Gift supports Strong Memorial Hospital’s expansion project

Rochester business leaders Peter J. Landers ’83 (MS) and Kathleen “Kathy” E. Landers ’82 have committed $1 million to support the Strong Memorial Hospital expansion project, the largest capital project in the University’s history. The couple’s gift will name the Landers Adult Waiting Room in the soon-to-be-expanded emergency department that will serve generations of future families.

Protect yourself from AI voice scams

A new type of scam using AI to impersonate loved ones’ voices has come to the attention of IT Security. Scammers can use these voices to create a sense of urgency and trick victims into giving away personal information or money. The University’s IT Security team shares some ways to remain vigilant:

• Don’t panic. Verify! Do not react impulsively to calls demanding immediate action. Verify the information directly by contacting the person involved through a trusted source.
• Listen for unnatural speech. AI voices might sound slightly robotic or have unnatural pauses.

By staying informed and educating yourself or loved ones about these tactics, and remaining calm during suspicious calls, you can avoid falling victim to AI voice scams. Find more information on different types of scams and how to protect yourself.

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.

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.

Healthy hacks to combat high blood pressure

In Well-U’s high blood pressure coaching program, discover ways to lower your sodium to the daily recommended 1,500 mg, add physical activity to improve blood flow, and make medications work best for you. Appointments are available now.

Department of Psychiatry’s Summer Brown Bag Series continues

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

School of Nursing application workshop

Join the School of Nursing for a Clinical Nurse Leader, Leadership in Health Care Systems, and Nursing Education virtual application workshop on Wednesday, August 21, at 5:30 p.m. Register to attend to learn more about program options, degree pathways, and how to prepare the most competitive application. Contact the School of Nursing Admissions Office with questions.

Attend the 2024 Open Education Conference

The River Campus Libraries wants to send you to the virtual 2024 Open Education Conference, October 8–10. Each year, the conference offers the opportunity to share and learn more about open educational resources, open pedagogy, and initiatives that seek to foster universal access to information and knowledge. This year, the libraries will sponsor the attendance for five individuals. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to fill out an interest form by Friday, August 23. Email RCLOpenEdGrant@library.rochester.edu with questions.

4th annual ‘Run and Walk FASD’ 5K and picnic

A partnership between Mt. Hope Family Center and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, the 3rd annual “Run and Walk FASD” 5K and picnic takes place on Sunday, September 8, at Northampton Park from noon to 3 p.m. The event brings awareness and helps decrease the stigma of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Learn more and register here.

On Monday, the University welcomed new students to the Eastman School of Music and international students to the River Campus. Find photos from the day on the University’s Facebook and Instagram pages.