Tax-filing reminder for the international community

The International Services Office (ISO) reminds all international students, scholars, and employees to file their taxes by Tuesday, April 15. Non-residents for tax purposes can review the instructions for Sprintax filing. Residents for tax purposes can access a recording of the Resident Alien Tax Webinar. Visit the ISO tax web page or email iso@rochester.edu with questions.

What to know about crypto scams

Malicious actors increasingly use social media platforms to lure users into cryptocurrency schemes. Particularly prevalent are investment scams that promise zero risk and high returns. These scams often begin with unsolicited texts or emails. University IT warns that it is crucial to avoid clicking on any links or advertisements, even if they appear to come from a reputable company. Be wary of any business or individual requesting payment via cryptocurrency, as this is a common scam indicator. Cryptocurrency scams are not confined to social media alone. The government’s Internet Crime Complaint Center offers comprehensive information regarding cryptocurrency’s workings and its various scams.

What is—and isn’t—autism

Suzannah Iadarola, director of the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and an associate professor of pediatrics, and Emily Knight, an assistant professor of neuroscience and of pediatrics, share facts about autism.

Sophomore major-declaration celebration today

All sophomores in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences are invited to celebrate officially declaring their major at an event today, April 14. Celebrate with classmates, faculty, and staff from 3 to 5 p.m. in the May Room, Wilson Commons. 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. Learn more and register on CCC.

Summer employment, skill building, and opportunities fair

Students can stop by Hirst Lounge in Wilson Commons on Monday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. to meet with departments offering summer employment opportunities and learn about in-person and virtual skill-building opportunities to enhance their professional development, regardless of their summer plans or plans after graduation. All class years are welcome. Hosted by the Greene Center, Office of Student Employment, and Office of Summer and Continuing Studies.

Submissions open for annual Creative Writing Awards

All undergraduate and Take 5 students can submit their written works for the 2025 Creative Writing Awards. Prizes will be awarded for the best fiction, non-fiction, drama, humor, and poetry writing. Works submitted must have been written for a course, event, or student publication at Rochester (River Campus or Eastman School of Music); revisions to the original work are fine. Email entries by 3 p.m. on Monday, April 28.

Opt out of parking permit renewal by April 17

Employee parking permits will auto-renew for the 2025–26 year based on current parking assignments. Employees who do not want their permit renewed must opt out by Thursday, April 17. To opt out, log into My Parking Online with your Active Directory username and password, and follow the instructions provided.

Registration open for Well-U’s spring wellness challenge

Blast off to wellness by registering today for Well-U’s spring wellness challenge, “Star Trak,” which starts on Thursday, May 1. Get the details, gather your team, and get ready to win prizes for getting active, staying consistent, having fun, and focusing on your health. Be one of the first 100 employees to register here and be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit Versa 4.

Psychiatry lecture with Peel Dem Layers Back nonprofit

The Department of Psychiatry will hold its next grand rounds presentation featuring Peel Dem Layers Back founder Archie Green and program director Shelly Gates. Peel Dem Layers Back is a nonprofit promoting mental health awareness through a hip-hop lens, focusing on Black men and boys. Register to attend in person on April 30 at noon in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425), Medical Center, or virtually via Zoom.

Attend the annual Joseph Ryan Conference

Register for the 13th annual Joseph Ryan Conference, “New Frontiers in Addiction, Psychiatry, and Trauma: Brain, Behavior, and Innovative Digital Tools.” Explore the value of utilizing and integrating technology with therapy with a focus on trauma and substance use disorder. Register by April 25 by contacting Stacey Ciotti or Kalie Ernewein.

Visit Simon to learn about graduate business programs

If you’re considering Simon Business School’s MS in medical management, Executive MBA, Professional MBA, or online MS in business analytics & applied AI, check out upcoming campus visit opportunities. Connect with the community, sit in on a class, and have an authentic experience to inform your decision. Don’t forget about the April 15 application deadline.

If you’re a current undergraduate student, learn about visit opportunities available for full-time MS programs in accountancy, AI in business, business analytics, finance, and marketing analytics. May 1 is the application deadline for full-time programs; Rochester undergrads can apply for free.

Eastman Community Music School summer programs

Consider a musical experience this summer for yourself or your kids at the Eastman Community Music School. To fit your schedule, programs are offered in different formats—weekly rehearsals, weekend intensives, and half- and full-day options. A 25 percent discount is available for University employees and their dependents on all programs.