Study shows RSV vaccines are effective, more people need to get them
Since their introduction last year, researchers have been monitoring the real-world impact of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. Angela Branche, an associate professor of medicine and co-principle investigator for the Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit, details what has been learned during the vaccine’s first season.
In today’s issue:
Open Enrollment for employees wraps up on Wednesday
The Skalny Center’s Polish Film Festival starts this week
Enroll today to join the Study Zone in Dewey Hall, Room 1-160D, for holiday candy and apple cider from noon to 8 p.m. daily through Friday, November 1. The Study Zone is a quiet, focused place to work with personalized study support from peers and free snacks. 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.
Visual and Cultural Studies Program graduate student conference and workshop
The Visual and Cultural Studies Program and the University of Leeds School of Fine Art, History of Art, and Cultural Studies are collaborating on a graduate student conference and workshop. A facilitated workshop on students’ best practices and experiences in their respective programs takes place on Wednesday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Zoom. Register here.
‘How Faculty and Alumni Can Guide Your Professional Journey’
Join the David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity, the Greene Center, and the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement’s affinity networks for a collaborative event on Wednesday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m. Connect with faculty and alumni who will share insights, experiences, and strategies to help navigate the transition from campus life to a successful career. Register here to attend.
Developing your US job and internship search strategy as an international student
Join the Greene Center in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons, on Thursday, October 31, at 1 p.m. for the first of a three-part series designed specifically for international students who are looking to navigate the internship and job market in the United States. This session’s topics will include what services the Greene Center offers, how to build competencies while at Rochester, how to prepare for internship and job searches, US work culture and norms, and what to know about your visa and work authorization status. Find more information and register here to attend.
Sign up for ‘The Body Project’
Join University Health Service for “The Body Project,” a free, four-week evidence-based body acceptance program aimed at helping women challenge unrealistic appearance ideals. Through engaging group discussions and interactive activities, participants will gain valuable insights into developing a healthier body image and self-esteem. Open to all undergraduate and graduate women, the program has proven effective in reducing body dissatisfaction and promoting body positivity. Nonbinary students are also welcome, although the focus is on femme-presenting societal ideals. Sessions will be held in the UHS Reifler Room on November 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 4 to 5 p.m. Find more information and register.
You have until Wednesday, October 30, to enroll or change your coverage for many of the University’s benefits including changing your health care plan, electing to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), electing to increase or decrease your coverage, and enrolling in Group Universal Life Insurance or several other voluntary benefits. To assist you in enrolling in this year’s benefits, visit the Open Enrollment website, which features 2025 benefits highlights, how to enroll, frequently asked questions, webinar and Q&A session schedules, and more.
Department of Psychiatry DICE grand rounds lecture
Join the Department of Psychiatry for its next Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, and Equity (DICE) grand rounds, on Wednesday, October 30, at noon. Diane Schenandoah, faithkeeper of Oneida Nation, Wolf Clan of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy, will present “Living Under Principles of Peace.” CEUs and CMEs are available. Register to attend in person at the School of Medicine and Dentistry Large Auditorium (2-6424) or virtually via Zoom.
Webinar on choosing a Simon MBA program
Interested in an MBA but unsure which program best aligns with your goals? Join Simon Business School for a webinar on Wednesday, October 30, from noon to 12:30 p.m. to help you decide which program makes the most sense for you. Simon’s Executive MBA and the Professional MBA are part-time programs designed for working professionals looking to balance their careers while pursuing a business degree, while the Full-Time MBA is a residential program that allows you to immerse yourself in academics and cocurriculars. Attendees of the live session will receive an application fee waiver, a $90 value, and a recording will be provided to all registrants.
Eastman Opera Theatre presents composer Paola Prestini’s evocative foley opera Silent Light from Friday, October 31, through Sunday, November 3, in Kilbourn Hall. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Rochester students, faculty, and staff may present their University ID to receive one free ticket. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Eastman Theatre Box Office, 433 East Main Street. Find more information about the production, including show times.
‘Sketch night’ with Carol Acquilano at MAG
Artist and the Memorial Art Gallery’s former art preparator Carol Acquilano will guide participants through drawing things from nature and outdoor scenes. Registered attendees get a free sketchbook. The event takes place on Thursday, November 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Advance registration is required; seats are limited.
LGBTQ Life office hours
LGBTQ Life hosts biweekly office hours at the Eastman School of Music, Simon Business School, Warner School of Education, the School of Nursing and Human Development, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. These sessions are made to host LGBTQ community building through casual activities such as coloring, be a space for LGBTQ students to share their thoughts and experiences at the University, and for the wider University community to ask questions about how to better include and represent LGBTQ+ individuals in their work. Specific dates and locations for office hours can be found here. Email Jordan Ratzlaff with questions.
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