Several faculty members were appointed to named professorships during the first half of 2025. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor’s work, the named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.
Jamie Adams, the David M. Levy Professor in Neurology
Matthew BaileyShea, Dean’s Professor of Music
Roberto Colangelo, the Robert Sperandio Professor in Entrepreneurship
Christopher Cook, the inaugural Agnes E. Griffith Distinguished Professor in Pediatric Mobility
John Covach, Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities
Ryan Fields, the Seymour I. Schwartz Professor in Surgery
Srihari Govindan, the Lionel W. McKenzie Professor of Economics
Jennifer Grotz, Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities
Pengfei (Frank) Huo, the inaugural Dean and Laura Marvin Endowed Professor in Physical Chemistry
Alayna Loiselle, the Donald and Mary Clark Distinguished Professor in Orthopaedic Research
Michael Maloney, the inaugural E. Philip Saunders Distinguished Professor
Bradley Nilsson, the Andrew S. Kende Professor in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Laura Smoller, the Arthur R. Miller Professor of History
Anna Weiss, the inaugural Pluta Professor in Breast Care
Looking for a space to level up on your basketball skills or to practice yoga? Stop by open gym hours in Spurrier Gym from 4 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday this summer. Open to all students and presented by Wilson Commons Student Activities.
Annual training on harassment and discrimination available in MyPath
In pursuit of the University’s Meliora values and compliance with state and federal law, the University requires all faculty and staff to complete an annual training on how to identify and react to workplace harassment and discrimination. Complete the training in MyPath by October 1. For more information and frequently asked questions about the training, visit the Office of University Engagement and Enrichment online.
CampusOptics system now live for laboratories
As of July 15, CampusOptics, the new laboratory chemical inventory and hazardous waste system, is live and operational. This will significantly improve the user experience, data management, and compliance. Environmental Health and Safety worked with University IT and CampusOptics to move all chemical inventory, room, and user data before launch. Training sessions are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Questions or issues can be emailed.
Chat with the School of Nursing admissions team
Stop by the School of Nursing’s table at Thompson Hospital on Friday, July 18, to learn about the school’s affiliate grant, offering 55 percent tuition support for employees who want to advance their nursing careers. Chat with the admissions team and get your questions answered.
NSF I-Corps information session
Are you a University-based STEM researcher interested in making an impact with your technology innovation? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with professional training, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery.
Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty interested in learning more about I-Corps regional and national programming can attend a virtual information session on Tuesday, July 22, from noon to 12:45 p.m. NSF I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experience and answer questions. Register to attend.
Show up for yourself
Practice self-care by taking the time to focus on your health. Start by creating an account on the wellness portal and completing a Personal Health Assessment, which includes online health surveys and a biometric screening through Well-U. You can then take advantage of a variety of wellness programs.
Local discounts and beyond
University faculty and staff have access to discounts from local and national retailers through YOUR Benefits Extras and LifeMart by Care.com. Find local favorites such as Seabreeze and Rochester Red Wings tickets, along with additional savings on travel, entertainment, gifts, and more.
Curator’s tour of the Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition at MAG
Join Timothy Peterson, the inaugural Ann and Irving Norry Curator of Contemporary Art and a Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition juror, as he discusses the highlights of the exhibition and shares insight into the works of art chosen for the show. Register to attend on Thursday, August 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery. Tickets are $10 or free for University students and employees with a valid University ID.
Hein Goemans, a professor of political science and the director of the Peter D. Watson Center for Conflict and Cooperation, says a ramped-up sanctions regime—if it successfully cuts off Russia from the global financial system—could finally force Vladimir Putin to downsize his demands for a ceasefire. “If they close off Russia from the financial network of the West, that will be the end for Putin.”
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