Plate tectonics not required for the emergence of life
Plate tectonics involves the horizontal movement and interaction of large plates on the Earth’s surface. New research led by John Tarduno, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, indicates that mobile plate tectonics—thought to be necessary for the creation of a habitable planet—was not occurring on Earth 3.9 billion years ago.
In today’s issue:
Submit a workshop proposal for the Medallion Leadership Program
A community conversation on childhood wellness and behavioral health resources
Attend the first in a series of diversity, inclusion, culture, and equity summer lectures
Please note: @Rochester returns to your inbox Tuesday, June 20, after the observation of the Juneteenth holiday.
Giving up potentially allergenic foods, including dairy, isn’t without consequences. “I think there’s a lot of potential risk in having moms unnecessarily avoid cow’s milk or other foods,” says Amy Burris, an assistant professor of pediatrics and of medicine. “Also, you’re putting the breastfeeding relationship at risk.”
The River Campus Libraries wants to hear from students about library spaces. Take a three-minute survey for a chance to win a University coffee mug. If you include your email address and agree to participate in a short interview, you’ll have a chance to also win a Rochester T-shirt, hat, and tumbler. Responses must be in by June 30; interviews will continue beyond this date. Take the survey.
Excellus Dedicated Care Team offers health plan resources
The University has partnered with the Excellus Dedicated Care Team to provide employees with a customer care resource designed specifically to help answer health plan-related questions such as coverage details, the Excellus network of doctors, and claims. The Excellus Dedicated Care Team is made up of Excellus representatives who are solely focused on the University’s plans and employees. To contact the Excellus Dedicated Care Team, call (800) 659-2808 or (585) 232-2632, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Community conversation on behavioral health services for young children
Are you the caregiver of a child ages 0 to 8? Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness Services is holding a community conversation on Tuesday, June 20, discussing early childhood wellness and behavioral health resources available in the community. Learn more here.
Workshop proposals for the Medallion Program
The Medallion Program welcomes University staff, alumni, parents, families, and faculty to support student leadership development by submitting a 2023–24 workshop proposal by July 7. The Medallion Program is the University’s undergraduate cocurricular leadership program. The self-paced program is built around the College’s Leadership Competency, the Social Change Model of Leadership, and the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Student Leadership Domains. Email medallion@rochester.edu with questions.
Diversity, inclusion, culture, and equity summer lecture series
The Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with the Departments of Medicine and Neurology, the School of Nursing, and the Medical Center’s Office of Equity and Inclusion, hosts the 11th annual “Summer Brown Bag Series,” an educational series focused on all facets of inequity. This year’s theme, “Healing the Healer,” will explore the impact of racism, violence, and erosion of rights on faculty and staff. The sessions will offer presentations and healing practices; participants may attend virtually or in person at the School of Nursing.
The first session, “Six Hindrances to Racial Harmony,” with Ruth King, author, educator, meditation teacher, and founder of Mindful of Race Institute, will take place on Wednesday, July 12, from noon to 1 p.m. Register here.
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