How a campus start-up is reinventing the networking experience
Four Rochester students and one graduate are behind Penpal, the first digital business card created by students for students. Learn more about the networking tool developed by juniors Ameenul (Gem) Haque, Tamuda Chimhanda (pictured), Lizmairi Vargas Santa, Alessio Simoya, and Meghna Tetambe ’25S (MBA).
In today’s issue:
An iZone workshop for students on launching an independent career
A panel for early-stage investigators on managing professional responsibilities
Details on marching with the University in the Rochester Pride parade
The University has initiated national searches for two key leadership roles. Provost Nicole Sampson has tasked search committees to find the next dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and the vice provost and Andrew H. & Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of University of Rochester Libraries. These committees will collaborate with top national search firms to identify leading candidates. Kate Sheeran, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music, will chair the search for the School of Arts & Sciences dean, while Wendi Heinzelman, dean of the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, will lead the search for the new dean of the libraries. For more details, visit the University’s Leadership Searches website.
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Undergraduate and graduate students from all schools can join the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center on Monday, May 5, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. to take a break from studying with Chinese food, nail painting, and community. This event is cosponsored by the Protestant Chapel Community. RSVP by Friday, May 2.
Workshop on launching an independent career after graduation
The Barbara J. Burger iZone and a team of experienced student and staff freelancers host an interactive, two-day workshop designed to help students prepare for freelancing and to launch their own freelance business. Learn more and register to attend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 7.
Warner School drop-in hours for seniors
The Warner School of Education and Human Development is holding drop-in hours for undergraduates interested in graduate school on Wednesday, May 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. in LeChase Hall, Room 239. Get help with your application, ask questions about graduate programs and scholarships, and more—no appointment is necessary. The Warner School accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply now and start as early as summer 2025. Contact Warner’s admissions office with questions.
Open to all University instructors, this one-hour Teaching Center Zoom workshop offers a guided reflection and opportunity to share successes, surprises, and areas for improvement discovered during the spring semester. Instructors will learn how to use these reflections to identify and implement instructional changes for continued improvement as teachers. Register here to attend on Friday, May 2, from noon to 1 p.m.
Level up your course engagement with FeedbackFruits
On May 19, the FeedbackFruits team is coming from Amsterdam to lead an in-person information session and interactive workshop on how to make collaboration and feedback more dynamic for Rochester faculty from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. in Schlegel Hall, Room 401A/B. Find more details about the session and RSVP.
Make preventative care a priority
The University health plan covers preventive care services at no cost when you use in-network providers. Use this checklist to know what’s covered and get the most out of your health plan.
Open your heart to Well-U’s condition management programs
You can thrive and enjoy life’s opportunities while living with heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart failure, or stroke. Gather personalized and confidential details during Well-U’s condition management coaching programs in support of your well-being. Contact your coach.
Denim Day is the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign. Make a social statement today, April 30, by wearing jeans as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence. You can also visit the Title IX table in Hirst Lounge in Wilson Commons from 9 to 11 a.m. for more information.
Annual Center for Bioethics conference
The third annual Paul M. Schyve MD Center for Bioethics “Family Matters/Families Matter: Ethical Considerations in Patient Decision Making” conference will be held on Friday, May 2, at the School of Nursing. New this year will be a pediatrics-focused half-day session on Saturday, May 3. Both will provide education opportunities on a range of ethical topics that are pertinent to healthcare and clinical practice. Free pre-registration ends today, April 30, but registrations will be accepted at the door.
Lotte Lenya Competition finals and concert
The final round of the 2025 Lotte Lenya Competition will take place in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Eleven finalists representing seven countries and four continents will vie for the top prize of $25,000. At 7:30 p.m., the finalists return to Kilbourn Hall for a concert of crowd-pleasers and showstoppers. In-person and online audience members will determine the winner of the inaugural Audience Choice Award of $3,000. Free admission for all on a first-come, first-served basis.
‘Midnight Madness’ at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop
Attend “Midnight Madness” on Thursday, May 8, when the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey will stay open until 1 a.m. so overnight staff can shop. Find Mother’s Day gifts and new Medical Center, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and Wilmot Cancer Institute logo apparel. Browse a wide selection of books, puzzles, snacks, Stacy K floral arrangements, kids’ toys, and more.
Panel for early-stage investigators on managing professional responsibilities
The Rochester Early-Stage Investigator Network Program and the Junior Faculty Biomedical Research Association host an interactive panel discussion to provide early-stage faculty investigators with insights and strategies for effectively managing their diverse professional responsibilities, such as clinical practice, research, teaching, and administration. The panel will include a Q&A session and closing remarks. Register to attend on Thursday, May 22, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Natapow Room (1-9545), Medical Center.
Beckman Light Sheet Microscope Symposium
Researchers from the University and beyond are invited to the Beckman Light Sheet Microscope Symposium on Tuesday, May 27, from noon to 5 p.m. in Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall. The workshop, open to faculty and trainees, will introduce the newly developed single-objective light sheet microscope on the River Campus, as well as two other light sheet microscopes at the Medical Center. Attendance is free but requires registration. Contact Michael Welte with questions.
March with the University in Roc Pride 2025
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.
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