday, June 8, at 5 p.m. and learn more about program options, degree pathways, and application requirements, as well as grants and scholarships available for up to 100 percent tuition coverage. Learn about student life and financial aid, connect with faculty, and tour the new 26,000-square-foot building expansion. Attendees will also receive an application fee waiver. Contact the School of Nursing Admissions Office with questions.
First Human Health and the Environment Research Symposium Set for June 29
The first Human Health and the Environment Research Symposium, hosted by the Environmental Health Sciences Center and the new Institute for Human Health and the Environment, will feature Rick Woychik, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program, as well as other external and internal speakers. It will also include a poster session and flash talks selected from submitted abstracts; all types of research related to health and the environment are welcome. The symposium takes place Thursday, June 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Helen Wood Hall. Register and submit abstracts here.
The Memorial Art Gallery’s Art and Treasures Sale, June 8–11, features gently used antiques, fine art, original artwork, jewelry, china, pottery, porcelain, silver, crystal, housewares, coffee table art books, and small furniture items. Find each day’s schedule and purchase tickets for preview night, Thursday, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend Friday through Sunday. The Gallery Council is also accepting donations for the sale. For information, contact the Gallery Council office at (585) 276-8910 or gallerycouncil@mag.rochester.edu.
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