Connection to URWireless will require user reauthentication

On Thursday, August 15, at 6 a.m., IT Engineers will update the SSL certificate used for wireless authentication on the UR_Connected and UR_Connected5 wireless networks. Anyone connecting to these networks will be prompted to accept a new certificate for auth.net.rochester.edu on their devices. The maintenance will only happen once per device after the certificate is replaced.

The SSL certificate used for authentication to URWireless networks is replaced once a year. IT engineers are performing this work before the start of the fall semester to better align this annual maintenance with the academic schedule. If you have any issues connecting to URWireless networks, contact the help desk at (585) 275-2000 or Univithelp@Rochester.edu.

Fall Welcome Week begins Monday 

More than 1,300 new undergraduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering and their families will arrive on the River Campus on Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20. Following move-in and check-in, more than 100 Welcome Week events and activities, planned by the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs, will take place through Saturday, August 24. Find the full event schedule by downloading the Guidebook app or viewing the web version. Email orientation@rochester.edu with questions.

Medical Center undergoes retro-commissioning project to increase efficiency

To improve the indoor environment for patients, visitors, and staff, along with its sustainability and cost-effectiveness, the Medical Center has taken on a retro-commissioning project to identify and rectify existing deficiencies and ultimately improve delivered conditions—while reducing the Medical Center’s energy consumption and operational costs. Read more on the Sustainability website.

Annual training for handling payment card data

Do you handle payment cards (credit or debit cards) or end-of-day balancing, oversee a point-of-sale database, or manage card-accepting software for merchant processing? If so, the PCI Security Standards Council requires annual training, which can be found in MyPath by searching “What is PCI” in the upper right corner. The training applies to all organizations or areas accepting cards via retail point of sale, call centers, and online payments—including MyChart, students, donors, Slate, and Stripe. Even if you handle card data only on occasion, the Office of Treasury Management suggests taking the training. It takes about 15 minutes and can be of personal benefit. Visit the Treasury website to review the updated Payment Card Policy. As a reminder, the policy must be read at least annually. All official communications about devices and card processing will only come from the Office of Treasury Management or Arrow Support. It’s important to remain cautious and contact the Office if you suspect fraudulent activities. For questions, email Kathy King-Griswold.

Register for the Faculty/Staff Accessibility Ambassador Project

The Office of Disability Resources is continuing the Faculty/Staff Accessibility Ambassador Project for 2024–25, providing training to successive cohorts of faculty and staff, which will enable them to serve as ambassadors and resources to their programs and departments on issues related to disability, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

A few spots remain for the fall 2024 cohort, which will begin online training in UDL from CAST, Inc. during the fall semester. In spring 2025, this cohort will receive further training from the office on disability, accommodations, and accessibility issues. To register, complete this form.

The project is fully supported by an Enhancing Supports and Services for Students with Disabilities for Postsecondary Success grant from the New York State Education Department, to provide full- and part-time faculty and staff at institutions of higher education with disability training.
Find more information here or contact Jen Prosceo.

New course in health care data visualization and Tableau

The UR Medicine Quality Institute and the Simon Business School announce a new introductory course in health care data visualization and interpretation starting in early September. The seven-week course focuses on learning to understand, analyze, and gain insights from healthcare datasets using Tableau. The practical, hands-on course is eligible for University tuition benefits. Learn more at a registration session from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, August 19, in the Edward G. Miner Library.

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health major funding opportunities

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs—ranging from the molecular to the societal—to provide health solutions for all. The agency makes pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies and broadly applicable platforms, capabilities, resources, and solutions with the potential to transform important areas of medicine and health that cannot readily be accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. There are currently four major, specific funding opportunities in the fields of health science futures, proactive health, resilient systems, and scalable solutions. Although multiple applications are permitted from an institution, given the institutional and external constituent collaboration required, proposed projects must be reviewed and approved by senior leadership. For details on the internal application process, visit the Office of the Vice President for Research website. Internal applications are due September 30.

Retiree benefits webinar

The Office of Total Rewards will host a retiree benefits webinar on Wednesday, August 21, at 9 a.m. to discuss what it means to be eligible for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to you as a University retiree.

Mindful Professor Training Program

Join the Mindful Professor Training this fall and transform your teaching approach with mindfulness. With over 30 current graduates, the program is based on cutting-edge research and offers teaching faculty and course instructors tools to cultivate calm, presence, and mindful leadership skills. Participants will enhance their well-being and teaching effectiveness and learn strategies to support student academic flourishing and well-being. Held on select Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. beginning on September 4. Free and open to all University student-facing faculty and course instructors. Register now to secure your spot.

Biometric screening appointments available now

Convenient locations and friendly faces make learning your health numbers an easy and educational experience through Well-U. Get resources and guidance on how to feel your best while confidentially sharing barriers that may hold you back. Reserve your spot and start your online health surveys.

Catholic Newman Community mass for the Feast of the Assumption

Join the Catholic Newman Community on Thursday, August 15, at 12:30 p.m. for a mass celebrating the Feast of the Assumption. Mass takes place in the River Campus Interfaith Chapel Sanctuary.