The Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Restorative Practices team is hosting several community dialogues over the next two months, open to all University students, staff, and faculty. Register below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
A two-part LGBTQ workshop series for student-facing faculty and staff
Attend a lecture on the ideology, myths, and rituals of the Russian deep state with Scholar in Exile Dmitry Bykov
The latest seminar from Wilmot Shared Resources on biostatistics and bioinformatics
Russia’s extreme demands, and Ukraine’s desire to survive, make negotiations unlikely, says Hein Goemans, a professor of political science, in a piece he cowrote with Branislav Slantchev, a professor of political science at the University of California San Diego.
Did you know you may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? Join LawNY to learn about SNAP benefits (formerly called food stamps), eligibility, and how to apply. This webinar and Q&A takes place on Wednesday, April 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. and is brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office, Food Pantry, and Basic Needs Hub.
Open to all University instructors, this one-hour Teaching Center Zoom workshop provides best practices for engaging students with research in the classroom. Register to attend on Friday, April 5, from noon to 1 p.m.
EAP Supervisor Series: Workplace conflict
Join UR Medicine EAP and Well-U to learn how to assess your conflict management style and consider your role as a supervisor when resolving conflicts on Wednesday, April 10, at noon. This training is for those in a supervisory or managerial role only. Register here.
‘Creating a Queer-Inclusive University’ workshop series
The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center offers “Creating a Queer-Inclusive University,” a two-part LGBTQ workshop series for student-facing faculty and staff to learn more about the LGBTQ community and become better allies. This series counts as an elective for the “Well-Being in Life and Learning” training program.
In Part One, participants will learn basic information about LGBTQ culture including current language and terms. This will allow participants to immediately begin creating more inclusive spaces in their work. Participation in Part One is required. In Part Two, participants will begin to gain an understanding of cissexism and heterosexism in higher education. They will then explore how these themes manifest in their work and grapple with strategies to shift these norms on an individual and university-wide level. The virtual workshop takes place on Wednesdays, April 17 and 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Register here by April 15. Email col.raimond@rochester.edu with questions.
Build a stress-free zone with Well-U
Request a stress-free zone for your whole department through Well-U and create a flower or ocean animal out of building blocks. Choose from a variety of activities, including the new building blocks, and find a peaceful moment during your busy day.
Lecture on the ideology, myths, and rituals of the Russian deep state
Dmitry Bykov a visiting assistant professor in Russian and the University’s inaugural Scholar in Exile with the Humanities Center, gives a lecture on the ideology, myths, and rituals of the Russian deep state today, April 2, at 5 p.m. in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. Learn more here.
Eastman Opera Theatre presents Dialogues des Carmélites
Eastman Opera Theatre presents Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites April 4–7 in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Rochester students, faculty, and staff may present their University ID to receive one free ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the Eastman Theatre Box Office, 433 East Main Street, or online. Due to sensitive subject matter involving suicide, this opera is not recommended for children.
Level up your LinkedIn with ‘Headhunter on Tap’
Bring your questions and join this conversation on LinkedIn, other platforms, and all things career-related with Barbara Grossman ’77 and Jay Berger, cofounders of Paradigm Partners LLC. Find guidance and advice on interviewing, resume writing, career transitions, and more. Register now for this virtual monthly resource on Friday, April 5, at noon.
Wilmot Shared Resources seminar
Wilmot Shared Resources is hosting a biostatistics and bioinformatics seminar as part of its “Lunch and Learn” seminar series on Tuesday, April 9, from noon to 1 p.m. in the K-307 Auditorium (3-6408), Medical Center. Learn more and register to attend.
Spring 2024 community dialogues
Join the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Restorative Practices team for one or more community dialogues, open to all University students, staff, and faculty. Come together as one University community to share the challenges and joys you experience. Each dialogue will be facilitated in a circle format and participants will help shape the topics.
Virtual sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on April 17 and May 15.
In-person sessions will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 11 and May 2.
Discounted tickets to Gateways Music Festival in Chicago
Gateways Music Festival, in association with the Eastman School of Music, extends a special invitation to the University community for the 2024 Gateways Music Festival in Chicago, April 15–19. This week-long festival dedicated to classical musicians of African descent will include many of the programs for which Gateways is known.
If you or anyone you know will be in Chicago on April 19 and would like to attend the final concert at the CSO’s Symphony Center, use discount code GATEWAYSCHI for 20 percent off tickets. Many alumni from the University and Eastman School of Music will be included in this performance.
Zero Cost Hero: Bruce Blaine
Bruce Blaine, a senior lecturer of statistics who uses openly licensed textbooks and course materials, is being recognized this year as a River Campus Libraries Zero-Cost Hero. Blaine understands and appreciates the initiatives and encouragement provided by Rochester librarians to support faculty invested in Open Educational Resources. While Statistics Program faculty have broadly adopted open-source materials, Blaine hopes other disciplines embrace the cost-effectiveness and easy accessibility of these digital resources.
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