A message sent on Friday to the University community from the deans and directors of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice addressed anti-Black vandalism found recently at Schlegel Hall at the Simon Business School. In addition to providing a list of University resources, the message also shared what is being done to address and investigate the incident and keep community members safe. Read the full message here.
New guidance in effect for University-sponsored travel to the Middle East
The Office for Global Engagement has provided new guidance to students, faculty, and staff planning University-sponsored travel to the Middle East. The guidance is in effect immediately and until further notice.
Undergraduates recognized for standout work in engineering and the humanities
“No individual particles are moving faster than the speed of light, but features in the collection of particles can, and do,” says John Palastro, a senior scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and an associate professor at the Institute of Optics. “This does not violate any rules or laws of physics.”
One of the simplest ways to protect yourself and the University is to use secure passwords for your accounts. Think of your password as the lock on the front door of your home. You want a robust and secure deadbolt to keep out any intruders. To protect yourself, University IT suggests:
Using long passphrases rather than a single password.
Using 14 or more characters, including spaces.
Avoiding the use of easy-to-guess dictionary words.
Using the university-provided password tool, Keeper, to store complex passwords safely.
Using multifactor authentication on your business and personal accounts, where applicable. The business uses Duo MFA while there are a variety of choices for personal use.
This workshop is open to all enrolled graduate students seeking knowledge and tools to put healthy financial skills into practice. The session will be led by financial aid counselors from the Financial Aid Office who will coach you on how to build credit in optimal ways. Join in person or virtually to examine the components of a credit report and the factors affecting your credit score. The event will be held in the Admissions conference room in Wallis Hall from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1. A Zoom link will be provided for remote attendees. Registration is required. This workshop does not take the place of professional financial advisement and will not make any specific investment recommendations.
Program provides free safer-sex supplies for students
You can have safer sex supplies delivered straight to your on-campus mailbox with the click of a few buttons. Place an order through Safe Sex Express today. Open to all students with an on-campus mailbox.
Are you interested in an MBA but unsure what program best aligns with your goals? Join Simon Business School for a webinar on Wednesday, October 25, from noon to 12:30 p.m. to help you decide. Simon’s Executive MBA and the Professional MBA are part-time programs designed for working professionals looking to balance their career while pursuing a business degree, while the full-time MBA is a residential program that allows you to immerse yourself in academics and cocurriculars.
Submissions open for Pediatric Celebration of Research poster session
In coordination with the Forbes Visiting Scholar Program, the Center of Education along with the Center for Children’s Health Research will be holding a Pediatric Celebration of Research poster session. Submissions may include posters presented at the 2023 PAS Meeting and other national meetings. Participation from all levels of training including medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, postdocs, and junior and senior faculty from any school or unit is encouraged. Submissions are due no later than November 6. Register via this submission form. The session takes place November 15 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Saunders Research Building atrium.
Search enhanced for University Archives and special collections
The Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation and the River Campus Libraries digital initiatives team recently completed work that has made searching the archives and special collections more like searching the library’s catalog through DiscoverUR. Featuring a new user-friendly layout, the interface offers a more robust search, including the ability to filter results by subject, library, language, keyword, and date.
1926: The School of Medicine and Dentistry, the first in the country to integrate clinical and basic science for all four years of a student’s education through its Double Helix Curriculum, was dedicated on October 25. Today, the integration of patient care and academics remains at the core of the school’s philosophy and structure. Read more about the school and its history. Image courtesy of the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation.
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