The University introduces “UR Stars,” a new institution-wide recognition platform for faculty and staff. Find details in the For Faculty and Staff section below.
Also in today’s issue:
A celebration for graduating international students and families
The annual Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition is Saturday at Eastman School’s Kilbourn Hall
Sign up for a class on interesting bike rides around Rochester
Musical documentary with Rochester roots gets a Pulitzer Prize nod
Paper Pianos, a live-performance musical documentary written and cocreated by Nigel Maister, the Russell and Ruth Peck Artistic Director of the International Theatre Program, was named a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize earlier this week. The prize committee described the documentary-based, music-theater hybrid as a “socially urgent multimedia work that boldly melds music and audio documentary with first-person stories of refugees, exploring how music serves as solace and inspiration under conditions of displacement.”
Celebration for graduating international students and families
Graduating international students and their families are invited to join University Trustee Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA), and Jane Gatewood, vice provost for global engagement, for a celebration, on May 17 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., recognizing the accomplishments of this group, welcoming them to the global alumni family, and commemorating this milestone.
All graduating students who attend will receive a special gift recognizing the unique contributions they have made to the University’s global community as international students. Learn more and register now.
The University introduces “UR Stars,” a new, institution-wide, best-in-class recognition platform designed to reinforce the culture of appreciation and strengthen shared values as “One University.” Launching in June, “UR Stars” is a new and easy way for all faculty and staff to show appreciation for the achievements of others including actions that uphold the University’s Meliora ideals; inspire excellence; foster an inclusive culture; and advance the spirit of the Boundless Possibility strategic plan. Learn more.
BHP blog on accepting compliments
Praise can sometimes make you squirm with discomfort, but learning how to be a good receiver can improve your self-view. Read the May blog from Behavioral Health Partners to learn how to start accepting praise.
Summer music lessons through Eastman Community Music School
The Eastman Community Music School summer 2024 session runs June 24 through August 2. Children of regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff are eligible for a 25 percent discount for musical instruction after the completion of one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. This discount can be used for summer Eastman Experience programs or day camps. You can apply for this dependent child benefit by logging into HRMS following the path Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply-Dependent Tuition Waiver.
Tune into Eastman’s Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition
Eastman School of Music’s annual Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition will feature six singer-pianist teams of students on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall. This final round of competition is free and open to the public. Learn more and find details on how to stream live.
‘Interesting Bike Rides Around Rochester’ class
Boost your biking skills with “Wheels on Wednesday,” a monthly series of free, 15-minute online classes covering various cycling topics. “Interesting Bike Rides Around Rochester” will be held via Zoom on May 15 from noon to 12:15 p.m. Explore scenic trails and rides to try. Registration is required. Check out the full schedule of classes presented by the Department of Transportation and Logistics.
For National Nurses Week, the Medical Center talked to several School of Nursing students and alumni about their various roles, how they make a difference, and the one item they can’t go to work without. Watch the video on the UR Medicine Instagram page and find more dispatches from the week on the School of Nursing page.
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