Community collaboration fuels a compelling grassroots perspective
Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Cancer Community Action Council provides a grassroots voice to the institute’s endeavors. Read more about how the council’s community engagement, facilitated by Wilmot’s Community Outreach and Engagement office, is having an impact on cancer care and scientific advances.
In today’s issue:
A faculty social on community-engaged learning
International Education Week webinar and book discussion for faculty and staff
Update on Simon Business School professor Heikki Rantakari
Yesterday, Simon Business School Dean Sevin Yeltekin delivered the news that Professor Heikki Rantakari, who was recently reported as having accidentally drowned in the Genesee River, was positively confirmed as being the individual that the Rochester Police Department recovered from the river. Again, there is no evidence of foul play in this tragedy.
The Simon School will be holding a memorial in his honor at a near future date where individuals can collectively pay their respects. Rantakari is being remembered as a brilliant scholar, an accomplished researcher, and an exceptionally dedicated teacher whose passion for nurturing the growth of his students was unwavering.
Curious about how you can get your students off campus and integrate community-engaged learning into your teachers? Network with faculty who are already doing this work and learn about projects and courses they’ve taught. Center for Community Engagement staff will be on hand to answer questions and talk about funding opportunities. The social takes place today, November 2, in the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, from 4 to 6 p.m. Wine, beer, and appetizers will be served. RSVP to attend.
Vaccine Treatment Evaluation Unit faculty pilot program
The University’s Vaccine Treatment Evaluation Unit within the Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking submissions from research faculty across the University for a one-year pilot award to develop preliminary data related to the fields of vaccinology, diagnostics, and treatment of infectious diseases. Up to two awards will be granted with a maximum of $50,000 for a period of one year each.
Projects should focus on infectious diseases. Subject areas include respiratory or enteric pathogens, COVID-19, sexually transmitted infections, or emerging infections including antibiotic resistance. Learn more and apply here.
Make stress work for you with Well-U
In Well-U’s stress-reduction program starting Thursday, November 9, gain practical skills to manage your stress, learn how to switch off reactions, and respond positively when faced with tension. Register here.
International Education Week webinar, book discussion
Join Nicole King from the Warner School of Education and Human Development and Wendy Fritz from the International Services Office on Tuesday, November 14, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. for a webinar designed to review demographic trends in international education, as well as best practices for communicating with international students in and out of the classroom. Faculty and staff are invited to attend and can register here.
On Thursday, November 16, from 4 to 5:15 p.m., King and Fritz will host a discussion on The Book of Unknown Americans, by Cristina Henríquez. The event takes place in LeChase Hall, Room 215. Food and drinks will be served. Register for the in-person discussion here. The book is free to anyone who is interested in participating in either of these opportunities. You may pick up a copy from the International Services Office, located in College Town, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday between 9 a.m. and noon, or between 1 and 4 p.m. Books can also be picked up at the Warner School in LeChase Hall, Room 468, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. If you are unable to pick up a book, email wfritz@ur.rochester.edu to have one sent to you via campus mail.
UR Medicine EAP blog post on mental health hazards
Did you know that your state of mind may be a risk factor in your day-to-day work? In this week’s UR Medicine EAP blog post, learn about the kinds of mental-health hazards that can exist at work. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
First-Generation College Celebration and First-Gen Week events
Whether you are a first-generation student, graduate, advocate, or supporter of first-generation student success, you can celebrate in the following ways:
Join the First-Generation Students and Families Committee for a broadcast viewing opportunity today, November 2, at 1 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons, and Wednesday, November 8, a 6 p.m. in the Humanities Center, Conference Room D. The panel discussion being broadcast will feature first-generation graduates in leading roles at some of the world’s most recognizable companies. Cohosted by the Center for First-Generation Student Success and the Council for Opportunity in Education. RSVP here.
Ask about “1st One,” the University’s campaign to show your own first-gen pride or show support for first-generation student success. If you would like to display a 1st One decal or sticker, email Dawn Bruner.
Virtual open houses for master's in marriage and family therapy program
Ariel Burstein, a professor of economics at UCLA will present “Supplier Churn and Growth: A Micro-to-Macro Analysis” on Wednesday, November 8, at 3:30 p.m. in Hubbell Auditorium, Hutchison Hall.
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