Researchers from the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience have found that male and female brains show different responses as Batten disease progresses, and have found a model of the disease that could transform future treatments.

The University’s Naval ROTC unit has trained generations of student leaders and military officers, shaping academic excellence and national service. Read about URochester’s NROTC history.

Thom Mayer, medical director of the NFL Players Association, presents “Changing the Culture of Concussion in the NFL: Leading in Times of Crisis” on Wednesday, November 12, at noon. Attend in person in the School of Medicine and Dentistry Large Auditorium (2.6424) or via Zoom using the password 014624. Find details here. 

Open to all URochester instructors, this one-hour Teaching Center Zoom workshop introduces the principles of transparent assignment design as an effective instructional tool to support student learning and on-target student work. It provides practical guidance for creating transparent assignments in all disciplines. Register to attend on Thursday, November 13, at 11 a.m. or on Friday, November 21, at noon.

Free premium Care.com memberships are available to eligible employees to find assistance with cleaning, running errands, child care, elder care, pet care, and household tasks. Visit the Family Care web page for eligibility criteria and to enroll.

Myles Jackson, the Albers-Schönberg Professor in the History of Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, presents the lecture “Broadcasting Fidelity: Early German Radio and the Rise of Electronic Music” today, November 11, at 5 p.m. in the Humanities Center, Rush Rhees Library.

Registration is open for the next session of the fall 2025 Restorative Dialogues series, open to all students, staff, and faculty on Thursday, November 13, from noon to 1 p.m. This month’s theme is “Let’s Talk about Accountability,” and is sponsored by the Office of University Engagement and Enrichment and the Susan B. Anthony Center.

Curious about authorship models in STEM disciplines, and want to learn how to have difficult conversations around collaboration and credit? Attend an interactive workshop on Friday, November 14, at 3:30 in Rettner Hall, Room 307. This event is open to all, with a focus on undergraduate and graduate students.

Join Tom Slaughter, the Arthur R. Miller Professor Emeritus of History, for a talk and signing of his new book The Sewards of New York: A Biography of a Leading American Political Family. Rare materials from the River Campus Libraries’ Special Collections that inspired his research will also be on display. Learn more and register to attend on Wednesday, November 19, at 5 p.m.

Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Friends of Strong annual holiday market on Friday, November 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Sarah Flaum Atrium. Browse fine art, jewelry, ceramics, foods, and other handcrafted items from dozens of local artists and eateries. You can also enjoy a special visit from Strong’s pet therapy dogs, and be sure to get a complimentary copy of the 2026 Friends of Strong event calendar.

Several graduates of the Eastman School of Music, along with Sara Gazarek, an associate professor of jazz voice, and Paul O’Dette, a professor of lute, have received nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards. Eastman also has several alumni who played on nominated albums.