Two Open Letter books nominated by National Book Critics Circle
Two books edited and published by Open Letter, the University’s nonprofit literary translation press, are on the longlist for the 2024 Barrios Book in Translation Prize—awarded annually by the National Book Critics Circle. Read more about the titlesMelvill by Rodrigo Fresán, translated from Spanish by Will Vanderhyden ’13 (MA), and Muzzle for Witches by Dubravka Ugresic, translated from Croatian by Ellen Elias-Bursać.
In today’s issue:
Read and reflect on excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s Strength to Love with the Office of Equity and Inclusion
Nominations are due February 10 for three Susan B. Anthony Center Legacy Awards
An Eastman Presents performance by the Kevin Hays Trio
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, February 4, for Svetlana Stezherinskaya, a radiation therapist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Strong Memorial Hospital, who died on November 30. Stezherinskaya joined the University staff in 2019.
This week’s UR Medicine EAP blog post offers tips on how to steer tense discussions while maintaining mental well-being. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well U, helping eligible individuals assess issues through short-term counseling and referrals.
Online tuition waiver for application available for spring/winter 2025
The online employee tuition waiver application for courses taken at the University is now available in myURHR Workday. Using your Active Directory, click on “Benefits and Pay” on the homepage under the Apps section, and click on “Employee Tuition Waiver Application” under the Suggested Links section. All applications must be submitted within 30 days from the start of your course. Find more information here.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with book reading
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, join facilitators from the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s restorative practices team to read and reflect on excerpts from King’s book, Strength to Love. The event takes place on Zoom on Wednesday, January 15, from noon to 1 p.m. Find out more.
‘Kids Create Packages’ series at MAG
Celebrate the best of winter and the Memorial Art Gallery with 10 weeks of special art-making focused on the season and the museum’s newest exhibitions. Projects and themes are different every week. The series runs for 10 Saturdays, January 18–April 5. Explore package and individual week pricing and registration details for ages 5–8 and 9–12.
Annual Friends of Strong wine-tasting fundraiser
Enjoy a relaxing evening at Friends of Strong’s 31st Annual Gala Wine Tasting fundraiser on Friday, February 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. Find samples from more than 150 wines—red, white, and sparkling; imported and domestic—along with French champagnes, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. The evening features music, a complimentary photo booth, and a selection of silent auction items from in and around Rochester—all supporting patient- and family-centered care at Strong Memorial Hospital. Learn more and purchase tickets.
Susan B. Anthony Center Legacy Award nominations due February 10
Candidates should have an affiliation with the University. Find details on each award and submit your nomination at the above links by Monday, February 10.
Kevin Hays Trio added to Eastman Presents season
The Kevin Hays Trio is set to perform in Kilbourn Hall, Eastman Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. on February 13, replacing the previously scheduled Fred Hersch Trio. Find details and where to purchase tickets.
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