East administrators, teachers, and scholars share their insights and experiences in undergoing an overhaul of its entire school curricula as part of the East EPO (Educational Partnership Organization) in collaboration with the Warner School of Education and Human Development. View the video here.
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, May 2, for Neil Lachant, a professor of medicine, who died on April 7. Lachant joined the University faculty in 2019.
Flex your critical thinking muscles at Debate Night
Debate Night is an engaging and dynamic event designed to foster critical thinking and leadership skills among students. Participants are randomly paired to debate current issues, encouraging students to explore different perspectives, develop persuasive arguments, and communicate effectively with their peers. Join the debates today, April 23, at Kessler Forum in the Barbara J. Burger iZone starting at 7 p.m.
Apply to Rochester Youth Year
Rochester Youth Year is still accepting applications on a rolling basis. Rochester Youth Year is an AmeriCorps program that engages graduating seniors to serve for one year with a local organization to strengthen their capacity and help alleviate poverty. Learn more and apply here.
Are you juggling the demands of work and family, while trying to manage the high costs of a child? A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) could be the solution you’ve been looking for. This financial tool allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible dependent care expenses, providing valuable savings and peace of mind.
Panel discussion: ‘Performing Othello in the 21st Century’
The story of Shakespeare’s Othello is undergirded by language and attitudes towards race and women that may seem out of tune with, and problematic for, contemporary sensibilities. Join the International Theatre Program for a discussion of these issues and more with a panel of academics and performers. Learn more about the event taking place today, April 23, at 5 p.m. in Smith Theatre, Sloan Performing Arts Center.
Exploring women’s narratives through Barbie, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift
Join the Women’s Network on Friday, April 26, at 1 p.m. for a virtual discussion on the intersection of pop culture, feminism, and societal change featuring Marie-Joelle Estrada, an associate professor of psychology, and Aviva Dove-Viebahn, ’07 (MA), ’10 (PhD), an assistant professor of English and film and media studies at Arizona State University. Register now.
National Volunteer Week
Friends of Strong volunteers consistently give their time, talent, and treasures and work tirelessly to bring joy and show kindness to the patients, families, and staff that see them each week. National Volunteer Week, April 21–27, celebrates their service to the mission and vision of Strong Memorial Hospital. Thank any volunteers you see and explore this article about the positive impacts volunteers bring to the organization.
Top off Earth Month with the Festival of Trees
Explore the connections between trees, human health, and equity and even participate in tree planting at the Festival of Trees event on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Enrico Fermi School No. 17. Attendees will learn about “Tree Talk,” a collaborative project addressing issues of public health inequity in Rochester, led by April Luehmann, an associate professor of teaching and curriculum at the Warner School of Education and Human Development; the Institute for Human Health and the Environment, and the Enrico Fermi School No. 17. The event is free and 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 each 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.
Eastman presents Jeff Beal ’85E
On Monday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Hatch Recital Hall, Eastman School of Music presents Distinguished Visiting Artist Jeff Beal ’85E, an Emmy-winning composer, performing his meditative and rich solo piano work The New York Études, 10 new works for solo piano composed in the months after Beal relocated to New York City in 2021. Admission is free and open to the public. Stream live and find additional information here.
Free public tours at the C.E.K. Mees Observatory
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers free public tours at the C.E.K. Mees Observatory in Bristol Hills near Canandaigua from June through mid-August. Tours include a visit to the historic Gannett House, presentations on astronomy topics, a demonstration of the 24-inch Cassegrain reflector telescope, and observation of deep sky objects if the skies are clear. Reservations are required.
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Kate Sheeran ’02E, an accomplished educator and academic administrator, professional musician, and executive director of the Kaufman Music Center in New York City, 