Gift will support faculty, research, and students at the Warner School

Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM) has committed to making a major gift to support the Warner School of Education and Human Development. The endowed gift, which will be funded through Burris’s estate, will support academic leaders, faculty research, and student success through the establishment of a deanship, professorship, and scholarship. This will be the single largest gift the Warner School has ever received.

Equity and Inclusion office shares message on Lunar New Year

As a reminder, to honor the cultural and religious significance of Lunar New Year, the University has asked instructors to refrain from scheduling exams or other important projects during this time. This is one way to help those who celebrate feel welcomed and a sense of belonging. The University policy provides students with the ability to make up any work they miss because of their religious beliefs. For your reference, a list of 2023–24 religious observances is available online. For more information, contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion or visit the OEI website. Find the full message here.

Flags will be lowered for Tina Maddox

University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered Thursday, January 26, for Tina Maddox, an environmental services worker at Strong Memorial Hospital, who died on July 6. Maddox joined the University staff in 2010.

New Year’s resolution scams

If you’ve started to lose momentum on those New Year’s resolutions, don’t let too-good-to-be-true scams reel you back in. University IT warns that malicious actors bank on popular commitments that often fold around mid-to-late January, and swoop in with jaw-dropping deals to pique your interest and encourage persistence. Take charge of 2023, read the fine print, and don’t let scammers ruin what could be your journey to improved wellness.

Writing support workshops for AS&E graduate students and postdocs

The Graduate Writing Project is hosting a lunch workshop series for AS&E graduate students and postdocs that starts January 26. Register online to join for free food and writing support to kickstart your semester. Contact liz.tinelli@rochester.edu with questions.

Your 2022 Form W–2 is now available

The 2022 Form W-2s (Wage and Tax Statements) are available online in HRMS. To view or print your W-2, log on to HRMS with your NetID and password and follow the path Main Menu > Self-Service > Payroll and Compensation > View W-2/W2-c Forms. If you did not consent to receive your W-2 electronically through HRMS, it will be mailed out by January 31.

2022 fellowship/assistantship information available in HRMS

The 2022 fellowship/assistantship information is now available in HRMS. To view or print your letter, log on to HRMS with your NetID and password and follow the path Main Menu > Self-Service > Payroll and Compensation > View Fellowship/Assistantship Statements. If you have questions about your statement, contact the payroll office at (585) 275-2040 or email payroll@rochester.edu.

Lower your cholesterol

Well-U experts can help you make realistic dietary changes in order to regain and keep a healthy cholesterol level. Sign up now for one-on-one virtual sessions.

Panel discussion on human health and climate change

Attend a panel discussion on human health and climate change with Allen Blair, a clinical senior instructor of medicine; Daniel Croft, an assistant professor of medicine; Sandra Jee, an associate professor of pediatrics and at the Center for Community Health and Prevention; Janet Lewis, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry; and Valerie Lou, assistant residency program director in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The discussion takes place today, January 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Friends Learning Center of Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Avenue, or via Zoom. Call (585) 784-5300 or send an email for the Zoom link. Email info@colorbrightongreen.org for more information.

Learn more about Simon’s part-time MS programs

If you’re considering a graduate business degree designed for working professionals, register to attend Simon Business School’s upcoming virtual information sessions to learn which might be the next right step on your professional journey. Learn more about the online MS in business analytics for managers program on Tuesday, January 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST, and explore the MS in medical management program on Thursday, January 26, from noon to 1 p.m. EST.

Apply for population health research postdoc

Interested in population health research? Take your career to the next level with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Population Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship. With an individual development plan, the program is customized to your goals. Over the course of one year, you will develop and complete a population health research project with the guidance of an interdisciplinary team of mentors. Apply by Tuesday, January 31, for funding beginning July 1.

Spring 2023 Eastman Faculty Artist Series

The Eastman Faculty Artist Series, featuring performances by world-renowned faculty members from the Eastman School of Music, announces nine performances for the spring 2023 semester. The series kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4, with “Eastman Virtuosi: Celebrating Samuel Adler’s 95th Birthday” at Kilbourn Hall. Find the full schedule here. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for University ID holders.

Doctoral Student Peer Support Association conference features lecture from Richard Ryan

Julian Bond delivers the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address

2001: Julian Bond, center, whose civil rights work first brought him to national prominence in the 1960s, delivered the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address. Bond, a founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in 1960 and chairman of the NAACP, presented on the topic “Civil Rights, Now and Then.” Take a look back at previous speakers.