The spring semester test of AlertUR will occur on Thursday, February 9, at 6 p.m. AlertUR is the emergency notification system for the University. In the event of an emergency, alerts are sent by voice, text, and email message. The purpose of the twice-a-year test is to activate the AlertUR system and check that you can be reached immediately. Students are automatically enrolled via their Rochester e-mail. Before the test, you should review your contact information at www.rochester.edu/alertur; sign in with your NetID and password to verify the fastest method for reaching you. The February 9 test will not disrupt scheduled activities.

The final day to add or drop/delete a course is Tuesday, February 14. Students should pick up an add/drop form from the College Center for Advising Services in Lattimore 312. For a complete list of important deadlines, refer to the undergraduate academic calendar.

The Burgett Intercultural Center (305 Douglass Commons) will host a gathering from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, February 6, for the University community to process and discuss the current national climate and uncertainty about potential executive orders. Staff from the University Counseling Center, International Services Offices, and Burgett Intercultural Center will be available during the event. Light refreshments will be offered. Check Rochester.edu/global/important-news-resources-and-information/ for updates and support services surrounding recent immigration actions.

If you have a concern about an individual student, or are in distress yourself, you can fill out a CARE referral. If you know of an incident motivated by age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation of the targeted person or group, fill out a bias-related incident report. Visit Rochester.edu/care/students.html to learn more.

Gmail users have reported phishing emails containing recognizable attachments appearing to be from senders they know. Clicking such attachments can give attackers full access into your Gmail account. Avoid any links that include “data:text/html,” at the beginning of an address. If you think you have received a scam email or have fallen victim to this or any other scam, follow the guidelines on the University IT website and immediately report it to abuse@rochester.edu.