Strep throat, a bacterial infection, is highly contagious and spreads through close contact, including coughing, sneezing, or sharing food, drinks, or utensils. Medical Center experts give an overview of symptoms and treatments.

The International Services Office has developed a new application process for hosting visiting international students in University departments. The ISO has also set up a training module for departments to learn about the new process. A free account is required to access the training. It’s recommended that departments complete the training before initiating any new visiting student requests. The process for hosting domestic visiting students remains the same. Email URVisitor@rochester.edu with questions.

Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to attend a half-day, in-person workshop, “Exploring Contemporary Antisemitism,” on March 24 or March 25. Open to both Jewish and non-Jewish participants, these sessions offer a space to learn together and engage in thoughtful, meaningful conversation. Registration is required as space is limited. Lunch will be provided. This program is hosted by the Office of University Engagement and Enrichment in partnership with Project Shema.

Join Well-U in the virtual Nutrition Basics program beginning on Wednesday, February 25, at 5 p.m. Discover a nutrition framework and learn how to apply it to your everyday life to improve your health. Register here.

The Office of Total Rewards hosts a retiree benefits webinar on Friday, February 27, at 1 p.m. to discuss eligibility, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to you as a University retiree.

Taking Umberto Boccioni’s image as a touchstone, this talk examines Futurism’s fraught attitudes toward positivism, mysticism, and their perceived opposites. Learn more and attend on Monday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m. in Rush Rhees Library, Humanities Room D.

Awaken your senses with a morning of movement and sound at the Memorial Art Gallery. Mindful MAGiC: Sonic Yoga takes place on Saturday, February 28, from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the Fountain Court. Get details and tickets here.

This year’s ROCTalks event on Friday, March 27, focuses on the themes of communication, boundaries, and meaningful dialogue. If you’re interested in speaking, fill out the speaker interest form by February 23. Learn more.

The Rochester River Run returns to Genesee Valley Park on Sunday, April 19. You can run or walk the scenic 5K route, now slightly updated to follow alongside the river. Proceeds benefit the Transplant Patient Fund, which supports patients awaiting and recovering from heart, liver, kidney, or pancreas transplant surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital. Learn more, register, or pledge your support.

Led by University professors, URochester’s pre-college programs provide high-achieving high school students with an unforgettable summer experience, delving into their areas of interest while tapping into the independence and intellectual rigor that come with URochester’s flexible curriculum. The deadline to apply for the full-day Intensive Studies: Mini Medical School and Intensive Studies: Pathology programs is February 28. The deadline to apply for half-day programs, including courses in engineering, business, arts and sciences, and more, is May 1. Children and dependents of URochester employees will receive a 10 percent discount on program tuition.

Title IX and Health Promotion host this lunch and learn on breakups and boundaries today, February 20, at 11 a.m.

Test drive business school with a non-degree program at Simon Business School. Choose between three-session micro-credentials, standalone open courses, and graduate certificates that afford flexibility. URochester employee tuition benefits are accepted. Attend a webinar on Wednesday, February 25, at noon to receive an overview of non-degree offerings as well as upcoming registration deadlines.