Reflecting on the second anniversary of the Buffalo shootings

A message on the University’s Live the Six website commemorates the second anniversary of the deaths of 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo by a racist shooter on May 14, 2022. Adrienne Morgan, vice president for equity and inclusion and the Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer, says, “The Live the Six movement was born out of the tragedy of that day. Each year we honor the innocent victims whose memories remind us of our calling to Stop Hate, End Racism, and Choose L.O.V.E. (Live Our Values Everywhere).”

UR Medicine leads nation in transforming care for aging adults

The Medical Center is the first in the nation to earn Age-Friendly Health System Committed to Care Excellence status for its Center for Perioperative Medicine. It is the highest recognition a center can receive for providing exceptional care for this high-risk population.

Flags will be lowered for Michael Mack

University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, May 23, for Michael Mack, a cook helper in Dining and Auxiliary Operations, who died on May 5. Mack joined the University staff in 2022.

Graduates: Make sure your Commencement guests have their registration QR code

Guests entering Fauver Stadium for Friday morning’s University Commencement Ceremony will need to present a valid QR code—either on a phone or printed on paper—to show that they are registered for the ceremony.

Registered guests should have received a unique QR code by email as part of the registration process. If you registered your guests using your email address, your guests’ QR codes were sent to you. Make sure they have been distributed to your guests before Friday’s ceremony. If you haven’t already registered your guests, you can do so here. Find more information about Commencement Weekend, including FAQs, on the Commencement website.

Complete your personal health assessment

Biometric screenings are available this week at Café 601, Flaum Atrium, YMCAs, and other convenient locations. Reach your goals in 2024 by understanding your health numbers and making a plan for improvement while earning an incentive through Well-U. To get started, log in to the wellness portal.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day webinar

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day by attending a free live webinar provided by accessibility partner, Deque, on Thursday, May 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. You can also attend a follow-up Q&A session led by Ewa Zennermann, director of digital accessibility, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Find more information and register.

Summer yoga classes

Join the Mindful University Project for twice-weekly yoga classes this summer on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting May 20 in the Leibner-Cooper Room, Goergen Athletic Center. Classes are free for full-time students and R-Club members. Faculty, staff, and part-time students can join by signing up as an R-Club member for $22 each month.⁠ Check the calendar and register for classes.

Attend MAG’s annual Art and Treasures Sale

Presented by the MAG Council, the Memorial Art Gallery’s Art and Treasures Sale, June 6–9, is the place to find gently used antiques, fine art, china, porcelain, silver, crystal, jewelry, housewares, notions, coffee table art books, and small furniture items. Find each day’s schedule and purchase tickets for preview night, Thursday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is no cost to attend Friday through Sunday. The council is also accepting donations for the sale. For information or to schedule a donation, call (585) 276-8910 or email gallerycouncil@mag.rochester.edu.

Congratulations to Rochester’s softball team on its fourth straight Liberty League Conference Title. Good luck in the NCAA Division III Championships this week!