University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, September 5, for Nadja Justice, a secretary in the Department of Public Safety, who died on July 10. Justice joined the University staff in 1999.
“A lot of people, no matter what time they wake up, just need a minute,” says Leisha Cuddihy, an assistant professor of psychiatry and of medicine. “I don’t like talking to people within 30 minutes of waking up.” Simply acknowledging that reality can help bring a feeling of peace and acceptance to the morning, she says.
Dewey Hall host its 6th annual DeweyFest on Friday, September 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the cherry garden (lawn outside Dewey Hall in front of Gavett). Stop by to learn about all of the resources available to you in Dewey while having a blast with your peers. There will be lawn games, cotton candy, music, branded swag, and more. Participate in a scavenger hunt to grab cool giveaways and enter the grand prize raffle. DeweyFest is sponsored in partnership with the Greene Center, David T. Kearns Center, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Office of Minority Student Affairs, Center for Education Abroad, Ain Center for Entrepreneurship, Fellowships Office, and Office of Undergraduate Research.
Join the Student Health Advisory Committee
Are you a student who is passionate about student health services on campus? The Student Health Advisory Committee is seeking student members. As a member, you will advocate for the health needs of the student population and work in collaboration with UHS Primary Care, the University Counseling Center, and the Health Promotion Office on a variety of programs and initiatives. Fill out the application form and find more information on the UHS website.
Stop by the Medical Center’s Sarah Flaum Atrium today, August 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to chat with an admissions representative from the School of Nursing. Discover how a degree or advanced certificate can transform your nursing or health care career, and learn more about grants and scholarships for up to 100 percent tuition coverage. Visitors can also grab a School of Nursing giveaway item and a voucher for a free coffee at Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters.
Last chance for Wilmot Warrior Weekend employee discount
Rochester employees who sign up before September 1 for the Wilmot Warrior Weekend, taking place September 29–October 1, can have their registration fee waived, while supplies last. Register using discount code URBREAKAWAY. All proceeds from the event support cancer research and the Judy DiMarzo Cancer Survivorship Program at Wilmot Cancer Institute. Learn more.
Submit work to the Artful Unwind art show
The call for entries is currently open for the Artful Unwind, a juried art show featuring recent artwork from University employees. The show will be held from November 9 to December 17 at the Hartnett Gallery in Wilson Commons. Application to the show is open to anyone who works at the University including part-time and full-time staff, faculty, and volunteers. Each applicant may submit one piece of original 2-D or 3-D artwork for consideration. The deadline for entry is Wednesday, September 6.
LGBTQ+ Safe Space courses
New opportunities for all faculty and staff to register for LGBTQ+ Safe Space courses through the end of the year are now available. Registration for the first Zoom course, “Part 1: Gaining Knowledge,” can be found by searching for the “Safe Space Playlist” within MyPath. Following the completion of this course, you may register to complete “Part 2: Creating Safety to Become a University of Rochester LGBTQ+ Safe Space Champion.” Classes are free and many remain virtual. Email Scott.Fearing@Rochester.edu with questions.
Dive into the world of book publishing with writer, editor, and Rochester alumna Allison Goldstein ’08 on September 7. This virtual presentation will provide a broad overview from the writing stage all the way through to publishing—and the many differences between self-publishing, “hybrid” publishing, and traditional publishing—and leave you feeling confident moving your creative ideas forward. Register now.
First-year, transfer, and exchange students lined up in “R” formation for the annual Welcome Week photo. Find a time-lapse video of how it all came together on the University’s Instagram.
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