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 Tuesday, March 10, for Kristina Carnell, a specialty medication financial coordinator in the Strong Memorial Hospital Pharmacy, who died on February 9. Carnell joined the University in 2019.

Creatine is currently one of the most talked-about supplements in fitness and sports nutrition. Holly Gilligan, a registered dietitian nutritionist, shares what you should know about creatine, including its potential benefits and risks.

The Well-Being for Life and Learning training program, offered through Health Promotion, equips faculty and staff with practical, compassionate strategies to support student well-being without adding to burnout. Led by URochester experts, this self-paced training offers tailored tracks with a wide array of workshops, offered in a range of formats.

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

Join the Center for Education Abroad for the annual Story Slam, featuring short but powerful personal stories that celebrate global and intercultural experiences. Learn more and attend today, February 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the May Room, Wilson Commons. The first 25 students to arrive receive a free bubble tea.

Online grief circles with the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence are a biweekly gathering to honor pain and sorrow. The next sessions are today, February 26, and Thursday, March 12, at 4 p.m.

The UR Health Lab Pitch Competition invites members of the URochester community to form a team, develop a concept, receive mentorship from UR Health Lab leaders, and compete for $1,000 in seed funding to bring their solution to life. Attend a virtual information session on Monday, March 2, at noon to learn more about this event and the associated workshops, how to participate, the application process, and the timeline and expectations.

The next Center for Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA) colloquium session will explore the increased use of virtual communications through social media and online education, and the questions raised about the implications this may have for human relationships and human development. Find more information and register to attend via Zoom on Monday, March 2, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

URochester undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in an educational series on healing chronic pain from within. Offered by the Mindful University Project, this group meets every Thursday for four weeks, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., starting on April 9. Registration is required.

Join fellow adult musicians for an inspiring weekend of music-making at the Eastman Community School’s Adult Chamber Music Workshop, July 31–August 2. This immersive experience offers the chance to rehearse, receive daily coaching, and participate in a masterclass with a renowned musician. Explore details and register.

Forbes, February 23

Adam Frank, the Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, offers insight into the recent presidential comments on the existence of aliens.

Cheer on Rochester’s varsity teams at home contests scheduled for this coming week. Find more information on the Athletics website calendar and social media channels. Events are weather-dependent and subject to change.

Saturday, February 28

• Men’s tennis vs. Hamilton College, 10 a.m.
• Women’s tennis vs. Hamilton College, 2 p.m.