River Campus Libraries is looking to send five people to this year’s virtual Open Education Conference. Students, faculty, and staff can learn more and fill out an interest form below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
Family care benefits for employees
Learn about Simon Business School’s part-time programs
Eat ice cream and support Strong Memorial Hospital
@Rochester will take a brief break from July 31 to August 4, with no issues planned during that time. We’ll return to our regular weekday schedule on Monday, August 7.
While there is a proliferation of new communication tools, email is still a primary means of communication both within the University and externally. Email allows quick and efficient conduct of business, but if used carelessly or unlawfully, it carries the risk of harm to the University and members of its community. With hackers bombarding people with scams to gain access to accounts, University IT reminds the University community that it’s important to remain vigilant and to know whether the information you’re sharing is high-, moderate-, or low-risk data. The University has a helpful Email Use Policy to help you better understand what scope of sharing is acceptable and what to do if your email or credentials have been compromised.
As a University employee, you may have access to different family care benefits, including Care.com premium memberships, subsidized backup care, daycare tuition discounts, and the child care subsidy. Only new hires or employees with a qualifying life event can apply for the child care subsidy outside the annual application window. Visit the Family Care website for details and how to enroll.
Build healthy habits with Well-U
One definition of diet is “habitual nourishment.” Create a positive relationship with food and build confidence in Well-U’s Healthy Weight program. Let your personal wellness coach help you to succeed in building healthy habits. Get started with your coach.
Stop by the Miner Library at the Medical Center on Tuesday, July 25, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to connect with Simon Business School’s part-time programs staff, current students, and alumni. Learn about Simon’s Executive MBA, Professional MBA, and MS in medical management program, tuition benefits, merit scholarships, and more. A hot lunch will be provided, and attendees will receive an application fee waiver of up to $150 value.
Bruster’s Ice Cream fundraiser at Medical Center next week
Purchase a two-scoop dish of ice cream on Wednesday, August 2, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and a portion of the sales will be donated to Friends of Strong in support of patient- and family-centered care. The Bruster’s truck will be in front of Golisano Children’s Hospital on Crittenden Boulevard with 10 flavors to choose from—including a gluten-free, a vegan, and a fat-free, no-sugar-added option. Advance tickets are recommended and available at the hospital gift shop. Call (585) 275-2420 with questions.
Attend the 2023 Open Education Conference
The River Campus Libraries wants to send you to the virtual 2023 Open Education Conference, November 7–9. Each year, the conference offers the opportunity to share and learn more about open educational resources, open pedagogy, and initiatives that seek to foster universal access to information and knowledge. This year, the libraries will sponsor the attendance for five individuals. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to fill out an interest form by Friday, August 25. Email RCLOpenEdGrant@library.rochester.edu with questions.
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