Depression as both cause and consequence of stress
A meta-analysis coauthored by Angela Santee, a graduate student in psychology under the mentorship of Lisa Starr, an associate professor of psychology, finds the established stress generation model, in which a depressed person is an active contributor rather than a passive player in their own environment, applies not only to depression but also to other mental health disorders.
In today’s issue:
A webinar for employees on pharmacy benefits included in health plan enrollment
November 22 is the deadline for faculty and staff to complete harassment and discrimination training in MyPath
The slate of events for International Education Week
The Graduate Writing Project is hosting an in-person writing retreat on November 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Writing Retreats are designed for AS&E graduate students who are working on graduate-level writing such as dissertations, theses, proposals, and publications. The structured writing experience offers guidance, accountability, and community as well as the option to work one-on-one with a writing consultant. Register online. Email Emily Lowman with questions.
Would you like to learn more about the University’s transition to Navitus, the new pharmacy benefit manager? Join Navitus and the Office of Total Rewards today, November 8, at 11 a.m. or Friday, November 10, at noon for a presentation covering the pharmacy benefits included in your health plan enrollment. Navitus will provide insight into the transition and the pharmacy benefits offered within the University’s health plans beginning January 1, 2024.
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 more about TiLT in a one-hour workshop offered by the Teaching Center on Friday, November 10, from noon to 1 p.m. Register here for the Zoom link.
Supervisor Series overview of leave administration
Join UR Medicine EAP, Well-U , and Leave Administration to expand your knowledge of plans such as the Family Medical Leave Act, paid family leave, workers’ compensation, and short- and long-term disability on Wednesday, November 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Understand the eligibility requirements, employee responsibilities, and department responsibilities for each plan. The training is for those in a supervisory or managerial role only. Register here.
Open enrollment is ending soon
Action is required during open enrollment for many of the University’s benefits including changing your health care plan, electing to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and electing to increase or decrease your coverage. You have until Wednesday, November 15, to enroll or make changes to your benefits. To assist you in enrolling in this year’s benefits, visit the open enrollment website for 2024 Benefits Highlights, how to enroll, frequently asked questions, webinar and Q&A session schedules, and more.
Complete harassment and discrimination training by November 22
The Buffalo Bills are offering all University faculty, staff, retirees, and families the chance to purchase discounted tickets to select 2023 Buffalo Bills home games, subject to availability. Tickets can be purchased online using the promo code “23UofR”. Visit the discounts and perks website for additional information.
Marius Ami Kothor ’13, a postdoctoral fellow and incoming assistant professor of African history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will present the next Morey Lecture in French Studies, “From Nana Benz to ‘Nana Toyota’: The Rise and Fall of West Africa’s Merchant Queens” today, November 8, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons.
Register for International Education Week events
International Education Week, November 11–17, celebrates Rochester’s international students and scholars as well as students who have studied abroad. Events this year include workshops about interviewing skills and career readiness, opportunities to engage with alumni, professional development for faculty and staff, a book club with a free book, a chance to have dinner with New York Times bestselling illustrator Andrea Campos, a food festival, ice skating, a cultural fair, and more. Browse the full schedule of events here or on the University’s International Education Week web page. Click on the links to register for any of the twenty-two events being hosted.
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