Two new positive cases of COVID-19

There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report: one River Campus employee and one Medical Campus student. Please note that the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard is updated when a new case is reported. Find the latest COVID-19 messages and updates here.

Building on prior research, Wilmot makes progress on vexing liver cancer

Individuals diagnosed with a type of liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma face a five-year survival rate of less than 10 percent. But a Wilmot Cancer Institute team that also investigates pancreatic cancer discovered factors that both aggressive cancers have in common. Scientists believe the new data provide a roadmap for targeting the tumors with immune therapies.

Looking for a mentor?

Registration opens today for the Meliora Collective mentorship program. This University-wide program brings participants together in a unique partnership to prepare mentees for their professional future. By providing real-world context, personal insights, and ongoing support, mentors will help mentees to achieve their short- and long-term goals over a three-month period. This fall, the program will be open for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Learn more and sign up by Thursday, September 30.

Candlelight yoga

Take a moment to unwind and release tension, breath by breath, while surrounded by soft candlelight. This class takes place Saturday, September 18, from 8 to 9 p.m. in the May Room, Wilson Commons, and will include yoga poses to move the body, breath work to help calm the nervous system, and time to rest. Open to all levels of experience and ability. Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office and the Mindful University Project

Guidelines for using fire extinguishers

Environmental Health and Safety has posted guidelines for the proper use of fire extinguishers and reminds the University community the only time a fire extinguisher should be used to fight a fire is when:

• The fire department has been notified.
• You have been trained on how to use a fire extinguisher within the past year.
• You know and understand the acronym PASS.
• There is a clear exit behind the person using the extinguisher.
• The fire is small, self-contained, and not spreading rapidly.

Win with ‘Walktober’

Participate in Well-U’s fall campaign, “Walktober,” just for fun or for the challenge. Either way, you win. Stay consistent for the whole month of October and you will be entered into a weekly raffle along with many more opportunities to win throughout the challenge. Find out more and register on September 20 as an individual or with a team.

Webinar on COVID-19 vaccine safety

Attend a COVID-19 vaccine safety webinar on Thursday, September 16, at 4 p.m. EDT to learn more about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. Angela Branche, an assistant professor of medicine and codirector of the Medical Center’s vaccine treatment and evaluation unit, joins Kathy Gallucci, chief human resources officer, and Sarah Peyre, interim provost, for an overview on the science behind the vaccine, updates on the University’s vaccination requirement, and to address questions from the community. Chris Apple, men’s soccer head coach and a Genesee Staff Council member, will moderate the discussion. Register here to attend and submit questions in advance.

Sawyer Seminar presents screening of Identifying Features

The Humanities Center is hosting a film screening of Identifying Features, an award-winning thriller written and directed by Fernanda Valadez, on Friday, September 17, at 7 p.m. The movie examines the immigrant experience from the perspective of a Mexican mother searching for her son at the US border. The screening is part of the yearlong Sawyer Seminar on “Unbordering Migration in the Americas” and takes place in Conference Room D in the Humanities Center, Rush Rhees Library. This event is free and open to the public.

Institute for Music Leadership grant applications due October 1

Do you have an exciting musical project to share with the world that needs funding? The Institute for Music Leadership grant and mentorship program provides funding and mentorship to encourage new thinking and the development of innovative ideas in music. The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research grant provides funding for innovative projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a prioritization of projects that advance antiracism work in the arts. Learn more and apply by October 1. University students are eligible to apply.

Heart and vascular collaborative webinar

• Dr. Chat Bot: Non–Medical Center faculty, staff, and all students | Medical Center employees
• COVID-19 Resource Center | Medical Center’s COVID-19 update page
• Current campus face mask policies
• Faculty and staff vaccine participation form (VPN or on-campus network connection required)
• FAQ on COVID-19 vaccination
• What to do if you or your close contacts have symptoms or have been exposed