The Green Reps invite all employees to “Teas and Trees,” a tour of the University’s award-winning arboretum led by the Horticulture and Grounds Department. The group will meet at the flagpole on the Eastman Quadrangle at noon on Wednesday, August 14, and the tour will end at Rush Rhees Library at 12:45 p.m. with light snacks and cool beverages in Barbara J. Burger iZone’s Kessler Forum. RSVP by emailing greenreps@rochester.edu. Can’t make the tour? Stop by iZone and get involved in advancing sustainability across the University.
Inclusive Teaching Group
Open to Rochester instructors, faculty, and staff teaching a course in any discipline that enrolls students in the School of Arts & Sciences or Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, this six-week program explores evidence-based teaching practices to create and sustain inclusive learning environments. Participants will engage with online video content provided and meet weekly to discuss how these instructional practices and concepts can be applied specifically within the context of the University. Register here.
Apply for the College Course Development Fellowship
Designing a new spring 2025 course enrolling students in the School of Arts & Sciences or Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences? Redesigning an existing one? Work with the Teaching Center and a group of colleagues over the fall semester to plan and meet during the spring semester to debrief and troubleshoot. Fellows are awarded a $1,000 non-salary stipend. Learn more and apply here.
Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit pilot awards
The University’s Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit within the Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking submissions from research faculty across the University for a one-year pilot award meant to develop preliminary data related to the fields of vaccinology, diagnostics, and treatment of infectious diseases. Up to two awards will be granted with a maximum of $50,000 for one year each. Learn more and find application details here.
Learn about Simon’s exclusive scholarships for employees
Stop by the Flaum Atrium today, August 6, between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. to chat with an admissions representative about Simon Business School’s part-time programs and learn about exclusive scholarships for University employees. Rochester employees are eligible for merit-based scholarships toward their Simon degree, even if they’re using University tuition benefits. These scholarships can significantly reduce tuition expenses—potentially covering up to 100 percent of program costs. Gain insights tailored to your career goals, have your questions answered, and leave with a Simon gift, an application fee waiver, and a complimentary cup of coffee.
Straighten out your asthma symptoms with Well-U
Whatever type of asthma you experience, Well-U’s condition coaching program can help to identify triggers and guide you through flare-ups successfully. Convenient sessions with your coach are based on your schedule needs. Enroll here.
School of Nursing first in New York to offer new entry point for DNP program
The School of Nursing is pioneering a new entry point for its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, allowing master’s-prepared nurses from diverse specialties to pursue this terminal practice degree. The expansion highlights the school’s commitment to advancing nursing education and healthcare outcomes. Read more about this milestone and find application details here.
Bruster’s Ice Cream fundraiser by Friends of Strong
Purchase a two-scoop dish of ice cream on Wednesday, August 7, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and a portion of the sales will be donated to Friends of Strong in support of patient- and family-centered care. The Bruster’s Ice Cream truck will be in front of Golisano Children’s Hospital on Crittenden Boulevard with 10 flavors to choose from—including a gluten-free, a vegan, and a fat-free, no-sugar-added option. Advance tickets are recommended and available at the hospital gift shop from now until the end of the event. Bring all 312 requisitions to the Friends of Strong office (1-1230) by 4 p.m. on August 6. Call (585) 275-2420 with questions.
Submit poster abstracts for Deaf Roc Conference by August 12
The Deaf Roc Conference, taking place on August 29 and 30, aims to advance the success of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in biomedical and behavioral science research careers and is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, faculty, and staff. Attendees are encouraged to present their research on any aspect of research in biomedical and behavioral sciences, biostatistics, or population sciences (public health, epidemiology, community, or health disparities research) in the conference’s interactive poster session. Submit abstracts by August 12.
Explore courses at the Warner School before applying to a graduate program
Did you know you can start your studies at the Warner School of Education and Human Development before committing to a program? Learn if a Warner School graduate degree is the right program for you by taking a nonmatriculated class this fall. Course topics include introduction to applied behavior analysis; online teaching and learning; race, class, gender, and disability in American education; contemporary issues in higher education; theory, research and practice in college retention and more. Attend a virtual Nonmatriculated Student Information Session on Tuesday, August 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. Review all course options and register for a course using the Warner School nonmatriculated student application. Contact admissions for assistance.
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