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The latest news and updates for University of Rochester faculty and staff |
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February 6, 2026
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The latest news and updates for University of Rochester faculty and staff
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Good morning, URochester. Today’s issue includes:
- The next Phelps Colloquium on aging, resilience, and well-being
- Spring workshops from Warner’s Writing Support Services
- A MAG DeTour with artist and educator Unique Fair-Smith
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URochester research |
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The brain uses eye movements to see in 3D |
URochester researchers led by Greg DeAngelis, George Eastman Professor and professor of brain and cognitive sciences, of neuroscience, of biomedical engineering, and in the Center for Visual Science, have discovered that the visual motion of an image caused by eye movements helps us understand the world. The specific patterns of visual motion created by eye movements are useful to the brain for figuring out how objects move and where they are located in 3D space.
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For faculty and staff |
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Faculty technology workshop interest form |
The Office of Online Learning and University IT are interested in faculty feedback to support its spring workshop schedule. Please take a minute to share your interest and preferences for various technology workshops to support teaching and learning through this form. Workshops will be presented via Zoom later this spring.
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Talk retirement with TIAA at the Medical Center |
Have quick questions about the University’s retirement program, or need help enrolling online? Stop by Sarah Flaum Atrium on Tuesday, February 10, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to chat with a TIAA representative.
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Phelps Colloquium: ‘From Aging Research to Aging Well’ |
The next Phelps Colloquium, “From Aging Research to Aging Well: Paths to Translation,” is a joint session that brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on aging, resilience, and well-being, exploring how research can be translated into practical strategies that support healthy aging across diverse populations. The session takes place on Tuesday, February 10, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Eisenberg Rotunda, Schlegel Hall.
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For the community |
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Wilmot Shared Resources lunch and learn seminar |
Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Shared Resources hosts a lunch-and-learn town hall seminar on Tuesday, February 10, in the Lower Adolph Auditorium (1-7619), Medical Center. Students, staff, postdocs, and PIs are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. Learn more and register to attend.
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G. Milton Wing Lecture Series |
The Department of Mathematics shares that this semester’s G. Milton Wing Lecture Series will take place February 11–13 and will be given by V. Kumar Murty, a professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto. Find lecture times, locations, and topics here.
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‘A Unique DeTOUR of Art’ at MAG |
Unique Fair-Smith, artist and educator, leads a tour of his favorite works of art on view at Memorial Art Gallery. He will share memories of his life as a student in the Creative Workshop, works that have inspired him, and talk about his experience getting his art into a museum. Find tickets here to attend on Thursday, February 12, from 6 to 7 p.m.
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Warner Writing Support Services spring workshops |
The Warner School of Education & Human Development’s Writing Support Services offers a supportive atmosphere in which faculty, staff, and students can have a confidential dialogue with consultants, who are knowledgeable doctoral students, about their writing projects. Find the spring workshop schedule here and register to attend.
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For students |
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I ❤️ URochester Week |
Celebrate everything you love about the University during I ❤️ URochester Week. Visit your campus pop-up for goodies and conversation. The schedule follows; find full details about each location on the University Calendar.
- Eastman Institute for Oral Health: Monday, February 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Residents’ Lounge
- School of Nursing: Tuesday, February 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Evarts Lounge
- URochester River Campus: Wednesday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons
- School of Medicine & Dentistry: Wednesday, February 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Flaum Atrium
- Simon Business School: Wednesday, February 11, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Schlegel Hall rotunda
- Eastman School of Music: Thursday, February 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lowry Hall
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Workshop on studying abroad as an international student |
On Monday, February 9, the Center for Education Abroad and the International Services Office are offering a collaborative workshop on how to study abroad as an international student on an F-1 visa.
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Program on female sexual health |
Presented by Sex Discussed Here in partnership with Health Promotion, Title IX, Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, and Student Activities, the I Love Female Orgasm event on February 12 is open to students of all genders and sexualities. Learn more.
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UR Stars spotlight |
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Marina Volpini, Graphic Design Specialist |
Each week, HR shines a spotlight on a faculty or staff member who has been recognized as a UR Star. Marina Volpini, a graphic design specialist, was recognized for demonstrating Meliora.
“Marina has played a key role in helping Advancement Communications refresh countless materials and identities in support of the new University brand. She’s answered questions, managed changes, and offered thoughtful guidance to colleagues across the division—all with calm professionalism, even under tight deadlines. Thank you, Marina, for your patience, insight, and steady hand throughout this transition!”
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