Update on new positive cases of COVID-19

There are no new positive cases among students to report. 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.

Sustainability planning survey

The University has launched a planning process to create its first-ever sustainability plan. The plan will include University-wide goals, to be approved by leadership, and high-level strategies to achieve those goals. It is being developed by a collaborative process that includes many constituents across the University. In addition to listening sessions with various stakeholder groups throughout the University, a brief survey has been developed to gather thoughts and ideas about sustainability efforts and practices across campus to help inform the planning efforts. The survey will only take a couple of minutes of your time to complete.

Pi Day celebration for AS&E graduate students

Graduates students in AS&E are invited to a Pi Day celebration on Monday, March 14, to chat with the AS&E Graduate Student Associate and other graduate student groups. Meet other grad students and learn about ways you can get involved, upcoming events, and leadership opportunities. Free pie and pizza will be provided. Visit Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons, between 4 and 5:30 p.m.

EAP blog on creating an exercise routine you can stick to

Looking to reap the benefits of exercise, but struggling to make it part of your weekly routine? Read this month’s UR Medicine EAP blog to learn how to create a sustainable exercise routine. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and provide short-term counseling and referrals.

Financial Health Bite: Refinancing student loans

Attend a webinar on Wednesday, March 16, at noon EDT to learn about the options for consolidating your federal and private student loan payments. This seminar will be conducted by a representative from Citizens Bank. There will be time for your questions at the end of the presentation. Register here.

Celebration of Authorship symposium

Are you the author of a major scholarly work published or recorded between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021? If so, consider showcasing your work at this year’s Celebration of Authorship symposium.

This University-wide event hosted by President Sarah Mangelsdorf and Interim Provost Sarah Peyre honors University faculty and staff from all fields who have authored major scholarly achievements including printed and electronic books, articles, and published compositions. Authors will be on hand to sign copies of their works and discuss their inspiration. Copies of many of the works will also be available for purchase.

Participate in an HIV vaccine research trial

If you’re between the ages of 18 and 55, you may qualify for an upcoming vaccine research trial to help end the other pandemic: HIV. Being in a study is like donating blood on a regular basis, and it is impossible to get HIV from study vaccines. Volunteers are compensated up to $750 for participation. Call the Rochester Victory Alliance at (585) 276-5212, or visit rochestervictoryalliance.org for more information.

In celebration of Women’s History Month , learn about some notable women throughout the history of the Eastman School of Music.

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