All faculty, staff, and student employees are required to complete the University Conduct at Work Training in MyPath by January 31. Medical Center employees have already fulfilled this requirement with the AMI training and do not need to complete the module again.

The training reinforces URochester’s commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct and confirms your understanding of key policies, including the code of conduct, confidentiality, information security, and the use of University resources. For technical support, contact mypathsupport@rochester.edu.

Motivation for change is the first step to creating a plan. Start with scheduling a biometric screening with Well-U. Your wellness dashboard and nurse provide resources that will help you improve or sustain your health. Log in to your account to find a clinic near you and reserve your spot.

The Rochester Americans and Buffalo Sabres are offering all University faculty, staff, retirees, and their families the chance to purchase discounted tickets for the 2025–26 season, subject to availability. Visit the Office of Total Rewards discounts and perks website for more information.

Celebrate the season at the Memorial Art Gallery with a festive holiday sip and shop on Friday, December 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Hear live jazz; shop for art-inspired gifts, work by local artists, museum merchandise, and stocking stuffers from the MAG store; and enjoy cocktail specials.

Undergraduate students can attend Late Night Breakfast today, December 9, from 9 to 11:55 p.m. in the Feldman Ballroom. Other study-support events include Giant Board Games on Wednesday, December 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., and keychain making on Thursday, December 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., both in Hirst Lounge.

Open to undergraduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, orientation team positions are responsible for welcoming next year’s first-year, transfer, and exchange students to campus, as well as their families. An information session on Wednesday, December 10, gives details on applying to join the 2026–27 team.

Simon Business School’s upcoming open courses offer a low-commitment way to experience graduate-level learning. An information session on Wednesday, December 10, at 7 p.m. provides an overview of the courses being offered in January.

This Teaching Center program allows graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to earn documentation of completion or a transcript citation through completion of a structured self-study professional development opportunity about teaching.

The Office of Undergraduate Research announces that starting summer 2026, the award amount for the Schwartz Discover Grant will increase from $5,000 to $6,000. The grant supports summer research with a URochester faculty member and is open to all URochester undergraduates who will be enrolled for fall 2026.

Traveling during the holidays can increase your risk of falling victim to cybercrime. University IT encourages you to be cautious about sharing travel plans online—wait until you are home to post updates to social media. If you use public Wi-Fi, such as in airports or hotels, consider using a VPN and avoid accessing sensitive accounts, like banking or work email, to protect your information. Regularly monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity. Remember, scammers are especially active during the holiday season, so slow down and stay vigilant to keep your data safe. The National Cybersecurity Alliance has more tips for safe travel.

Congratulations to the winners of the School of Medicine and Dentistry mentoring awards, which celebrate the importance of faculty serving as mentors for more junior colleagues. These individuals will be celebrated at an all-faculty event in the spring. Explore the list of winners.

Quanta Magazine, November 25

Seventeen years after the Large Hadron Collider switched on, particle physicists are realizing that they can use it to explore how information flows through quantum systems—a question at the foundations of quantum computing. This convergence of quantum information theory and particle physics “really is an emergent field,” says Regina Demina, the C. E. Kenneth Mees Professor of Physics, who works on the CMS experiment at the LHC. “It’s like a gold rush right now.”