New kiosks installed for managing and purchasing Rocky Bucks

Two new Transact kiosks have been installed for managing and purchasing Rocky Bucks, providing easier access for the University community. The new kiosks are located across from Starbucks at Wilson Commons and Barnes & Noble in College Town, in addition to the existing kiosk outside Danforth Dining Center in Susan B. Anthony Halls. Rocky Bucks, formerly URos, are accepted by a wide variety of dining, grocery, food, and retail stores on campus and in College Town. Students, faculty, and staff can purchase Rocky Bucks anytime through their Transact account. University employees without an account can sign up in just a few minutes. Parents can add to their child’s Rocky Bucks balance through the student’s Transact account, which all first-year students are automatically assigned. Visitors can purchase Rocky Bucks by obtaining a Visitor Card from any Transact kiosk, which can also be used to replenish their cards as needed. Email RockyBucks@ur.rochester.edu with questions.

Blue elevator renovations at Strong

An upgrade is underway to the blue elevators in the mental health and wellness wing of Strong Memorial Hospital. The project will take approximately six months. During the span of the project, only one car will be replaced at a time, leaving the other car operational. Please expect delays in response times from the elevator.

Join the Study Zone community

Located within the Learning Center in Dewey Hall, Room 1-160D, the Study Zone is a quiet, focused place to work. Students commit to spending at least three hours per week in the Study Zone and benefit from peer support in planning effective study sessions. By providing a productive location, personal support, and free snacks, this informal study location will help students get past common barriers to turn their academic goals into reality. Enrollment is on a first-come/first-served basis. The program serves students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, the School of Medicine and Dentistry, Simon Business School, and the Warner School of Education and Human Development. Enroll here.

Future Faculty workshop

Designed collaboratively by faculty from each of the University’s schools, the Future Faculty workshop series aims to prepare future faculty and to give graduates an edge in the academic marketplace. Email Adele Coelho by October 4 to attend “Understanding the Faculty Role, Part I” on Thursday, October 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Genrich-Rusling Room, LeChase Hall, or via Zoom.

Applications open for the Emergency Department Research Associate Program’s spring internship

Undergraduate students of all years and majors can now apply for the Emergency Department Research Associate Program’s spring 2025 internship. Structured as a four-credit course through the Department of Public Health, the internship combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience in the Emergency Department to develop competencies in the mechanics of clinical research, including topics on research design, human subjects protections, and informed consent. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 21, at noon. Contact Kyle Sullivan via email or by calling (585) 275-1173 with questions.

Free safer sex supply delivery

You can have safer sex supplies delivered straight to your on-campus mailbox with just the click of a few buttons. Place an order through Safe Sex Express. Open to all students with an on-campus mailbox.

Program on enhancing student well-being

The Well-Being for Life and Learning Training Program from the UHS Health Promotion Office offers invaluable insights into supporting student well-being through simple, effective, and compassionate methods. Explore a range of skill-building workshops designed to enhance your toolbox for student support. Open to all faculty and student support staff. Complete an initial sign-up at the link above. More information on locations of workshops and registration is available on MyPath by looking up the workshop title.

• Educator Self-Care and Self-Compassion: October 2 from 2 to 3 p.m.
• Well-Being in Learning Environments: October 4 from noon to 1 p.m.
• Religious Diversity on Campus and in the Workplace: October 9 from 11 a.m. to noon
• Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress: October 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Creating Effective Learning Environments: October 18 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Workshop on engaging students through online discussion

Open to all University instructors, this one-hour Teaching Center Zoom workshop helps instructors support student learning and engagement using multimodal online discussion forums to share ideas and resources, ask and answer questions, and respond to critical topics in real time. Register here to attend on Friday, October 4, from noon to 1 p.m.

Walktober website back up and running

If you had difficulty registering for Well-U‘s Walktober yesterday, as the website was down for a period, today is your day to commit to your wellness goals. Registration closes on Monday, October 7.

Group hiking

Register for an upcoming group hike through Well-U and get your steps in for Walktober. The next hike is Saturday, October 5, at Mendon Ponds at 9 a.m. Register here.

Benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction

Learn how to reap all the advantages of Well-U’s Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction program such as improved emotion regulation, stress response, memory, and perspective. Sign up to start your in-person group sessions on Wednesday, October 9.

Nominations open for the undergraduate Women’s Leadership Awards

The Susan B. Anthony Center is accepting nominations for the University’s 2024–25 Undergraduate Women’s Leadership Awards until Sunday, October 18. Five awards are presented annually to undergraduate women in recognition of their achievements, service, and contributions to the common good. Find more information and submit a nomination.

Wilmot Shared Resources human biophysiology seminar

Wilmot Shared Resources is hosting a human biophysiology seminar as part of its Lunch and Learn Series on Tuesday, October 8, from noon to 1 p.m. in the K307 Auditorium, Room 3-6408. Learn more and register here.

Data Bloom workshop series

Data Bloom, a workshop series designed to help you create attractive data visualizations and learn skills to better manipulate your data, continues this month. In the second year of this workshop series, the River Campus Libraries can help you take your Excel, R, Python, Tableau, ArcGIS, and Data Visualization skills to the next level. At the end of the series, students can submit to the Data Visualization Competition where five prizes will be awarded including Best Undergraduate, Best Graduate, and People’s Choice. Workshops are free and open to everyone. Find locations, times, and registration details for upcoming sessions at the links below.

• Cleaning and Visualization in Excel (Windows)—October 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon
• Cleaning and Visualization in Excel (Mac)—October 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon
• Data Visualization with R—October 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Witch Map is Which? A Spooky GIS Workshop—October 30, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Visualize with Python—November 1, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Nonviolent communication series

Join the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence for a five-week series to practice nonviolent communication through thought, speech, and embodied practices. The series takes place on Mondays beginning October 21 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Learn more.