Jennie Noll named executive director of Mt. Hope Family Center

Jennie Noll, a professor of psychology, was appointed executive director of Mt. Hope Family Center, effective July 1. Since last August, Noll has served as codirector of the Center alongside the outgoing director, Sheree Toth. Part of the Department of Psychology, Mt. Hope Family Center is dedicated to promoting psychological health and preventing maladjustment and mental illness in the lives of children and families within Greater Rochester.

It’s time to get shredded

Keep your identity safe by shredding documents containing personal information like bank statements, pay stubs, and canceled checks. Recycling or throwing away documents—treasure troves for identity thieves—is not enough to protect valuable information. Here’s a quick tip from IT Security: If you ditch those mail statements and go paperless with your accounts, you can protect your information, save paper, and save on potential hidden fees. The University makes shredding convenient: stop by Zone 3 South on Friday, August 2, for the 14th annual Shred Fest. The free event provides peace of mind with secure disposal through Iron Mountain. Not sure what to bring or how to prepare? Find everything you need to know about Shred Fest.

Apply to become a Wilson Day Leader

As a Wilson Day Leader, you will facilitate community connections among first-year students, earn Medallion credit, and get early move-in. Wilson Day, taking place August 23, is sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement, the Medallion Program, and the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services. The deadline to apply is July 19. Email czubrzyc_work@ur.rochester.edu with questions.

Parking permit renewal reminder for 2024–25

Parking permits for the previous parking year expired on June 30. Visit one of the University’s parking offices to register for parking for the 2024–25 year. Employee permit rates remain unchanged for the second year in a row. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Transportation and Logistics at (585) 275-4524 or via email.

2025 Child Care Subsidy application window opens in August

The 2025 Child Care Subsidy Annual Application Window opens Friday, August 9, and closes Monday, August 26. This is your only chance to apply for an award for the following calendar year unless you are a new hire or have a qualifying life event. Check out eligibility criteria and required materials including answers to frequently asked questions to start preparing now. If you received the subsidy for 2024, you must reapply for 2025. Contact familycare@rochester.edu with questions.

Register to attend the 2024 Convocation ceremony

All faculty and staff in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and the Eastman School of Music are invited to join University leadership for the 2024 undergraduate Convocation ceremony on Wednesday, August 21, at 9:30 a.m. on the Eastman Quad.

Convocation marks the beginning of the academic year and the academic journey of new students. It celebrates and welcomes the incoming undergraduate class of 2028, as well as transfer and exchange students. Faculty and staff can register to attend by 6 p.m. on Friday, August 14.

Ease low back pain with Well-U

Lifestyle shifts, such as smart movement, specific exercises, and proper footwear, can improve your daily living and decrease pain in your back. Learn how and why to make these changes through Well-U’s low back pain coaching. Get started here.

Ambulatory Float Outpatient Access Representative pool

Did you know the ambulatory team has a float pool of Rochester Outpatient Access Representative employees? Does your ambulatory clinic need staffing assistance due to shortages from vacancies or disabilities? The Ambulatory Float OAR pool can help. Requests must be submitted via this form. Float assignments typically 2-3 months and assignments are continuously updated. Email questions about the use of the float pool.

Summer Applied Genomics Seminar

The summer applied genomics seminar is a weekly venue on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1005, to learn and engage in applied problems in genomics. The seminar series will include short presentations from students, trainees, and faculty on current research problems with an emphasis on pragmatic solutions. Presentations will be followed by a discussion to enhance practical understanding and assessment of genomics approaches, methods, and computational analyses. The seminar series is run as part of the Goergen Institute for Data Science MS program in applied genomics and is open to students and faculty interested in the application of genomics and genome technologies to problems in biology.

• July 17: Eric Cefaloni, a PhD student in the Vertino Lab; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Program
• July 24: Eric Moeller, a PhD student in the Thakar Lab; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Program

To indicate your interest in attending a seminar, contact Justin Fay or attend via Zoom.

Technology Development Fund call for pre-proposal applications

The Technology Development Fund is now accepting pre-proposal applications for its 22nd round of funding. The fund supports University researchers who wish to further the process of translating their research into commercial opportunities. Awards can range from $40,000 to $100,000 to support projects of approximately one year. Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, students, and employees of the University who have submitted (or will submit by July 31) an invention disclosure to the UR Ventures Office are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submitting pre-proposal applications for consideration of funding this cycle is July 31.

Several pre-proposals will be selected for full application submission and funding consideration. Invitations for full proposals are anticipated to be sent the week of August 19.