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October 14, 2025
The latest news and updates for University of Rochester faculty and staff


Today’s issue includes:

  • CTSI dissemination and implementation webinars
  • A recap of a recent leadership conversation with Kathy Gallucci
  • An upcoming session on reimagining reproductive health through data science

In memoriam

Flags will be lowered for Robert Gauldin

University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department, and the flags atop the Eastman Theatre at the corner of Gibbs and Main Streets, will be lowered on Thursday, October 16, for Robert Gauldin, a professor emeritus of music theory at the Eastman School of Music, who died on September 14. Gauldin joined the University faculty in 1963.

For faculty and staff

Nurturing a nature habit

Whether it’s sunlight or fresh air, nature offers powerful ways to reduce stress and boost your mood. Read the October blog from Behavioral Health Partners to learn how to build your own nature habit this season.

Dissemination and implementation webinars

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s dissemination and implementation function regularly hosts seminars to help researchers gain knowledge and skill in the design and evaluation of evidence-based interventions with a focus on addressing population health. Upcoming virtual webinars take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5; Tuesday, November 11; and Tuesday, November 18. Register to attend at the links above.

For the community

Leadership conversation with Kathy Gallucci

In her recent Leadership Conversation, Kathy Gallucci, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, covered a wide range of topics in the HR sphere, including modernizing systems, building a transparent, growth-focused culture, and making employee voices central to URochester’s future.

Here are six key takeaways »

Explore PhD programs at the Warner School

Join the Warner School of Education and Human Development for a virtual PhD information session on Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn about scholarship opportunities and explore Warner’s PhD application, which is open through December 15. Register to attend.

Session on reimagining reproductive health through data science

This session offers practical insights into accessing and using the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us program data to advance health research. Learn more and attend on Friday, October 17, 10 a.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400.

Annual Health Care Compliance Conference

The 27th annual Health Care Compliance Conference, presented by the Medical Center Office of Integrity and Compliance, explores the most critical emerging compliance program developments and risks that are shaping the landscape for healthcare providers. Register to attend this hybrid event on Thursday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For students

Red Watch Band training

Students can learn about Red Watch Band, a bystander intervention training that aims to promote safety around alcohol and other drugs, on Monday, October 27, at 4 p.m.

Mark Ain Business Model Competition

Do you have a bold idea but don’t know how to bring it to life? The Mark Ain Business Model Competition gives URochester undergraduate and graduate students that chance. Applications are due November 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Spotlight on

Exterior of Mt. Hope Family Center building.

8 things to know about Mt. Hope Family Center

For 45 years, Mt. Hope Family Center, a national resource, has pioneered cutting-edge psychology research while providing support for thousands of vulnerable families annually.

Here's what you should know »
 

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