John Ginnetti, an associate professor of orthopaedics, offers guidance on what to expect during recovery from joint replacement surgery and offers practical tips to help you heal safely and confidently.

Open to all URochester instructors, this Teaching Center Zoom workshop will discuss how to evaluate and align course assignments and assessments to measure the essential learning in your course. Register here to attend on Friday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m.

The Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center invites faculty and staff from all schools to join LGBTQ Life for a coffee and tea social on Tuesday, April 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the BIC. Connect with colleagues, engage with LGBTQ Life, and enjoy coffee, tea, and delicious treats. RSVP by Friday, April 10. While RSVPs are encouraged to ensure there are enough refreshments, faculty and staff who do not RSVP are still welcome to attend.

Join Well-U and the Center for Community Health and Prevention on Wednesday, April 15, at noon for an overview of the most recent guidelines, including updates focusing on healthy eating patterns and food choices. Learn more and register to attend.

Did you know you may qualify to receive up to $20,000 toward your first home in the City of Rochester? Learn more at a webinar hosted by the Office of Total Rewards on Wednesday, April 22, at noon.

In her recent Leadership Conversation, Sarah Jesse, the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the Memorial Art Gallery, discussed the Free For All Forever Challenge, access to art, industry trends, and connection to the community.

Attend the next Center for Learning in the Digital Age (LiDA) colloquium via Zoom today, April 8, at 3:30 p.m. The session explores emerging trust issues with AI and what they mean in practice. Learn more and register.

On Thursday, April 9, starting at 11 a.m., Campus Dining hosts two culinary events.

• At Douglass Dining, welcome Robert Strauch, the new chef de cuisine. To celebrate, he’s serving a curated menu featuring a Philly roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe, berry mostarda, and warm German potato salad.
• At Danforth Dining, embark on a global culinary journey with a student-curated menu showcasing international favorites.

The Office of Undergraduate Research’s annual Celebrating Research Week kicks off on Friday, April 10, with the Poster Expo in Feldman Ballroom from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. No registration is required.

Join the Memorial Art Gallery on Friday, April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Make a Connection, an evening inspired by the exhibition Picasso and the Progressive Proof. Come ready to mix, mingle, and maybe, meet someone who brings a little extra color to your canvas. Tickets are $15 or $5 for museum members or attendees with a valid University ID.

Poulomi Basu, a neurodiverse artist, is the guest at the next Voices of XR session on Wednesday, April 15, at 3:30 p.m. in Carlson Library or via Zoom. Find details and register.

Join the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Sexuality, Gender, and Women’s Studies for its annual Rainbow Lecture, this year featuring Kareem Khubchandani, associate professor of theater, dance, and performance studies at Tufts University, and the F.O. Matthiessen visiting associate professor of studies of women, gender, and sexuality at Harvard University. Attend on Wednesday, April 15, at 5 p.m. in Dewey Hall, Room 1101.

Join the Johns Hopkins University Trial Innovation Center for a DIDACT symposium highlighting how they determine what questions to answer when planning a trial. Attendees will be provided with real-world examples using innovative methods to aid in producing effective trials. The Clinical and Translational Science Institute presents this event on Thursday, April 16, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Department of Psychiatry holds a grand rounds lecture, “Culture in Clinical and Community Mental Health: Contextual Clues in Clinical Care,“ on April 29 from noon to 1 p.m. Learn more about the speaker and register to attend virtually or in person.

The Center for Community Engagement is joining with Partners for Campus-Community Engagement and the Rochester Urban League to facilitate its second annual community-engaged learning summit on May 8 at Staybridge Suites from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register ASAP, as the event will be capped at 100 participants.

All Education Abroad and International Student Photo contest participants are invited to a special reception today, April 8, to honor their work, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and view the gallery of winning photos from each category.