University Dining Services moving to self-operation model

Beginning July 1, University Dining Services will move to a self-operation model to improve the dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Learn more about the transition. 

As part of the move, Meliora Catering will be operated and managed directly by University Dining Services. Events scheduled to occur before July 1 will not be affected by this change. For events currently booked or scheduled to take place after July 1, email cateringquestions@rochester.edu to coordinate.  

Tanya Mayadas appointed inaugural director of the new Institute for Immunological Sciences

Tanya Mayadas ’83, ’89 (PhD) has been selected as the director of the new Institute for Immunological Sciences and the next chair of the Medical Center’s Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

Graduate student outdoor yoga

Graduate students can attend a free outdoor yoga class on Monday, June 23, at 7 p.m. on the College Town Green hosted by Graduate and Family Housing, the Mindful University Project, and College Town. Some mats will be available, but you’re encouraged to bring your own mat or towel. Register in advance; bring your student ID.

Order early for fall, pick up packages by August 8

To help departments on the River Campus prepare for the busy fall semester, the Campus Mail Center recommends ordering necessary items as soon as possible for shipments via carriers like USPS, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon. Starting in mid-August, the volume of student packages delivered to the mail center will significantly increase, temporarily affecting processing times. To avoid delays, pick up any outstanding packages by August 8. Find more information here or reach out by email at cmc@facilities.rochester.edu or by phone at (585) 275-3991.

Take time for your well-being

Supported by Medical Center leadership, Well-U‘s Personal Health Assessment is a 20-minute screening that helps you identify potential risks and connect with resources to enhance your well-being. Read on to learn more and get started here.

Credit and financial wellness webinar

The Office of Total Rewards will host a webinar on financial wellness on Wednesday, June 25, at noon. Learn about financial goals, budgeting, understanding your credit, and how to rebuild your credit from a KeyBank representative. Register here.

Ready to take the lead in healthcare data?

Hosted by the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and UR Health Lab, join a Zoom session on Tuesday, June 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. to learn about the new online MS in healthcare data science and AI. Bring your questions—there’s still time to apply before the July 15 deadline. Register today.

Have lunch at the Foodlink Community Café

The Center for Community Health & Prevention is sponsoring the first 100 mission meals served at the Foodlink Community Cafe on Wednesday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last. The meal is offered to any customer seeking food assistance, no questions asked. The cafe is located in the Rochester Central Library, 115 South Avenue (Bausch & Lomb building). Edith Williams, director of the Center for Community Health & Prevention, will be at the cafe to meet community members. All proceeds support Foodlink’s mission of ending hunger and building healthier communities.

Meet the 2025 President’s Staff Award winners

Each year, the President’s Staff Awards honor University employees who demonstrate innovative leadership, unwavering dedication, and meaningful contributions that have a lasting impact on the University and its community. Congratulations to this year’s awardees!

Jazz (Fest) hands

If you’re in downtown Rochester, near Gibbs Street and the Eastman School of Music, and you hear the vibrant blare of trumpets and saxophones, that can only mean one thing: Jazz Fest is upon us.

One of the 12 essential experiences not to miss while at the University, the Rochester International Jazz Festival kicks off on Friday and runs through June 28. You can find the schedule and ticket details here.

When scoping out this year’s lineup, don’t miss shows at Eastman School concert spaces; performances by current students, faculty, staff, and alumni from the Eastman community; and student and faculty musicians from the Eastman Community Music School.