Two new positive cases of COVID-19

There are two new cases of COVID-19 to report: one Eastman Campus student, and one Medical Campus employee. 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.

A reminder on face masks: they must be worn properly covering the nose and mouth indoors on the University’s campuses and properties. Visit the face mask FAQ page for full information. Face masks with air valves are not permitted, nor are face shields alone without a proper face mask underneath.

School of Nursing honored as an Apple Distinguished School

The School of Nursing has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for its innovations in teaching, learning, and creating a digital learning environment to better prepare the nursing workforce of tomorrow.

Digital history project will create virtual visits to an African slave fort

For his latest digital history project, “Black Past Lives Matter: Digital Kormantin,” Michael Jarvis, an associate professor of history, will create a website with meticulously detailed virtual tours of a 1632 English fort on the coast of Ghana that was among the earliest to send enslaved Africans to the American colonies. The project is funded with a National Endowment for the Humanities digital humanities grant.

Security Tip: Two-factor authentication (Duo)

The University uses the Duo two-factor authentication process to add a second layer of security to your online accounts and IT services, which helps prevent anyone but you from logging in, even if they know your password. You must enroll in Duo to use many important systems including HRMS, VPN, UR Student, UR Financials, URMC Remote Access Systems, and URMC email. If you receive a Duo authentication prompt you did not initiate, decline it immediately by choosing “It seemed fraudulent” or “It was a mistake” in Duo. Choosing “fraudulent” will automatically open an incident with IT Security to investigate whether someone was trying to use your information. You can also report the incident to abuse@rochester.edu. In either case, change your password(s) immediately through myIdentity.

You must be on the University network in order to enroll yourself in Duo. If you need Duo but are not on the University network because you are working remotely, call University IT at (585) 275-2000 or URMC and Affiliates’ ISD Help Desk at (585) 275-3200 for assistance.

Tripods 2021 Careers in Data Science Lecture Series: Sanja Hukovic ’03S (MBA)

Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science for the next talk in the Tripods 2021 Careers in Data Science Lecture Series taking place on Zoom today, October 4, at 8 p.m. EDT. Sanja Hukovic ’03S (MBA) will discuss her current job at the London Stock Exchange, and her background in model validation.

Public Safety leads community donation drive for Willow Domestic Violence Center

The Department of Public Safety is partnering with the School of Nursing, Strong West, the Strong Memorial Hospital Ambassador Group, the Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, the Memorial Art Gallery, Eastman Dental Center, and Strong Behavior Health in support of the Willow Domestic Violence Center. University community members can donate new or gently used items in the drop-off boxes at points across the University from October 4 to 22. Requested donations are listed on Willow’s wish list. Send questions to Cheyenne Hovey via email or by calling (585) 275-3333. Donation boxes will be located in the following locations:

• Department of Public Safety headquarters (612 Wilson Blvd)
• Helen Wood Hall (first floor)
• Strong West Emergency Department (lobby)
• Strong Memorial Hospital (main lobby ambassador desk)
• Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (communications desk)
• Memorial Art Gallery (security booth)
• Eastman Dental Center (ambassador desk)
• Brighton Health Center (Strong Ties public safety desk)

‘Healing Through the Arts and Humanities: Wall\Therapy’

Join Erich Lehman, cocurator and lead organizer of Wall\Therapy, in a virtual guided tour of the project’s rich history and its impact on Rochester’s varying neighborhoods. The virtual event takes place Friday, October 8, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT, and is part of the “Healing Through the Arts and Humanities” series—a collaboration of the Division of Medical Humanities and Bioethics, Eastman Performing Arts Medicine, and Rochester community organizations.

Palliative care collaborative conference

The ninth annual Palliative Care Collaborative Conference of Rochester takes place Friday, October 29, via Zoom, and provides a wide range of updates for clinicians and ancillary professionals who care for patients and families with serious illnesses. Learn more and register here.

• 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