Spring travel guidelines for international students, scholars, and employees
The International Services Office (ISO) strongly recommends that all international students, scholars, and employees review the travel guidelines and consult with an ISO adviser before traveling—within and outside of the US—for the upcoming spring break or other semester travel. Students should ensure that they have their I-20s or DS-2019s (with a valid travel signature), passports, and an unexpired visa sticker. Employees with pending legal permanent resident applications should carefully weigh all the risks and consult with their immigration attorneys before making any travel plans. Visa decisions and entry to the US are subject to the discretion of the US Consular Officers and Border Protection. Key guidance for all international students, scholars, and employees:
Whether you are traveling in country or outside of the US, remember to carry these documents with you. Do not pack them in your checked airline baggage.
Make it easy for a government officer to verify your legal status by having your original immigration documents available, if requested.
You should carry original documents with you if you travel outside of Rochester and the surrounding area and remember to keep copies in a secure location in your home.
McNiff appointed interim senior AVP for facilities and services
Alan McNiff has been appointed interim senior associate vice president for University Facilities and Services (UFS), effective immediately. In his expanded role, McNiff will now oversee UFS Planning, Design and Construction, Energy Services, and Materials Management organizations, while continuing his leadership of campus operations teams. This appointment is part of several reporting changes within Administration and Finance aligned with the University’s strategic plan.
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, March 6, for University Trustee Emeritus Andrew Neilly Jr. ’47, who died February 4. Neilly was a staunch supporter of the University’s libraries and underscored his belief in their role by endowing the Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Deanship of the University of Rochester Libraries in 2000.
Join the Greene Center in partnership with Active Minds and Eye to Eye on Tuesday, March 4, for a panel and networking event focused on navigating the transition from college to your first job and learning strategies for professional success while living with a disability—both visible and invisible, including mental and physical health. Panelists will share their personal experiences managing disabilities in the workplace and provide valuable insights, guidance, and advice. The event takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Feldman Ballroom. Register to attend.
LGBTQ office hours with the BIC
The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center invites all graduate and undergraduate students for LGBTQ office hours hosted weekly by the assistant director of LGBTQ life. Office hours take place every week at the School of Medicine and Dentistry and every other week at the Warner School of Education, School of Nursing, School of Medicine and Dentistry, and Eastman School of Music. Ask questions, talk about LGBTQ life on campus, and check out services and programming. Learn more about specific locations and times here.
Information sessions on Flourishing in Medicine Core Online Workshop
Register to attend a free, live Zoom session on Monday, March 3, or Wednesday, March 5, to learn about the agenda, topics, and format of the Flourishing in Medicine Core Online Workshop scheduled for April 14–May 19. The workshop is approved for tuition reimbursement for eligible University employees. Additionally, for Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital medical staff insured by MCIC, the Core Workshop is among the opportunities to qualify this year for a 15 percent malpractice insurance premium differential through the UR/MCIC Premium Differential program, when combined with the annual online high-reliability course.
Carlson Library exhibit on Black women mathematicians and the space race
Visit the first floor of Carlson Library for an exhibit about the Black women mathematicians who helped the US win the space race. How Black Women Mathematicians Got Us to the Moon is displayed through March 21.
Active listening with the Gandhi Institute
Explore the difference between performative and active listening, reflect on inner dialogue, and practice deep listening with the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence on Tuesday, March 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more about the session.
‘Wool and Water’ lunch and learn, presentations
A series of events celebrates Wool and Water, a project that blends fiber art with scientific data to tell the story of waterways in the Adirondacks and beyond. Michale Glennon, creator of the project, is a visiting artist with support from the Institute for Human Health and the Environment.
Lunch and Learn: Wednesday, March 5, at noon in Miner Library, Bhagat Classroom (1-6200D)
“Stitching the Story of Water and Fiber Art”: Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library of Rochester. Register to attend.
Application deadline extended for data science graduate programs
The application deadline for the master of science program in data science has been extended to March 15 for full-time students applying to start in fall 2025. Part-time students seeking to start an advanced certificate or master’s in data science in summer or fall 2025 should also apply by March 15. Interested applicants can learn more.
Congratulations to the Memorial Art Gallery, named one of the ten best art museums to visit per USA Today. Read more and find the full list on the museum’s Facebook or Instagram.
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