Flourish Festival: Campus wellness tour, opioid overdose prevention training
On Monday, April 7, join the Health Promotion Office and Monroe County IMPACT Team for opioid overdose prevention training from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants will receive training on how to use Narcan properly and include a demonstration on how to use fentanyl test strips to detect the presence of fentanyl in substances, helping prevent accidental overdoses. Registration is recommended.
You can also explore the University campus through the lens of mindfulness and well-being on a guided wellness tour from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11. Specifically designed to highlight spaces dedicated to relaxation, movement, spiritual reflection, and holistic wellness, the tour will also contain a discussion of how these spaces support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Register to reserve a spot today.
These events are part of the Flourish Festival. Students who attend four events will be entered into one of three wellness giveaways.
Sophomore major declaration celebration
All sophomores in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences are invited to celebrate officially declaring their major with classmates, faculty, and staff on Monday, April 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the May Room, Wilson Commons. The event will include the opportunity to sign your major’s roll, snap some fun photos at the photo booth, discover next steps and resources for the upcoming year, and pick up your exclusive professional portfolio gift. Sophomores who are still undecided can also learn more about the major declaration process and speak with advisors at the event. Learn more and register on CCC.
Alcohol education seminar
Join the UHS Health Promotion Office for an alcohol education seminar on Friday, April 18, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The seminar aims to educate students about University policy, physiological effects, and harm-reduction strategies regarding alcohol. Register on CCC.
Designing a new fall 2025 course? Redesigning an existing one? Work with the Teaching Center and a group of colleagues over the summer to plan and meet during the fall semester to debrief and troubleshoot. Fellows are awarded a $1,000 non-salary stipend. Learn more and apply here.
Behavioral Health Partners blog on a new approach to journaling
Attend a panel discussion on the challenges, causes, and solutions surrounding pediatric allergies. The panel’s experts will cover conditions related to food and environmental allergies. Register to attend on Thursday, June 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the M&T Bank Ballroom, Memorial Art Gallery.
Lecture: ‘The Land Protectors: An Eco-Activism Project in Rochester’
Heather Layton, an associate professor of art and art history, will give a lecture titled “The Land Protectors: An Eco-Activism Project in Rochester” today, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery. The event is free and open to the public.
Club Rochester and Cultural Fair
Mingle with friends, faculty, and staff at Club Rochester, a campus happy hour, and the third annual Cultural Fair. Enjoy international cuisines, discounted beverages, student performances, departmental and student organization tabling, and more. Visit the Center for Education Abroad table to learn more from student ambassadors about their international experiences and available study abroad programs. Studio X will also host a virtual reality global scavenger hunt. This event is open to all University community members. Anyone in need of disability accommodations should contact Wilson Commons Student Activities at (585) 275-5911 or wcsa@rochester.edu.
Library Space Madness 2025 has begun
16 study spaces. One ultimate champion. Who will take the crown this year? This week, your favorite River Campus Libraries spaces go head-to-head in a bracket-style showdown—and you get to decide the winner. Will last year’s champ, Studio X, defend its title? Or will another space rise to victory? Follow the libraries on Instagram and vote for your favorite study spots each day on Instagram Stories.
Spring mindfulness classes
Cleanse and refresh your energy by joining a community mindfulness practice led by experienced teachers in person or online. Times for meetings are listed below; register for the one that suits you best. Sessions are open to all University students, staff, and faculty. Student attendees who attend all sessions can receive a giveaway of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, a meditation cushion, or a yoga mat.
Wilmot Shared Resources lunch and learn on NCI designation
Join Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Shared Resource Management for its “What National Cancer Institute Designation Means for Shared Resources” lunch and learn seminar on Tuesday, April 8, in the School of Medicine and Dentistry Large Auditorium (2-6424). All students, technicians, postdocs, and PIs are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Learn more and register to attend.
Volunteer at the ¡Soy Unica! ¡Soy Latina! rally
The University is hosting the ¡Soy Unica! ¡Soy Latina! rally on Saturday, April 12, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Douglass Commons. Sign up to be a volunteer and serve as a role model, assist with workshops, guide attendees, help with event logistics, and more. If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up by Friday, April 4. Send an email with questions.
Fitness Center recreational golf league
The URMC Fitness Center hosts a recreational golf league that plays on Monday or Tuesday evenings at Genesee Valley Park. Come with a partner or by yourself. Play starts in late April and lasts through September.
Cheer on Rochester’s varsity teams at home contests scheduled for this coming week. Find more information on the Athletics website and social media channels. Events are weather-dependent and subject to change.
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