Laser Lab’s pulsed laser research gets boost from federal funding
The University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) has been awarded a $14.9 million contract with the US Department of Defense (DOD) to study pulsed-laser effects. In addition to supporting the LLE’s scientific mission, the funding—which approximately doubles the annual funding the University has received from the DOD in recent years—will aid in advancing technology and developing a pipeline of talent to support the broad use of laser-based, directed-energy systems.
In today’s issue:
A webinar for faculty on LabArchives for Education
Employees can register for webinars on managing money and debt and caring for an aging parent
The latest selection for the University’s virtual book club
Update, survey for departments and organizations that accept payment cards
To enhance merchant card servicing, the Office of Treasury Management has collaborated with Arrow Payments to provide payment processing services. If your department or organization (student clubs, study abroad programs, health clinics) accepts payment cards, visit the office’s website by August 25 to complete a new survey that will assist the office in enhancing service improvements for merchant card processing at the University. Your feedback is invaluable in achieving the goal of providing better services for merchants. The website also contains updated information about how Arrow Payments can assist your department. If you have general questions about merchant service processing, email merchant_support@ur.rochester.edu.
Free to the University community, LabArchives for Education is a tool—featuring an electronic lab notebook—built for teaching lab courses. On Thursday, August 17, the University of Rochester Libraries will host a webinar that will teach the basic skills you need to introduce students to modern scientific workflows that promote best practices while giving them hands-on experience that teaches real-world skills. Register in advance.
Webinar on managing money and debt
If you’re just starting out or want to improve your day-to-day financial skills, attend this webinar with TIAA on Tuesday, August 22, at noon. Learn how to manage your money and balance your priorities so you can enjoy life now and save for the future. Register now.
Caring for an aging parent webinar
The Office of Total Rewards hosts a webinar on Wednesday, August 23, from noon to 1 p.m. on caring for an aging spouse, relative, or friend. Find information on anticipating a loved one’s daily living activity needs and explore helpful planning options, tips, and resources. A representative from MetLife will conduct the webinar. Enroll now to reserve your place.
Guided relaxation with Well-U
Looking for a way to press pause in your daily routine? Guided relaxation takes less than twenty minutes, is full of deep breathing and tension relief, and can be done anywhere. Email Well-U to get started.
Take one more summer trip with the University's virtual book club
Journey to the waters of coastal Maine with the next selection in the University’s virtual book club, Alice Elliott Dark’s Fellowship Point. Follow the story of celebrated children’s book author Agnes Lee as she is determined to secure her legacy—to complete what she knows will be the final volume of her pseudonymously written Franklin Square novels; and even more consuming, to permanently protect the peninsula of the majestic coast in Maine known as Fellowship Point. The reading period began on August 4, but readers can join at any time.
Connect with Simon’s part-time programs staff
Chat with an admissions representative about Simon Business School’s programs for working professionals on Thursday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saunders Research Building. Learn more about the University’s tuition benefits and merit-based scholarship opportunities. All visitors will receive an application fee waiver, up to a $150 value.
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