Stanford taps the Laboratory for Laser Energetics for laser upgrade project
The University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics will provide a state-of-the-art laser for the Matter in Extreme Conditions station at the National Accelerator Laboratory operated by Stanford University. Learn more.
In today’s issue:
Attend a collaborative performance from the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media
Faculty members are encouraged to complete a brief survey on research and research collaborations
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 on what kinds of masks are acceptable.
‘My Student Support Program’ offers expanded mental health support
The University Counseling Center has announced a partnership with Lifeworks to expand coverage for mental health support for students. Students are able to access self-directed digital content in addition to connecting with clinical professionals who are experienced in helping students cope with the unique challenges they face. The My Student Support Program (My SSP) is a 24/7 free and confidential remote service that includes:
Real-time chat and phone support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no appointment needed
Short-term scheduled support available via phone or video
Connection with a professional counselor
Access to virtual fitness sessions, articles, podcasts, and more
Students can download the My SSP app from the App Store or Google Play; visit the My SSP website; or call (866) 743-7732. If calling from outside the US or Canada, call (001) (416) 380-6578. UCC will continue to offer both in-person and virtual initial assessments, individual, and group therapy, case management, and 24/7 crisis support.
International student entrepreneurship office hours
Are you an international student interested in entrepreneurship? Need help understanding the restrictions for international students trying to start a venture in the US? Book a virtual 30-minute, one-on-one session on Thursday, February 24, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. EST with attorneys from Harter, Secrest, and Emery for guidance.
Zoom meeting information will be shared upon booking; sign up for a time slot here. Contact Erin Sefca with questions or if the appointments are full upon booking.
Your doorway to extended reality
Studio X has an introductory workshop for anyone interested in exploring augmented reality, virtual reality, and immersive technologies. It’s called “Intro to XR,” and it’s being held today, February 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Studio X. Staff will help demystify technology you’ve heard of and show you how it works. Register to attend this hands-on learning experience.
As you age, your cholesterol numbers typically rise. Action, not wishing, can help keep you out of your heart health danger zone. Consulting with Well-U’s cholesterol management experts can help to lower your numbers and teach you lifelong tricks to keep them down. Contact your team to get started.
Help map faculty research collaborations
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute is conducting a brief survey about involvement in research and research collaborations, which all faculty members are encouraged to complete. The short online survey will help focus efforts to foster collaborative science and support emerging investigators and networks. Participants can request their results by contacting the Research Help Desk. Surveys need to be submitted by Tuesday, March 1.
The Ain Center for Entrepreneurship hosts its next Startup Bytes event on Friday, February 25, at noon EST via Zoom. Computer science major and e5 scholar Daniel Munoz Huerta ’22 will lead a panel discussion on the ethics behind artificial intelligence (AI), what happens to data, what are some of the risks, and how AI might affect the workforce of the future. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend. Register for a calendar invite, updates, and the recording.
Performance features film and music collaborations
The Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media presents “Visual Music 4.0: An Evening of World-Premiere Film and Music Collaborations,” on Saturday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The evening features the direction of Mark Watters, an associate professor of contemporary media and film composition at the Eastman School of Music and a two-time music director for the Olympic Games. The performance will also be streamed live at esm.rochester.edu/live and will be free to view. The stream will start approximately 15 minutes before the event.
Webinar on master’s programs in the Department of Public Health Sciences
Join faculty from the Department of Public Health Sciences for a webinar about master’s programs on Tuesday, March 1, from 11:30 a.m. to noon EST. Programs are designed to actively prepare graduates for careers in public health, health services research and policy, epidemiology, and clinical research. The webinar will highlight key elements of each program and discuss program requirements and the application process. It will also cover the Accelerated Public Health Program for undergraduate students.
The “Mindful Practice in Medicine Core Workshop: Find Joy and Resilience, and Enhance Quality of Care” was developed by physicians to help medical practitioners and educators respond to the erosion of joy in their work. It provides an experiential and interactive learning environment. The workshop takes place May 4–7 at the Chapin Mill Retreat Center in Batavia; learn more and register online. Discounted registration fees end on April 20.
Get safer sex supplies delivered straight to your campus mailbox. Choose from a variety of safer sex supplies using an online order form for free, anonymous delivery to your campus mailbox. This service is available to all students with an on-campus mailbox.
Peer-to-peer mental health coaching
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Are you homesick, or ot sleeping well? A UR Connected coach can help. A team of undergraduate and graduate coaches has received specialized training in the areas of active listening, helping students in distress, and suicide prevention. They are also educated on all the resources campus has to offer, from academic support to navigating an off-campus therapy appointment to finding a program to improve your sleep habits. To get started, visit the UR Connected website. You can review coach profiles, choose one that will be a good fit, and schedule directly with them online.
Destress Fest
Destress Fest is an opportunity to engage in a variety of fun, stress-relieving activities. Enjoy soothing music, calming tea, and more. Stop by the first Destress Fest of the semester on Thursday, February 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Welles-Brown Room “oasis” in Rush Rhees Library.
Stay updated on wellness offerings
Stay up to date with the wellness offerings of the Health Promotion Office. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter for information on the services and programs offered for undergraduate and graduate students.
Up Against the Wall: Art, Activism, and the AIDS Poster opens March 6 at the Memorial Art Gallery. Learn more about the first major exhibition devoted to the University’s vast collection of HIV/AIDS-related posters.
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