On Thursday, October 12, University Health Service will host a flu vaccine clinic for students, faculty, and staff from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the River Campus at the Goergen Athletic Center. Details will follow on how to schedule an appointment. Please note that there may be limited availability for faculty and staff appointments at the flu vaccine clinic in order to fully meet student needs.
The flu vaccine is covered in full for all active members of the University’s student health insurance plan (Aetna) and generally covered in full by most private insurance plans. Flu vaccines offer the best and safest way to prevent the spread of the illness, and getting vaccinated does not cause the flu. Some people may react with a sore arm or feel achy after the vaccine, but this is much better than coming down with influenza.
Employees can also get their flu vaccine in one of the following ways:
Pharmacy walk-ins: This may be the easiest way for a lot of faculty and staff. With most health insurance plans, there is no cost when you visit a pharmacy such as CVS, Walgreens, or Wegmans to receive a flu vaccine, and no appointment is needed.
Visit your primary care doctor: Your family doctor should have the vaccine available for you and your family. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months or older, and a high-dose vaccine may be available to individuals ages 65 years or older.
The Health Promotion Office introduces its new mobile wellness cart, “Wellness on Wheels.” The Peer Health Advocate team will be making its way throughout the semester to chat about upcoming wellness opportunities and to offer supplies such as fidget toys, toiletries, safer sex supplies, menstrual products, and more. Follow the Health Promotion Office Instagram to keep up with the whereabouts of the cart.
In Walktober, a 31-day wellness program through Well-U, you’ll enjoy autumn as you make physical activity part of your daily routine. Be motivated by your teammates or work on your personal wellness goals as an individual. Also, interact on the wellness wall, gather helpful resources and interesting articles, and more. Find more details here and register here before October 6.
Child care subsidy reminder and webinars
Applications are being accepted for the Child Care Subsidy through Monday, September 25. Have additional questions? Join the Office of Total Rewards tomorrow, September 19, at noon for a webinar to get all of your questions answered. Register here.
‘UR Out’ National Coming Out Day photos
Are you an out member of the LGBTQ community and a University employee? Consider joining the University-wide LGBTQ “UR Out” project. For National Coming Out Day, the LGBTQ Advocacy Committee will share a collage of headshots of all out LGBTQ employees who wish to be included. Names, positions, and other information about participants will not be shared. The collage aims to be a powerful and visible representation that helps to foster a sense of community while letting LGBTQ students, coworkers, and patients know that they are welcome at the University. Fill out this form and follow the instructions therein to submit your photo by Friday, September 29. If you participated in the past, you will still need to sign up this year and submit a photo.
Depression coaching with Well-U
Feeling overwhelmed by stress can weigh you down With Well-U’s depression coaching program, you can learn simple ways to lift yourself up and feel more in control. One-on-one appointments are flexible to work with your schedule and are available now.
The documentary Eastman at 100: A Centennial Celebration, coproduced by WXXI and the Eastman School of Music, premieres on WXXI-TV today, September 18, at 8 p.m. Filmed over the course of three years, Eastman at 100 follows individual students throughout their academic year, offering a firsthand look at their transformational experiences. The film re-airs on Thursday, September 21, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, at 1 p.m. Learn more and find a preview here.
Unleashing your boardroom potential
Do you aspire to join the ranks of esteemed board members or want to hone your leadership skills to better navigate the nuances of the boardroom? Hosted by the University’s Women’s Network Personal and Professional Development Committee in partnership with the Simon Business School Women’s Alliance, panelists, including Rochester alumni, will share their experiences of serving on a board while equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in boardroom leadership. The virtual event takes place on Tuesday, September 19, at noon. Register now.
ChatGPT hands-on workshop
Join the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Wednesday, September 20, to discover the power of ChatGPT in the first of four hands-on, experiential AI workshops this semester. Explore current features, practical use cases, potential limitations, business plan organization, and more. Reserve your spot now. Email aincfe@rochester.edu with questions.
Learn how to use Unity
Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X is hosting a workshop for anyone interested in creating in the extended reality (XR) space. On Thursday, September 21, staff from Studio X will hold Unity 101: Dreaming New Realities. Attendees will learn the basics of Unity, a real-time creation platform used to build games, visualizations, and other XR experiences. Register to attend.
Presentation on warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
1970: More than 3,500 people showed up at the Palestra on September 19, a hot Saturday evening, and the heat inside forced King to take a 10-minute break. The blues legend dedicated “Please Accept My Love” to his late friend, Jimi Hendrix, “who made a lot of us very happy while he was alive.” The Palestra has hosted many famous musicians over the years–here’s a look at some of the iconic acts taking the stage over the years.
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