Is there an age limit to getting braces? Nadia Abou Kheir, an assistant professor of dentistry, offers guidance on improving dental health and debunks myths about adult orthodontics.
In today’s issue:
A workshop for research investigators
The next Community Dialogues session for faculty, staff, and students
Upcoming events at the Eastman School as part of the Gateways Music Festival
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, October 15, for Laura Chaffer, a senior registered nurse 3 in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital, who died on September 18. Chaffer joined the University staff in 1986.
Studying the system will give an unprecedented understanding of these two-rock systems, says Alice Quillen, a professor of physics and astronomy and a senior scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. About 15 percent of asteroids are thought to be binaries. “One of the mysteries about binary asteroids is they’re predicted to fall apart really quickly,” she says, because of radiation pressure from the sun. A slight wobble in Dimorphos’s orbit might explain how it stays gravitationally bound to Didymos.
Zoom session on Flourishing in Medicine core workshop agenda
Join Mick Krasner, a professor emeritus of medicine, today, October 8 at 3:30 p.m., for a brief Zoom session to discuss the Flourishing in Medicine core workshop agenda, topics, and format and to answer questions. The workshop itself will take place November 6–9 at Chapin Mill Retreat Center. The workshop is approved for tuition reimbursement for eligible University employees. Additionally, for Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital medical staff insured by MCIC, the workshop is among the opportunities to qualify this year for a 15 percent malpractice insurance premium differential through the URMC/MCIC Premium Differential program, when combined with the annual online high-reliability course. No registration is required.
Workshop for research investigators
The David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity, the Provost’s Office of Academic Equity, and the Faculty Development and Diversity Officers of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences are cosponsoring the faculty workshop “For Research Investigators: Broadening Participation and Working with Minority Serving Institutions.” The workshop is an opportunity for faculty currently funded by, or seeking funding from, federal sponsors that require a Broadening Participation statement or other DEI content. It will also be of particular interest to faculty seeking to partner or collaborate with Minority Serving Institutions. RSVP to attend on Thursday, October 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Gamble Room, Rush Rhees Library. Lunch will be provided.
Limited spots open for Fitness 201: Get Stronger
Through Well-U, meet with a personal trainer from the lifestyle management team in Fitness 201: Get Stronger and build an exercise routine specifically for your needs. Three dates with set appointment times are available:
When registering, be sure to choose your preferred time slot. Space is filling quickly so enroll now.
EAP Supervisor Series session on stress, depression, and anxiety
Are you a manager or in a supervisory role? Join Well-U and UR Medicine EAP on Wednesday, October 16, at noon to learn about the prevalence of stress, depression, and anxiety in the workplace. Learn what you can do as a manager or supervisor to help a struggling employee. Register here.
Looking for a space to share what’s on your mind, or simply to listen and connect with others in the community? The Office of Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Susan B. Anthony Center, invites all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the Community Dialogues series. These sessions provide a welcoming, open forum where everyone has a voice and are facilitated by the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s restorative practices team. Attend the next virtual session on Wednesday, October 9, from noon to 1 p.m.
Webinar on environmental toxicants and maternal, early infant health
The University is partnering with the Children’s Environmental Health Network for Children’s Environmental Health Day. Attend a webinar on Wednesday, October 9, at noon on “Pregnancy to Infancy: Environmental Toxicants—Maternal and Early Infant Health.” Learn more and register here to attend.
Opioid overdose prevention training
Join the Monroe County Department of Health for opioid overdose prevention training on Thursday, October 10, at noon in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. All attendees over age 18 will receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required, and the training is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office and cohosted by the University’s Panhellenic Council.
Gateways Music Festival program schedule
The Gateways Music Festival in association with the Eastman School of Music launches its 2024–25 season—taking place locally and throughout the country—with an expansive lineup of performances by professional Black classical artists. Events in Rochester are scheduled October 14–18 and April 21–24. Find the schedule here.
Pediatric Nursing Conference
The 29th annual Pediatric Nursing Conference will help provide pediatric nurses with current, evidence-based information regarding advances in medical treatments, including mental and community health issues, and updates regarding other critical issues facing children and families. Learn more and register to attend on Friday, October 25, at the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
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