New housing option for fifth-year and full-time master’s students
Undergraduate students in their fifth year (Take-5, E5, or students who need additional semesters to complete their degree) and master’s degree students in full-time programs are eligible to apply to live in Valentine Hall, which offers a residence hall option for students needing one- or two-year housing who prefer not to lease a traditional apartment in University graduate housing or off-campus. Contract terms are available August 1, January 2, or June 1, depending on which date works best with your program. Contracts are for full terms and housing fees are billed directly to the student account. Find more information and apply for Valentine housing here.
Last ‘Paws for Stress Relief’ of the semester
Attend the semester’s final “Paws for Stress Relief” sessions at the Eastman School of Music today, April 24, and on the River Campus on Monday, May 5. Peer Health Advocates will be there to provide some well-being goodies, information, handouts, and more. Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office.
Workshop on understanding data tools in Blackboard Ultra
Are you looking to learn more about Ultra courses, enhance your course, or learn how to use a new tool available within Blackboard? The workshop “Using Data to Inform Course Decisions” on April 28 at 1 p.m. will discuss three specific tools in Blackboard: student activity, analytics, and grades. Register here.
The International Services Office (ISO) is hosting a virtual town hall today for University community members to learn about US immigration topics, international travel, and available resources. To join a town hall, you must register via the link below using your official University email. You may submit anonymous questions in advance and ask questions anonymously during the town hall.
Faculty, staff, scholars, and researchers (domestic traveling J, H)at noon: Topics include international travel guidance, including preparing for border checks and electronic device searches, visa/status requirements, ICE encounters, and what to do if you are stranded outside the US.
Recital features works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff
Attend a performance by Eastman School of Music graduate students Veniamin Blokh on piano, Katherine Cheng on violin, and Ethan Blake on cello today, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. in Hatch Recital Hall, Eastman School of Music. Find program and streaming details here.
School of Nursing master’s and DNP programs information session
Join the School of Nursing for a virtual information session on Friday, April 25, to explore master’s and DNP programs and discover how they can help you take the next step in your nursing career. Learn what sets each program apart, gain a clear understanding of the admissions process, including requirements and deadlines, and have the opportunity to ask questions in real time. Register here to attend.
Readings from The Gloomy Girl Variety Show with Freda Epum
Merging memoir, poetry, and criticism, The Gloomy Girl Variety Show traces a first-generation Nigerian-American’s search for home and belonging on her terms. Attend a reading with author Freda Epum on Monday, April 28, at noon in the Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library.
Festival celebrates student films
Join the Film and Media Studies Program for the Gollin Film Festival on Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400. The annual festival allows Rochester undergraduates to gain recognition, see their films on the big screen, and win cash prizes. Learn more about the event.
Speaking Fellows Kohn Lecture
The Speaking Fellows host the final Kohn Lecture of the semester on April 29 at 8 p.m. in the Barbara J. Burger iZone. There will be time after the talks for questions and discussion. Find details on speakers and topics here.
University of Rochester Research Repository workshop
The University of Rochester Research Repository (URRR) is the University’s own data and scholarship repository, maintained by the University Libraries. URRR hosts most file types and accepts objects such as scholarly works, data, code, and videos. Everyone in the University community receives 10 GB of storage, and each submission undergoes a curation process, preservation, indexing in major search engines, and receives a digital object identifier.
If you’d like to share your research and preserve it, visit URRR and make a deposit. To learn about URRR, register for a virtual workshop on April 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information on what URRR offers and help preparing and submitting your content, contact University Libraries.
Subscribe for free to the Sol app
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.
Celebrating 175
As the University celebrates its 175th year, we’ll be highlighting some of the notable people, events, and discoveries that have contributed to Rochester’s rich history.
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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