Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus
Led by Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, a professor of pediatrics, of medicine, and of microbiology and immunology, new research finds that breast milk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever in infants. The findings are expected to drive future research to improve infant health through optimized breastfeeding practices.
In today’s issue:
An art-making class for LGBTQ students
Employee Open Enrollment takes place October 16–30
This month’s issue of HR Intercom features the annual training on preventing harassment and discrimination and myURHR manager training
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans ’02 will be on campus on Friday, September 20, at 2 p.m. in Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons, to share his experiences of “being the change he wanted to see” in his local community. A Q&A will follow. RSVP to attend.
Business and banking boot camp
Join the Greene Center on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons, for an opportunity to interact with and learn from alumni across many business and banking roles. No prior prep or knowledge is required—just an appetite for learning more about business and banking and an actual appetite as food will be provided. Find more information and register here.
Student volunteers needed for focus groups
Help make the University’s campuses a better place for future Yellowjackets, and enjoy free pizza. The University Master Plan team will host 90-minute focus groups at the Medical Center, the River Campus, and the Eastman School of Music campus on September 25 and 26 to gather student perspectives on potential campus improvements and insights into the University’s long-term planning process. All sessions are open to all students, regardless of school affiliation. Sign up to reserve your spot.
Queer art-making session
The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center is kicking off its BIC-Ture This: Queer Art Making series on Friday, September 27, at 7 p.m. Participants will make their own soup or cereal bowl cozy while building community with other University LGBTQ students. This is a free event open to all University LGBTQ students. No previous skill is required, and students who register by Monday, September 23, will receive all supplies needed.
Save the date: Open Enrollment for 2025 University benefits will be held October 16–30. More information and materials will be coming your way in October.
HR Intercom highlights preventing harassment and discrimination training and more
This month’s issue of HR Intercom, a newsletter with information about Human Resources programs and materials, includes information on the annual training on preventing harassment and discrimination, myURHR manager training, and more.
Health Care Leadership Development Program webinar tomorrow
Designed for Medical Center physicians and health care leaders with an advanced degree, the Health Care Leadership Development Program (HCLDP) offers an opportunity to sharpen your business acumen and strengthen your health care management skills, without the commitment of a full graduate degree program.
The program’s targeted curriculum is taught by Simon Business School faculty and is split into four modules focusing on various aspects of health care administration. Faculty and staff with an advanced degree are encouraged to apply for the spring cohort. Admission priority is given to Medical Center leaders who plan to pursue all four modules.
Workshop on engaging students through social annotation
Open to all Rochester instructors, this one-hour Teaching Center Zoom workshop explores best practices for engaging students using social annotation—a practice of reading and thinking about texts collaboratively through digital annotations. Learn how to encourage students to engage with one another’s thinking in an asynchronous and accessible way and use social annotations to structure effective class discussions. Register here to attend on Friday, September 20, at noon.
Research talk on large language models and structured data
Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science for “LLMs and Structured Data,” a research talk with Vassilis Ioannidis, a senior applied scientist with Amazon AI. The talk will be held on Friday, September 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400, or on Zoom.
Run, walk, or ride with Wilmot Cancer Institute this Weekend
Join Wilmot Cancer Institute for its biggest community fundraiser of the year, the Wilmot Warrior Weekend, September 21 and 22. The event features a one-mile walk, 5K run/walk, and multiple bike ride routes as well as a fun post-race celebration. All proceeds benefit cancer research and the Judy DiMarzo Cancer Survivorship Program at Wilmot. Online registration goes through Friday, September 20. Participants can also register during packet pick-up on Saturday or onsite on Sunday morning. Learn more or register.
Annual Health Care Compliance Conference
The 26th annual Health Care Compliance Conference, presented by the Medical Center Office of Integrity and Compliance, will address emerging compliance program developments and risks affecting health care providers throughout the region and nationally. Keynote speakers will discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the health care landscape. Learn more and register to attend this hybrid event on Thursday, October 24.
Registration open for EQ-DI fall webinar series
Register now for one or all the Equity-focused Dissemination and Implementation Science (EQ-DI) webinars from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. All sessions take place from 4 to 5 p.m.
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