The science behind eclipse glasses—and where to find them
Properly protecting your eyes during a solar eclipse is crucial for avoiding long-term damage to your vision. James Zavislan, a professor of optics and of biomedical engineering and an associate professor of ophthalmology, explains the science behind eclipse glasses and how they protect your eyes from the sun’s light.
You know what won’t protect your eyes? Opera glasses. In 1925—the last time an eclipse plunged Rochester into darkness—they were ubiquitous enough for the University’s campus newspaper to warn against their use in viewing the eclipse. Take a look back at the archives for more eclipse-viewing advice from that year.
Cybercriminals posing as the IRS or tax preparers will go to great lengths to steal your information and reroute your refund destination. Even if you’ve already filed your taxes, University IT emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant as the tax season wraps up as scammers will claim an issue with your return and urge you to take action. Avoid suspicious emails with attachments, links, calls, or texts requesting social security numbers, banking accounts, or other forms of personal identification. Changing your password is a great way to protect your identity. Those who receive suspicious emails should forward them to phishing@irs.gov.
Learn about the Fulbright US Student Program—and the opportunity to teach, research, or study abroad—from the Fellowships Office. Attend an information session on Tuesday, March 26, (study and research focus) or Friday, March 29, (English teaching assistantship focus). Both sessions will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 4-131 (the Career Center Conference Room).
Q&A panel with UHS leadership
Do you have questions about student health? Are you confused about insurance? Do you have a concern or new idea about student well-being? Meet with UHS Leadership for a Q&A on Thursday, March 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. The panel will include Ralph Manchester, vice provost and director of University Health Service; Brigid Cahill, director of the University Counseling Center; Amy McDonald, director of the Health Promotion Office, and Kristi Brock, business operations manager from the UHS Administration and Finance office. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required to attend. Brought to you by the Student Health Advisory Committee.
Free STI testing clinic in April
Sign up for an appointment at one of the UHS Health Promotion Office’s free testing clinics throughout the semester. The next clinic will be held on Monday, April 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Trillium Health. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Well-being listening session for graduate students
The UHS Health Promotion Office’s Graduate Student Wellness Committee hosts a well-being listening session during Graduate Student Appreciation Week dedicated to understanding the well-being of graduate students and exploring avenues for enhanced support. As the demands of academic life continue to evolve, it’s crucial to prioritize the mental, emotional, and physical health of graduate students. In this collaborative session, you’ll be asked to share about unique challenges you’ve faced, to help identify areas where support can be strengthened, and brainstorm innovative solutions. The session will be held on Wednesday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required. Open to all enrolled graduate students at the University.
This is the last week to send in your used glasses to be recycled. In conjunction with Campus Race to Zero Waste, University Facilities and Services is collecting eyeglasses for donation to Lions Club International through the end of March. Eyeglasses are cleaned and packaged for people around the world. Anyone can donate. Find more information here.
Build a healthy gut with Well-U
Untangle the puzzle of gut health and the role it plays in your body. On Tuesday, March 26, at noon, join an expert dietitian from Well-U’s lifestyle management team to discover what you can do to promote a healthy gut microbiome. Save your spot.
A parent’s guide to kids and money
The Office of Total Rewards hosts the webinar “A Parent’s Guide to Kids and Money (from Toddlers to Teens)” on Wednesday, March 27, from noon to 1 p.m. Learn about the relationship between children and money from a parent’s perspective as well as ways to teach your children valuable money habits. A representative from MetLife will conduct the webinar. Enroll now to save your spot.
Attend a discussion of Rivers Solomon’s 2018 novella, The Deep, with Stefanie Dunning, a professor of English at Miami University, today, March 25, at 5 p.m. in the Humanities Center, Conference Room D, Rush Rhees Library. Learn more about this free event.
‘Bach in the Subway’ performances
The 17 violin students of YooJin Jang, an assistant professor of violin at Eastman School of Music, have prepared all of the solo Bach sonatas and partitas as a special studio project this year and will perform on Tuesday, March 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Sarah Flaum Atrium, School of Medicine and Dentistry. These performances are part of “Bach in the Subways,” an international celebration of the music of J.S. Bach on his birthday.
Explore education policy programs offered at the Warner School
Attend a Warner School of Education and Human Development information session from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at Beerhead Bar and Eatery in College Town to learn more about graduate programs in education policy. The Warner School welcomes applications on a rolling basis. Apply any time before April 15 for an entry term as early as summer 2024. Contact Warner’s admissions office with questions. Learn more and register to attend.
Talk examines ‘throuple plots’ in literature and pop culture
In this talk, Teagan Bradway, an associate professor of English at SUNY Cortland, examines “throuple plots” in contemporary LGBTQ+ literature and popular culture, which narrate relationships among three people working together to coordinate sex, intimacy, and care. This free event is on Wednesday, March 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Humanities Center, Conference Room D, Rush Rhees Library.
Panel discussion on ‘woke capitalism’
David Primo, the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor and a professor of political science and of business administration, moderates a discussion on the role of companies in American society featuring leading experts. This event takes place on Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400, and is sponsored by the Politics and Markets Project. Learn more about the panel.
This program will be held virtually via Zoom and will include PowerPoint slides and spoken remarks. Accessibility accommodations may be requested in the registration form for each discussion forum, or by contacting boundless@rochester.edu.
‘SUN Day’ carillon concert and tours
On Sunday, April 7, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Hopeman Memorial Carillon offers four 30-minute tours—plus a 5 p.m. concert themed on the sun, planets, and nature. Tickets for the tour are free but required. Select a time slot and order tickets here. Take in the concert from the Eastman Quadrangle. The event is sponsored by Eastman Community Music School and the Arthur Satz Music Department.
Apply for summer school in computational social sciences
Applications for the Summer School in Computational Social Sciencesat Rochester are now open. This in-person summer school will allow you to build an exciting project with a team of researchers, expand your research network, learn about the quantitative aspects of social sciences, and experience a diverse range of speakers. There is no tuition and lunch, coffee, and snacks are covered. The program is open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students from all fields and junior faculty within 7 years of obtaining their PhD. Apply by Sunday, April 7, at 11:59 p.m.
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