The Warner School of Education & Human Development will continue hosting the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers, marking the fourth consecutive year it has received funding for this international exchange initiative.

Pancreatic cancer can remain quiet for years, developing undetected before causing symptoms that lead to a diagnosis. Even after a surgeon removes a pancreatic tumor, other cells often hide and erupt later. A new study led by Darren Carpizo, a professor of surgery, of biomedical genetics, and at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, reveals a discovery about why and how this happens—with the goal of targeting pancreatic cancer with newer immunotherapy drugs.

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 Thursday, May 21, for Karen O’Shea, a primary care advanced practice provider, who died on April 10. O’Shea joined the University in 1997.

Depression doesn’t always look the way you expect. It can show up as low energy, lack of focus, or feeling disconnected from your daily life. Read this week’s EAP blog to learn how recognizing these signs can help you take the first step toward getting the support you need. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals assess issues through short-term counseling and referrals.

Eligible employees can earn up to $450 every year for participating in wellness programs through Well-U. Complete a Personal Health Assessment, a lifestyle management program, and a condition management coaching program, and get rewarded with improved health and money added to your paycheck. Check your eligibility and find a program that fits your interests.

Shop at the Friends of Strong Gift Shop by Cloverkey during Midnight Madness, from Friday, May 8, at 7 a.m. until Saturday, May 9, at 1 a.m. The Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters ATM Coffee Stand will be open during regular hours and will have extended nighttime hours from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., with limited drink options.

The Lenya Competition makes its annual return to Kilbourn Hall at Eastman Theatre on Saturday, May 9, at 1 p.m., with an evening program to follow at 7:30 p.m. Find more details here.

The Center for Urban Education Success at the Warner School for Education & Human Development hosts a webinar highlighting findings from a study in which high school students used the AI platform MyEssayFeedback.ai to receive personalized feedback on their writing. Learn more and register to attend on Tuesday, May 19, at noon.

Your support of the United Way helps amplify childhood literacy programs, including the Rochester chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, regardless of family income. Still have questions about the United Way? Explore these common misconceptions.

US News and World Report, May 4

“Boycotts are an attempt to influence a company’s behavior by threatening its sales and reputation,” says David Primo, the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor and a professor of political science and business administration. When successful, they can create a short-term hit to the company’s stock price. “Most boycotts, though, fizzle out, so part of the challenge for investors is figuring out which ones have legs.”