The Campus Times has been offering its student staff a training ground for journalism for 150 years. Find photos and a detailed history of the student publication below in today’s Social Media Spotlight.
Also in today’s issue:
An employee webinar on tax strategies
Simon Business School is hosting a two-day Lunar New Year art exhibition
Attend the lecture “Stealing Rembrandts” at the Memorial Art Gallery
“These ongoing benefits show the tremendous potential of a strong relationship between nurses and mothers. Investing in that relationship early on leads to a lifetime of positive outcomes,” says Joyce Smith, an assistant professor of clinical nursing.
Whether or not you’re still going strong with those New Year’s resolutions, scammers are taking advantage. Targeting the most popular resolutions, these scammers are providing too good-to-be-true incentives to keep you on track. Whether these are health improvements or wanting to give back, be sure to read the fine print and be wary of anything seeming too good to be true. The Better Business Bureau has compiled a list of helpful tips to keep you scam-free in 2024. University IT encourages you to take charge of your sensitive information by becoming more vigilant in safe cyber practices.
Study Zone now enrolling with new hours for spring semester
Located within the Learning Center in 1-160D Dewey Hall, the Study Zone is a quiet, focused place to work. Students commit to spending at least three hours a week in the Study Zone and benefit from peer support in planning effective study sessions. Based on student requests, the space will be open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. this semester. By providing a productive location, personal support, and even free snacks, this informal study location helps students get past common barriers to turn their academic goals into reality. Enrollment is on a first-come/first-served basis. The program serves students in Arts, Sciences & Engineering; the School of Medicine and Dentistry; Simon Business School; and the Warner School of Education and Human Development Learn more and enroll here.
The Office of Total Rewards hosts a webinar from a MetLife representative on Wednesday, January 24, at noon to learn about tax planning steps, tax basics, diversification, cutting your tax bill, and when to call a professional. Register online to reserve your spot.
Whether it’s a clean house, helping with the kids, or finding a pet sitter for upcoming travel, eligible employees can use their free Premium Care.com membership to connect with care providers. Visit the Family Care web page for eligibility criteria and to enroll.
The UR Tech Store is holding a one-week sale on Apple products from January 22 to 26. Receive an extra eight percent off education pricing on all in-stock Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2. Discounts are applied at online checkout or visit one of the retail locations in the Medical Center (G-7220B) or Rush Rhees Library. Departments can participate in this promotion.
Lunar New Year art exhibition
Simon Business School is hosting a two-day Lunar New Year art exhibition in the Eisenberg Rotunda. The exhibition will take place Tuesday, January 23, from noon to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, January 24, from noon to 5 p.m.
Lecture: ‘Stealing Rembrandts’ at MAG
Join the Memorial Art Gallery to learn about the crimes that shook the art world and forever changed museums. Anthony Amore, director of security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, serves as investigator into the 1990 heist of 13 stolen masterpieces—the largest theft in history. In this lecture on Thursday, January 25, at 7 p.m., he dives into some of the most famous art heists to date. Learn more.
Explore education policy programs offered at the Warner School
Attend a Warner School of Education and Human Development virtual information session from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, to learn more about graduate programs in education policy. The Warner School welcomes applications on a rolling basis. Apply any time before March 15 for an entry term as early as summer 2024. Contact Warner’s admissions office with questions. Learn more and register to attend.
Department of Psychiatry opioid overdose prevention training
The Campus Times is 150. Since starting as the University Record in 1873, the paper known affectionately as “the CT” has never stopped informing, entertaining, opining, and offering its student staff a training ground for journalism and life. Read more about the paper’s history and find photos on the University’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
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