Bursar’s Office closing early on Tuesday

On Tuesday, June 10, the Bursar’s Office will close for the day at 12:30 p.m. Regular business hours resume on Wednesday, June 11.

Should my kid take a summer break from sports?

Are you wondering whether it’s OK—or even healthy—for your child to take a break from a sport this summer? Medical Center experts share guidance on what parents should know about rest, recovery, and specialization.

Professional development session on networking and informational interviews

The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts a weekly professional development series for Schwartz Discover Grant recipients on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A limited number of slots are available to all University undergraduate students. The next session on June 11 is in the Computer Studies Building on “Networking and Informational Interviews” (Room 209). Pre-registration is required.

A successful landing for Well-U’s ‘Star Trak’ wellness challenge

During Well-U’s “Star Trak” spring wellness challenge, 3,091 University employees logged their physical activity for 28 days, won 400 prizes, and achieved 762,027,680 steps. Read more and find a list of winners here.

Updated timing for new HSA bank cards

HSA Bank recently moved the new HSA card rollout to late summer, with communications beginning in July. When your card arrives, read the enclosed letter for details about the transition period, how to activate your card, and usage instructions. The updated card features tap-to-pay technology and enhanced security, including Mastercard ID Theft Protection. Reach out to HSA Bank with questions.

Final spring Restorative Dialogue session

The Office of University Engagement and Enrichment and the Susan B. Anthony Center are hosting the spring semester’s final Restorative Dialogue on Tuesday, June 10, from noon to 1 p.m. All University students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join and reflect on this month’s theme, “Conflict Without Blame.” Register here to attend the virtual session.

Learn about Warner’s graduate programs at Tasty Tuesday

Grab your lunch and chat with a Warner School of Education and Human Development admissions advisor on the Wilson Quad at Tasty Tuesday on June 10, July 15, and August 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about taking courses as a nonmatriculated student, scholarship opportunities, and graduate programs. Register to attend at the links above.

Summer applied genomics seminar on aging

The summer applied genomics seminar is a weekly series on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1005, run as part of the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MS program in applied genomics. On June 11, Hongbo Liu, an assistant professor of biomedical genetics, will give a seminar on the multi-omics of aging. Learn more.

Community health roadmap

Community Health Improvement Week is June 9-13. The Community Health Improvement Workgroup—led by the Center for Community Health & Prevention and anchored by UR Medicine, Rochester Regional Health, and the Monroe County Department of Public Health—creates the Monroe County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), available now, and Improvement Plan (CHIP), coming later this summer. The two projects form a shared roadmap for a healthier Monroe County. Read more about CHNA and CHIP.

Are you among the 8 million Americans receiving an inflation refund check?

US News & World Report, June 6

These checks are one-time payments paid to New York taxpayers who have paid higher sales taxes because of inflation. “I think other states may follow if this plays well politically,” says Daniel Burnside, a clinical professor of finance at Simon Business School. “Branding it as direct inflation relief, as New York has, is a clever twist and makes for good headlines, and is easy to remember.”