Sessions in the River Campus Libraries Data Bloom workshop series continue this month. Find the schedule and registration links below in the For the Community section.
Also in today’s issue:
A workshop for faculty on developing an equitable grading philosophy
A One Community post-election drop-in conversation
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, November 12, for Robert Betts, a professor emeritus in the Department of Medicine, who died on October 6. Betts joined the University faculty in 1966. Note: A University network connection/VPN is required to access the obituary on the Medical Center intranet.
Join Rochester’s annual 42-hour hackathon, DandyHacks, November 15–17 in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. Form teams (or go solo) to create a project you can show off on your resume. Attend activities and workshops throughout the event, collaborate with other students and network with new people, and win prizes. Learn more and register here.
Workshop on developing an equitable grading philosophy
Open to all Rochester instructors, this one-hour Teaching Center Zoom workshop is designed to help instructors develop defensible, effective, and equitable grading practices that evaluate and encourage student learning. Register here to attend on Thursday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Health Bites webinar on building a strong financial future
Join UR Medicine EAP, Well-U, and Andrea Colline from CCCS on Tuesday, November 12, at noon and learn how to create a plan for your finances through motivation and financial discipline. Find strategies to develop specific and attainable financial goals that fit your values to build a strong financial future. Register here.
Foodlink is an approved caterer for University events
The University has added Foodlink to its list of approved caterers. Any department can order from Foodlink when purchasing food services for University events. Learn more here.
UR Procurement (P2P) Marketplace upgrade completed successfully
The scheduled upgrade was completed successfully with no noticeable end-user impacts. If you have questions or experience any issues, send an email or call (585) 275.2012.
All members of the University community are invited to join the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center for a bipartisan post-election drop-in conversation on Wednesday, November 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. or 6 to 9 p.m. in Douglass Commons, Room 305. The event is cosponsored by the University Counseling Center, Center for Community Engagement, and Office of Equity and Inclusion. Light refreshments will be provided. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, email the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center. In all situations, a good-faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
Higher Education Opportunity Program/Education Opportunity Program College Fair
As part of First-Gen Fall, the University’s Upward Bound Program is hosting the 8th annual Higher Education Opportunity Program/Education Opportunity Program College Fair on Thursday, November 7, in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. High school students will have the chance to meet with representatives from a diverse array of institutions, learn about various programs, and gather valuable information. Students will also engage in a panel discussion with current Higher Education Opportunity Program students. The event is hosted by the David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity and the Office of Minority Student Affairs.
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. Find locations, times, and registration details for upcoming sessions at the links below.
Wilmot Shared Resources session on reducing barriers for data analytics
Wilmot Shared Resources is hosting a Lunch and Learn Seminar Series session “Reducing Barriers for Data Analytics” on Tuesday, November 12, from noon to 1 p.m. in the K307 Auditorium (3-6408), Medical Center. Find an overview of the informatics team, the projects they’ve worked on, and how you can use them in your research. Register here.
International Education Week events
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate International Education Week November 18–22, part of a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Department of State. This year’s theme, Embracing Global Narratives, highlights the power of intercultural awareness and the integration of domestic and international students. Full the full calendar of events including an international food festival, a study abroad showcase, career workshops, a book discussion, and more.
Local gifts and goodies at Friends of Strong’s holiday market
Get a head start on holiday shopping on Friday, November 22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sarah Flaum Atrium, Medical Center. You’ll find unique, hand-crafted gifts and goodies—including a special visit from Strong’s pet therapy dogs—at the market, back for its ninth year. While you’re there, enjoy samples, take part in a prize drawing that benefits patient care initiatives throughout Strong Memorial Hospital, and pick up a complimentary copy of the 50th anniversary Friends of Strong calendar. Find a full list of vendors here.
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