Department of Energy funding cuts and updates for the international community
In a message to the University community yesterday, President Sarah Mangelsdorf announced that Rochester is joining the Association of American Universities (AAU), higher education organizations, and several peer institutions in asking a federal court to prevent the Department of Energy (DOE) from imposing an across-the-board cap on negotiated funding rates, severely affecting the University’s research mission.
The University also learned in recent days that students, scholars, and staff from Afghanistan and Cameroon who were in the United States through a temporary protection program may now face deportation. This follows updates the University shared last week that federal authorities had begun to revoke the student visas and legal status of students and scholars from South Sudan. Staff from the International Services Office and Student Life programs are reaching out to those the University knows to be impacted to connect them with resources to evaluate the best enrollment and legal options.
Read the full message, which includes information for those who are affected by the DOE funding cuts, updated FAQs, and other legal updates.
Eastman Leadership Academy for emerging music professionals
Extended deadline applications are available for University students to attend the Eastman Leadership Academy, running online June 9–13. Collaborate with similarly passionate and dedicated college juniors, seniors, and graduate students while working with world-class musicians, educators, and leaders. The academy provides a deep dive into leadership and entrepreneurship through immersive, interactive, and participatory workshops and learning activities. Thanks to a sponsorship from Yamaha, admitted students will receive a full-tuition scholarship. Apply by April 30.
Join Well-U’s experts in the Stress Reduction program beginning on Monday, April 21, at noon to create personalized methods for cooling emotional triggers. Register here to get started.
Group hiking returns
Well-U and Roc Personal Training host the return of eight weeks of group hiking. Each group hike is led by a certified personal trainer at a different location around Rochester. Sign up for each week that you would like to attend. The first hike is on Saturday, May 3, at Gosnell Woods and Big Field Trail. Spots are limited; register now. Email Well-U with questions.
Assistance with spring cleaning from Care.com
Use your free premium Care.com membership to find assistance with spring cleaning, organizing, and housekeeping. Visit Family Care on the HR website for eligibility criteria and to enroll.
Members of the University community and their families are invited to march in the Rochester Pride parade on Saturday, July 19. Line-up starts at 9:45 a.m.; the parade begins at 11 a.m. Find a full FAQ here, including information about shuttles, parking, and shirts. Shirts are the same as they have been for the past few years. If you need one, register by May 10 and indicate that you need a shirt on the form. If you have questions about registration, email Jordan Oatman Ratzlaff or Col Raimond.
Data Skills workshop series
Would you like to enhance your skills in Excel, Python, OpenRefine (a data-cleaning tool), and reproducibility, and learn how you can share your research in the University of Rochester Research Repository (URRR)? University Libraries Data Services offers the Data Skills workshop series throughout April to teach these skills and more.
The 2025 George H. Ford Lecture is scheduled for April 17 with Steve Fallon, a noted scholar of John Milton and early modern literature and intellectual history. Fallon’s presentation, “Vital Minds: John Milton, Isaac Newton, and the Matter of Modernity,” draws parallels between the scholars. Attend from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Humanities Center, Conference Room D. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Shape the future of healthcare with AI
Join a Zoom session hosted by the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and the UR Health Lab on Tuesday, April 22, from noon to 12:45 p.m. to learn about the new online MS in Healthcare Data Science and AI. The session will cover the program’s structure, costs, and application process. Bring your questions—there’s still time to apply before the July 15 deadline. Register today.
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