‘Protect the House’ to safeguard digital information and personal data
Building on October’s cybersecurity awareness month, University IT is highlighting its “Protect the House” campaign, which provides the “dos and don’ts” of safeguarding sensitive information at the University every day of the year. The campaign speaks to the responsibilities University community members have to safeguard at-work information, as well as personal information, in order to prevent cybercriminals from accessing data contained within the University and UR Medicine affiliates. As a reminder, all University faculty and staff are required to complete training in MyPath called “Information Security Policy Updates” by December 15
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Open enrollment for faculty and staff kicks off today and runs through November 15
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, November 7, for Jeffrey Hanson, a clinical professor emeritus in the Department of Family Medicine, who died on October 16. Hanson joined the University faculty in 2000.
The University Counseling Center will hold two virtual group sessions today, November 1, to provide students spaces for support and connection. Grief for Israel will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Grief for Gaza will be held from 5 to 6 p.m.
Free on-campus yoga classes
As of September 30, the Shine Bright yoga studios in College Town and Victor are closed and no longer offering free classes to students and R-Club members. However, classes at the Goergen Athletic Center are still offered daily throughout the fall semester, including yin, gentle flow, foundations, and power flow yoga. Check out the schedule and sign up for classes here. Open to all University students and R-Club members.
This is your annual opportunity to enroll in or make changes to your benefit elections for next year. During open enrollment, University faculty and staff have the ability to change health care plans, elect to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), elect to increase or decrease their plan coverage, and enroll in Group Universal Life Insurance or several other voluntary benefits. Learn more about new and noteworthy benefit changes for 2024, how to enroll in your benefits, view frequently asked questions, and explore the virtual Q&A and webinar schedule on the open enrollment website.
Upcoming deadline for harassment and discrimination training
The deadline to complete the University’s annual training on how to identify and react to workplace harassment and discrimination is November 15. This training is an important component of efforts to address the damaging effects of harassment and discrimination and is required by state and federal law. New York State’s Sexual Harassment Prevention training is available in MyPath and will take approximately 45 minutes to complete, while the additional required training on Title IX will take 30 minutes to complete. Find more information and frequently asked questions about the training as well as additional opportunities for online and in-person training.
Workshop on transparent assignment design
Transparent (TiLT) assignment design explicitly focuses on how and why students are learning course content, concepts, and skills in a particular way. By clearly and concretely stating the purpose, task, and criteria, transparent assignments have been shown to reduce achievement gaps for first-generation students. Learn best practices for creating transparent assignments in this one-hour workshop offered by the Teaching Center on Thursday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to noon. Register here for the Zoom link.
Apply for new planning grants for Transdisciplinary Research Centers and Institutes
As part of the University’s strategic plan, Boundless Possibility, the University invites applications for a new transdisciplinary funding initiative for one-year planning grants of $20,000 to $40,000 to allow colleagues to develop and refine proposals that could lead to the establishment of new centers and institutes. The planning grants are intended to be an accelerant for new ideas at the University. All University faculty are eligible to apply. Proposals must involve faculty from more than one department or school.
All Saints Day masses of obligation will be celebrated by the Catholic Newman Community at the Interfaith Chapel on the River Campus today, November 1, at 12:30 and 9 p.m. Staff, students, and guests are invited to attend. Visit www.urnewman.org for more information.
Eastman @ Washington Square noontime concert
On Thursday, November 2, enjoy music by Samuel Barber performed by Eastman School of Music students. The concert will begin at 12:15 p.m. at the First Universalist Church. Find more information about upcoming performances.
Panel discussion: ‘Innovate or Regulate? Charting AI's Future’
Join David Primo, the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor and a professor of political science and of business administration, as he moderates a discussion on the regulation of AI featuring leading experts at the nexus of technology and policy. The event takes place Wednesday, November 8, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Auditorium 1400, and is sponsored by the Politics and Markets Project.
Fourth annual Cardiac Care Collaborative
The Department of Cardiology and the Institute for Innovative Education announce the upcoming annual CME activity, the fourth annual UR Medicine Cardiac Care Collaborative. The one-day, in-person symposium aims to provide healthcare practitioners with a comprehensive update on novel research and treatment advancements in cardiac care. Attendees will enhance their knowledge, competence, and performance to optimize the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various cardiac diseases. The symposium takes place Wednesday, November 15, in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), School of Medicine and Dentistry. Register here.
University students who are part of Project Level the Field are helping high school students overcome barriers to applying to college. Learn more through the University’s X account.
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