Hispanic Heritage Month runs through October 15. Explore a list of some of the events and celebrations at Rochester and learn more about the diverse cultures, customs, histories, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
In today’s issue:
Details on an upcoming flu vaccine clinic on the River Campus
“Ask Security Anything” sessions with University IT and ISD
Check out the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey at its grand opening today
National Hazing Prevention Week is October 2–6. Hazing is any activity related to joining, or ongoing membership in, any organization, which intentionally or recklessly creates a situation that can reasonably be expected to cause physical or psychological injury, discomfort, embarrassment, or degradation. Hazing is a violation regardless of a person’s willingness to participate in the activity. No student should ever be harmed or degraded while seeking membership in any student organization at the University.
Review the University Hazing Policy, recognize signs of hazing, and understand options for intervening. If you are concerned someone is being hazed, you can provide support by telling them of the concern, describe to them observations leading to that concern—including lack of sleep or changes in mood—and ask them how you can be helpful while reinforcing that hazing is against the values of the community.
Student, faculty, and staff flu vaccine clinic on River Campus
On Thursday, October 12, University Health Service (UHS) will host a flu vaccine clinic for students, faculty, and staff from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on River Campus at the Goergen Athletic Center located across from Fauver Stadium. A separate flu vaccine clinic for Eastman School of Music students will be held on Tuesday, October 24; more information to come on scheduling an appointment for that clinic.
Students can schedule an appointment for the River Campus flu vaccine clinic through UHSConnect. Please complete the Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Consent Form 2023 and bring it to your appointment. Students under 18 must bring a completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian to their appointment.
The flu vaccine is covered in full for all active members of the University’s student health insurance plan (Aetna) and the University’s employee health plan (Excellus), and it is generally covered in full by most private insurance plans. UHS has limited availability for faculty and staff at the flu vaccine clinic this year, but employees can also get their flu vaccine at a pharmacy walk-in, primary care doctor, or local clinic.
October marks the 20th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) led, organized, and initiated by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. University IT and ISD are hosting “Ask Security Anything” sessions where you can ask security liaisons questions on various topics including phishing, firewalls, and the University’s protocols on using USBs and personal devices in the workplace. The first session will be held on Thursday, October 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is not required for these events. For the schedule of topics and Zoom session link, visit University IT’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month page. University IT will also be releasing weekly videos and games related to NCSAM, with opportunities to win prizes.
Join the UHS Health Promotion Office at its PAWS for Stress Relief programs. You will have the chance to pet some therapy dogs, take home stress-relieving giveaways such as lavender sachets and quote cards to hang up in your room, and learn about upcoming events.
Monday, October 2, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Goergen Athletic Center
On Tuesday, October 3, students can receive a depression screening from University Counseling Center staff. Stop by the Welles-Brown Oasis, Rush Rhees Library, from noon to 2 p.m., fill out a short questionnaire, and meet with a UCC staff member to discuss the results. Call (585) 275-3133 with questions.
Walk and unwind
On Wednesdays, October 4 and 25 at 5 p.m., take a one-hour walk to help you unwind and experience the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of autumn at Rochester. Your mindful guide will use a series of short activities and breathing exercises to help awaken the senses and ease into the present moment. It is not a long-distance walk. Comfortable shoes and an appropriate outdoor coat for the weather are all you need. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Registration is required. Sign up here.
Impostor syndrome workshop
Impostor syndrome, a feeling of self-doubt and trouble acknowledging your own success, is highly prevalent among high-achieving people, including students in higher education. The UHS Health Promotion Office will host an impostor syndrome workshop, open to all undergraduate and graduate students, on Thursday, October 12, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. Learn about impostor syndrome—what it is, how it affects you, and how you can navigate your school experiences while dealing with it. Subs and fruit will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration required.
Student training with Get Inclusive
The University has patterned with Get Inclusive to provide student training on topics vital to the safety and well-being of the University community, which aligns with its Meliora values and ensures compliance with state and federal laws. Students should have received an email from Get Inclusive, which includes the link to the training. The training module is self-paced, and the courses will save your progress if you need to stop and return later. Completion of Get Inclusive courses is required for all new students of the University, student-athletes, and student leaders. You must complete the course within 30 days of receiving the email.
Well-U’s Walktober has begun. The 31-day activity challenge helps you step closer to a brighter outlook, enjoy more restful sleep, and make walking a priority. Register today and be entered into a drawing for the chance to win either a Yeti travel mug or $100 toward Effortlessly Healthy.
Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey grand opening
Attend the grand opening of the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey today, October 2. The shop will be showcasing all-new hospital-branded logo merchandise for Strong Memorial Hospital and Golisano Children’s Hospital, as well as expanded baby, toy, and plush sections and new arrivals in gifts and fashion. Other features of the new shop include a robust e-commerce site offering delivery to patient rooms and a customer loyalty program. Visit the shop October 2–8 and register to win a $25 gift shop gift card; no purchase necessary to enter.
Expanded gift shop hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. As always, a portion of all purchases in the shop will continue to benefit patient- and family-centered care initiatives at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Ants to Gods improv troupe performance
The International Theatre Program hosts a free public performance by Ants to Gods, a Rochester-based, all-Black improv comedy troupe. The performance takes place on Friday, October 6, at 6 p.m. at Douglass Leadership House and will be followed by a talkback with the group.
1913: The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), a gift from Emily Sibley Watson in honor of her son, James George Averell, who died at age 26, opened on October 8. Given in trust to the University, the gallery is one of the few university-affiliated art museums in the country that also serves as a public art museum. To accommodate the growing collections and increased level of activity, the MAG was expanded in 1926, 1968, and 1987. Its permanent collection of more than 13,000 works spans 50 centuries of world art and includes important works by Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, Homer, and Cassatt. Learn more about MAG history. Image courtesy of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation.
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