Over the past year, Information Security has conducted various phishing tests to assess the security awareness of the University workforce and further educate the community on the importance of vigilance when interacting with emails. Being cautious of official-looking messages attempting to deceive you into disclosing personal information is essential. Phishing emails may appear to originate from reputable applications, banks, organizations, stores, or contests. However, there are several methods to identify these as phishing attempts. University IT has compiled tips using real-life phishing examples. If you suspect an email to be “phishy,” refrain from responding, clicking links, or opening attachments. Report any suspicious activity as soon as possible by forwarding the email as an attachment to abuse@rochester.edu. Find instructions on forwarding emails here.
Information Security will hold its next “Ask Security Anything” session for any IT security-related inquiries on June 5. Visit the ASA web page for more information, or add the reminder to your calendar.
All students are invited to Collage Night, sponsored by the University Counseling Center, today, April 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Wilson Commons, Room 122. Materials will be provided. Make collages and talk about whatever is fueling your artistic expression while learning about mental health services available at the University.
Learn about fall humanities courses
Want to learn about the undergraduate humanities courses being offered before fall 2025 course registration? Stop by the School of Arts & Sciences table on April 8 or 10 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. You can also explore the new humanities course catalog.
Flourish Festival: Mental health screening, ‘Walk and Unwind’
Students are invited to take a short depression and anxiety screening and then meet with someone from the University Counseling Center to review the results. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Flaum Atrium. The 50 attendees will receive a free Finger Lakes Coffee voucher.
You can also join the Health Promotion Office on Friday, April 11, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for a guided “Walk and Unwind” event. Take in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of spring on campus. This will not be a long-distance walk; comfortable shoes and a weather-appropriate coat are all you need. Registration is required.
These events are part of the Flourish Festival. Students who attend four events will be entered into one of three wellness giveaways.
Accelerate admissions event with School of Medicine and Dentistry
Interested in fast-tracking your fall 2025 application for a School of Medicine and Dentistry master’s or advanced certificate program? College seniors and graduates can meet onsite with faculty at a special admissions event on Tuesday, April 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and registrants enjoy an accelerated application and admissions process. Sign up here.
Introducing the Bridge to Career Success initiative
Undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences searching for jobs and internships can take advantage of the Bridge to Career Success initiative designed by the Greene Center. Students can opt into various events and programs, including group sessions for guidance and peer support, alumni office hours for networking and career advice, and programs like Demystifying the Interview Process and Is a UR Master’s Program Right for You? Learn more about these events and other offerings.
Enroll in Well-U’s Fitness 101 program beginning on Friday, April 11, at noon with other University employees to take your exercise knowledge to the next level. Create a plan, learn about injury prevention, and find the best recovery methods. Gain confidence in the gym and earn $100 from Well-U upon completion.
Maintain your brain
Join Bethany Moran from Well-U‘s lifestyle management team on Friday, April 11, at noon to explore nutrition strategies that support brain health and cognition. Register here.
Become a Mindful Professor
Join the Mindful Professor training program this fall and gain evidence-based mindful leadership practices and strategies to support students’ mental well-being—helping you stay fully present, engage in mindful communication, and cultivate a classroom environment where students thrive. The program is open to all faculty and course instructors at the University. Interested? Complete this brief survey and share the best day, time, and location for you to attend.
Reach for the stars with Well-U’s wellness challenge
Maneuver your team to explore the galaxy during May in Well-U’s “Star Trak” University-wide wellness challenge. Win prizes such as Stanley drinkware, new sneakers, and headlamps for logging consistently, topping the leaderboard, and more. Explore the demo video, get the details, and register on Monday, April 14.
Mark Peterson, a professor emeritus of Korean studies at Brigham Young University, will critically examine prevalent historical narratives of Korea’s past within the East Asian context. Learn more about the lecture on Wednesday, April 9, at 5 p.m. in the Gamble Room, Rush Rhees Library.
LiDA colloquium on developing and using AI-powered course virtual assistants
The next Center for Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA) colloquium session will feature people engaged in both the development and pilot of URCourseBot, an exploration of possible applications for virtual assistants, and potential implications for student and teacher practices. Learn more and register to attend via Zoom on Thursday, April 10, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Rescheduled Heart Awareness Month activities
Stop by Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, to learn how to use and locate the automated external defibrillators (AED) on campus, as well as demos on first aid and STOP the Bleed. Learn more here.
A conversation with former ACLU president Nadine Strossen
Join David Primo, the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor and a professor of political science and business administration, in conversation with Nadine Strossen, former president of the ACLU, about the future of free speech on college campuses in the United States and around the world. The event takes place Monday, April 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400. It includes a moderated Q&A with the audience and is open to University students, faculty, staff, and alumni. For accommodations, email david.primo@rochester.edu.
Hillel International campus climate survey
NORC at the University of Chicago, a nonpartisan research organization, is partnering with Hillel International to conduct one-hour virtual focus groups about the University’s campus climate. Jewish graduate and medical students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for focus groups, which will take place during the week of April 14. Complete this online questionnaire and registration form to sign up.
Senior vice provost for academic excellence office hours
Elaine Sia, senior vice provost for academic excellence, will hold regular office hours to meet with members of the University community. Spring and summer office hours are now available for registration. Use this form to sign up. Spaces are limited. Contact the Office for Academic Excellence if you need assistance or have difficulty accessing the form.
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