Several faculty members were appointed to named professorships during the second half of 2023. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor’s work, the named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
ThomasDiekwisch, the Margaret and Cy Welcher Professor in Dental Research
AlexanderKobrin, the Wentworth Family Professor
Margot Mayer-Proschel, the Martha M. Freeman, MD Professor in Biomedical Genetics
Jacques Robert, the Albert and Phyllis Ritterson Professor
Nick Vamivakas, the Marie C. Wilson and Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Optical Physics
“We don’t like being evaluated by other people. All of our survival as humans depends on other people—we’re very social creatures—so anytime we put ourselves out there to be evaluated, that produces a lot of stress for us,” says Jeremy Jamieson, a professor and chair of the Department of Psychology. “It’s kind of the same thing as public speaking, going into a job interview, other sorts of experiences that tap into this evaluation process. People perceive that they might not be able to perform well in those situations.”
Join the Greene Center for “Marketing Yourself in a Creative World,” today, March 5, from 6 to 7 p.m., in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. Develop and practice telling your story while looking for internships and jobs in the creative industry, and learn from faculty, staff, and alumni on specific language and information you can share with potential employers to market yourself effectively.
Spring resume drive
The Greene Center, Office of Minority Student Affairs, and the David T. Kearns Center host a drop-in resume review session on Wednesday, March 6, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Greene Center. Bring your resume and any questions; advisors will be on hand to provide personalized feedback. Light refreshments will be available.
Spring Break shuttles
Complimentary shuttles will be available to transport students to and from the airport, train, and bus stations on Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 17. Find more information and the full shuttle schedule. Sponsored by the Students’ Association.
Support Club Hockey at Nationals
The University’s men’s Ice Hockey Club is headed to the National Championship tournament for the first time. Support the team during one of its games at a subsidized ticket cost of $5. RSVP to wcsa@rochester.edu no later than March 6 for this special rate. The game is Sunday, March 10, at 8 p.m. vs Miami University at Ice Line Quad Rinks, 700 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania. This opportunity is cosponsored by Wilson Commons Student Activities and Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement.
Participate in a ‘sound bath’
Relax with a sound bath, offering participants the opportunity to receive sound in an intentional and collaborative setting with the shared goal of organizing a sonic environment conducive to relaxation, self-reflection, group synchronization, and interpersonal attunement. Register on CCC to participate in this Flourish Festival event on Friday, March 22, from 7:30 to 8 p.m. in the Leibner-Cooper Room, Goergen Athletic Center.
Workshop on applying Universal Design for Learning in lecture courses
Open to all University instructors, faculty, and staff, “Applying Universal Design for Learning in Lecture Courses” is a one-hour Zoom workshop that provides strategies for designing lecture courses that are effective, challenging, and can be equitably accessed and engaged in by all learners using the UDL framework. Register to attend on Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m.
Health Bites webinar on creating a backyard vegetable garden
Join Well-U and UR Medicine EAP on Tuesday, March 12, at noon to learn expert tips on creating a backyard vegetable garden suitable for the New York climate. Register here.
Is quitting ‘cold turkey’ effective?
In Well-U’s You Can Quit! program, professional quit coaches can help you choose if quitting or gradually reducing smoking or vaping is your preferred method and will support you the whole way. Join your quit coach now.
Make a plan with Care.com
Who’s watching the dog while you travel over spring break or keeping the kids occupied this summer? Make a plan by taking advantage of your free premium Care.com membership. Visit the Family Care web page on the HR website for eligibility information and to sign up.
Vote for Maiken Nedergaard discovery in STAT Madness competition
In 2023, Maiken Nedergaard, a professor of neurology and codirector of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine, discovered a previously unknown component of brain anatomy that surrounds and protects the brain. Known as SLYM, the discovery could have implications for a range of neurological disorders, including MS and Alzheimer’s. The finding was selected to compete in STAT Madness, a bracketed competition from the national health news site STAT News to find the most innovative research institution in the country. Start voting today and sign up for contest alerts to stay in the loop. Anyone can vote after creating a free account.
UR Financials, UR Procurement, and UR Student (Workday) upgrades this weekend
UR Student, UR Financials, and UR Procurement (P2P) perform system upgrades every second weekend of March and September. The system will be temporarily unavailable to complete upgrade activities from Friday, March 8, at 9 p.m. through Saturday, March 9, at 8 a.m. The University support teams will do the final configuration and system validation on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full maintenance schedule is available here.
After the upgrade, details on any change will be available within the system’s announcements. If you experience any issues after the upgrade, contact support. For UR Financials, email the University Help Desk or call (585) 275-2000. For UR Procurement (P2P), email Procurement_service_center@ur.rochester.edu or call x(585) 275-2012.
Interested in next-gen analytics? Explore Simon’s newest program for working professionals
Simon Business School’s Online MS in Business Analytics and Applied AI is a part-time, STEM-designated program. Gain a strong grasp of descriptive, predictive, causal, and prescriptive analytics as well as the latest frameworks and tools for applied AI. Attend the webinar “Next-Gen Analytics: Explore the Online MSBA and Applied AI Program” on Wednesday, March 6, from noon to 12:30 p.m. to learn more. Attendees of the live session will receive an application fee waiver, a $90 value. For those unable to attend, a recording will be emailed to the address used at registration.
Department of Surgery Research Symposium
The annual Department of Surgery Research Symposium takes place Thursday, March 7, from 7 to 11:30 a.m. in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), Medical Center. Ronald DeMatteo, the John Rhea Barton Professor and chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, is this year’s keynote speaker.
Equity Leadership Forum focuses on supporting English language learners
Don’t miss this year’s Equity Leadership Forum presented by the Warner School of Education and Human Development’s K–12 Educational Leadership Department on Thursday, March 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. The free event features a panel of educational leaders and policymakers from the US Department of Education and the New York State Education Department. Registration is required to attend; space is limited.
‘Bunny Hop’ event at MAG
Head to the Memorial Art Gallery on Sunday, March 24, the “Bunny Hop,” an afternoon of art, music, creativity, and connection with the Seneca Park ZooMobile, the Submarine School of Music, crafts, a movie, and more. Email the museum’s Marketing and Engagement team with questions about the event. Ticket sales end on Sunday, March 24, at 1 p.m. Ticket includes museum admission.
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