Website provides updates and guidance on federal policy changes
A new University website has been launched to share updates and guidance for the University community on federal policy changes. Here, you’ll find the most recent University messages on executive orders and announcements; guidance for researchers; an FAQ designed to answer questions that faculty, staff, and students may have; and a web form where community members can submit questions. The University continues to track and assess all administrative actions and their implications. While awaiting further guidance from federal agencies, the University will continue to comply with all state and federal laws governing its programs and remains deeply committed to the well-being of its community and its Meliora values in pursuit of research, health care, and education missions.
In today’s issue:
Programs supporting student well-being for faculty and student support staff
Attend or participate in the second annual Frederick Douglass Read-A-Thon
Nominations are due this week for the Presidential Awards for Inclusive Excellence
Falling in love versus falling victim to romance scams
Dating apps and social networking have become popular for people trying to meet someone new. University IT shares that users may find themselves tangled up in more than just romance. These fraudsters invest several months learning about the victim’s life and professing their love to gain their target’s trust and ask for money. The FTC warns consumers of the red flags that scammers use to get into your wallet. Social media and dating sites continue to monitor and block suspicious behavior. However, awareness and vigilance are key to avoid getting crushed by online romance scams. For more social media safety tips, visit University IT’s website.
The 2025 Global Photo Contest is now open. Any student who studied abroad during 2024 is eligible to submit for the Center for Education Abroad side, and any current international or exchange student is eligible for the International Service Office side of the contest. Each student is limited to submitting three photos. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 7. Visit the Office of Global Engagement website to check out the new categories, contest details, and how to submit photos.
Valentine’s Day weekend skate with Meliora Figure Skating Club
Bring your friends to the Meliora Figure Skating Club’s fundraiser public skate at Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex. The event will be held on Saturday, February 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for the general public and can be purchased online or at the Wilson Commons Market.
Free STI testing on February 24
Sign up for free and confidential STI testing on February 24, provided by Trillium Health and the Health Promotion Office. Appointments are limited.
The Well-Being for Life and Learning Training Program, open to all faculty and student support staff, offers a variety of skills to add to your toolbox to support student well-being in simple, effective, and compassionate ways. More information on workshop locations and registration is available on MyPath by looking up the workshop title. Upcoming workshops include:
Educator Self-Care and Compassion—Monday, February 10, noon to 1 p.m.
Creating Effective Learning Environments for Students—Thursday, February 13, noon to 1 p.m.
Suicide Prevention Workshop—Friday, February 14, 1 to 3 p.m.
Food, Mood, and Body: College Students and Eating Concerns—Tuesday, February 18, noon to 1 p.m.
Let’s Talk About It: Navigating Trauma-Informed Conversations—Wednesday, February 19, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Compassion Fatigue: Supporting Those Who Support Others—Thursday, February 20, 9 to 10 a.m.
Religious Diversity on Campus—Wednesday, February 26, 11 a.m. to noon
Well-U seminar on blood sugar and your body
Join Well-U’s lifestyle management team on Thursday, February 13, at noon for a brief overview of how lifestyle choices like eating patterns and exercise can improve or worsen blood sugar control. Register here.
Tuition waiver application deadline approaching
For faculty and staff attending the University for the spring 2025 semester, all employee tuition waiver applications must be submitted in myURHR Workday within 30 days of the start of the course. If you haven’t already submitted for this semester, do so as soon as possible, as the end of the application window is approaching. Email TuitionBenefits@ur.rochester.edu with questions.
In celebration of the 207th birthday of Frederick Douglass, join the David T. Kearns Center for the second annual Douglass Read-A-Thon on Wednesday, February 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 4-162. Students, faculty, and staff will present a continuous, out-loud reading of Douglass’ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Copies of the text will be provided. Email George McCormick to sign up for 15-minute reading slots.
Nominations due this week for Presidential Awards for Inclusive Excellence
Nominations for the Presidential Awards for Inclusive Excellence are due Wednesday, February 12. The annual awards, sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office of Equity and Inclusion, recognize leaders and organizations who embody transformative change and cultivate a profound sense of belonging for all. Members of the University community can submit nominations online to honor outstanding faculty, staff, students, departments and teams, bargaining groups, or community members and organizations.
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