While autism has historically been diagnosed more often in boys, growing awareness and research are helping clinicians and the public better understand the unique ways that autism can appear in girls.

The Bursar’s Office will close for the day at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 3, and will resume regular business hours on Monday, April 6.

With Well-U, the University’s employee wellness program, you can explore a wide range of activities that support your peace, community, strength, and health. Visit the Well-U website to explore options and upcoming programs.

The mRoc team—Managing Rochester’s Open Campus—is a dedicated group of faculty and staff who support students at registered events such as demonstrations, vigils, and peaceful protests. The team helps guide, direct, and observe events while ensuring the protection of freedom of speech, assembly, and expression in alignment with the University’s values. If you’re interested in joining, attend an upcoming training on April 9, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons. Email uslriskmgmt@rochester.edu with questions.

The Children’s School at URMC has a few select openings in its preschool rooms for children ages 3 and 4 years old for fall 2026. Operated by KinderCare Learning Centers and located on Castleman Road, the daycare offers University employees priority placement and a 10 percent tuition discount. Call (585) 273-3677 for space availability and pricing.

Attendees will learn how to leverage technology, improve communication, and foster trust to enhance provider collaboration, ultimately driving more effective patient outreach and accelerating study enrollment. Register to attend virtually from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15.

Eastman Opera Theatre closes its 2025–26 season April 9 through 12 with a lively take on Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus, bringing the charm, wit, and champagne-fueled shenanigans of this timeless operetta to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre for the first time in over 50 years. Tickets are $20 for general admission. URochester students, faculty, and staff may present their University ID to receive one free ticket.

Wilmot Cancer Institute hosts a four-week virtual seminar series to provide participants with a practical foundation in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials. It’s open to trainees, research coordinators and staff, investigators, and others seeking a clearer understanding of how clinical trials are developed and implemented. The seminar takes place virtually from 2 to 4 p.m. over four Fridays from April 10 to May 8. Learn more and register to join.

The next public health grand rounds webinar, “Recognizing the Gifts of Every Indigenous Child: Ensuring Equitable Access to Developmental Services and Special Education,” takes place on Friday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m. Find more information and register.

Enjoy half-price admission at Memorial Art Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 10, and create a paper bouquet with the Creative Workshop in the Vanden Brul Pavilion, while supplies last. The event also includes a scavenger hunt through the museum, live music, floral-themed drinks, and more.

Cohosted by Health Promotion and the Department of Neuroscience, this event offers insights from new research on how CBD interacts with the brain, offering a closer look at the emerging neuroscience behind this under-researched cannabinoid. Students can attend on April 8 at 5 p.m.

Open to all URochester undergraduate and graduate students, the Burgett Intercultural Center hosts “BIC-TURE This: Knitting Workshop” on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m. All supplies will be provided to those who register by April 7.

Stephanie Ashenfelder, the director of the Digital Media Studies program, and Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp, a professor of dance, use visual arts, movement, and storytelling to raise awareness about climate change. Read more about their work in the University community and beyond.