Gift establishes new professorship in vascular surgery

Kenneth Ouriel ’77, ’86M (Res), ’87M (Flw), and his wife, Joy Bracker Ouriel, have committed $1.5 million to establish the Kenneth and Joy Ouriel Family Professorship within the Medical Center’s Division of Vascular Surgery. The couple’s endowed gift will advance excellence within the vascular surgery program and provide resources to honor, recruit, and retain world-class faculty and staff leaders.

Summer@Eastman concerts

Summer@Eastman concerts begin June 27. Tickets are $10 and University ID holders receive one free ticket with the code URIDFREE. Find the complete list of events here.

Alternative transportation for University employees

A recent survey from the Department of Transportation and Parking Management found that the vast majority of University employees (83 percent) drove alone to work and that many were open to alternative transportation options. Read more about the survey’s results and options for transportation in this week’s Go Green blog post.

AAPI faculty panel discussion

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Trainee Support Committee will host the first AAPI faculty panel discussion on Friday, June 24, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT on Zoom. Ying Meng, an assistant professor at the School of Nursing; Jenny Shen, an assistant professor of medicine and of clinical nursing; and Leway Chen, a professor of medicine, will discuss their experiences in academia to help trainees navigate systemic racism in academia and training and receive support. Register in advance to attend; you’ll receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.​

All members of the Rochester community interested in learning more about AAPI stories can subscribe to an email listserv and receive a newsletter here. To join in efforts, complete this form.

TIAA webinar on retirement

New employees interested in learning about the retirement program and saving for retirement are invited to attend TIAA’s “Getting a Head Start” webinar on Wednesday, June 29, at noon EDT. Gain a better understanding of the University’s direct contributions to your retirement savings, making voluntary contributions, your investment options, and planning services available from TIAA. Register here to attend.

Webinar covers youth suicide risk

The TRANSFORM Research Center will host its next webinar, “Exploring Suicide Risk among Youth Involved with the Justice or Child Protective Services Systems” on Thursday, June 30, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT. Learn more and register here for the live event. To receive the recording and presentation materials, register here.

Mark your calendars for this year’s family-friendly Pride Celebration Day at Memorial Art Gallery, Thursday, July 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. Find more information and get your tickets here.

The current University COVID-19 tier level is

low

Face masks are optional for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors indoors. Patient care areas, as well as University shuttles and transportation, continue to require masking. A full description of Medical Center masking requirements is available on the URMC Intranet (University network access required).

Find the latest updates, policies, and guidance on the University’s COVID-19 Resource Center.