How to prevent falls in older adults

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults ages 65 and older and they are the leading cause of all injuries for this age group. Julianna Gatto, a physical therapist at UR Medicine’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Holly Gilligan, a registered dietician, share information on fall risks and prevention strategies and explain the importance of preserving bone health with a good diet.

Learn about undergraduate research opportunities

Join the Office of Undergraduate Research on Friday, October 18, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons, for the annual Undergraduate Research Fair. It is the largest campus event providing information from over 40 River Campus and Medical Center departments on available research opportunities for undergraduates. The Research Fair is typically attended by more than 400 students interested in learning about research opportunities in various departments and programs.

RA selection process begins

The Resident Assistant (RA) application is now open and closes on Monday, October 27, at 11:59 p.m. Students can find more information about the entire selection process and the application on the RA Selection website. The website also includes dates for optional meet-and-greet and information sessions scheduled for October 18.

A conversation with New York Times correspondent Julian Barnes

Are you interested in journalism? Learn from New York Times correspondent Julian Barnes during an informal discussion of careers in journalism on Thursday, October 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Greene Center. Register here.

Getting Ready for myURHR: Transaction deadlines and checklists

On December 16, myURHR—which is comprised of two systems: Workday (used for HR information-related tasks) and UKG (used for time reporting functions)—will be live. Training is imperative to a successful implementation. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your training. Log in to MyPath today to access your training menu. Plus, reference these new myURHR resources:

• Transaction deadlines: With any large system implementation, there will be brief periods when work in HRMS will cease and a transition period will begin for the new systems. Review the transaction deadline list to see when work in HRMS will end in preparation for myURHR.
• myURHR pre-go-Live checklists: myURHR checklists provide a roadmap of actions and steps designed to help faculty and staff stay on track, as there is a lot to remember. Checklist items include validating time and balance information in HRMS and ensuring addresses and other personal information are up to date.

As myURHR goes live, there will continue to be a period where some limited information will be available for viewing in HRMS. HRMS will be available through early 2025 for minimal purposes, such as downloading W2s.

Workshop on designing effective group work

Open to all University instructors, this one-hour Teaching Center Zoom workshop supports instructors in designing group work that enables students to develop and reinforce skills relevant to success in the professional world. Learn best practices for designing and implementing effective group assignments and projects. Register here to attend on Friday, October 18, from noon to 1 p.m.

Nutrition knowledge through Well-U

Register for the last Well-U Nutrition Basics program of 2024. Sign up for the group sessions beginning on Tuesday, October 22, and explore dietary fundamentals and the latest trends. Once complete, you will earn a $100 incentive for expanding your knowledge and taking action to improve your health.

BHP blog post on understanding panic attacks

Sweating, shaking, and chest pain may mean a medical emergency or a panic attack. Read the October blog from Behavioral Health Partners to define the symptoms of a panic attack, receive assurance, and learn how to get help.

Annual ‘Asthma, Allergy, and Pulmonary Update’ conference

The Medical Center’s 28th annual Mary Parkes Center Asthma, Allergy, and Pulmonary Update is a one-day educational event that aims to update health care professionals on the latest in asthma management. Attendees will better understand current evidence and guidelines, new COPD treatments, environmental health impacts, and using respiratory assist devices. The event takes place at Casa Larga Vineyards on Thursday, November 14. Learn more and register here to attend.

YoUR Market today

YoUR Market is brought to you by the URMC Fitness Center and Friends of Strong. Shop for edible goods from local businesses from noon to 3 p.m. in the Sarah Flaum Atrium. In addition to the market’s usual vendors, Bottomless Produce will offer snackable fruits, mini pumpkins, and pie pumpkins to celebrate autumn.

Lewis Henry Morgan Lecture

Chinese intellectual and best-selling author Biao Xiang offers his take on how political and economic changes in China have left young people there grappling with powerlessness and uncertainty in today’s Lewis Henry Morgan Lecture. Xiang, director of the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, presents his work, “Neijuan: Ambition and Exhaustion Among Chinese Youth,” at 7 p.m. in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library. The Morgan Lecture Series is presented by the Department of Anthropology.

LiDA colloquium on experiences of using GenAI in education

The next Center for Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA) colloquium series session provides an opportunity to share and discuss personal experiences with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) across contexts and purposes—starting with a few conversation starters. Register to attend via Zoom today, October 16, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Partners in Reading book drive

Partners in Reading, a student-run community engagement organization, is hosting a book drive from October 16 to 30, collecting books of all genres—including textbooks—for its fall fundraiser book sale. Proceeds from the book sales will support its annual College Counts event, which invites students from the Rochester City School District to experience life on campus and encourages them to pursue higher education. Collection drive boxes are located in Susan B. Anthony Halls, Gilbert Hall lobby, Anderson Tower lobby, and the Wilson Commons Information Center.

Wegmans ‘Grab and Go’ meals now available

Dining Services has partnered with Wegmans to offer a selection of “Grab and Go” prepared meals for a limited time. A variety of options are available at four locations to enhance dining choices for the campus community: Eastman School of Music, Hillside Market, The Pit, and the Grab & Go off the Douglass Commons terrace. Stop by to grab a meal or a snack between classes or work, including Asian-inspired options, protein-packed chicken bowls, EZ Meals, pasta dishes, subs, soups, and cookies. Options vary by location and may be purchased with Dining Dollars, Rocky Bucks, and credit. Feedback is welcome and will help shape future offerings. Email rcdining@services.rochester.edu with comments or questions.

Online grief circles with the Gandhi Institute

Join online grief circles with the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence biweekly on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. December 19. Register to join; the standing Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration. The next session is October 24.

Nominations close Sunday for the undergraduate Women’s Leadership Awards

The Susan B. Anthony Center is accepting nominations for the University’s 2024–25 Women’s Leadership Awards until Sunday, October 18, at 11:59 p.m. Five awards are presented annually to undergraduate women in recognition of their achievements, service, and contributions to the common good. Find more information and submit a nomination.