As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, the Eberly family has established two funds: the Joseph H. Eberly Endowed Professorship in Physics and the Joseph H. Eberly Endowed Professorship Research Fund. Each gift reflects the family’s shared values and further strengthens the University’s commitment to science and research.

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 Wednesday, January 28, for Taryn Flanigan, an outpatient access representative in the Department of Imaging Sciences at Strong Memorial Hospital, who died on December 16. Flanigan joined the University in 2025.

In a groundbreaking basic science study last year, URochester researchers discovered that taurine, available in energy drinks and as a supplement, feeds the growth of leukemia stem cells. A new study, recently published by the same Wilmot Cancer Institute team, expands that work and suggests that as taurine fuels leukemia, it becomes less available for other normal cells and may result in weaker bones in mice.

The Office of Total Rewards hosts a retiree benefits webinar on Wednesday, January 28, at noon to discuss eligibility for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to University retirees.

Elaine Sia, senior vice provost for academic excellence, will hold regular office hours to meet with members of the University community. Spring and summer office hours are now available for registration using this form. Spaces are limited. Email the Office for Academic Excellence if you need assistance or have difficulty accessing the form.

Discover the tools, expertise, and partnerships that drive innovation in today’s research environment. This interactive exhibit spotlights the many shared resources available to support your work—from specialized services and instrumentation to the expert teams who help bring complex studies to life. Drop in, ask questions, and expand your research toolkit.

Online grief circles with the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence are a biweekly gathering to honor pain and sorrow. The next session is on Thursday, January 29, at 4 p.m.

This three-week program will help you get started on a routine toward a healthier you. Participants will have full use of the URMC Fitness Center and receive a workout plan, nutrition tips, and help from staff. Find more information and a registration form here.

The Department of Neurology is recruiting healthy men ages 45-66 as a comparison group to complement its study on HIV brain health. The study involves three clinic visits (2-3 hours) for yearly memory testing, questionnaires, and a blood draw. Participants will also complete MRI brain imaging at the start and end of the three-year study. Compensation is up to $390. Email erika_little@urmc.rochester.edu or call (585) 736-7732 to leave a message if interested.

The Bursar’s Office shares that qualifying students may access their 2025 1098-T in UR Student by entering “1098-T” in the search bar and selecting the “View” or “Print” options. A QRC with detailed steps is available here. If you elected to receive a printed 1098-T, those forms were mailed recently. 1098-Ts may only be accessed via your student login. Third-party proxies do not have access to 1098-Ts through their UR Student logins.

Join the Georgen Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence on Friday, January 30, at 11 a.m. for a virtual panel with recent URochester alumni to discuss their career paths and kick off the spring semester.

The next training session for Red Watch Band—a bystander intervention program focused on promoting safety around alcohol and other drugs—is on February 3 at 4 p.m.

As we navigate winter, it’s important to know how to protect your heart and body from the strain of shoveling snow. UR Medicine’s cardiac care experts offer tips to stay safe and healthy during the winter months.