What can Back to the Future teach us about US nuclear regulations?
As an intern with the national, nonpartisan organization Civic Genius, Becky Frank ’24 used movies from the ’80s and ’90s, including the sci-fi classic Back to the Future, to explain aspects of US federal, state, and local government and increase civic engagement. Learn more about the project here.
In today’s issue:
Graduate student teaching workshops
A new course at Simon Business School on leveraging AI in higher education
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, February 13, for John Marcellus, a professor emeritus of trombone at the Eastman School of Music, who died on December 31. Marcellus joined the University faculty in 1978.
Feeling stressed? Join the UHS Health Promotion Office and “Paws for Stress Relief” with therapy dogs at the Eastman School of Music on Thursday, January 30, and on the River Campus on Monday, February 3. Peer Health Advocates will provide well-being goodies, information, handouts, and more.
‘Tea and Talk’ with Dean Anne-Marie Algier
Undergraduates in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences can enjoy “Tea and Talk” with Anne-Marie Algier, associate vice president for university student life and dean of students, on Friday, January 31, at 4 p.m. in the Faculty Club, Douglass Commons. This is your chance to connect with the dean, ask questions, share ideas, or just enjoy a casual cup of tea during Winterfest Weekend. Registration on CCC is required.
Residential Life student leader positions
Applications for the D’Lion and First-Year Fellow positions are open for the 2025–26 academic year. Consider becoming part of the student leadership team to help provide a positive residential life experience. Find more information here. Applications are due February 4.
Mini grants for Title IX programs
Students are invited to apply for a mini grant of $200 to develop a program or activity that exemplifies the spirit and purpose of Title IX to the community. Grant proposals should be submitted 30 days before your proposed event or program date. Spring semester deadlines are March 4 and April 1. Learn more about what funding proposals should include and apply here.
Spring graduate student teaching workshops
These workshops are for any graduate student or postdoctoral fellow at the University and take place from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Register to attend:
Fostering Inclusivity: Evidence-based Tools and Tips for Graduate TAs on February 14
Time and Stress Management Strategies for Graduate TAs on April 4
Spring cohort of the Mindful Professor Training Program
Join the fifth cohort of the Mindful Professor Training Program this spring, hosted by the Mindful University Project. Designed exclusively for teaching faculty and course instructors, the program offers research-backed tools to cultivate calm, enhance teaching effectiveness, and bolster your well-being and that of your students. Gain practical insights and skills to foster mindful leadership, improve focus, and create a more supportive learning environment. Sessions begin on February 10 and take place on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. in Genesee Hall, Room 325, with coffee provided at every session. Register today to secure your spot.
Simon launches new course on leveraging AI in higher education
Simon Business School is introducing a new course, Generative AI in Practice: Higher Ed Applications for Faculty and Staff, this spring. Designed for University faculty, staff, and affiliates, the course focuses on how to use AI to create value in higher education. It will serve as a guide for taking practical steps to integrate AI into University workflows and offer frameworks for determining how, where, and when to use AI. Participants will also explore key questions and challenges surrounding AI. The course is scheduled for Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m., from April 2 to April 16, in Gleason Hall, Room 118. Register by March 21. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged.
Learn more at a virtual information session with the course instructor at noon on Wednesday, February 12. Contact AIHigherEdCourse@simon.rochester.edu to register or with questions.
Join University community members for a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, January 31, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Feldman Ballroom Douglass Commons. Festival activities include traditional foods, performances, games, and more. Learn about the event celebrated by many Asian cultures and diaspora communities worldwide. Register here to attend.
Submissions open for the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition
Do you know someone locally living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? The Eastman Community Music School has opened registration for the spring 2025 session of the ENCORE Chorus, which provides an uplifting community united through music and camaraderie. The program welcomes people in the early-to-mid stages of dementia and their care partners. No singing experience is necessary. Supporters of this initiative include Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center, the Aging Institute, the School of Nursing, the Department of Psychiatry Division of Geriatric Mental Health and Memory Care, and the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics. Sessions take place on Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., February 24 to May 19. Learn more and register here.
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