Information session on public safety policy evaluation
The University has contracted with campus security consultants Margolis Healy to embark on a comprehensive evaluation of its public safety policies, procedures, and organizational infrastructure. This initiative is a top priority for the University as it continues efforts to ensure inclusive, fair, and equitable security practices across the institution.
Representatives from Margolis Healy will hold an open session with students to explain the process and gather feedback. All students are invited to attend an in-person drop-in session today, September 23, from 1:45 to 3 p.m. in the Genrich-Rusling Room (Room 215), LeChase Hall.
Meditation class for first-year minority graduate students
Felicia Reed-Watt, associate director of social work and clinical case management at the University Counseling Center, teaches “Stay Woke and Meditate,” a class for first-year minority graduate students. The class is held on Tuesdays from October 4 through October 25, from 8 to 9:15 p.m. EDT via Zoom. Adopting the Koru curriculum, this class is designed to equip students with mindfulness skills and tips to foster resilience, but with the added sense of shared community with other first-year graduate students of color. Registration is required.
Complete harassment and discrimination prevention training by September 30
Faculty and staff have just one more week to complete the University’s required annual training on how to identify and react to workplace harassment and discrimination. “Culture of Respect: Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination” is available in MyPath and must be completed by September 30. It is meant to be a refresher course that will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. For more information and frequently asked questions about the training as well as additional opportunities for online and in-person training, visit the Office of Equity and Inclusion website.
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science for Careers in Data Science with Kefu Zhu ’20 MS. Zhu is a principal data scientist in risk management for Capital One. Learn about his career path, his work projects, and his tips for a career in data science at this virtual session today, September 23, at 11 a.m. EDT.
Board games at the library
The Art and Music Library, located on the ground floor of Rush Rhees Library, is hosting the next edition of the River Campus Libraries’ game-playing series, “Towers and Tabletops.” Stop by anytime between 2 to 5 p.m. today, September 23, for art-themed board games with the UR Simulation Gaming Association. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Keep up on library news and events by subscribing to Tower Talk.
Simon Business School’s Virtual Case Competition and information session
Are you thinking about pursuing graduate business school or are you interested in getting a sense of what it might be like? Simon Business School welcomes you to participate in the Future Business Leaders Case Competition; all majors are welcome. This competition is an opportunity to refine problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills; gain valuable experience for your résumé, and receive an introduction to experiential learning. It’s free to participate, and top winners will receive a $250 cash prize, a trophy, Simon swag, and a guaranteed $20,000 scholarship for those who apply to Simon and are admitted for the fall 2023 or fall 2024 semester. And all other finalists will receive prizes.
Learn more at a virtual information session today, September 23, at noon EDT.
Three Faculty Artist Series concerts celebrate violinist Oleh Krysa
Oleh Krysa, a professor of violin at the Eastman School of Music, will perform three Faculty Artist Series concerts this fall, celebrating his 80th birthday, as well as 60 years as a professional violinist and 55 years of teaching. The first concert takes place Sunday, September 25, at 3 p.m. in Hatch Recital Hall, Eastman Theatre. Tickets for all of Krysa’s Faculty Artist Series concerts are $10 for the general public and free to current season subscribers. General admission tickets will be available for purchase at each concert.
Meliora Weekend 2022 is next week
Meliora Weekend returns next week, September 29–October 2. Featured speakers include Nobel laureate and former US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu ’70, ’98 (Honorary); Michele L. Norris, journalist and former cohost of National Public Radio’s All Things Considered; and Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning author, playwright, and screenwriter. Multi-platinum indie pop band Walk Off the Earth will also perform. Learn more and register for events here.
The Eastman Theatre Centennial concert takes place Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m. and features both the Eastman Philharmonia, above, and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the world premiere of The Cathedral By Jeff Beal ’85E. Read more and find tickets here.
Masking when around other people indoors is strongly encouraged, especially for those who are at increased risk of severe illness if they become infected. 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).
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