Fostering a safe learning space for higher education students who experience trauma

In her research, Tricia Shalka, an associate professor at the Warner School of Education and Human Development, explores the implications of traumatic experiences on student learning and best practices for educators to help students with trauma succeed.

Speaking Fellows general interest meetings

Do you love public speaking? Are you interested in helping your peers build their confidence and improve their skills as presenters? Apply to be a speaking fellow. Find information about the hiring process and submit your application here by October 20. Multilingual students or students from underrepresented groups are especially welcome to better represent the student body. Email Amy Arbogast with questions. You can also follow the speaking fellows on Instagram to keep up with deadlines and events. Attend an upcoming interest meeting to learn more:

• Today, October 10, at 7 p.m. in Wilson Commons, Room 104
• Wednesday, October 11, at 8 p.m. in the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program Conference Room A
• Wednesday, October 18, at 8 p.m. in Douglass Commons, Room 404

Rochester iGEM information session

A diverse team of undergraduate students will spend the summer of 2024 designing and building their own engineered biological system with the University’s International Genetically Engineered Machines team. iGEM projects aim to solve local, real-world problems. Students from any program are welcome to join. Participation in the project is worth eight credits, which can be used to fulfill elective requirements. Students in most biology tracks can use iGEM to replace their upper-level lab course, as well as a diversification course. iGEM team members must be enrolled in fall 2024.

Learn more at an informational session on Thursday, October 19, at 12:30 p.m. in Meliora Hall, Room 205. Email Anne S. Meyer at anne@annemeyerlab.org for more information.

Applications open for ‘America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent’ student competition

The 11th annual “America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent” student competition— scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, at noon—is accepting applications. Organized by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the competition aims to promote student interest in regulatory science. The winning team will meet with the FDA to present its ideas. Students matriculated at the University in any undergraduate or graduate program of study are welcome to submit a 50-word entry and provide a five-minute presentation during the competition. The proposed solution should align with the FDA Focus Areas of Regulatory Science. You can find more information about the competition here. Entry forms are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8.

Supervisor Series: Recognizing stress, anxiety, and depression in the workplace

Are you a manager or in a supervisory role? Join Well-U and UR Medicine EAP on Wednesday, October 18, at noon to learn about the prevalence of stress, depression, and anxiety in the workplace. Learn what you can do as a manager or supervisor to help a struggling employee. Register here to attend.

Green Reps cooking class

The season’s abundance welcomes an annual favorite: the Green Reps cooking class. Join fellow employees passionate about sustainability for an event featuring food that maximizes taste and minimizes waste. Residential Executive Chef Jeff Weis will be demonstrating special knife skills and how to use all parts of the fruit or vegetable as he prepares a meal for participants to share. Seating is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot for the class on Thursday, October 19, at noon. Email for more information.

Learn about Simon’s MS in Medical Management program

Are you a medical professional considering a part-time business degree? Attend Simon Business School’s webinar today, October 10, from noon to 12:30 p.m. The MS in Medical Management program has a part-time structure, with evening and weekend courses, which allow you to maintain your career and personal commitments while building business and managerial skill sets that you can immediately apply to your current role. Attendees of the live session will receive an application fee waiver, a $90 value. For those unable to attend, a recording will be emailed to the address used at registration.

Soviet Self-Hatred book discussion

Eliot Borenstein, a professor of Russian and Slavic studies at New York University, gives a talk on his most recent book, Soviet Self-Hatred: The Secret Identities of Postsocialism in Contemporary Russia, today, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Morey Hall, Room 321.

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

The UR Medicine Plastic Surgery Team invites the public to its 2023 Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day on Wednesday, October 18, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford. Attendees will be able to meet the team of plastic surgeons and the director of comprehensive breast care at Pluta Cancer Center, learn about the newest advancements in breast reconstruction and hear stories from survivors about their personal journeys. The event is free and includes a breakfast buffet. RSVP is required by October 13 by calling (585) 275-2778 or registering online.

Expand your nursing role with School of Nursing's RN First Assistant program

The RN First Assistant program prepares CNORs (Certified Nurse-Operating Room) to take on an expanded role and empowers APRNs (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) to follow their surgical patients throughout the perioperative experience. Throughout a five-week intensive course of interactive online learning activities, a day and a half of hands-on learning and simulation, and a 200-hour clinical internship, discover how to expand the impact of your nursing practice and improve patient care. Applications for spring 2024 are due November 15. Learn more about the program and application process at a virtual open house, Wednesday, October 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register online. Contact SONCLL@urmc.rochester.edu with questions.

Grand rounds webinar on assessing gaps in services for violence victims

Irshad Altheimer, director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives and a professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at RIT, presents “Assessing Gaps in Services for Violence Victims and How We Can Fix Them,” the next public health grand rounds webinar, on Friday, October 20, at noon. Register to attend via Zoom. ASL interpreters will be present. Email Carolyn Settle with questions.

Lecture on artistry and activism with Catherine Filloux

Award-winning playwright, librettist, and activist Catherine Filloux talks about her career and the strategies she’s nurtured, the experience she’s gained, and the lessons she’s learned combining artistry and activism on Monday, October 23, at 5 p.m. in the Humanities Center, Conference Room D. Learn more about the lecture.