NYSERDA award supports University’s energy efficiency projects
Energy Services and Sustainability has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Commercial and Industrial Accelerated Efficiency program for energy efficiency projects including HVAC optimization, adding extra insulation via window skins to parts of Rush Rhees Library, and the electrification of the Brown Hound Downtown kitchen at the Memorial Art Gallery. Read more in this week’s Go Green blog post.
Stop by the pop-up shop of the University’s bookstore in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Find Rochester gear and get set up with all your Rochester swag needs.
Free STI testing clinic in May
Sign up for an appointment at the UHS Health Promotion Office’s last free testing clinic of the semester on Monday, May 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Trillium Health. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
The myURHR project is picking up speed. If you haven’t already, bookmark the myURHR web pages so you never miss an update, and stay tuned for training details and more engagement activities, including the summer readiness tour coming to a University location nearest you. Check out the new myURHR Employee Spotlight for April, featuring colleagues from Pharmacy and the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
Nominations due today for annual staff awards
The deadline to submit a nomination for the annual President’s Staff Awards is today, April 24. Find details hereonrecognizing a deserving colleague for their hard work and dedication.
The Witmer Award for Distinguished Service honors a select number of employees for careers characterized by outstanding and sustained contributions to the University.
The Meliora Award recognizes a staff member or team of staff whose work and performance exemplify the University’s motto, Meliora.
The Staff Community Service Award honors a nonmanagement staff member whose volunteer service to the University or a nonprofit within the Greater Rochester community is outside of their usual assignment.
The Lamar Riley Murphy Leadership Award recognizes a staff member for innovative and proactive leadership.
Join your friends for Well-U’s ‘Go Gold’
Friends make all the difference when you want to improve health behaviors. Start or join a team and increase your chance of success by 38 percent. Register for Well-U’s “Go Gold” fitness challenge by the end of the week and be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit, weighted blanket, or a large Well-U sweatshirt. Twenty winners will be randomly selected. Opening games begin Wednesday, May 1, on the wellness wall and the challenge runs May 4–31. Visit the Well-U website for details.
Apply by May 10 for Health Care Leadership Development Program
Designed for Medical Center physicians, Simon Business School’s Health Care Leadership Development Program offers a unique opportunity to sharpen your business acumen and strengthen your health care management skills without the commitment of a full graduate degree program. Apply here or watch a recap of the March information session.
The Barbara J. Burger iZone will showcase the achievements of its “Make It Happen” prize recipients, a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and creativity in their projects. Grant recipients have undergone a rigorous selection process, and through iZone’s workshops, have honed their skills in design thinking, teaming, and effective pitching strategies, preparing them to bring their ideas to life. Attend “Make It Happen Night” on Thursday, April 25, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Campus transportation and parking survey
The Department of Transportation and Logistics invites faculty, staff, and students at all University locations to participate in a 10-minute survey to share feedback on their experiences with transportation and on-campus parking. Feedback is anonymous and will be instrumental in developing a transportation and parking blueprint for the next decade and beyond. Complete the survey through May 6, and you will also be entered into a drawing with a chance to win a $50, $100, or $150 Amazon gift card. If you have issues completing this survey or need special accommodations, call (585) 275-4524 or send an email.
MAG DeTOUR with Grant Holcomb
Who decides what art goes on view in an art museum? How do museums get new works of art? What is the role of a museum director? Spend an hour with Grant Holcomb, the former Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the Memorial Art Gallery, and find out. For 29 years, Holcomb helped visitors connect with art, engage with the museum, and enlarge the museum’s collection. Learn about some of his favorite works, the secret stories of their acquisition, and facts about artists and events during his tenure. Purchase tickets here to attend this DeTOUR on Thursday, May 9, from 6 to 7 p.m.
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