Flags will be lowered for James Zimmer

University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, September 5, for James Zimmer, a professor emeritus in the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, who died on July 13. Zimmer joined the University faculty in 1963.

NASA demonstrates ‘ultra-cool’ quantum sensor for first time in space

MSN News, August 13

“I expect that space-based atom interferometry will lead to exciting new discoveries and fantastic quantum technologies impacting everyday life, and will transport us into a quantum future,” says Nick Bigelow, the Lee A. DuBridge Professor of Physics and a distinguished scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

Childcare grant for PhD students

Are you a full-time PhD student? Do you have a child (or children) aged newborn through six years old? If yes to both questions, you may wish to apply for the University’s childcare grant for PhD students. More information can be found on the program web page, which includes an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, an FAQ, and a link to the application portal, which will be open today, August 15, to Monday, September 16, for the fall 2024 grant. Email childcaregrant@rochester.edu with questions.

New-student arrival will affect employee parking

This year, new undergraduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering are arriving on campus over two days: Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20. This will affect some on-campus traffic flow and parking. The Valentine Lot at the Southside Living Center will be used as the staging area for the move-in process. Students and employees who regularly park there should plan to park only in the designated spaces closest to Valentine Tower. The remainder of Valentine Lot will be used to line up cars waiting to unload on the River Campus.

Students, faculty, and staff who park in any Zone 2 or Zone 3 lots will experience increased volume, as parents and families will be directed to park in available spaces in any lot along the entire length of Intercampus Drive, from the Facilities Building at the south end to the tennis courts at the north end.

Medical Center staff who park in Lot 1 will be required to use either the main lot exit or the south exit, as the rear exits from Lot 1 to Intercampus Drive will be closed on Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20.

There may be continued impact on River Campus parking on Wednesday, August 22, as parent and family orientation events continue. Regular overflow may occur on this day. If you have questions, contact the Department of Transportation and Logistics at (585) 275-4524 or parking@rochester.edu.

A parent’s guide to kids and money

The Office of Total Rewards hosts a webinar, “A Parent’s Guide to Kids and Money (from Toddlers to Teens)” on Wednesday, August 21, from noon to 1 p.m. Learn ways to teach your children valuable money habits and about the relationship between children and money from a parent’s perspective. A representative from MetLife will conduct the webinar. Enroll now to save your spot.

‘Food as Art’ departmental wellness challenge

Color your way to healthy eating by organizing Well-U’s “Food as Art” wellness challenge within your department. Challenge yourself and others to eat more fruits and vegetables while creating art and winning prizes. Get all the instructions and request your supplies from Well-U.

Online tuition waiver application available for fall 2024

The online employee tuition waiver application is now available in HRMS using the following path: Self Service > Benefits > Tuition > Apply Employee Tuition Waiver. All applications must be submitted within 30 days from the start of the course. For more information, visit the Tuition Benefits website.

Department of Psychiatry’s Summer Brown Bag Series continues

The Department of Psychiatry’s 2024 Summer Brown Bag Series continues on Wednesday, August 21, at the School of Nursing Auditorium (1W-304) with “Inclusivity: Parent, Patient and Staff.” CEU and CMEs are available. Register to attend in person or virtually.