Do you have eyeglasses you’re no longer using? University Facilities and Services will be collecting eyeglasses throughout March for donation to Lions Club International. Eyeglasses will be cleaned and packaged for people around the world. In conjunction with Campus Race to Zero Waste, departments can participate in a friendly competition for prizes. Go here for more information about donating your glasses and registering your department.
“We need campus communities committed to continued education about trauma and its trajectories in ways that can help both faculty and staff work in trauma-informed ways,” writes Tricia Shalka, an associate professor of higher education at the Warner School of Education and Human Development.
Midterm season before spring break can be stressful. Stop by the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, on Tuesday, February 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Destress Fest. Enjoy relaxing activities including oil painting and friendship bracelet making, and take home stress balls and lavender sachets. Hosted by the UHS Health Promotion Office.
The Office of Total Rewards invites you to attend a retiree benefits webinar on Friday, February 23, at noon. Learn what it means to be eligible for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to you as a University retiree.
Learn how to age well with osteoarthritis
Learn ways to lessen painful joint discomfort with Well-U’s new osteoarthritis coaching program. Find confidential, one-on-one sessions that will deliver solutions and resources for you to feel your best. Register here.
Join Simon Business School for a catered lunch and chat with Admissions representatives about our programs today, February 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Schlegel Hall, Room 101. Explore how our part-time programs—Executive MBA, Professional MBA, MS in Medical Management, and Online MS in Business Analytics and Applied AI—fit into your busy schedule, offering the convenience needed for current Rochester employees. Employees can also have questions answered about tuition benefits and exclusive Simon scholarships which, combined, could cover up to 100 percent of your tuition costs.
If you’re a soon-to-be graduate interested in an MS degree, discover how full-time specialized master’s programs in accountancy, business analytics, finance, and marketing analytics can enhance your résumé as you enter the workforce.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s grand rounds lecture
Attend the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s grand rounds presentation, “The Strengths-Based Model of Neurodiversity: Applications in Education, Employment, and Clinical Settings,” on Thursday, February 29, at 7:30 a.m. The virtual talk is presented by Lawrence Fung, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and the director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project and Neurodiversity Clinic at Stanford University.
School of Medicine and Dentistry Alumni Council accepting 2024 award nominations
Each year the Alumni Council of the School of Medicine and Dentistry recognizes alumni who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in their professional accomplishments, dedication to underserved populations, and commitment to the ideals of the school. Do you know a deserving SMD graduate? Learn more online and submit a nomination today. Nominations will be accepted until February 29.
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