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The latest news and updates for University of Rochester faculty and staff |
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February 10, 2026
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The latest news and updates for University of Rochester faculty and staff
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Find information in today’s issue on how to:
- Attend a Financial Health Bites webinar on tax strategies
- RSVP for this semester’s LGBTQ leadership lecture
- Submit nominations for the Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Learning Staff Award
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Of note |
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25 years. 392 hearts. So many stories |
UR Medicine is celebrating 25 years as Upstate New York’s only heart failure and transplant center, with nearly 400 recipients of new hearts.
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| Read some of their stories » |
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For faculty and staff |
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Talk retirement with TIAA at the Medical Center today |
Have quick questions about the University’s retirement program, or need help enrolling online? Stop by the Sarah Flaum Atrium today, February 10, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to chat with a TIAA representative.
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Take control of stress levels |
Learn to manage your reactions to everyday stressors in Well-U’s Stress Reduction program. Sessions begin virtually on Monday, February 13. Sign up.
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Financial Health Bites webinar on tax strategies |
The Office of Total Rewards hosts a webinar on Wednesday, February 18, at noon that will cover tax planning steps, tax basics, diversification, cutting your tax bill, and when to call a professional. A MetLife representative will present the seminar. Register to reserve your spot.
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Upcoming workshops to support student well-being |
The Well-Being for Life and Learning Training workshops provide concrete, easy-to-use skills to support student well-being with compassion and confidence, as well as tools to enhance your own well-being. February workshop topics include compassion fatigue and suicide prevention; find the list of upcoming sessions here and search each workshop in MyPath to register.
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For the community |
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LGBTQ leadership lecture |
The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center welcomes author and activist Leti Gomez as the speaker for the semester’s Lorri L. Jean and Darrel Cummings LGBTQ Leadership Lecture and Dinner on February 18, catered by Salena’s Mexican Restaurant.
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| RSVP by February 16 » |
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Submit nominations for the Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Learning Staff Award |
This award recognizes a University Student Life or Academic Excellence staff member who has made a significant impact on the undergraduate learning experience. Undergraduate students, staff, and faculty are invited to nominate a full-time professional staff member for consideration. Additional eligibility details and the nomination form can be found here. Nominations are due February 22.
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NSF I-Corps information session |
Are you a University-based STEM researcher interested in making an impact with your technology innovation? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with professional training, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery. Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty can learn more at a virtual information session on Wednesday, February 25, at noon.
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| Register to attend » |
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LLE Summer High School Research Program |
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics is now accepting applications for its 37th Summer High School Research Program. This prestigious eight-week, full-time opportunity allows Rochester-area rising seniors to work alongside world-class scientists and engineers on projects in laser physics, plasma physics, and materials science, gaining invaluable experience in LLE’s state-of-the-art facility. Applications are due February 27.
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Merch Madness Tee Competition at MAG |
Participate in Memorial Art Gallery’s Merch Madness, a friendly competition of artists to see who can design the best graphic for the M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival. Artists will submit their designs, and then you, the public, will decide who the winner is during Merch Madness in May. Learn more and submit a design.
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For students |
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Schwartz Discover Grant application resources |
Students applying for Schwartz Discover Grant summer research funding can register for upcoming workshops, including Ask an SDG Alum and sessions on writing a research proposal. Students can also drop by the Office of Undergraduate Research in Dewey Hall 4-209B, every Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., to read through a lookbook of prior winning applications.
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