The fall semester test of AlertUR will occur today, September 5, at 6 p.m. AlertUR is the University’s emergency notification system, inclusive of the Medical Center. In the event of an emergency, alerts are sent by voice, text, and email message. The purpose of the twice-a-year test is to activate the AlertUR system and check that you can be reached immediately. Find more information and review your contact information for the AlertUR notification system; sign in with your Active Directory ID and password. Visit the AlertUR FAQ here.
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, September 12, for Irene Jingles, a patient care technician in the Neuromuscular Division of the Department of Neurology, who died on August 2. Jingles joined the University staff in 1968.
Developing US job and internship search strategy for international students
Join the Greene Center in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons, today, September 5, at 2 p.m. for the first of a three-part series designed specifically for international students who are looking to navigate the internship and job market in the United States. Session topics include what services the Greene Center has to offer, how to build competencies while at Rochester, how to prepare for internship and job searches along with US work culture and norms, and what to know about your visa and work authorization status. Find more information and register here.
Education Abroad returnee welcome back celebration
Education Abroad returnees can join the Center for Education Abroad to celebrate their adventures on Wednesday, September 11, at 4 p.m. in Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons. Whether you’re here to share stories, make new friends, or find your next global adventure, this celebration is all about you. RSVP here.
Tutoring services from the Writing and Speaking Center
The Writing and Speaking Center will offer its full range of tutoring services for School of Arts & Sciences and Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences undergraduate and graduate students for the fall semester. Find opening dates, make an appointment, or learn more about tutoring and writing groups on the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program website. Instructors can also submit a request for a writing consultant to visit their class and perform a short presentation (about 10-15 minutes) explaining the center’s services, including both tutoring and undergraduate writing groups. Email the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program with questions.
Program provides free safer sex supplies for students
You can have safer sex supplies delivered straight to your on-campus mailbox with the click of a few buttons. Place an order through Safe Sex Express. Open to all students with an on-campus mailbox.
Since 2022, Latino faculty members at the Medical Center have come together to get to know each other and the work that they do. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12, at 5 p.m. in the Saunders Research Building atrium. Latino faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and residents are invited to join. For more information, email Francisco Cartujano.
EAP blog on strategies to help with school bullying
The start of the school year can prompt worries about bullying behavior. This week’s UR Medicine EAP blog reviews why children may not speak up when they experience bullying and assists in developing a plan to effectively help them do so. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
Step up to a healthier you with Walktober
Take advantage of autumn’s cool temperatures and spectacular views in Well-U’s fall wellness challenge, Walktober. Take a virtual color tour through some of the world’s most vibrant landscapes. Explore delicious recipes, inspiring articles, interactive message boards, motivating daily emails, and more to help keep you moving. Get all the details here and sign-up on September 16.
‘Drop-In Fridays’ are back at Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X
Head to Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X on select Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m. to experience hand-picked virtual reality applications including exciting games, creative art tools, and educational experiences. Friday, September 6, kicks off with Virtual Speech, an interactive tool designed to help you master public speaking. Bring a friend and dive into the world of VR. Can’t make it this time? Drop-In Fridays are a recurring event.
Calming U classes
Nurture your inner seed of mindfulness every Friday starting in September with the Mindful University Project’s Calming U class. The four-week course, tailored to University students, helps heighten your self-awareness, find emotional resilience through guided meditation, and offers introspective exercises and meaningful discussions.
Sessions start on the following dates and run for four weeks.
September 13 at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom
September 30 at 7:15 p.m. in Genesee Hall, Room 309
Register today to save your spot. Open to all University students, staff, and faculty. Students who attend all sessions will be able to receive a giveaway of their choosing: The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, a meditation cushion, or a yoga mat.
Fifth annual UR Medicine Cardiac Care Collaborative
The fifth annual UR Medicine Cardiac Care Collaborative ensures that the complexities of modern cardiology are addressed comprehensively, aiming to improve patient care through shared knowledge and interdisciplinary teamwork. The symposium takes place Wednesday, November 6, in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), School of Medicine and Dentistry. Learn more and register here.
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