The Mindful University Project wants your ideas on what they should name their new mindfulness class.
Here’s the description of the class: “Unleash the potential of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion in this empowering four-week course tailored to University students. By blending guided meditation practices, introspective exercises, and meaningful discussions, participants will foster heightened self-awareness, emotional resilience, and thoughtful responses to obstacles. Embracing a calmer, more focused, and growth-oriented mindset, students will be equipped with invaluable tools to conquer academic challenges and flourish both personally and academically throughout their college journey.”
What are dietary supplements? Why and when should you use them, and what are the health benefits and risks? Join Jill Chodak, a registered dietitian with Well-U’s lifestyle management team, on Tuesday, August 22, at noon for a deep dive into powders, vitamins, minerals, and more. Sign up here.
Retiree benefits webinar
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.
Submit work to the Artful Unwind art show
The call for entries is currently open for the Artful Unwind, a juried art show featuring recent artwork from University employees. The show will be held from November 9 to December 17 at the Hartnett Gallery in Wilson Commons. Application to the show is open to anyone who works at the University including part-time and full-time staff, faculty, and volunteers. Each applicant may submit one piece of original 2-D or 3-D artwork for consideration. The deadline for entry is Wednesday, September 6.
Tuition reimbursement reminder
To ensure timely employee tuition reimbursement for the summer 2023 semester, proof of tuition cost, payment, and successful course completion need to be received by the Office of Total Rewards via email no later than 90 days following course completion. For more information, visit the Tuition Benefits website.
Health Care Safety: Building a Safer Health System, formerly titled Rochester Improvement Science Education (RISE) Program, is a “mini” course designed for health care professionals, trainees, and students from medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, hospital administration, and health services research. Offered by the Department of Public Health Sciences Division of Healthcare Management, the course will meet twice per month from September 7 through January 11. The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 13. Find more information and registration materials here. Contact judy_hughes@urmc.rochester.edu or rachel_ingham@urmc.rochester.edu or call (585) 275-7712 or (585) 275-4064 with questions.
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