Flags will be lowered for Margaret Rice

University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department will be lowered on Tuesday, June 17, for Margaret Rice, an outpatient access rep II in the Department of Imaging Sciences and Orthopaedics, who died on May 23. Rice joined the University staff in 1994.

Alcohol education seminar

Join the UHS Health Promotion Office for an alcohol education seminar on June 26, July 25, or September 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The seminar aims to educate students about University policy, physiological effects, and harm reduction strategies regarding alcohol. Register on CCC at the links above.

Taking charge of your diabetes journey

Take a positive step forward in managing your diabetes by connecting with a coach through  Well-U’s diabetes program. You’ll receive a personalized plan, expert support, and the tools to advocate for your health confidently. Register to get started.

Spruce up your Blackboard content

Ready to make more engaging learning experiences for your students? This newsletter from the Blackboard Teaching and Learning team has three steps you can take to engage your students that will take less than one hour.

Dependent tuition waiver

Do you have a dependent child who is eligible for tuition benefits at the University? Apply for the tuition waiver for the 2025–26 academic year. Log in to myURHR Workday, click on “Benefits and Pay” on the homepage under Apps, and then click on “Dependent Child Tuition Waiver Application” under Suggested Links.

‘E-Bike Smart Tips’ class

Boost your biking skills with “Wheels on Wednesday,” a monthly series of free, 15-minute online classes covering various cycling topics. “E-Bike Smart Tips” will be held via Zoom on June 18, from noon to 12:15 p.m. Learn about buying and riding an e-bike. Registration is required. Check out the full schedule of classes presented by the Department of Transportation and Logistics.

Register for the Warner School’s annual Young Writers Camp

Register your child for the Warner School of Education and Human Development’s annual Young Writers Summer Camp, tailored to students in grades 6–12 who love to write and want to spend time with like-minded peers practicing different kinds of writing. The camp is held August 4–8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in LeChase Hall. A 10 percent discount applies for children and grandchildren of University employees and alumni, siblings of current students, and families with more than one child attending the camp. Register for camp by July 20.

Shop around and stock up

Unsurprisingly, shopping at Wegmans was recently included as one of 12 essential experiences at Rochester. There are more than 100 stores across eight states, but hometown pride is strong given the company’s local headquarters.

But if you take a short walk or ride from the River Campus or the Medical Center, you’ll find yourself in the University’s College Town, a diverse shopping and dining district. Among the retailers is JoyMart, an Asian supermarket owned by Rochester alumna Yaofang (Vicki) Liang ’23W (PhD), which offers fresh food, beverages, and a vibrant and eclectic assortment of snack foods.

Subscribe to College Town’s newsletter to stay up-to-date on events at College Town like “Let’s Roc Market” on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop more than 25 local artisans and vendors, and enjoy complimentary face painting, a bounce house, and free samples from local businesses.