In a message shared yesterday with the University community, Quchee Collins, associate vice president for the Department of Public Safety and chief public safety officer, provided details about recent vandalism in buildings across campus, including classroom spaces. Read the full message.
In today’s issue:
Grammy nominations for Eastman faculty and alumni
Programs for employees on student well-being
A post-election town hall with the Frederick Douglass Institute and Department of Black Studies
Eastman School of Music alumni and faculty receive Grammy nominations
Several graduates of the Eastman School of Music, along with Sara Gazarek, an associate professor of jazz voice, have received nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards. Eastman also has several alumni who played on nominated albums.
The Schwartz Discover Grant is a $5,000 award for summer research open to all undergraduates who will be returning in fall 2025. Learn about it at an information session and student panel today, November 12, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 2-162. You can also attend a virtual session on Wednesday, December 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. Register for the virtual session here.
UHS town hall meeting
Join University Health Service leadership for its first town hall meeting on Thursday, November 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. Get updates on primary care, counseling, health promotion, and administration. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and share your concerns or new ideas. Registration is requested here.
Students’ Association annual survey
Undergraduates in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences can give their input on campus issues and provide feedback on what is most important to them in the annual Students’ Association survey. Once completed, you’ll be redirected to enter a raffle. The Students’ Association will also be tabling in Hirst Lounge on Thursday, November 21, from 3 to 7 p.m. giving away free pizza once students finish the survey. Fill out the survey here.
The Well-Being for Life and Learning Training Program from the UHS Health Promotion Office includes a series of required and elective workshops covering a variety of topics. Register here for upcoming sessions.
Well-Being in Learning Environments: November 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Genesee Hall, Room 308
Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress: November 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Douglass Commons, Room 401
Religious Diversity in the Classroom and on Campus: November 20 from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom
Creating an Accessible Campus: November 22 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom
Studio Sweat onDemand, a free fitness and wellness benefit
Claim your free access to Studio Sweat onDemand, a virtual fitness and wellness platform that is part of the University’s wellness benefits. Scenic backgrounds, meditations, and thousands of fitness classes are available to take live or on-demand. Email Well-U with questions.
Join Simon Business School for a webinar today, November 12, from noon to 12:30 p.m. to learn more about financing business school as a part-time student—including ways you can prepare, scholarship and financial aid options, and the steps in the financial aid process. The webinar is helpful for any prospective part-time Simon student interested in applying for financial aid. Attendees of the live session will receive an application fee waiver, a $90 value. For those unable to attend, a recording will be emailed to the address used for registration.
LiDA colloquium on using AI in schools and universities
A year after first discussing the implications related to decisions about genAI in schools and universities, this session discusses the implications of these decisions for how GenAI may impact an institution and possible next steps. Join this Learning in the Digital Age colloquium via Zoom today, November 12, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Register here.
Post-election town hall
Join the Frederick Douglass Institute and Department of Black Studies for a town hall on post-election reflections today, November 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Hoyt Hall.
Sketch with artist Carol Acquilano at MAG
Artist Carol Acquilano, the Memorial Art Gallery’s former art preparator, 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.
‘Shapes XR: Building 3D Environments’ in Studio X
Learn Shapes XR—a no-code VR prototyping and storyboarding software that allows users to build immersive 3D experiences—in Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X on Tuesday, November 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Find more details and register to attend.
Check Your Health radio show
The University and local radio station WDKX have teamed up to launch season two of the Check Your Health show, featuring weekly episodes that invite listeners to learn more about community health topics that matter most to them, along with helpful community and UR Medicine resources. Tune into the show on Thursdays at 10 a.m. through April at 103.9 FM or online. Past episodes can be found here. Learn more about the show on the Medical Center intranet (University network connection/VPN is required).
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