Experience tranquility at the Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library. Sensory-accessible and mindfulness-based supplies including a Zen garden, coloring pages, cushions, and bean bags are provided on the shelves from October 28 through November 5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Help yourself and use what you need. On Monday, November 4, multiple mindfulness sessions will be provided to students from 3 to 6:30 p.m. along with free tea and snacks.
Annual ‘Sex and Chocolate Carnival’ today
Join the UHS Health Promotion Office for its annual “Sex and Chocolate Carnival” today, October 31, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. Celebrate Halloween with lots of candy, safer sex supplies, giveaways, raffles, and Insomnia Cookies for the first 60 attendees. Organizations represented include Planned Parenthood, Title IX, RESTORE, Trillium Health, and more.
Learn about careers in the US Foreign Service
Learn about careers in the US Foreign Service from Michael Shulman ’00, a first secretary in the US Foreign Service. There will be a short presentation followed by questions. Find more information here and attend on Tuesday, November 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Morey Hall, Room 321.
Open Scholarship Awards for PhD students information session
Attend a virtual information session on Friday, November 22, to learn more about Open Scholarship Awards, including concrete examples of the type of research materials that you can list in your submission. Faculty members will share their experiences publishing openly, while librarians will provide recommendations on available platforms and tools for different disciplines.
Get your 2024 biometric screening while appointments last. Screenings are available today in the Center for Experiential Learning Lab A/B (2-7534). Walk-ins and same-day appointments will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (585) 275-6810 to guarantee your spot, or log in to book an appointment at a future clinic online. Biometric screenings are brought to you by Well-U.
Middle English Text Series OA editions launch party
The Middle English Text Series (METS) is a field-defining National Endowment for the Humanities-funded print and open access publication series of the Rossell Hope Robbins Library.
Catholic Newman Community Feast of All Saints mass
The Catholic Newman Community hosts a mass celebrating the Feast of All Saints at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1, in the Interfaith Chapel Sanctuary, River Campus. Open to all community members.
AI Horizons ‘Safety and Ethical Issues in AI’ virtual session
The AI Horizons Learning Series aims to help faculty, staff, and students interested in interdisciplinary work around GenAI to learn from disciplines different than their own to develop shared concepts and vocabulary that will facilitate collaboration. Jens Kipper, an associate professor of philosophy, presents “Safety and Ethical Issues in AI” on Monday, November 4, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Register to attend.
Meditation class for the Black community
“Meditative Guide for Us” is a class from the Mindful University Project designed specifically for the University’s Black community. Led by Deontae McLachlan, the experience draws from personal insights to help participants manage racial stress, cultivate self-care, and enhance inner strength. The class is open to Black-identifying students, staff, faculty, and allies. Register here for the session that begins on Saturday, November 9, via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wilmot Cancer Survivorship Symposium
Cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers are invited to Wilmot Cancer Institute’s 2024 virtual Cancer Survivorship Symposium on Friday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more about various aspects of cancer survivorship, including tips for adolescents and young adults with cancer, dealing with “scanxiety,” recognizing the caregiver role, navigating sexual wellness after a cancer diagnosis, and more. The event is free for survivors and caregivers; there is a small fee for Wilmot Cancer Insitute and Medical Center faculty and staff. Learn more and sign up here.
October at Rochester was anything but mundane. Explore in photos how we spent the month. Above, students take a selfie atop the Rush Rhees Library tower during the annual Scare Fair event.
Cheer on Rochester’s varsity teams at home contests scheduled for this coming week. Find more information on the Athletics website and social media channels.
Saturday, November 2
Women’s volleyball vs. DeSales University, 11 a.m.
Football vs. Buffalo State, noon
Women’s volleyball vs. SUNY Morrisville, 3 p.m.
Sunday, November 3
Women’s soccer vs. Washington University in St. Louis, 11 a.m.
Men’s soccer vs. Washington University in St. Louis, 1:30 p.m.
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