School of Arts & Sciences Dean Nicole Sampson named interim provost
Nicole Sampson has been appointed interim University provost. Sampson, who has served as the Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences since August 2023, will assume her new interim responsibilities on August 1, when Provost David Figlio steps down. Duje Tadin, chair of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, has been named interim dean of the School of Arts & Sciences.
In today’s issue:
Five essential processes that occur while we sleep
This week’s UR Medicine EAP blog on improving active listening
Tickets are available for the Celebrate Pride DeTOUR at the Memorial Art Gallery
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, July 18, for University Life TrusteePaul Griner, who died on June 24. Griner was a professor emeritus of medicine at the School of Medicine and Dentistry and former chief executive officer for Strong Memorial Hospital.
UR Medicine EAP blog on improving active listening
Much like public speaking, active listening is a skill that needs to be practiced to improve. This week’s UR Medicine EAP blog will provide tips to help you to become a better listener. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
Learn how to save on tuition costs for a Simon program
Stop by the Saunders Research Building on Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to chat with an admissions representative about Simon Business School’s part-time programs and learn about exclusive scholarships for University employees. Did you know Rochester employees are eligible for merit-based scholarships toward their Simon degree, even if they’re using University tuition benefits? These scholarships can significantly reduce tuition expenses—potentially covering up to 100 percent of program costs. Gain insights tailored to your career goals, have your questions answered, and leave with a Simon gift, an application fee waiver (a $90 value), and a complimentary cup of coffee.
Maintain your cool with Well-U’s stress-reduction program
In Well-U’s stress-reduction program starting Monday, July 15, learn to identify your body’s alarm signals, how to take action when they activate, and what methods you can use to avoid them in the future. Registration is open now.
Consortium for Vision and Oculomics in Psychiatry meeting
The Medical Center hosts the Consortium for Vision and Oculomics in Psychiatry’s first annual meeting July 11 and 12. This event is open to anyone interested in accelerating dialogue between the fields of vision science and psychiatry and will feature keynote speakers, oral and poster presentations, workshops, and more. Find more information and register.
Celebrate Pride DeTOUR at MAG
Attend the Celebrate Pride DeTOUR at the Memorial Art Gallery with Margaret Sheble of the Rochester Rainbow Union. Learn about the origins of queer theory, its relationship to the art world, artists in the collection who identify as queer, ways to be an ally, and more. Email Jessica Gasbarre with questions. Ticket sales end on Thursday, July 25, at 6:15 p.m. Ticket includes DeTOUR and museum admission.
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