Laser Lab supercomputer ranked one of the world’s most powerful
Housed at the University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE), Conesus—a new supercomputer—is on the most recent TOP500 list of the most powerful computer systems in the world and the GREEN500 list, denoting the world’s most energy-efficient supercomputers. It enables a four-fold increase in high-performance computing to simulate high-energy-density physics and inertial confinement fusion experiments. “Conesus will provide unique educational and research opportunities for students and faculty in the Rochester region and across the nation,” says LLE director Chris Deeney.
In today’s issue:
Attend a lecture on the book Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party
Bring old, broken, or unwanted electronic items to Friday’s annual E-Cycle Day
Register for a discussion forum on the Boundless Possibility strategic plan
Social engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system or to steal personal and financial information. Scammers will use phishing, vishing, or other means and pretend to be the University or Medical Center Help Desk or a bank, for example, to gain your trust and convince you to provide pertinent information needed to steal your identity. University IT stresses the importance of using multifactor authentication to protect yourself from unwanted access to your accounts; be sure to use push prompts from Duo rather than through SMS or your phone. Check out University IT’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month page and the newly released Week 3 video on social engineering and information in advance of the next “Ask Security Anything” session on Tuesday, October 24.
In Well-U’s goal-setting success program, beginning on Friday, October 20, experts will help you make the changes you’ve been struggling with. Enroll today to discover ways to clarify your motivations and barriers, and to help you reach your goals.
The Health Incarceration Connection group, a medical-student led advocacy group aimed at better serving the medical needs of those impacted by the criminal legal system, will be hosting a conversation with Rocky Coomber today, October 16, at noon. Coomber, who was wrongly incarcerated at age 17 for over 30 years, will be sharing her story and describing the multisystem failure that led to her life experiences. The hybrid event will take place in the Medical Center’s Ryan Case Method Room (1-9576) and on Zoom. RSVP here.
Book presentation: Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party
In the late 1960s, women in the Young Lords Party organized for women’s issues in addition to fighting for the rights of Puerto Ricans. Author Iris Morales presents Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party on Wednesday, October 18, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom. The book presentation will be followed by a Q&A and reception with Morales.
Memorial candle lighting for Patrick Brophy
A memorial candle lighting ceremony for Patrick Brophy, former chair of the Department of Pediatrics, will be held Wednesday, October 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Genesee Valley Park Roundhouse Shelter. Employees are encouraged to park in their assigned parking space and walk to the park. In lieu of flowers, those interested are asked to consider donating to Golisano Children’s Hospital, Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A tribute to Brophy can be found on the Medical Center’s intranet (VPN or login may be required).
Annual E-Cycle Day
University Facilities and Services is holding its 16th annual E-Cycle Day on Friday, October 20, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Park Lot (Zone 3 South). All University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are welcome to drop off old, broken, or unwanted electronic items from home to be recycled in a secure and safe manner. Last year, over 350 cars dropped off electronics, totaling nearly 24,000 pounds. Visit the Green Dandelion blog for full details, including the event flyer and a directive map of the event location. Email Amy Kadrie with questions.
Do you know someone who currently has COVID-19, or are you starting to show symptoms? If so, it may be possible to join a new COVID-19 medication study. Participants may receive up to $600 for study visits and travel. Free transportation to the clinic is available. Email volunteer@rochestervictoryalliance.org or call (585) 756-2329.
2008: The Eastman School’s Craighead-Saunders Organ at Christ Church was dedicated and made its debut on October 16 as part of the Eastman Rochester Organ Initiative Festival. The organ, named after then-Eastman professors, David Craighead and Russell Saunders, was designed according to the specifications of an instrument built by Adam Gottlob Casparini in 1776 for the Church of the Dominicans in Vilnius, Lithuania. Learn more about the instrument. Photo by Stephen Kennedy.
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