The Graduate Writing Project is hosting an in-person writing retreat June 30–July 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for graduate students from the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Writers can join for the morning (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), afternoon (1 to 4 p.m.), or full-day sessions. This structured retreat offers time to write, community support, coffee and snacks to fuel your productivity, and the option to meet one-on-one with a Writing Consultant. Register online.
University discontinuing contagion pay for COVID-19
Effective August 1, the University will discontinue the use of contagion pay for COVID-19 leave, consistent with the expiration of the New York State mandate. Employees who test positive or experience symptoms of COVID-19 should use paid time off or sick leave as appropriate to record their absences.
Anyone with symptoms of a respiratory virus—including COVID-19—should stay home and avoid contact with others. Employees should only return to work after they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours (without fever-reducing medication) and as overall symptoms improve. When returning to work, employees should follow their manager’s guidance based on their specific work location.
‘Seeds for Collaboration’ faculty and postdoc mixer
“Seeds for Collaboration” is a faculty and postdoc mixer sponsored by the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience and the School of Medicine and Dentistry dean’s office. Attend the next session on Wednesday, June 25, at 4:30 p.m. in the LeChase Assembly Room (G-9576) at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Learn more.
Digital accessibility event
Faculty and staff can join the Digital Accessibility team with University Marketing and Communications for a two-part event that will empower them with the tools, insights, and inspiration to create more accessible, effective digital communications. Learn more and register to attend one or both sessions on Friday, June 27, in Schlegel Hall, Room 207.
Feeling lost when it comes to healthcare benefits?
Whether you’re enrolling for the first time or just need a refresher, join the Office of Total Rewards for a clear, no-pressure webinar on Wednesday, July 9, that breaks down the basics of the University’s health and dental benefits. Walk through the plan options, familiarize yourself with key terms, and learn how spending accounts like FSAs and HSAs work. Register here.
The Mindful University Project offers free yoga classes during the summer on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Leibner-Cooper Room in Goergen Athletic Center. Full-time students have free access to the gym, and faculty, staff, and part-time students can join with an R-Club membership for $23 each month. Check the calendar and sign up.
Smoking cessation group program
Are you ready to cut back or stop using nicotine? “Commit to Quit!,” a free and virtual group program offered by the Center for Community Health & Prevention, starts at 4 p.m. Monday, July 14. Learn from others with similar goals and work with certified smoking cessation experts. Register today.
Volunteers are needed for Shred Fest, a secure document shredding and recycling event on July 18 in the Zone 3 South lot. Volunteers can help for the full day (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or choose a single shift from 6 to 10 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. T-shirts and food will be provided for all volunteers. Staff should consult with their supervisor to ensure appropriate coverage. Sign up to help by emailing the Sustainability Office.
Move-out program collects over 20,000 pounds of donations
Food, clothing, hygiene products, and more were collected from students as they moved out of residence halls last month. Thanks to several University departments and community partners, these items were diverted from landfills and donated locally to those in need. Read more about these efforts.
As the University celebrates its 175th year, we’re highlighting some of the notable people, events, and discoveries that have contributed to Rochester’s rich history. Today, we look back at the University’s centennial anniversary celebration in 1950.
As you might imagine, celebrating 100 years of the University in 1950 was a momentous occasion. A year-long slate of events included a student-organized conference on human rights, featuring former First Lady and keynote speaker Eleanor Roosevelt, then chairperson of the UN Commission on Human Rights, among others. A series of University lectures followed, with the theme “International Adjustment” covering social, economic, and political problems. And, a 96-page special edition, centennial-themed issue of Alumnae-Alumni Review (now Rochester Review) was published.
For Commencement, a full symphony orchestra was assembled from the Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Civic and Philharmonic orchestras, while an original score arranged by Howard Hanson, director of the Eastman School of Music, with a script by John Slater, emeritus professor of English, was performed at convocation ceremonies by the Eastman Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman School Chorus. Of particular interest, a cake in the shape of Rush Rhees Library—a gift from a local pastry chef—was served at a dinner preceding the ceremonies. The location? The Field House and the Palestra. In attendance? 3,000 people.
That anniversary year also marked the opening of a centennial exhibit at the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences with life-size wax figures dressed in campus styles of various periods. To close out the celebration, Rochester hosted an all-University open house week in November featuring speeches from notable University faculty and leadership. Later that week, a new centennial color motion picture about the University, A Century Toward Tomorrow, was screened for the first time. Access the film here—and marvel at how much the University has changed since then.
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