Early Career Faculty Group
The “New Faculty First Year” conversation series, launched in September, 2007, welcomes all University of Rochester Early Career Faculty. The series brings faculty from across campus together in the University’s most beautiful spaces, for a shared meal and conversation about issues of common concern. Join us for this year’s remaining events and watch for a preview of 2008-2009, coming soon.
To join us for these events please RSVP to Carol Shuherk.
September 2007
New Faculty Breakfast
August 29, 2007 Eisenberg Rotunda
Welcome: Lynne Davidson,
Deputy to the President & Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity
Our Bright Outlook: Joel Seligman, President
Meliora: Ralph Kuncl, Provost & Executive Vice President
Our Founding Values: Paul Burgett, Vice President & General Secretary
2007-08 New Faculty Calendar of Events:
Carol Shuherk, Senior Associate Provost
Gala Picnic
Friday, September 7, 2007, Eastman Quadrangle, River Campus
Welcoming New Faculty to Rochester
and Celebrating the Start of the School Year
(Families Welcome!)
Classroom Safety: Help With Troubled Students
Friday, September 28, 2007, Eastman School of Music
Conversation: Blending Care and Caution 3:30-5:30
Dinner: Max’s 5:30-7:30
Concert: The Eastman Wind Ensemble and Canadian Brass,
Eastman Theatre, 8:00pm
October 2007
Process and Perspectives on Promotion at UR
Friday, October 26, 2007, Robert B. Goergen Hall, River Campus
Lunch: Munnerlyn Atrium 12:00-1:00
Deans’ Discussions: Break-out Rooms 1:00-2:00
“Personal Perspectives” Panel: Sloan Auditorium 2:00-3:00
November 2007
UR Libraries: Accessing the Wealth
Friday, November 9, 2007, Rush-Rhees Library, River Campus
Lunch: Hawkins-Carlson Room12:00-1:30pm
Conversation: Tapping Sibley, Miner & Rush Rhees: 1:30-2:30
December 2007
Students with Disabilities: Support For Them and For You
Wednesday, December 5, 2007, Kornberg Medical Research,
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Lunch: Sarah Flaum Atrium 12:00-1:00
Conversation: Issues and Resources 1:00-2:00 Class of ’62 Auditorium
January 2008
Diversity and Inclusiveness: Goals and Progress
Friday, January 25, 2008, Memorial Art Gallery
Lunch: Grand Ball Room 12:00-1:00
Conversation: Which Measures Mean the Most? 1:00-2:00
Exhibits: 2:00-4:00
--Wild By Design: 200 Years of American Quilts, Grand Gallery
--Preparatory Drawings from the MAG Collection, Lockhart Gallery
February 2008
Safety and Wellness on Campus: Ergonomics to Well U
Thursday, February 28, 2008, Helen Wood Hall,
School of Nursing
Lunch: Evarts Lounge 12:00-1:00
Conversation: Benefits Beyond the Basics 1:00-2:00
To join us for these events please RSVP to Carol Shuherk.
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