“We are at the beginning of understanding the true impact that the extraordinary data collected by the ABCD Study will have on the health of our children,” says John Foxe, the Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt Chair in Neuroscience and the director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience and the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute. “It is truly transforming what we know about brain development as we follow this group of children from childhood into early adulthood.”
Passionate about mindfulness meditation? The Mindfulness University Project is recruiting students to become mindfulness facilitators. A Mindfulness Facilitator Training Workshop is happening on Friday, October 25, from 4:40 to 7 p.m. in Genesee Hall, Room 325. Learn about the history and science behind mindfulness, how to guide a trauma-informed practice, and receive common troubleshooting tips to guide others on their mindfulness journey.
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Registration is required for this event. Attendees will be invited to apply to join the executive committee for Mindful U. You can receive Level 1 Medallion Credit by participating and Level 2 when leading mindfulness sessions.
Warner School virtual international student information session
Join the Warner School of Education and Human Development for an International Student Information Session on Tuesday, October 15, from 8 to 9 a.m. Explore a variety of graduate programs, including applied behavior analysis, counseling, educational leadership, education policy, health professions education, higher education, human development, online teaching, program evaluation, and teaching. The Warner School accepts applications on a rolling basis. Contact Warner’s admissions office with questions. Learn more and register to attend.
There’s still time to register for group hikes this month through Well-U. Each weekly hike is on Saturday at 9 a.m. at a different location. Register today for the remaining hikes.
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science and the Department of Philosophy for “What is New, and What is Old, in Fairness and Machine Learning,” a research talk with Lily Hu, an assistant professor of philosophy at Yale University. The research talk will be held on Friday, October 11, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Meliora Hall, Room 221.
There’s still time to get Comfy for a Cause
Get this year’s exclusive Comfy for a Cause crewneck, hoodie, quarter-zip, or blanket by October 14. You’re not just getting comfy—you’re also contributing to a great cause.
Purchases through the River Campus support the Student Emergency Fund, helping with unforeseen medical expenses, emergency flights home, clothing, and more.
Purchases through the Eastman School of Music support the Musical Assistance Fund, supplementing instrument repairs, audio recording fees, and more.
Purchases through the School of Medicine and Dentistry support its General Scholarship Fund, removing financial barriers for the school’s students.
Purchases through the School of Nursing support the school’s Alumni Scholarship Fund and future health care workers.
Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics In the Same Vein podcast
The first episode of the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics’s new podcast, In the Same Vein, has dropped. The premiere features student cohost Isabella Cantor, a second-year medical student, and Danielle Ofri, a clinical professor of medicine at NYU and author of When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error. Subscribe to listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Discover your pathway to a Simon Professional MBA
Did you know students have the option to begin their studies at Simon before formally applying to the Professional MBA (PMBA) program through a nonmatriculated start? Nonmatriculated students may start in any term during the year and take up to two MBA core classes. Attend “PMBA Pathways: Opportunity Through Nonmatriculated Entry” on Tuesday, October 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to find out how a Simon degree can help accelerate your career—participants will receive an application fee waiver (a $90 value). If you discover a non-matriculated start best matches your personal and professional goals, you can register for classes during the event.
Palliative Care Collaborative Conference
The 12th annual Palliative Care Collaborative of Rochester offers a wide range of updates for clinicians and ancillary professionals who care for patients and families with serious illnesses. Topics include the growing set of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, supportive care, discussions about available options, and the mechanics of end-of-life care. Learn more and register here to attend on Friday, November 1.
In honor of National Coming Out Day, the University’s LGBTQ Advocacy Committee shares the result of its “UR Out” photo project, which invited LGBTQ employees to participate by sharing a photo. The project is a visible representation that helps to foster a sense of community while also letting LGBTQ students, coworkers, and patients know that they are welcome here at the University.
Among those pictured are staff and faculty from the Medical Center, the School of Arts & Sciences, Central Administration, University Student Life, the School of Medicine and Dentistry, University Libraries, Dining Services, the Eastman School of Music, the School of Nursing, Simon Business School, Environmental Health and Safety, Friends of Strong, Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the International Services Office, University Health Service/University Counseling Center, and the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. Learn more about the project here.
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