The Office of Counsel has appointed Deirdre Flynn as associate vice president for risk management, following her interim service in the role over the past year.

Learn how to avoid injury and stay safe on the slopes from Sandeep Mannava, an associate professor of orthopaedics who is serving on the 2026 Winter Olympics volunteer medical pool for the US Ski and Snowboard team.

Have you ever left a medical experience feeling shaken, anxious, or not quite yourself? Check out Behavioral Health Partners’ February blog to learn more about what medical trauma is, how it can affect you, and evidence-based treatments that support recovery.

The University offers eligible faculty and staff access to subsidized backup care through Care.com to fill gaps in care for children, adults, and pets. Eligible faculty and staff can use Backup Care days to secure temporary and dependable care in the event of an emergency, unforeseen disruption of their regular care, or a planned day when extra assistance is needed. Find more information here and start your request today.

Students, staff, and faculty can join Health Promotion and the Monroe County IMPACT Team for opioid overdose prevention training today, February 17, from noon to 1 p.m. in Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons. All attendees over age 18 will receive a free Narcan kit. Register to reserve your spot.

Chaplaincy Services at Strong Memorial Hospital and the Catholic Newman Community on the River Campus offer several Ash Wednesday services and events on Wednesday, February 18.

Join the Democracy Center film series for a screening and discussion of Armando Iannucci’s dark comedy The Death of Stalin on Thursday, February 19, in Dewey Hall, Room 1-101. A reception begins at 5:30 with the screening to follow at 6 p.m.

Any office, program, camp, or organization requesting to host a conference, or a residential or day program on the River Campus during summer 2026 must complete this registration form by Monday, February 23. This form is a required step in the planning process for all River Campus summer programs. If your program is not registered, it may not be allocated resources and space on campus. Contact studentlifeops@rochester.edu with questions.

New at the M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival this year is the Koret Fellows Emerging Artist Award. Emerging artists are invited to apply for a complimentary booth space for the 2026 season. The Memorial Art Gallery is seeking creatives who are exploring their artistic voice, experimenting with various techniques, styles, and mediums, and pursuing opportunities to sell their work to a broader audience. The award application closes Tuesday, March 31. Artists will be notified if they have been selected by May 14.

Title IX and Health Promotion host this lunch and learn on breakups and boundaries on Friday, February 20.

The Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program’s  annual Undergraduate Writing Contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding student writing with monetary prizes in five categories. Graduate students and faculty members from the disciplines judge the work and select at least one winner and one honorable mention per category. Submissions are due February 23.

The Humanities Center invites applications for the David and Ann Vincent Fellowship, a competitive short-term research fellowship hosted by Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation for one undergraduate and one graduate (or postdoctoral) researcher during summer 2026. Find full details here.

The University’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics is home to the largest and some of the most powerful lasers in academia, powering breakthroughs in fusion, national security, and technologies we use every day.

In a recent Ever Wonder video, Dave Canning, facility manager for the OMEGA EP Laser, takes viewers on a deep dive into what we can do with lasers.