Mobile CPR training station available at Eastview Mall
Last January, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) helped save Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, bringing heightened awareness to the power of CPR during cardiac arrest. UR Medicine and the American Heart Association are expanding CPR readiness in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region with the placement of a mobile, hands-only CPR training station at Eastview Mall, located near the mall entrance to Dick’s House of Sport through January 31.
HR Modernization: New CPM job and pay structures launch January 31
The University is nearing completion of a key milestone in its HR Modernization effort and the completion of the multi-year Career Path Modernization (CPM) project to transform how the University hires, pays, develops, and advances its workforce. Beginning January 31, the University will launch a clear, easy-to-understand job and pay structure that aligns jobs, levels, and positions across the institution to deliver consistency, equity, and transparency to a wide variety of opportunities, roles, and career paths. Managers will begin meeting with staff in mid-January to share individual job information. Staff will have access to their new job information in HRMS including the new job catalog on January 31.
To prepare for these changes, training on the new job and pay structures is available in MyPath by searching for the playlist “CPMPlaylist”. To learn more, visit the updated resources available on the CPM website.
Generative AI teaching workshop
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT are changing the higher educational landscape. This workshop will provide a brief overview of the latest trends and practical applications of generative AI, explore relevant teaching and learning principles, discuss ethical concerns, and devote the majority of the time to Q&A. Cosponsored by the Teaching Center, Academic Honesty, the Department of Computer Science, the River Campus Libraries, and the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program. Offered twice on Zoom, from 1 to 2 p.m. on January 4 or 5. Register here to attend.
‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ workshop
Register to attend “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” two-day workshop, January 8 and 9. In this class, participants learn how to improve performance and results with behaviors that lead to the highest levels of effectiveness and teamwork. By adopting new paradigms, principles, and skills, individuals can increase levels of trust and initiative, and focus on key priorities and effective communication. Participants will also gain access to additional online courses and microlearning through the Franklin Covey All-Access Impact Portal. Learn more and register online; space is limited.
Health Bites webinar: What’s trending in nutrition
When it comes to nutrition, how do you know if what’s new will work for you? Join UR Medicine EAP, Well-U, and experts from the Center for Community Health & Prevention for a deep dive into trending diets on Tuesday, January 9, at noon. Register here.
Navigate stress in family situations
Do you find yourself overwhelmed and stressed during family gatherings? This week’s UR Medicine EAP blog post contains tips on how to navigate your next get-together. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
Simon Business School’s Executive MBA program is designed for working professionals. With its high-flex format, it can be completed in person or online—or a combination of the two. Learn more at a virtual Executive MBA information session on Friday, January 5, from noon to 12:30. Attendees of the live session will receive an application fee waiver ($90 value). For those unable to attend, a recording will be emailed to the address used at registration.
Employees and PhD candidates can explore ‘Tools for Data Science’
University employees and PhD candidates seeking a hands-on intro to widely used tools for data science are invited to check out the first day of class for DSCC 401: Tools for Data Science on Wednesday, January 17, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. in Bausch & Lomb Hall, Room 109. Topics for this course include computational hardware and Linux; languages and packages for statistical analysis and visualization; parallel computing and Spark; libraries for machine learning and deep learning; databases including NoSQL; and cloud services.
Lecture: ‘Yayoi Kusama—From Avant-Garde to Iconic Collaboration in Fashion’
Join Jeffrey Mayer, a professor of fashion design at Syracuse University, for a lecture at the Memorial Art Gallery on the evolution of Yayoi Kusama as a style icon. Discover how Kusama’s avant-garde sensibilities have continued to captivate the fashion industry and how her collaborations transcend conventional boundaries, creating a lasting impact on the artistic expression within couture. The lecture takes place Thursday, February 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn more and register here. Find more details on Kusama’s INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM—LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER, on exhibit at the museum through May 5.
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