University announces international travel registration
In a message sent yesterday to faculty and staff, Nicole Sampson, provost and chief academic officer, and Ravi Shankar, interim vice provost for global engagement, shared that all University-sponsored or supported travel—including faculty and staff business travel—must be registered through the University of Rochester International Travel Registry at least two weeks in advance of departure. The message also noted that although registration is now required, faculty and staff travel will remain unrestricted. Read the full message here.
Is it time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?
Rochester researchers led by Katrina Korfmacher, the codirector of the Lake Ontario MicroPlastics Center and a professor of environmental medicine, and Jane van Dis, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, are at the forefront of efforts to understand the complex role that plastics play in human health. Learn more about their growing concern.
UR Medicine providers can prescribe you antibiotics through telehealth. Medical Center experts offer information on this convenience, which can be important for those who live in rural areas, who work or care for children during typical medical clinic hours, or who don’t have transportation.
When was the last time you reviewed your assignments and tests in your Blackboard course? This newsletter is all about assignments, tests, and making the right assessments for your course objectives.
Grab your get-up and go
Overcome a lack of motivation to pursue your wellness goals in Well-U’s goal-setting success program starting on Monday, July 14, at noon. In five virtual sessions, you’ll gain step-by-step tools to stay on track and reach your goals. Register here.
Department of Psychiatry lunch session on nature-based opportunities for mental wellness
The second session of the Department of Psychiatry’s 2025 summer brown bag series features Sara McLaughlin, senior director of operations and PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructor at EquiCenter, on July 16 at noon. CEUs and CMEs are available. Register to attend in person in the School of Nursing Auditorium (1W-304) or virtually via Zoom.
March with the University in Roc Pride 2025
Members of the University community and their families are invited to march in the Rochester Pride parade on Saturday, July 19. Line-up starts at 9:45 a.m.; the parade begins at 11 a.m. Find a full FAQ here, including information about shuttles, parking, and shirts. Shirts are the same as they have been for the past few years. If you have questions about registration, email Jordan Oatman Ratzlaff or Col Raimond.
Join an upcoming yoga class
Join the Mindful University Project for yoga classes every Monday and Thursday this summer at 6 p.m. in the Leibner-Cooper Room at the Goergen Athletic Center. Full-time students can attend with free gym access. Part-time students, faculty, and staff can participate by joining as R-Club members for $23 per month. Check the calendar to reserve your spot.
“When vapes heat liquids to higher temperatures, they can release larger amounts of harmful chemicals that can seep into the lungs, enter the bloodstream, and flow to the heart,” says Irfan Rahman, a Dean’s Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine.
If keeping it regional is your jam, members of the University community can also head to the next YoUR Market in Sarah Flaum Atrium on Wednesday, July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the URMC Fitness Center and Friends of Strong, the market features edible goods from local businesses.
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