Update on Starbucks reopening, Grubhub service interruption

The Starbucks in Wilson Commons, originally set to reopen yesterday following cleaning and maintenance, will now reopen on Thursday, July 10. Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With the transition of University Dining to a self-operational model, the University is updating its mobile ordering system with Grubhub. As a result, Grubhub service on campus (used at Starbucks, the Pit, etc.) is unavailable while the updates are finalized. The University is working to minimize the length of the service disruption and will provide more details as soon as possible.

Electronic parking services briefly unavailable on July 9

On Wednesday, July 9, starting at 9 p.m., the Department of Transportation and Logistics’ online parking services will be temporarily unavailable due to a scheduled system upgrade. During this time, My Parking Online services and mobile applications will be offline for approximately two hours. For questions or assistance, call (585) 275-4524.

Meliora Weekend keynote speakers, signature events announced

Experience what you love about Rochester during Meliora Weekend, September 18–21. Headliners include bestselling author and historian Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Lisa Genova, and comedian Trevor Noah.

Meliora Weekend 2025 registration opens July 23. For more information, visit the website, email alumni@rochester.edu, or call 877.MELIORA (877.635.4672). Check the website often, as more events will be announced soon.

Giving effective feedback as a GTA

Open to any graduate student or postdoctoral fellow at the University, this workshop will discuss the research on giving actionable, specific, and effective feedback to students. Register here to attend on July 8, from 11 a.m. to noon, via Zoom.

Seminar covers resources for innovation and commercialization

Are you a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher curious about turning your research into a real-world solution? An upcoming event, “Innovation Seminar: UR Resources for Innovation and Commercialization,” will highlight how you can leverage campus resources to explore entrepreneurship and innovation. The seminar will be held from  3:30–4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, in Goergen 108. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Professional development session on talking about your research to lay audiences

The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts a weekly professional development series for Schwartz Discover Grant recipients on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A limited number of slots are available to all University undergraduate students. The next session on July 9 is on talking about your research to lay audiences and will be in Goergen Hall, Room 101. Pre-registration is required.

Follow Well-U, your path to better well-being

Take advantage of all that Well-U, your employee wellness team, has to offer, including the online fitness and wellness platform Studio Sweat on Demand, incentives for health-focused programs, mental health support, well-being bingo, and more. Email Well-U with questions.

Benefit Basics healthcare webinar

Join the Office of Total Rewards on Wednesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. for a webinar designed to help you better understand your health and dental benefits, including key health care terms, medical and dental plan options available to you, and how spending accounts like FSAs and HSAs work. You’ll also learn about helpful tools and resources to make confident, informed choices during enrollment and beyond. Register here to attend.

Find your nicotine replacement

Easing yourself off nicotine can involve patches, lozenges, gum, sprays, medications, and more. Well-U’s You Can Quit! program offers support from an expert counselor who will help you find the approach that works best for you. Get started on your journey.

Series on collective approaches to mental well-being

Registration is now open for the Department of Psychiatry’s 2025 summer series, “Refilling Your Cup: Collective Approaches to Mental Well-Being.” The first session will take place on Wednesday, July 9, at noon. Learn more and register to attend virtually.

Lecture on articulating the social responsibilities of translational sciences

Join the Clinical and Translational Science Institute on Thursday, July 10, at noon for a virtual translational science grand rounds presentation on “Articulating the Social Responsibilities of Translational Sciences” by Elise Smith, an assistant professor in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas. Learn more here.