This interdisciplinary, full-day program highlights emerging advances in gastroenterology and hepatology. Through expert-led sessions and panel discussions, participants will gain practical insights to enhance clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Learn more and register to attend on Saturday, May 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Research wraps up Celebrating Research Week today with the Undergraduate Research Symposium. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend in the Hawkins-Carlson Room in Rush Rhees Library, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Browse the schedule of presenters.

Don’t forget that URochester students can experience world-class performances at Eastman School of Music for $5. Thanks to the new Student Rush program, students can snag same-day tickets for Eastman Presents concerts by showing their student ID at the Eastman Box Office. Each student may request up to two tickets, available from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the day of the performance—or until the concert sells out. Seating is first-come, first-served and based on availability.

For those who prefer to plan, anyone with a University ID (faculty, staff, and students) will continue to receive 50 percent off regular ticket prices when purchasing in advance—a great way to guarantee your seat for popular artists.

In her recent Leadership Conversation, Reitumetse Mabokela, vice provost for global engagement, discussed how to help the URochester remain competitive, connected, and forward-looking in a rapidly shifting global higher education landscape.

Join the Democracy Center and the Little Theatre for a screening and discussion of Celluloid Underground, Ehsan Khoshbakht’s autobiographical documentary. The screening takes place today, April 17, at 6 p.m. Tickets are free for URochester students with a student ID. All others can purchase a ticket at the door or online.

Attend a screening of Four Rational People, a documentary about the Grammy Award-winning Emerson String Quartet, on Saturday, April 18, at 3 p.m., at the Little Theatre. Following the screening, Masumi Per Rostad, associate professor of viola at the Eastman School of Music, will join the film’s director, Tristan Cook, in conversation. Discounts are available for University students, online and at the door. Learn more here.

Celebrate 35 Years of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence at SoulForce 2026 on Saturday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the River Campus Interfaith Chapel. Find more information on how to attend.

Henry Brady, a professor of political science at the University of California, Berkeley, gives the next Cutler Lecture, “Can Democracy Work? The American People and their Stressed Institutions,” on Tuesday, April 21, at 5 p.m. in Goergen Hall, Room 101.

Simon Business School hosts “Your Career is a Journey, Not a Straight Line,” featuring Wagner Dasilva ’08S (MS), ’09S (MBA). Whether you’re just starting or looking to pivot in your career, this lecture will provide valuable insights and inspiration to help you chart your own path forward. Advance registration is requested to attend on Thursday, April 23, from 12:20 to 1:30 p.m. in Schlegel Hall, Room 207.

The 4th Annual Paul M. Schyve, MD Center for Bioethics conference will be held on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, with the theme “AI and Healthcare: Minds, Morals, and Machines.” Get event details and register to attend.

Experience a taste of Rochester today, April 17, with a Ridge Donuts pop-up at Connections.

Students can also relax and recharge at the silent book club at Starbucks from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite book for focused reading time and enjoy 50 percent off a pastry with any beverage purchase.

Health Promotion and Title IX host an interactive lunch-and-learn today, April 17, on how to maintain a strong sense of self while building and navigating relationships with others. Students can register on CCC.

Students can join Pitch Imperfect, the Barbara J. Burger iZone’s biggest event, on Thursday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants will take on a random slide deck and present it on the spot for a chance to impress the judges and win prizes. Learn more and RSVP to be a speaker today.