As temperatures rise, it’s important to stay hydrated. But does everyone need to drink 8 glasses of water each day? And, will your morning coffee really dehydrate you? Holly Gilligan, a clinical dietitian, helps debunk a few common hydration myths.
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This week’s Security Tip features a reminder from University IT to keep your employee badge and student ID secure
Registration is open for the Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop
Students, faculty, and staff have full access to the New York Times website and app, courtesy of the libraries
“You think, ‘Well, we wouldn’t be able to buy things that are potentially unsafe for our babies.’ But yet, we can,” says Elizabeth Murray, an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine and of clinical pediatrics, who sees babies nearly every year who have died after they were placed to sleep on nursing pillows.
Rochester faculty, staff, and students receive an ID card for official identification and as a physical key to provide access to permitted University locations. University IT reminds you that having this access is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. You are not permitted to give individuals without ID card access to a building. Be sure to keep your ID card in your control at all times to prevent unauthorized access that can be traced back to you. Should you misplace your ID badge, report it immediately to the River Campus or Medical Center ID Card Office. When a replacement badge is issued or you leave the University as an employee, your badge must be returned to the ID Office. Find more information on ID cards here.
Join the Green Reps for a zero-waste potluck on Wednesday, August 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Tupelo Shelter in Genesee Valley Park. Anyone interested in learning more about sustainability efforts at the University or what the Green Reps are all about is encouraged to attend. Find more information and register by today, August 14.
The Office of Total Rewards hosts a retiree benefits webinar on Wednesday, August 23, at noon. Learn what it means to be eligible for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to you as a University retiree. In addition, if you are retiring within the next three months and have not already done so, contact retireebenefits@ur.rochester.edu.
Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop
The “Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop: Find Joy and Resilience, and Enhance Quality of Care,” developed by physicians to help medical practitioners and educators respond to the erosion of joy in their work, provides an experiential and interactive learning environment. The approach is evidence-based, lessening the effects of burnout and improving well-being, engagement with work, and patient-centered compassionate care. The workshop takes place in person October 11–14 at the Chapin Mill Retreat Center in Batavia. No experience is required; learn more and register online. The workshop is approved for tuition reimbursement for eligible Rochester employees.
The University of Rochester Libraries are offering all University students, faculty, and staff full access to the New York Times website and app. To establish your personal account, head to Access NYT, enter “University of Rochester,” then follow the prompts on the next page. Be sure to use your “rochester.edu” email address when setting up your account. If you are already a paid subscriber, you will need to cancel before linking to the institution account. For questions or help, contact the libraries.
Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Newman Community celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church, with a mass on Tuesday, August 15, at 12.30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Interfaith Chapel, River Campus.
Cancer Prevention Awareness Day
Wilmot Cancer Institute and the Ibero-American Action League are hosting a Cancer Prevention Awareness Day on Thursday, August 17, at 3 p.m. at the Ibero Community Resource Center, 216 Clifford Avenue. Attendees will learn about topics including healthy eating, exercise, and anxiety management to help them take control of their health and reduce their risk of cancer. Email questions to Sarah_Merritt@urmc.rochester.edu.
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