Educate future generations and earn prizes when you pledge
Make a pledge in support of the United Way by 3 p.m. today, April 17, to be included in a prize drawing. Did you know that giving to the Community Fund provides essential support for families of children in school? Funds go toward services like wraparound care, extracurricular opportunities, and college and career preparation. Give today to make a difference for the community.
Browse the Career Clothing Closet’s collection of career attire, generously donated by a network of supporters, on Friday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rettner Hall atrium. Whether you’re getting ready for a summer internship, starting a new job, or building your professional wardrobe, you’ll find items, including suits, dress pants, shirts, skirts, shoes, and accessories. Select an outfit to take home for free.
Is a Rochester master’s program right for you?
Join representatives from the Office of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, Warner School of Education and Human Development, School of Medicine and Dentistry, and the Greene Center to learn more about the graduate programs offered at the University, how a master’s program can support your career journey, and the tuition discounts exclusive to undergraduate students. This event takes place Friday, April 18, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 2-162. Register to attend.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and more are checked during Well-U’s biometric screening appointments, which are part of any eligible University employee’s Personal Health Assessment. Save your spot at a nearby clinic, review your numbers with a nurse, get supportive resources, and earn $125.
Workshop on increasing student engagement
Are you looking to learn more about Ultra courses, enhance your course, or learn how to use a new tool in Blackboard? The “Easy Tools to Increase Student Engagement” workshop on Monday, April 21, at 11:30 a.m., will introduce you to tools to engage students with your content and each other. Learn about Blackboard tools and other integrated tools to brainstorm, discuss, and check for knowledge. Learn more and register here.
The Mindful University Project has partnered with the spiritual and mental health app Sol to bring free premium access to the University community. Sol helps connect you with like-minded people, meaningful communities, and activities aligned with your values. Sign up with your University email today to unlock your free subscription. Sol is available in the App Store and Google Play.
Catholic Newman Community Holy Week schedule
The Catholic Newman Community shares its Holy Week service schedule, with events held at the Interfaith Chapel on the River Campus.
April 18: Good Friday “Stations of the Cross” at 6 p.m.
April 19: Easter vigil at 8 p.m. with reception to follow
April 20: Easter Sunday masses at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Discounted tickets to Gateways Music Festival
Gateways Music Festival, in association with the Eastman School of Music, returns to Rochester April 21–24, bringing the nation’s top Black classical musicians together in celebration of music and connection. For a limited time, use the code GATEWAYS25 and get 25 percent off tickets to the Gateways Festival Orchestra concert on Thursday, April 24, at Kodak Hall, Eastman Theatre. With your purchase, you’ll also unlock a pair of free tickets to each of the festival’s events on April 21, 22, and 23.
A memorial symposium for Leon Wheeless, an emeritus professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, from 9 a.m. to noon
A seminar on imaging and spectral cytometry with representatives from Cytek from 1 to 4 p.m.
Paint with friends to support Friends of Strong
Spend a fun evening out with friends while giving back. Friends of Strong’s first painting party of the year is on May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Distillery Restaurant on Mt Hope. Create your own 16×20 painting guided by professional artist Nora Gelb. All supplies are provided, and 45 percent of all proceeds benefit Strong Memorial Hospital. Tickets are $40 and available here.
Register for the 2025 Wilmot Warrior Weekend
Registration is now open for Wilmot Warrior Weekend, September 27 and 28, to raise money for the Wilmot Cancer Institute. This year, in addition to the Wilmot Breakaway Ride, walk, and run, Wilmot will host spin classes led by instructors from Compass Cycle + Flow. Register as an individual or join a team today. Everyone who registers to ride, run, walk, or spin through Friday, April 18, will receive $25 to jumpstart their fundraising.
Visit the Virtual Research Expo
Last week, the Office of Undergraduate Research wrapped up Celebrating Research Week with the annual Research Poster Expo. More than 125 students presented posters, and the event had more than 300 visitors. If you couldn’t make it, check out the Virtual Research Expo.
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.
Friday, April 18
Women’s tennis vs. SUNY Geneseo, 2:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 3 and 5 p.m.
Baseball vs. Ithaca College, 4 p.m.
Men’s tennis vs. Alfred University, 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 19
Men’s and women’s track and field, University of Rochester Alumni Invitational, 10 a.m.
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