Creating safe spaces for students to learn

As an ethnographer, Joanne Larson, the Michael W. Scandling Professor of Education at the Warner School of Education and Human Development and associate director of research at the Center for Urban Education Success, studies the language literacy power knowledge in urban communities and utilizes this research to better the East High School community.

Black suicide rates, once among the nation’s lowest, have risen dramatically among youths

USA Today, July 16

In 2020, suicide was the leading cause of death for Black girls aged 12 to 14, says Arielle Sheftall, an associate professor of psychiatry. “We don’t know why, and that hinders our ability to prevent these deaths from occurring,” says Sheftall. “That’s the scariest piece of all.”

Sustainability Office welcomes new staff

Lauren Caruso joins University Facilities and Services in a new sustainability communications and engagement coordinator role, focusing on sustainability communications, engagement, and education programs. Learn more in this week’s Go Green blog post.

HR Intercom highlights staff recognition and more

This month’s issue of HR Intercom, a newsletter with information about Human Resources programs and materials, includes staff recognition, a recording of the Career Path Modernization project community update, and more.

Getting ready for myURHR: Project enters testing phase

The University is moving into another important phase in the development of myURHR, the new Human Resources information system replacing HRMS in the spring of 2024: the testing and training phase. Over the next several months, the project team will test business processes in myURHR to ensure everything is working properly. myURHR will enable efficient digital workflows for many HR-related processes such as viewing and managing benefits and payroll data (including paychecks); updating personal information; recruiting and hiring new employees; and tracking time worked and submitting time-off requests.

Explore this myURHR “Fast Facts” self-service video for a sneak peek, and visit the myURHR web pages for more information and helpful contacts.

Tuition reimbursement reminder

If you are applying for tuition reimbursement, proof of tuition cost, proof of payment, and proof of successful course completion need to be received by the Office of Total Rewards no later than 90 days following course completion. For more information, visit the Tuition Benefits website.

Diabetes coaching with Well-U

Well-U’s diabetes coaching can help you avoid and manage difficulties if they occur. Meet one-on-one with experts during schedule-friendly appointments. Connect here to make an appointment.

UR Career Pathways partners with sleep tech online degree program

“Sleep technician” is one of 17 high-demand positions supported by the UR Career Pathways program, providing University employees with tuition advancement, paid release time, support, and resources that will lead to career empowerment and advancement. Learn more about this growing field and the UR Career Pathways program.

Find highlights from Saturday’s Rochester Pride parade on the University’s Instagram and on the Medical Center’s Facebook page.