This year’s Veterans Day pinning ceremony takes place on Friday. Find more information about the event and how to register below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
Workshops on supporting student well-being for faculty and student support staff
A new Emerging Leader Fellowship Program from the Warner School
Boundless Possibility strategic plan discussion forum
UR Procurement (P2P) Marketplace upgrade completed successfully
The scheduled upgrade was completed successfully with no noticeable end user impacts. If you have questions or experience any issues, email Procurement_service_center@ur.rochester.edu or call (585) 275-2012.
Creating an Accessible Campus on Thursday, November 9, from noon to 1 p.m.
Creating a Queer-Inclusive University, Part I on Friday, November 10, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Trauma-Informed Conversations on Monday, November 13, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Grief and Loss Support on Tuesday, November 14, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Compassion Fatigue: Supporting Those Who Support Others on Wednesday, November 15, from noon to 1 p.m.
Open to all faculty and student support staff. More information on the locations of the workshops and registration is available on MyPath by looking up the workshop title.
Health Bites webinar: ‘The Age Wave’
The baby boom generation is creating an unprecedented age wave in the US. Join UR Medicine EAP, Well-U, and Lifespan of Rochester on Tuesday, November 14, at noon to learn about these changing demographics and how they can impact America and the Greater Rochester area. Register here.
Apply for an AS&E Course Development Grant
Consider applying for one of the grants that support instructors in the development of AS&E courses:
Teaching Innovation Grant (Teaching Center)
Community-Engaged Course Development Grant (Center for Community Engagement).
Free premium Care.com memberships are available to eligible employees to find help with cleaning, running errands, child care, elder care, pet care, and household tasks. Visit the Family Care web page for eligibility criteria and to enroll.
The Offices of the President, Equity and Inclusion, and Human Resources, in collaboration with the Veterans Alliance, are hosting a Veterans Day pinning ceremony on Friday, November 10, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. in the Sarah Flaum Atrium, School of Medicine and Dentistry. The annual event recognizes those in the University community who have served in the US armed forces, including active duty military, and acknowledges their contributions to the University. Families of those receiving a pin are especially invited to join in this celebration. Registration is required.
Polish Film Festival gets underway
The Polish Film Festival, cosponsored by the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, is currently underway, with the official grand opening taking place on November 14. The next screening, With Fire and Sword, takes place at the Dryden Theatre on November 10. After the grand opening, the festival venue shifts to the Little Theatre. Read more about the festival.
Workshop on navigating customer discovery
How do you ensure that your business meets the needs of your target customers? The Ain Center for Entrepreneurship will dig into the idea of customer discovery on Friday, November 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Schlegel Hall, Room 207. Register to attend “Navigating Customer Discovery and Achieving Product-Market Fit” and reach out to the Ain Center with questions.
Emerging Leader Fellowship Program is accepting nominations
The Warner School of Education and Human Development has launched a unique new fellowship program designed to support emerging leaders in higher education. Participation is only open to candidates nominated by a current practicing higher education administrator as someone they believe has the potential to become a leader in higher education. Fellows enrolled in the Warner School’s master’s programs in higher education and student affairs administration will receive scholarships up to 50 percent of tuition, or equal to 100 percent for eligible University employees. Learn more about the Higher Education Emerging Leader Fellowship Program, including the nomination and application process. Email Andrea Barrett with questions or for additional information.
The University’s 2030 strategic plan, Boundless Possibility, has a lot to it. Highlights in @Rochester on most Tuesdays will aim to break it into more easily digestible pieces. First up is one of the plan’s five goals—Research Excellence and Global Reputation—which is focused on boosting Rochester’s reputation as a leading global research institution by investing in its existing strengths and the greatest opportunities for growth, also known as areas of distinction.
Want to know more about this goal? Join Provost David Figlio and Deputy to the President Joe Testani on Wednesday, November 8, at noon for a Zoom discussion forum on Boundless Possibility. After an overview of the plan, Figlio and Testani will have a conversation about “Research Excellence and Global Reputation.” Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to attend and ask questions. Registration is required.
Congratulations to the University’s club field hockey team, who won the state championship for the first time in club history. The team finished with an undefeated season. Go, Yellowjackets!
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