Rick Libby appointed interim vice provost and dean of graduate education

Rick Libby, who currently serves as the senior associate dean of graduate education and postdoctoral affairs at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, has been appointed the University’s interim vice provost and interim dean of graduate education, effective July 1. Libby will assume these duties as Melissa Sturge-Apple steps into her role as interim dean of the Warner School of Education, and Sarah Peyre transitions to the School of Medicine and Dentistry to serve as its vice dean of education.

Flags will be lowered for Frank Mitchell

University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, June 25, for Frank Mitchell, a senior analyst/programmer in the Information Systems Division Chief Technical Office, who died on May 22. Mitchell joined the University staff in 2000.

Older men die by suicide at steep rates. Here’s how the VA is trying to change that

Los Angeles Times, June 5

Isolation both whittles down the chances that someone will recognize men are in trouble before a suicide attempt and makes it less likely that they will be quickly rescued if they attempt to end their lives, says Yeates Conwell, a professor and vice chair of the Department of Psychiatry.

Place orders at the Campus Mail Center

The Campus Mail Center recommends that River Campus departments place orders for any necessary items for the upcoming fall semester as soon as possible. This will help ensure that packages are processed promptly. Beginning in mid-August, there will be a significant increase in student packages arriving at the mail center, which is expected to slow down operations temporarily. Your patience in retrieving packages received by the mail center after August 9 is appreciated. Email
cmc@facilities.rochester.edu or call (585) 275-3991 with questions.

Find support for your diabetes with Well-U

Stay accountable for your lifestyle habits and learn how to recognize diabetic symptoms and solutions that can help you feel your best. Get started by connecting with your personal coach through Well-U’s diabetes condition management program.

Tuition waiver reminder

Those who want to apply for the employee tuition waiver benefit must do so within 30 days of the start of the course. The deadline for the summer 2024 application window is fast approaching. If you have not yet submitted your application in HRMS, do so as soon as possible. Email TuitionBenefits@ur.rochester.edu with questions.

‘Wear Orange Day’ to build safer, healthier communities

Join Golisano Children’s Hospital for “Wear Orange Day” today, June 7, to help raise awareness of building safer and healthier communities. Visit the Strong Memorial Hospital main lobby between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to visit with Golisano Children’s Hospital faculty and staff, and members of local community organizations aiming to prevent gun violence.

Learn about Simon’s part-time programs over coffee

Chat with a Simon Business School admissions team member over a pastry and a beverage of your choice at Winter Swan Coffee, 43 Russell Street, on Saturday, June 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn more about Simon’s graduate business programs in a relaxed and casual environment. Bring your laptop along and work on your application. June 15 is the deadline for part-time programs; applications are still being accepted for full-time MBA and MS programs.

Meet the University’s deaf equity and accessibility program director

Chris Campbell, the University’s inaugural deaf equity and accessibility program director, will visit Rochester on June 10, at 11:30 a.m. in Goergen Hall, Room 108, to engage with key groups and tour campus. University community members are encouraged to attend the event to meet Campbell and show support for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. ASL interpreters and CART captioning will be provided.

‘E-Bike Smart Tips’ class

Boost your biking skills with “Wheels on Wednesday,” a monthly series of free, 15-minute online classes covering various cycling topics. E-Bike Smart Tips will be held via Zoom on June 12, from noon to 12:15 p.m. Learn about buying and riding an e-bike. Registration is required. Check out the full schedule of classes presented by the Department of Transportation and Logistics.