Effective immediately Douglass Dining Center’s hours of operation for lunch starts at 11 a.m. instead of 11:30 a.m. The change was made in response to student feedback and to reduce waiting time. Send questions or comments to rcdining@services.rochester.edu.
Coursework: Advanced Lens Design teaches optics through teamwork
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, March 5, for Linda Dawson, an outpatient access lead in the Department of Ophthalmology, who died on February 16. Dawson joined the University staff in 2018.
Stop by the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, today, 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.
Graduate student writing retreat
The Graduate Writing Project is hosting an in-person writing retreat March 11–14, from 9 a.m. to noon each day designed for graduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering who are working on graduate-level writing such as dissertations, theses, proposals, and publications. This 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.
Learn about teacher residency programs offered through the Warner School
Discover opportunities offered by the Warner School of Education and Human Development’s 15-month master’s degree and initial certification programs at a virtual information session from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 18. Benefit from a grant-funded tuition scholarship and a year-long paid teacher residency in partner school districts. Begin your degree programs in May 2024, culminating in the completion of your master’s degree and initial certification by fall 2025 for a transition into full-time teaching. Meet program leaders from the Warner School who will provide comprehensive details about the ROC Urban Teaching Fellows Program and Monroe Regional Teacher Residency Consortium, answer your questions, and offer support in the application process. Learn more and register to attend.
Open to all University instructors, faculty, and staff, “Overcoming Barriers to Learning” is a one-hour Zoom workshop that provides tools for identifying, anticipating, and designing classroom learning accessible to all learners, enabling students to overcome potential barriers and bottlenecks to learning. Register to attend on Thursday, February 29, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Learn about Simon's exclusive scholarships for University employees
Stop by the Sarah Flaum Atrium on Thursday, February 29, between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to chat with an admissions representative about Simon Business School’s part-time programs and learn about exclusive scholarships for University employees. Did you know Rochester employees are eligible for merit-based scholarships toward their Simon degree, even if they’re using University tuition benefits? These scholarships can significantly reduce tuition expenses—potentially covering up to 100 percent of program costs. Gain insights tailored to your career goals, have your questions answered, and leave with a Simon gift, an application fee waiver, and a complimentary cup of coffee.
Go for the ‘goal’ with Well-U
On Friday, March 8, score big with Well-U by signing up for the goal-setting success program. During your five sessions, discover ways to keep your motivation high, make your goals a reality, and earn your $100 incentive. Register here.
VSP Vision Care reminder
If you enrolled in VSP Vision Care for 2024 (you would find Benefit Extras Before Tax on your pay slip), you don’t need a card to utilize your benefits. When you go to a vision appointment, you can tell them your VSP ID number, which is three zeros followed by your employee ID number. For more information about your coverage, visit the Total Rewards website.
Grand rounds webinar on collaborations with East High for health workforce
The next public health grand rounds webinar will cover ongoing successful collaborations in phlebotomy, medicine, nursing, neuroscience, and imaging from the University’s Educational Partnership Organization with East High, while emphasizing the importance of pipeline programming for the diversification of the health-care workforce. Register to attend via Zoom on Friday, March 1, at noon. Email Carolyn Settle with questions.
Congratulations to the Rochester women’s track and field team for winning its second straight Liberty League Indoor Track and Field Championship on Saturday. Find details here and photos on the University’s Instagram page. Go, Jackets!
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