News and Announcements

Conference Celebrates Black Intellectual Life
The Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies will host "Thinking Black Intellectuals" from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. The free event will include presentations and discussions on diversity, identity, and community, through literature, philosophy, cultural studies, and history.
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Technology Showcase Highlights University Research
The Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences will hold its annual Expanded University Technology Showcase of current university research from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Details and registration information are available online.

Medical Center CEO Brad Berk Discusses Recovery
Pushing himself to recover from a cervical fracture, Medical Center CEO Brad Berk also discovers lessons on compassion, caregivers, and timeouts.
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Envisioning Better Eyesight
A new crossdisciplinary collaboration at the University focuses on a way to improve a common procedure that has helped millions see better.
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Environmental Health and Safety: Hearing Protection
The University’s Environmental Health and Safety Department can take measurements to determine whether there is a risk to hearing if an employee has concerns about the sound level in their work area.
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Understanding the University Retirement Program
A free informational session designed for employees newly eligible to receive the University’s direct contribution to the retirement program will take place at 1 p.m. today in ACF-C (2-1361) in the Medical Center. A representative from TIAA-CREF will also give a presentation covering general information on how to choose an investment allocation. For more information, visit the Benefits Office Web site.