But the University’s study of the sun during an eclipse doesn’t end there. For the total solar eclipse on April 8, Rochester first-year students Adam Bowen, Asad Shahab, and Michael Koomson (pictured above) formed one of more than 30 teams nationwide—from Maine to Texas—participating in the Citizen CATE 2024 experiment tohelp NASA study the sun’s corona. Read more about the project here.
In today’s issue:
An LGBTQ faculty and staff tea hosted by the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center
Attend a panel discussion and reception on first-generation success
Inaugural Global Awards recognize global engagement and excellence
The University has launched its first-ever University Global Awards, celebrating excellence in global engagement across three distinct categories. The Global Engagement Champion Award, the inaugural award, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to fostering global connections and collaboration. The first recipients of this accolade, Nathalie Appéré, mayor of Rennes, France, and Malik Evans ’02, mayor of the City of Rochester, were honored yesterday. Read more about the event and awards here.
The International Students’ Association is collaborating with Dining Services on a weekly international cuisine series to offer a new weekly rotating international food station in dining halls to celebrate and spread awareness about the rich international diversity at the University.
This rotating food station will be curated based on student submissions and feedback. The only requirement is that the food be easily scalable (as it will be prepared for over 500 people) and that ingredients are relatively accessible. The link you provide for your recipe must contain all the information for ingredients and detailed preparation instructions to ensure authenticity and proper preparation. If you’d like to provide a recipe for a family/generational heirloom, it’s recommended that you include all the details on a Google sheet and then provide a link to that document on the sign-up sheet. You will have the option to be contacted by Dining to ensure the authenticity of the dish.
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.
Goergen Institute for Data Science 2024-25 seed funding program
The Goergen Institute for Data Science is now inviting proposals for 2024-25 seed grants in data science. The seed funding program aims to support collaborative research efforts toward attracting major external funding, with a particular focus on work aligned with at least one research priority in data science. The maximum funding amount is $30,000 for one year. Principal investigators must be full-time University faculty members and at least one co-principal investigator must be a Goergen Institute for Data Science-affiliated faculty member. Proposals will be accepted until Saturday, June 15, at 11:59 p.m. Find more information, including the research priorities, on the research funding website.
Take care of your ticker with Well-U
Help your heart function at its best in Well-U’s healthy heart program for stroke. Enroll here to learn how medication adherence and lifestyle techniques can help you reduce strain and deal with complications.
Panel discussion, reception on first-generation success
Join the First-Generation Network, 1st Gen Society, and the First-Generation Students and Families Committee for a panel discussion centered around the first-generation experience through the voices of alumni and students. Learn first-hand about supporting first-generation student success and share in the achievements of first-generation individuals. All University community members are welcome to attend. Registration is required to attend on Tuesday, April 9. The panel discussion takes place from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a reception to follow.
‘Collaborative Efforts to Improve Black Maternal Health’
A Rochester Regional Health and Medical Center collaboration, this hybrid event is geared toward doulas, midwives, obstetricians, gynecologists, and community members working to improve maternal health. Midwife Jennie Joseph, founder and president of Commonsense Childbirth, is the keynote speaker. Register to attend on Thursday, April 11, from 7:30 a.m. to noon virtually or at the Rochester Regional Health Riedman Campus, Riedman Training Center Conference Room. Space is limited.
Mindful eating through the dimensions of wellness
Learn how to make food choices with compassionate awareness and non-judgmental attention. Attendees will walk away with handouts, referrals to local resources, and actionable strategies to begin the practice of mindful eating. Snacks and tea will be provided. All members of the University community are welcome to attend on Thursday, April 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Genesee Hall, Room 309. Register in advance.
Mark your calendars for the Friends of Strong BBQ lunch fundraiser
Join the Friends of Strong on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Sarah Flaum Atrium for its annual BBQ lunch fundraiser supporting patient- and family-centered care. Meals include chicken, pulled pork, sausage, baked beans, mac salad, cornbread, and optional water. There will also be veggie burgers available. Food will be provided by Texas Barbecue Joint in Spencerport. Tickets will be available later this month.
The Rochester Education Justice Initiative works to make education accessible, enjoyable, and possible for justice-involved individuals. These efforts have earned its staff recognition from the River Campus Libraries as Zero-Cost Heroes.
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