How to fight the ‘winter blues’ and Seasonal Affective Disorder
With shorter days and chilling temperatures, winter can bring on a gloomy feeling. Annabel Fu, an assistant professor of psychiatry, and Leisha Cuddihy, an assistant professor of psychiatry and of medicine, share recommendations for finding light in the darkness this winter.
In today’s issue:
Michael Liberty has been named associate vice president of environmental health and safety and chief safety officer
Recent awards and honors
Join a reading group for this year’s Kafka Prize-winning book
Nancy Bennett, founding director of the Center for Community Health and Prevention, retires
Nancy “Nana” Bennett, a professor of medicine and of public health sciences and the founding director of the Center for Community Health and Prevention, is retiring. A nationally recognized expert in disease prevention, immunization, health equity, and community health, Bennett joined the University in 1988. “Long before our broader society recognized the vast inequities in health across our nation and the world, [Bennett] was doing the yeoman’s work of connecting with and advocating for marginalized populations,” says Medical Center CEO Mark Taubman.
We celebrate the scholarly and service contributions of University community members to their fields. Recent award recipients include:
Lauren Ghazal, an assistant professor at the School of Nursing, has been chosen as a STAT Wunderkind, a “next-generation scientific superstar,” in a national contest that singles out young, high achievers from top research institutions.
Rachel Glade, an assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences and of mechanical engineering, has been named a 2023 Packard Fellow by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Ehsan Hoque, an associate professor of computer science, is the first author on a paper that received the 10-Year Impact Award from the Association for Computing Machinery’s pervasive and ubiquitous computing (UbiComp) community.
David Turnbull, the Laser–Plasma Interactions Group Leader at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, has been awarded the 2023 Thomas H. Stix Award for Outstanding Early Career Contributions to Plasma Physics Research.
Celebrating faculty, staff, and student honors: If you have news to share about a faculty or staff member, student, or department/unit that has recently achieved a significant professional accomplishment or received a prestigious national or international honor, please let us know so we can consider it for a future listing of awards and honors.
‘From WRUR to the Paris Air Show’: Adam Konowe's career journey
Join Adam Konowe ’90, senior vice president of Edelman Business Marketing, today, November 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Greene Center, for a conversation on his career journey through radio, television, advertising, PR, and marketing.
Are you an aspiring nurse practitioner looking to embark on a rewarding healthcare career, but unsure which specialty path to take? Join the School of Nursing on Wednesday, November 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a virtual panel discussion and hear from experienced NPs and healthcare professionals who will discuss the role, as well as the unique challenges and rewards associated with each specialty. Register to attend and receive an application fee waiver to use when you apply. Contact the School of Nursing admissions office with questions.
Apply for community-engaged learning faculty grants
Deadlines for community-engaged learning faculty grants are fast approaching. If you are currently teaching, or are interested in teaching a community-engaged course in the future, consider applying for financial support. Contact andrew.thomas@rochester.edu with questions. Review grant information and apply here.
Unlock the secrets of crafting a standout resume with Headhunter on Tap
Bring your questions and join Barbara Grossman ’77 and Jay Berger, co-founders of Paradigm Partners, for “Headhunter on Tap,” a conversation on resumes and all things career-related. The virtual event takes place today, November 3, at noon. Register now.
Join the Kafka Prize reading group
The Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize committee is hosting a reading group for this year’s winning book, Happy for You by Claire Stanford. Stanford will be visiting the University on December 1 for a reading and reception. The reading group meets on Friday, November 3, 10, and 17, from 1:15 to 2 p.m. in the Humanities Center Lounge, Rush Rhees Library. Free copies of the book are available to those who register, up to 25 participants; snacks will be provided during meetings.
Workshop: ‘Beyond ChatGPT: More Innovative AI Tools’
“Beyond ChatGPT: More Innovative AI Tools,” the last session of the hands-on ChatGPT workshop series hosted by the Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, takes place Wednesday, November 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall. Register to attend. Don’t forget your laptop.
Experience a variety of cultures at the Global Fair
As part of International Education Week, student organizations and students from different cultural backgrounds will be showcasing their cultures at the Global Fair on Friday, November 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. Booths will offer food, memorabilia, cultural attire, and more to help students learn about other cultures and spread awareness. Sign up for a booth here.
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