The Medical Center has reopened its renovated Clinical Research Center, restoring and enhancing a critical resource for clinical studies across the institution. The center sustained extensive damage after a pipe burst in December 2022.

Feeling overwhelmed by money matters? Join UR Medicine EAP and Well-U on Tuesday, April 14, at noon for a webinar on practical ways to reduce financial stress by staying organized, practicing mindful money habits, and creating a clear strategy to manage expenses and debt. Register here.

Join the Office of Total Rewards for a clear, no-pressure webinar on Wednesday, April 15, that breaks down the basics of the University’s health and dental benefits. The session will walk through plan options, explain key terms, and show you how spending accounts like FSAs and HSAs work. Whether you’re enrolling for the first time or need a refresher, this session is for you. Register to attend.

The University now offers MMA Prosper Wise, a retirement planning tool that adds to the financial resources available through the University retirement program. Register for a one-on-one session this spring at the Medical Center or on the River Campus.

The Office of Research and Project Administration shares that the NIH is placing greater emphasis on investigator-initiated science rather than asking researchers to align their work with highly specific funding opportunities. NIH has also launched a Highlighted Topics portal to inform the community about particular areas of science of interest to individual institutes, centers, and offices at NIH.

Peet’s Coffee on the River Campus is hosting a lemonade pop-up today, April 7. Flavors include strawberry, peach, raspberry, mango, lavender, and rose, and each drink features custom handcrafted recipes. Sparkling options are available for those who want a little extra bubble.

Share breakfast with Erin Thompson, executive director of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, on Tuesday, April 14, from 8 to 9 a.m. Learn more about the institute’s programs and plans.

Renowned artist and educator Luvon Sheppard discusses his creative career, commitment to education, and dedication to community at Memorial Art Gallery on Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Advance registration is required for this free event.

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.

Join Simon Business School for an engaging webinar with University Trustee Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA), as he reflects on the realities of building a career in finance and investment—and how classroom theory translates into real-world practice. This webinar is ideal for students, alumni, and professionals interested in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world impact in finance. Advance registration is required to receive the link to attend on Monday, April 20, at 3 p.m.

Sophomores in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences are invited to celebrate officially declaring their major today, April 7, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. Register on CCC.

Graduate students and postdocs in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences are invited to a workshop on translating their research for non-expert audiences. Participants will learn strategies to make complex work accessible to non-experts, with an emphasis on storytelling principles for clear, engaging communication. Register here to attend on Monday, April 20, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

The Warner School of Education & Human Development offers an overview of the field of human development and highlights a range of potential career and research opportunities.