Creating strong passwords

One of the simplest ways to protect yourself and the University is to use secure passwords for your accounts. Think of your password as the lock on the front door of your home. You want a robust and secure deadbolt to keep out any intruders. To protect yourself, University IT suggests:

• Long passphrases rather than a single password.
• Using 12 or more characters, including spaces.
• Avoiding the use of easy-to-guess dictionary words.
• Using the University-provided password tool, Keeper, to store complex passwords safely.
• Multifactor authentication on your business and personal accounts, where applicable. The business uses Duo MFA while there are various choices for personal use.

Visit the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month web page for this week’s password game and learn how you can win a prize.

IEEE Women in Engineering Rochester event

The Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the Greene Center host the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Women in Engineering Rochester’s “Industry-Academia Engagement: A Next-Gen View” on Tuesday, October 8. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. Learn more about the speakers and register here.

Depression screening day

Stop by the Welles-Brown Oasis in Rush Rhees Library between noon and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, for a depression screening. Fill out a short questionnaire and meet with University Counseling Center staff to discuss the results.

International student focus groups on mental health and well-being

Throughout October, the UHS Health Promotion Office will be conducting focus groups with international students to better understand their health and well-being needs. Topics include seeking medical care, understanding services at UHS, mental health support, and general wellness needs. Insights will directly impact the creation of new programs and services and free lunch will be provided. Register here to reserve your spot and email Zoe Black with questions. The schedule of sessions is:

• Wednesday, October 9, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., LeChase Hall, Room 215
• Monday, October 14, noon to 1 p.m., Helen Wood Hall, Room 4W509, School of Nursing
• Thursday, October 17, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Dean’s Dining Room, Eastman School of Music Student Living Center
• Monday, October 21, noon to 1 p.m., Douglass Commons, Room 401
• Friday, October 25, noon to 1 p.m., Stackel Room, Wilson Commons

Free STI testing clinic on October 21

Did you know that the most common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is no symptom at all? Sign up for an appointment at one of the UHS Health Promotion Office’s free STI testing clinics throughout the semester. These clinics are held on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Trillium Health. The next clinic takes place on October 21. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Last chance to register for Walktober

Have you signed up for Well-U’s Walktober yet? Registration ends today, October 7. Don’t miss your chance to join and win prizes in this motivating and fun wellness challenge. Develop a fitness habit for a lifetime of good health. Sign up today.

‘Teas and Trees’ with the Green Reps

Faculty and staff can join the Green Reps in taking a tour of the University’s award-winning arboretum and enjoy seasonal snacks and teas on Wednesday, October 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Learn more and register.

Faculty development workshops

New and early-career faculty at the University can register to attend workshops in the Rochester Year One series. Email Adele Coelho with questions or accommodation requests.

• Mapping, Aligning, and Assessing Outcomes, Friday, October 25, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Research Administration, Policies, and Support, Wednesday, October 30, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BHP blog on understanding panic attacks

Sweating, shaking, and chest pain may mean a medical emergency or a panic attack. Read the October blog from Behavioral Health Partners to define the symptoms of a panic attack, receive assurance, and learn how to get help.

Simon Business School program webinars

Considering a graduate business degree? Attend an upcoming webinar to learn more about the part-time Online MS in Business Analytics and Applied AI and MS in Medical Management programs—designed for working professionals—and the newly launched MS in AI in Business program, designed for those pursuing a full-time, in-person graduate school experience. Everyone who attends the live sessions will receive an application fee waiver, a $90 value.

• Online MS in Business Analytics and Applied AI: Tuesday, October 8, from noon to 12:30 p.m.
• MS in Medical Management: Wednesday, October 9, from noon to 12:30 p.m.
• MS in AI in Business: Thursday, October 10, from 9 to 10 a.m.

‘Contemporary Reflections on Classicism’ at MAG

Join Verity Platt, a professor of classics and art history at Cornell University, as she examines ways in which responses to classical art by contemporary artists and thinkers can inform us about the current debates around negotiating the values of the past. The program takes place at Memorial Art Gallery on Thursday, October 17, at 7 p.m. Find details and tickets here.

Healthy Together family program

Become healthy as a family with Healthy Together, a program from the Center for Community Health & Prevention starting  Thursday, November 7, at 46 Prince Street. The six-session group program is led by a team of medical professionals including doctors, dietitians, and lifestyle counselors. Healthy Together focuses on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and more with hands-on family participation for kids ages 7 to 13 with an elevated body mass index and their caregivers. Call (585) 602-0720 or send an email to sign up today.