In July, IT Security announced the new Zoom meeting app with AI Companion, an AI-powered assistant now available at the University. Since then, they have received questions about Zoom’s new AI functionality and have made some changes based on feedback. Read more here.
Need to get around Medical Center construction? Try these three walking detours
Construction on the new Emergency Department Tower project brings changes to the flow of foot and vehicle traffic in the area.
The sidewalk along the south side of Elmwood Avenue is closed to pedestrian traffic to ensure the safety of pedestrians and construction workers while work is ongoing. Sidewalk detours are posted to help navigate around these sidewalk closures. Use an alternate route to safely navigate around the construction zone. Detour information is posted on the Medical Center intranet; access to the network is needed.
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15. Explore this listing of events at the University and Medical Center recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latin Americans who, per the US Census Bureau, make up nearly 19 percent of the country’s total population.
Support when you need it from the CARE Resource Center
Do you have a concern, but you’re not quite sure where to go? Visit the Rochester CARE Resource Center online for a comprehensive look at what resources you have available to you as a University student. Type in your concern, and you will be provided with a list of resource options. There are a wide variety of resources, including those to help with anxiety, food insecurity, health advice, academics, and more.
Design the new ‘I Voted’ sticker for the 2024 election
The Center for Community Engagement is cosponsoring a contest organized by the local chapter of the League of Women Voters to design a new sticker for the Monroe County Board of Elections to distribute to voters after they cast their votes in the upcoming election. Contestants are invited to design stickers that are two inches in diameter and contain the words “I Voted”. First place winner will receive a prize of $300; second place $200; and third place $100. The deadline for submission is Sunday, September 22. Participants should submit artwork to stickers@lwv-rma.org.
Learn about job and internship resources available as an international student
Join the Greene Center in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons, today, September 19, at 2 p.m. for the third of a three-part series designed specifically for international students who are looking to navigate the internship and job market in the United States. Today’s session will include Vicka Ter-Ovanesyan ’22 who will discuss the job search, how to talk to companies about your visa status, how you can start a company as an international student, and how to maximize the resources available to you at Rochester. Find more information and register here.
Webinar on master’s programs in the Department of Public Health Sciences
Join faculty from the Department of Public Health Sciences for a webinar on master’s programs on Tuesday, October 1, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Programs are designed to actively prepare graduates for careers in four areas: public health (MPH online and online/on-campus hybrid), health services research and policy (MS-HSRP), epidemiology (MS-EPI), and clinical research (MS-CI). The webinar will highlight key elements of each program and discuss program requirements and the application process, as well as the accelerated 4+1 public health program for undergraduates. Register in advance, even if you cannot attend, by completing this registration form. A link to a recording of the webinar will be sent to all registrants, regardless of attendance, after the event. Contact Annie Majoka with questions.
ISO departmental training on student immigration support
The International Services Office (ISO) has prepared training for academic units that support international students during their studies at the University. A training meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, September 25, a 11 a.m. will review how academic units can expect to engage with ISO to best support students maintaining F-1 and J-1 student status as they pursue their studies, seek employment opportunities, and travel during their University program. A basic overview of F-1 and J-1 student immigration requirements will be offered in the presentation.
This meeting is intended for academic staff and faculty who expect to engage with University-sponsored international students on topics of study, employment, and travel. A live Q&A will be available following the presentation. A recording of the meeting will be made available in case there are staff who are unable to attend the live meeting. Departmental inquiries may be directed via email. This training will not go into depth on document processing for newly admitted international students; the next NSIF training for University admission and academic partners for the 2025–26 academic year will be offered in early spring 2025.
The Frederick Douglass Institute and the Department of Black Studies hosts its annual fall symposium “Policing: Blackness and Surveillance,” today, September 19, and Friday, September 20. Attendance is free and open to the public.
Find more details on today’s book talk with Philip McHarris, an assistant professor of Black studies, at 6 p.m. at Writers and Books, and Friday’s full-day conference from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons, or via live stream.
Center for Integrated Research Computing symposium
The Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC) will host its next symposium on Friday, September 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400. Lunch will be served. Find more information about the speakers and topics here.
Eastman’s Musica Nova presents imaginative, seminal contemporary works
The Eastman School of Music’s contemporary music ensemble Musica Nova presents three performances this fall that feature a broad assortment of modern and contemporary compositional styles. Free and open to the public, the concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 30, in Kilbourn Hall; Monday, October 28, in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre; and Wednesday, November 20, in Kilbourn Hall. Find program information here.
‘Drawing as Discovery’ sketch night with Carol Acquilano at MAG
Delve into an artist’s creative process and discover your artistic eye and drawing skills—and get a free sketchbook made just for this event. Artist and the Memorial Art Gallery’s former art preparator Carol Acquilano will reveal drawings from her sketchbooks and lead the audience through drawing exercises using specially designed still lifes. The event takes place on Thursday, October 3, from 7 to 8 p.m. Advance registration is required; seats are limited.
Cheer on Rochester’s varsity teams at home contests scheduled for this coming week. Events are weather-dependent. Find more information on the Athletics website and social media channels.
Saturday, September 21
Men’s and Women’s cross country (Yellowjacket Invitational), 10 a.m.
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