Palliative, hospice care can help ease difficult times
When facing serious illness, many people and their families benefit from the person-centered approaches of palliative and hospice care. Erin Denney-Koelsch, an associate professor of medicine and of pediatrics and the interim chief for UR Medicine Palliative Care, offers guidance on understanding the distinctions between the two types of care and how they can help you make informed choices that prioritize comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
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A course development fellowship offered by the Teaching Center
The fall semester test of AlertUR will be on Thursday, September 14, at 6 p.m. AlertUR is the emergency notification system for the University, including the Medical Center. In the event of an emergency, alerts are sent by voice, text, and email message. The purpose of the test is to activate the AlertUR system and check that you can be reached immediately. Before the September 14 test, students and employees should review their contact information and add a cell phone number if one is not listed or is not current; sign in with your NetID and password. Employees with a NetID who do not have a University email address may enter a personal email or phone number to receive emergency alerts. The September 14 test will not disrupt scheduled activities. Find more information here.
UR Financials, UR Procurement, and UR Student (Workday) upgrades this weekend
UR Financials and UR Procurement (P2P) perform system upgrades each year on the second weekend of March and September. The system will be temporarily unavailable to complete upgrade activities from Friday, September 8, at 9 p.m. through Saturday, September 9, at 8 a.m. The University support teams will do the final configuration and system validation on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full maintenance schedule is available here.
After the upgrade, details on any change will be available within the system’s announcements. If you experience any issues after the upgrade, contact support. For UR Financials, email the University Help Desk or call (585) 275-2000. For UR Procurement (P2P), send an email or call (585) 275-2012.
Flags will be lowered for Michael Lewis
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, September 12, for Michael Lewis, an instructor in the Department of Dentistry, who died on August 12. Lewis joined the University faculty in 1989.
The Center for Education Abroad will host its annual Global Fair on Wednesday, September 13, in Feldman Ballroom, from 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to learn about programs from all around the world, student returnee’s experiences, and have a chance to win some prizes. Register for the fair early or sign in at the door.
LGBTQ+ mindfulness class
Following the practices in A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation by Jacoby Ballard, join a facilitated, queer-centered space of shared experience and support in which participants can develop mindfulness skills for stress reduction and relaxation. All members of the campus community are welcome to join this practice; however, allies will be asked to “step back” in order to make space for queer voices during debriefs and commit to contributing to the safety of everyone in attendance. Anyone who attends all four sessions can receive a free copy of the book, a yoga mat, or a meditation cushion. Offered weekly on Thursdays from 5 to 6:15 p.m. via Zoom from September 21 to October 12. Register here.
Stop by Flaum Atrium today, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to chat with an admissions representative from the School of Nursing. Discover how a degree or advanced certificate can transform your nursing or health care career, and learn more about grants and scholarships for up to 100 percent tuition coverage. Visitors can also grab a School of Nursing giveaway item and a voucher for a free coffee at Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters.
BHP blog on Suicide Awareness Month
September is Suicide Awareness Month. The September blog from Behavioral Health Partners discusses some myths about suicide that may interfere with the ability to support those in need.
College course development fellowship
Designing a new spring 2024 course enrolling AS&E students or redesigning an existing one? Work with the Teaching Center and a group of colleagues over the fall semester to plan and meet during the spring semester to debrief and troubleshoot. Fellows are awarded a $1,000 non-salary stipend. Learn more and apply here.
Learn to run this fall
There are still a few spots left in Well-U’s Learn to Run fall program, which begins Saturday, September 9, and continues for eight weeks. This is a free program for all University employees. Register here.
NIH data management and sharing plan webinar
Make sure your hard work doesn’t fall short of the National Institutes of Health’s high standards for data sharing. On Thursday, September 14, from 2 to 3 p.m., the University libraries will hold a virtual workshop that offers an overview of the NIH’s Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS) and guidance on creating an effective DMS plan. Register to attend.
Step up to a healthier you with Walktober
Take advantage of autumn’s cool temperatures and spectacular views with Well-U’s fall wellness challenge. Take a virtual color tour through some of the world’s most vibrant, breathtaking landscapes. Delicious recipes, inspiring articles, an interactive message board, motivating daily emails, and more will help keep you moving. Sign-up begins Monday, September 18.
Check on your tuition benefits
Find out if your employee tuition waiver application was approved and learn the exact tuition benefits you have received to date by logging on to HRMS and following the path “Main Menu > Self-Service > Benefits > Tuition > Tuition Benefits Received.”
College Town will host a free outdoor screening of Legally Blonde on Thursday, September 14, beginning at 7:45 p.m. on the Green. All are invited to watch the movie with free popcorn, free Insomnia Cookies (while supplies last), and a prize wheel featuring gift cards and College Town Rochester goodies starting at 7 p.m. Free parking is available in the College Town lots.
Cheer on Rochester’s varsity teams at home contests planned for the coming week. Find more information on the Athletics website.
Friday, September 8: Women’s volleyball vs. Keuka College, 5 p.m.; vs. Buffalo State, 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 9: Men’s soccer vs. Keuka College, noon; women’s volleyball vs. RIT, 2 p.m.; field hockey vs. Stevens Institute of Technology, 3 p.m.; football vs. Alfred State College, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 12: Men’s soccer vs. RIT, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 13: Field hockey vs. Hamilton College, 7 p.m.
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