Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?
Brendan Guercio, an assistant professor of medicine at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, is at the forefront of investigating whether a high-fiber diet can boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. Read more about Guercio’s research.
In today’s issue:
A timeline for annual staff performance evaluations
W-2s for faculty and staff will be available online in HRMS
Ethical Investment Advisory Committee continues its work to identify potential concerns
The Ethical Investment Advisory Committee (EIAC) was formed in 2017 to allow faculty, staff, alumni, students, and others connected with the University to share concerns about ethical issues related to the investment of the University endowment. Those may be submitted online here. Information on the committee’s mission, members, and previous recommendations that have been adopted by the Board of Trustees’ Investment Committee can also be found on the EIAC website.
The University’s endowment is the largest component of the University’s Long Term Investment Pool and provides perpetual, growing, annual support for student financial aid, faculty salaries, facility improvements, academic programs, and many other purposes including the Memorial Art Gallery. The approximately 2,900 individual funds that make up the endowment touch nearly all parts of the University. Endowment spending is a significant source of scholarships awarded to undergraduates and allows many qualified students of widely diverse backgrounds to afford a University education. Spending from the endowment also helps to stabilize the University’s annual budget.
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, December 21, for Donna Douglass, an administrative assistant in the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, who died on December 6. Douglass joined the University staff in 1999.
The University’s annual performance evaluation process provides an opportunity for both managers and staff to receive feedback and evaluate progress over the last year, as well as set goals, plan projects, and establish timelines for the year ahead. The performance evaluation cycle for Medical Center staff will launch on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The performance evaluation cycle for the rest of the University staff will launch on Monday, February 12, 2024. All manager reviews must be completed by Friday, April 19 in MyPath. The employee acknowledgment step will be available for completion through June 30.
2023 performance evaluation schedule for Medical Center staff
Medical Center staff self-reviews: Tuesday, January 2 – Friday, February 9
Medical Center manager reviews: Saturday, February 10 – Friday, April 19
Employee Acknowledgement due Sunday, June 30
2023 performance evaluation schedule for University staff
Staff self-evaluations: Monday, February 12 – Friday, March 15
Manager evaluations: Saturday, March 16 – Friday, April 19
Employee Acknowledgment due Sunday, June 30
Wage and Tax Statements (W-2s) will be available online
To view or print your W-2 online instead of receiving a mailed form, log in to HRMS self-service, click on W-2 Consent, and indicate your consent by January 5, 2024. Please contact the Payroll office at 275-2040 or payroll@rochester.edu for any questions. If you have previously consented, no further action is necessary.
Change the course of your diabetes
Lifestyle changes can make a difference in your blood sugar management success. Learn the best approach to living well during Well-U’s diabetes coaching program. Enroll now and earn $100 upon completion.
Tuition reimbursement reminder
Are you utilizing the employee tuition reimbursement benefit for the fall 2023 semester? Be sure to submit your supporting documents (tuition bill, proof of payment, and final grades) via email within 90 days of the completion of the course. For more information, visit the tuition benefits website.
Getting a new mobile device? Here's how to set up Duo
The end of the year is often a popular time to get new mobile devices. If you have a new cell phone or tablet this holiday, you will need to enroll in Duo to access the University resources you need.
Here are the two options:
1. If you are replacing a device of the same brand (iPhone synced to iPhone or Android synced to Android) click here. or visit tech.rochester.edu, search for “enroll in duo,” click [Reactivate Duo (Any Smartphones)].
2. For all other devices, visit this website or go to tech.rochester.edu, search for “enroll in duo,” and click [add a new device].
Reach out to your local help desk if you need additional assistance
Seminar: Best Practices in Mentoring Deaf Scientists
Join the Office of Equity and Inclusion in the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research today, December 13, from 1 to 2 p.m., for “Best Practices in Mentoring Deaf Scientists,” a seminar celebrating national disability employment awareness. Derek Braun, a professor of Biology at Gallaudet University who is one of the few Deaf geneticists in the world, will discuss cultural competency in mentoring Deaf students in research experiences. Find more information about the virtual event.
Ship packages at Campus Mail Center in Todd Union
Visit the Campus Mail Center this holiday season to get your packages where they need to go. Choose from domestic and international shipping services through USPS, UPS, and FedEx, and find supplies for purchase, including forever stamps in seasonal designs. Mail packages as early as possible so they can make their way to their destination in a timely manner. The Campus Mail Center is located on the lower level of Todd Union. Find more information and hours; you can also email cmc@facilities.rochester.edu or call (585) 275-3991 with questions.
Opioid overdose prevention training
Join Strong Recovery for opioid overdose prevention training on Monday, December 18, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. All attendees over age 18 will receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required, and the training is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office and the Office of the Dean of Students.
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