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May 30, 2024

Quchee Collins appointed inaugural associate vice president of public safety

Headshot of Quchee Collins in grey suit, purple patterned tie, and white dress shirt

Quchee Collins is joining the University as the inaugural associate vice president for the Department of Public Safety and chief public safety officer. His appointment goes into effect on July 1. The newly elevated AVP role, which reports to Elizabeth Milavec, executive vice president of administration and finance, CFO, and treasurer, is part of the University’s comprehensive Five-Point Campus Safety Plan to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and community-focused approach to campus security. (Photo provided)

In today’s issue:

  • An endowed gift has established the 50th Anniversary Distinguished Professorship in Computer Science.
  • Details on heart health programs for employees from Well-U
  • A webinar series on aging from the Susan B. Anthony Center
TODAY'S UPDATES

$2M gift to the Hajim School’s Department of Computer Science

Daniel Sabbah ’74, ’78 (MS), ’82 (PhD), former chief technology officer and general manager of IBM Cloud and Next Gen Computing, has committed $2 million to establish the 50th Anniversary Distinguished Professorship in Computer Science. This endowed gift honors the department’s 50th anniversary and recognizes, attracts, and advances faculty excellence in teaching and research.


FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

Show your heart some love

In Well-U’s heart health programs, your personal coach will guide you in the best medication practices and exercises to live as prosperously as possible with heart conditions like coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or stroke-related conditions. Get started.

Retiree benefits webinar

The Office of Total Rewards hosts a retiree benefits webinar on Friday, May 31, at noon to discuss what it means to be eligible for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to you as a University retiree.

Medicare and HSAs: Can you have both?

The Office of Human Resources notes that it’s crucial to understand that enrollment in Medicare Part A or Part B renders you ineligible for HSA contributions. If you defer Medicare enrollment while maintaining a High Deductible Health Plan, you can continue contributing to your HSA until opting for Medicare coverage. You always retain the ability to utilize your existing HSA funds for qualified medical expenses.


FOR THE COMMUNITY

AgeWise webinar series for older adults

The Susan B. Anthony Center hosts the upcoming webinar series “AgeWise: Empowering Older Adults for Lifelong Well-Being.” The three-part series features discussions with a panel of experts and explores critical topics such as combating ageism, fostering inclusive communities, building resilient support networks, and strategies for aging safely and independently. Learn more and register here. Webinar dates and topics are:

  • June 3: Tackling Ageism and Creating Inclusive Communities
  • June 10: Building Resilient Support Networks
  • June 17: Strategies for Aging Safely and Independently

Summer volleyball development and college prospect camps

Rochester’s volleyball program is offering one-day camps for girls this summer: a development camp for grades 3–9 on Friday, July 19, and a college prospect ID camp for grades 9–12 on Saturday, July 20. Register here. Email Allison Post or call (707) 540-5244 for information.

Breastfeeding and lactation supplies available at Clover Key Gift Shop

To ensure that families and staff have access to the supplies they may need to support their breastfeeding or lactation goals, Clover Key Gift Shop is now carrying breastfeeding and lactation supplies. Gift shop hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.


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