Students receive national awards for global study, teaching, and research

Each year, Rochester students receive national awards based on academic success, research endeavors, and community contributions through leadership and service. More recipients will be shared as awards are announced.

• Edward E. Barnette Jr. Community Impact Scholarship from the National Society of Black Engineers: Tochukwu Iyke-Nzeoch ’24
• Phi Beta Kappa Key in Public Service Scholarship: Isabella Rocha ’25
• Projects for Peace Grant: Lizmairi Vargas Santa ’26
• Saint Andrew’s Society of New York Scholarship for Graduate Study in Scotland: Edban Watt ’24
• Samuel Huntington Public Service Award: Laith Awad ’24

Health Bites webinar on beekeeping

Join Master Beekeeper Pat Bono on Tuesday, May 14, at noon as she talks about how honeybees live and their impact on people and the environment. The Health Bites session is for those wanting to learn about honeybees or those interested in pursuing apiculture. Brought to you by UR Medicine EAP and Well-U. Register here.

Need last-minute child or adult care?

The University offers eligible faculty and staff access to subsidized backup care through Care.com to fill gaps in care for both children and adults. Eligible faculty and staff can use backup care days to secure temporary and dependable care in an emergency, unforeseen disruption of their regular care, or a planned day when extra assistance is needed. Find more information and start your request today.

River Campus dining survey deadline extended

If you work, learn, or study on the River Campus, complete this brief dining survey and enter to win one of 10 $25 Rocky Bucks (formerly URos) gift cards. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, May 13. Your feedback helps to improve the dining experience for everyone.

Discover your pathway to a Simon Professional MBA

Did you know students have the option to begin their studies at Simon before formally applying to the Professional MBA (PMBA) program through a nonmatriculated start? Nonmatriculated students may start in any term during the year and take up to two MBA core classes. Attend “PMBA Pathways: Opportunity Through Nonmatriculated Entry” today, Tuesday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to find out how a Simon degree can help accelerate your career. Participants will receive an application fee waiver, a $90 value. If you discover a non-matriculated start best matches your personal and professional goals, you can register for classes during the event.

Apply for community health mini-grants

Supported by the Center for Community Health & Prevention and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, community health mini-grants provide up to $2,000 to help address barriers to Medical Center-community partnerships. Funds can support meeting space rental, refreshments, transportation, child care, and more. Faculty, staff, and advanced trainees at the Medical Center and community partners can apply by Wednesday, May 15.

Congratulations to the women’s track and field team, who claimed their third straight Liberty League Outdoor Track and Field title this past weekend. Read more here.