Bursar’s Office closing early on July 3

The Bursar’s Office will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

The University-East EPO celebrates a decade of success

Higher graduation rates, improved student academic outcomes, increased attendance, and expanded university partnerships are a few of the outcomes of the University-East Educational Partnership Organization (EPO), which comes to a formal conclusion this month. Watch this video of highlights and find more on the Warner School’s blog.

Reminder about the July 4 early payroll deadline

Due to the University’s observance of the holiday on Friday, July 4, and to ensure timely processing and mailing of payroll checks, all times must be entered and approved (including time-off requests and employee timecard edits) by noon on Monday, June 30. All employees, timekeepers, and managers must comply with this deadline to ensure employees are paid properly.

In addition, all timekeepers must reference the University’s holiday policy as it relates to the Juneteenth holiday. If an hourly employee should not receive holiday pay, a row should be added to their time card with the following details: Pay Code: UR Holiday Pay; Amount: negative hours.

Breathe clear and confident with asthma coaching

Well-U’s asthma coaching offers eligible employees the opportunity to gain valuable support in managing condition flare-ups. Get started and earn $100 after program completion.

Tuition reimbursement tax information

Graduate tuition assistance benefits that exceed $5,250 in a calendar year are taxable wages unless the course satisfies the requirements for a tax-deductible job-related course under IRS rules. If you believe that your proposed graduate-level course satisfies the requirements for a tax-deductible job-related course under IRS rules and you did not indicate that on your application, email TuitionBenefits@ur.rochester.edu for further instructions.

Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition opens at MAG

The 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition, the city’s longest-running juried showcase of art of our region, will be on view in the Memorial Art Gallery’s Docent Gallery from June 28 to October 5. During the first two weeks of the exhibition, museum guests are invited to cast ballots for their favorite work, and the artist who receives the most votes will receive the Harris Popular Vote Award.

Wilmot Shared Resources lunch and learn seminar

Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Imaging and Radiation Shared Resource presents “Do You Know What Radiation Dose You Are Giving, And Why?” as a lunch-and-learn seminar on Tuesday, July 8, in the School of Medicine and Dentistry large auditorium (Room 2-6424).  Students, staff, postdocs, and PIs are encouraged to attend, and lunch will be provided. Register here to attend.

Make your gift by June 30

The University’s mission to learn, discover, heal, and create never takes a break—and neither does the impact of your support. As the end of the fiscal year approaches on June 30, your gift of any amount helps fuel the work happening across classrooms, labs, clinics, and communities. Help Rochester finish the year strong and fuel impact right away. Make your gift today.

Discussion on research for cancer survivors

On Tuesday, July 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., cancer survivors are invited to participate in an educational session focused on sharing the latest research on cancer side effects and survivorship. The event is in person at the Pluta Integrative Oncology & Wellness Center and via Zoom. Learn more.

Eastman Institute for Oral Health celebrates Class of 2025

Congratulations to the Eastman Institute for Oral Health Class of 2025. The 75 graduates were honored in a ceremony on June 20. Learn more about their accomplishments.