Good luck to Rochester’s men’s and women’s soccer teams, who play this weekend in the NCAA Division III tournament. Read more about the men’s team’s schedule, being played at Tufts University. The women’s team hosts first- and second-round games at Edwin Fauver Stadium. Find details, and our weekly Athletics home match round-up, below in the Go Jackets section.
Also in today’s issue:
A Center for Learning in the Digital Age colloquium on policies and practices in using AI at schools and universities
Attend the opening reception for the inaugural staff art show in Hartnett Gallery
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Well-U’s bingo board challenge
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, December 14, for Heikki Rantakari, an associate professor at Simon Business School, who died on October 21. Rantakari joined the University faculty in 2015.
Join the Language Center at the Language Fair today, November 9, at 11:30 a.m. in Hirst Lounge and discover the language learning opportunities available for spring 2024. Interact with faculty, explore academic opportunities, and find out more about studying abroad. You can also enter a raffle to win prizes; enjoy the selfie station; and participate in other fun activities. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Creating an Accessible Campus today, 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.
Well-U’s 2023 bingo
Check out your bingo board in the 2023 Well-U employee wellness catalog delivered to your home or on the Well-U website. Complete each activity before the end of 2023 and once you have bingo, send it to Well-U to claim your reward.
LiDA colloquium on policies and practices in using AI at schools and universities
The next session of the Center for Learning in the Digital Age colloquium series highlights how education leaders and instructors are struggling to decide whether and how to allow the use of generative AI. The virtual session takes place today, November 9, from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. Register here.
Opening reception for University staff art show
Attend the opening reception of The Artful Unwind, the inaugural staff art show, today, November 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons. The artwork is on exhibit through January 7.
Surviving the Holocaust: An evening with Sam Rind
Join UR Hillel for an evening with local Holocaust survivor Sam Rind. This program is presented in honor of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, and takes place Tuesday, November 14, at 7 p.m. in the River Campus Interfaith Chapel.
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