Art of Science competition winner thrives in two states at once
Above: Edge of Existence: Schrödinger’s Cat by Abdulwahab Sayes ’26 took first place and the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Ed and Barbara Hajim Art of Science competition, which explores the intersection of science, art, and technology. Read more about the contest and the winning entries.
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Thursday, May 8, for James Li, a professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, who died on April 14. Li joined the University faculty in 1971.
This fall, the University is introducing UR Essentials, a program that provides all required textbooks and course materials for undergraduates before the first day of class. An information session about the program will be held on Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. Program staff and representatives from Barnes & Noble will be on hand to discuss the program and answer questions instructors may have about the program in advance of the May 15 materials submission deadline. Register via email by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, to receive the Zoom link.
Health Bites webinar on social connection
Join UR Medicine EAP, Well-U, and Kimberly Van Orden, an associate professor of psychiatry and principal investigator with the HOPE Lab, to learn about Connection Planning—a brief, evidence-informed strategy to reduce or prevent loneliness. Register here to attend on Tuesday, May 13, at noon.
Group hiking
Well-U and Roc Personal Training are hosting group hikes this month. Each week will feature a different location around the Rochester area. You can now register for the May 17 and May 24 hikes. Read more here and email Well-U with questions.
BHP blog on finding clarity in complexity
Read the May blog from Behavioral Health Partners to discover the power of narrative therapy and how “the next right step” can help you regain your footing and step into clarity. To schedule an intake appointment for stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD at Behavioral Health Partners, call (585) 276-6900.
Collection in Context: Bethany Collins opens at MAG
Artist Bethany Collins stencils, erases, and obscures historic literary and musical works to illuminate the past and spotlight the development of racial and national identities. Check out Collection in Context: Bethany Collins at the Memorial Art Gallery through November 30. Plan your visit here.
Wilmot Shared Resources lunch and learn on Seahorse XF
The Cytometry Shared Resource team will spotlight Seahorse XF in this lunch and learn seminar on Tuesday, May 13, in the School of Medicine and Dentistry Large Auditorium (2-6424). All students, technicians, postdocs, and PIs are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Learn more and register to attend.
Goergen Institute AI T-shirt design competition
On Friday, September 19, the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence will host a 10th anniversary celebration as part of Meliora Weekend. All Goergen Institute friends, students, and alumni are invited to join; details and registration forthcoming.
In honor of the anniversary, the institute is hosting an AI T-shirt design competition for current Rochester students and Goergen Institute alumni. The winner of the competition will receive a $500 prize, and their design will be used for the 10th anniversary commemorative T-shirts. To enter, submit your design here by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Only one submission is allowed per entrant. Read through all the instructions and disclaimers before submitting.
Summer youth softball camp
The coaching staff and players from the University’s softball team will host a three-day softball camp for ages 8–18 from July 29 to 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Lunch and T-shirts are included with participation. Camp will include daily sessions of pitching, catching, infield, outfield, hitting, baserunning, agility, and live competition. Learn more and register here or contact Abby Hurley-Martin via email or at (585) 275-9221.
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