The United Way’s e-pledge system will be down starting around 9 p.m. today, March 28, through 8 a.m. on Monday, April 1. If you are planning to make a pledge, do so accordingly. The 2024 pledge window closes on May 8.
Join the Greene Center and partners to toast current juniors and seniors and learn about where they’ll be interning, where they’ve landed job offers, and how you can do the same. Attend panels with alumni consultants and learn how to build your network, as well as how to ace an interview, and connect with your peers through networking conversations. The event takes place today, March 28, in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All class years are welcome; dress in business casual attire. Learn more here.
Experience Filipino culture at FASA Fest
Attend FASA Fest hosted by the Filipino American Students’ Association to experience Filipino culture, and have fun with cultural games, snacks, and performances. The event is Friday, March 29, in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Perform or host an event during fall Welcome Week
Fall 2024 Welcome Week program proposals and performance 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. Plan and host a program or activity for new students or perform at select events throughout the week with your student organization. Learn more on the Orientation and New Student Programs website. Contact orientation@rochester.edu with questions.
Qigong classes
The Mindful University Project offers weekly qigong classes, open and free to all University students and R-Club members. The class will offer the skills and philosophies of qigong, an ancient system that uses the body, mind, and breath to improve mental and physical health. Held every Monday at 4 p.m. during the spring semester in the Goergen Athletic Center. You can register here; walk-ins are also welcome.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
The University recognizes and appreciates the contributions of graduate students to the campus community and, from April 8–12, is celebrating across all Rochester graduate schools with a mix of unique programming. Visit the Graduate Student Appreciation Week website for more information and to register for upcoming events including:
The University Graduate Education Awards Ceremony
Yoga class on Wellness Wednesday
A trip to the Memorial Art Gallery
A social at College Town
The Graduate Giving Gala
Please note that some events require a completed registration form, which can be accessed through the calendar events on the website.
The 174th University Commencement ceremony takes place at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17, at Fauver Stadium in the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex. A reminder that regalia is available to order online until Sunday, March 31, and is required for faculty who participate in Commencement or any of the graduation ceremonies. 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.
LGBTQ+ Safe Space courses
New opportunities for all faculty and staff to register for LGBTQ+ Safe Space courses are now available. Registration for the first Zoom course, “Part 1: Gaining Knowledge,” can be found by searching for the “Safe Space Playlist” within MyPath. After completing this course, you may register to complete “Part 2: Creating Safety to Become a University of Rochester LGBTQ+ Safe Space Champion.” Classes are free and remain virtual. Email Scott Fearing in the Office of Learning and Development with questions.
Upcoming biometric screening clinics
Check off your annual screening during one of the clinics open next week. Schedule your appointment now to ensure your spot, then complete your online health surveys to earn $125 through Well-U.
Monday, April 1: Eastside YMCA (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.); URMC, north end of Café 601 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 2: Eastside YMCA (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.); Helen Wood Hall (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 3: Schottland Family YMCA (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.); URMC Flaum Atrium (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Friday, April 5: Eastside YMCA (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.); URMC, north end of Café 601 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
LGBTQ faculty and staff tea
The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center invites all University LGBTQ faculty and staff to come together with one another and the LGBTQ Life team to meet, chat, and be in community on Tuesday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Burgett Intercultural Center, Douglass Commons. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and light refreshments will be provided. Register here to join.
Resource Reminder: Total Rewards FAQs
The Total Rewards website offers a detailed FAQ web page that can be useful in answering questions about your benefits. Topics include enrolling in and changing benefits, health care plans, dental plans, HSA and FSAs, and pharmacy coverage.
Test your language expertise at the Language Center’s “Language Trivia Night” on Saturday, March 30, at 5 p.m. Challenge yourself and celebrate the language diversity of the University community. Prizes will be awarded to the top achievers. Food and beverages will be provided.
Family Roundtable spring symposium features biobehavioral family model
Beatrice Wood, a professor of psychiatry, pediatrics, and psychology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, will present “The Biobehavioral Family Model: Map and GPS for Family Research, Training, and Practice” at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in the Saunders Research Building. The event is sponsored by the University Committee for Interdisciplinary Studies, which aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, students, and others concerned with the health and well-being of families. RSVP to attend in person or virtually.
Grand rounds webinar on health equity measurement
The next public health grand rounds webinar will cover the basics of patient-reported sociodemographic data, the validation of this data, and its subsequent use to identify healthcare disparities through measure disaggregation. Register to attend via Zoom on Friday, April 5, at noon. Email Carolyn Settle with questions.
‘SUN Day’ carillon concert
On Sunday, April 7, the Hopeman Memorial Carillon presents a 5 p.m. concert themed on the sun, planets, and nature. Take in the concert from the Eastman Quadrangle. The event is sponsored by the Eastman Community Music School and the Arthur Satz Music Department.
Cheer on Rochester’s varsity teams at home contests scheduled for this coming week. Events are weather-dependent. Find more information on the Athletics website and social media channels.
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