Author, scholar, and critic Rinaldo Walcott gives the next talk in the Neilly Author Series on Thursday at 6 p.m. Find more details and register below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
Undergraduate students have until Wednesday to sign up for Celebrating Research Week
Attend an Institute for Popular Music concert of solo Beatles music
How to march with the University in the Rochester Pride parade
“If he succeeds in Ukraine, he will probably seek to challenge US NATO allies, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, whose membership in NATO he has always seen as a threat to Russia,” says Randall Stone, a professor of political science and director of the University’s Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies. “He may even seek to dominate Poland, which he describes as a historical antagonist of Russia.”
“The war has shifted Russian strategy and economic ties away from the West and towards China, Iran, and India, so Putin can be expected to be more antagonistic to the West in the future,” says Stone.
Deadline extended to sign up for Celebrating Research Week
Sign up to be a part of Celebrating Research Week in April. Event registrations are open to all undergraduate students who have conducted research in the last year; you may apply for all three opportunities. The deadline to apply has been extended to Wednesday, March 20.
Friday, April 5: The full-day speakers symposium will consist of four sessions, each representing a distinct disciplinary section of the University.
Wednesday, April 10: Twenty students will be selected to give “Lightning Talks.”
Friday, April 12: The Undergraduate Research Exposition and awards ceremony. Students at all levels and areas of study are invited to present posters of their investigative and creative work.
‘How to Be an Antiracist Leader’ workshop series
“How to Be an Antiracist Leader” is distinctive in its combination of the popular work of Ibram X. Kendi and the public leadership work of Hank Rubin. The three-part workshop series focuses on practical and essential principles of antiracism and leadership for aspiring public sector leaders. Attendees must be available for all three sessions on March 22 and April 12 and 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Students will have books purchased for them. Register for all three sessions on the Medallion Program’s CCC event page. Email courtney.floom@rochester.edu with questions. Sponsored by the Medallion Program, Rochester Center for Collaborative Leadership, Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, College Diversity Roundtable, and the Office of Minority Student Affairs.
Participate in Fall Welcome Week with your student organization
Fall 2024 Welcome Week program proposals and interest forms for School of Arts & Sciences and Hajim School of Engineering undergraduate student organizations are due Monday, April 1, by 11:59 p.m. Welcome Week opportunities include hosting a program or activity for new students or performing at select events throughout the week. Learn more and complete a proposal or interest form on behalf of your organization on the Orientation and New Student Programs website. Contact orientation@rochester.edu with questions.
Health insurance literacy night
Seniors: graduation is right around the corner. Are you ready to navigate the US health insurance system? Come to Morey Hall, Room 321, on Thursday, April 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn more from experts and get your questions answered. There will also be a panel with UHS representatives to field questions on health insurance and finding a provider and therapist.
Free YogaVibe classes
The Mindful University Project is collaborating with YogaVibe, a Rochester-based studio committed to an embodied liberation that explores awareness through movement, to offer free classes on campus every day with experienced instructors. The classes are free for all University students and R Club members and are held in the Leibner-Cooper Room, Goergen Athletic Center. Classes are offered throughout the academic year, except during University holidays. You can register here; walk-ins are also welcome.
Inaugural meeting of the Translational Center for Barrier Microphysiological Systems
Researchers, scholars, and professionals interested in advancing the field of microphysiological systems are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the Translational Center for Barrier Microphysiological Systems. The event will serve as a kick-off event to foster discussions and exchange of insights within the field of microphysiological systems. Attend on Thursday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Helen Wood Hall (1W-304) and via Zoom. Find a full schedule for the day here.
Commencement reminder for faculty
The University’s 174th Commencement ceremony takes place at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17, at Fauver Stadium in the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex. Faculty are encouraged to visit the Faculty Resource web page for more information and a form to register for the various University, school, and department ceremonies. A reminder that regalia is required for faculty who participate in Commencement or any of the graduation ceremonies. Regalia is available to order online until March 31.
UR Procurement (P2P) Marketplace upgrade completed successfully
The scheduled upgrade was completed successfully with no noticeable end-user impacts. If you have questions or experience any issues, email Procurement_service_center@ur.rochester.edu or call (585) 275-2012.
Rinaldo Walcott, a professor and the Carl V. Granger Chair of Africana and American Studies at the University of Buffalo, gives the next talk in the Neilly Author Series on Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library, or via Zoom. The talk will explore the long struggle of freedom for Black people in the Americas. Register in advance. If you are attending virtually, a link to join the lecture will be sent before the session.
Meet Simon staff and current students at happy hour
If you’re interested in a graduate business degree, join Simon Business School for a happy hour on Thursday, March 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grappa Italian Nouveau, 30 Celebration Drive. Get to know the Simon community in a more informal setting while enjoying drinks and hearty appetizers. Join for the entire event or only a portion—whatever works best with your schedule.
Institute for Popular Music concert of solo Beatles music
The Institute for Popular Music concert series presents “The Solo Beatles in the 1970s,” with music performed by Rochester students, faculty, and alumni, on Friday, March 22, at 8 p.m. in Strong Auditorium. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public.
March with the University in the Rochester Pride parade
Members of the University community and their families are invited to march in the Rochester Pride parade on Saturday, July 20, line up starts at 9:30 a.m. and the parade starts at 11 a.m. Find a full FAQ here including shuttle, parking, and shirt information. In 2019, a decision was made to keep the same shirts every year for environmental and budgetary purposes. If you marched and still have that tie-dye tank-style shirt, please wear that and do not request an additional one. Register here; if you need a shirt, register by April 30.
Registration is open for the Warner School’s annual young writers camp
Register your child for the Warner School of Education and Human Development’s annual Young Writers Summer Camp, tailored tostudents in grades 6–12, who love to write and want to spend time with like-minded peers practicing different kinds of writing. New York State-certified teachers provide instruction on multiple writing strategies during the weeklong camp, held August 5–9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in LeChase Hall. A 10 percent discount applies for children and grandchildren of University employees and alumni, siblings of current students, and families with more than one child attending the camp. Register for camp before the July 20 deadline.
Regular and substitute golf league spots available
The URMC Fitness Center golf league will play on Mondays or Tuesdays at the Genesee Valley Golf Course. There are spots open for subs and full-season players. Find details and register here.
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