Rochester researchers led by Machiel Blok, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, are formulating new techniques—including one that uses qudits instead of qubits—to improve superconducting circuits and make quantum computers that are more powerful and reliable. Pictured above are Blok (middle) and PhD students (from left) Ray Parker, Mihirangi Medahinne, Liz Champion, and Zihao Wang, in front of the dilution refrigerator in Blok’s lab.
In today’s issue:
Julia Green has been named associate vice president for civil rights compliance and Title IX coordinator in the Office of Equity and Inclusion
Eastman venues and musicians are plentiful during this year’s CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, which kicks off tomorrow
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, June 29, for Joseph Asermily, a level three registered nurse in the surgical nursing department at Strong Memorial Hospital, who died on June 6. Asermily joined the University staff in 1991.
An annual physical is a great opportunity to connect with your provider about your health. Remember that preventive services are covered at 100 percent for Tier 1 and Tier 2 providers (deductible does not apply) on both the PPO plan and the HSA-eligible plan. Excellus provides helpful checklists for children, men, women, and older adults to keep essential screenings and provider visits a priority.
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from June 23 to July 1 across multiple venues in downtown Rochester, including concert spaces at the Eastman School of Music. This year’s lineup features numerous musicians from the Eastman community—current students, faculty, staff, and alumni—as well as students and faculty from the Eastman Community Music. Find a schedule here.
Bridge Art Gallery reception
Attend an in-person reception on Tuesday, June 27, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for the Department of Psychiatry Bridge Art Gallery‘s latest exhibition, Healing Within. The exhibition features artists from across the world and their responses to healing in the context of the significant national turmoil and a growing mental health crisis. The event is free and open to the public. Register here to attend.
Pride Celebration Day at MAG
Join the Memorial Art Gallery for Pride Celebration Day, an annual celebration of acceptance, community, diversity, learning, and love on Thursday, July 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy free museum admission and all-ages fun. Dress in your favorite Pride look or rainbow colors outfit, pack some snacks for dinner in the newest addition to Centennial Sculpture Park, or bring a blanket to picnic on the MAG lawn.
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