Parking permit renewal season is here, and all current University parking permits will expire on Tuesday, June 30. If you are not enrolled in auto-renewal and need a parking permit for the 2026–27 parking year, visit My Parking Online, log in using your Active Directory username and password, and select “Get Permits.” As a reminder, parking rate changes announced last month will take effect July 1. Employees must continue to maintain a valid parking permit and current vehicle registration, even in lots with free parking. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Transportation and Logistics at (585) 275-4524 or via email.

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, June 18, for Marianne Pospula, an outpatient access representative in the air ambulatory department, who died on May 8. Pospula joined the University in 2021.

Enroll in Well-U’s coaching program for high blood pressure and get expert assistance, research-based resources, and the personalized support you need. Once you’ve met your goal, you earn $150.

The UR Tech Store’s retail location in Rush Rhees Library is being repurposed and will close effective Thursday, June 11. A new store location is currently being identified and will be announced soon. In the meantime, you can visit the URochester Medicine retail location (Room G-7220B), shop online, or contact them at urtechstore@rochester.edu or (585) 275-8353.

Bring your dog, its leash, and your creativity, and learn about Memorial Art Gallery’s outdoor sculptures and architecture, create some dog nose prints, draw your pet’s portrait, and more. Find dog treats and merch, and leave with a pass to return and visit the museum. This event is outside, rain or shine, on Friday, June 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and is included with museum admission.

Looking to learn something new, strengthen your skills, or make the most of your summer? URochester’s Summer Session B begins June 29 and offers a wide variety of courses for academic advancement, personal enrichment, and professional development through an intensive five-week session, with flexible online and in-person options available. Register by June 12 to secure your spot.

This annual REAL Conversations, held in observance of Juneteenth, features Melvin Foster ’89E, associate provost for academic success at Morehouse College. Learn more and register to attend this free virtual event on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 7:15 p.m.

The men’s World Cup kicks off this week, with tournament games being played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. URochester expert Pablo Sierra Silva, an associate professor of history, unpacks the history, identity, migration, fandom, and politics that collide on soccer’s biggest stage.

You can also catch up with Sierra Silva in the latest Office Hours feature from the spring 2026 issue of Rochester Review.

Get your personal documents ready for shredding at the 16^th annual Shred Fest, happening July 17 from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alumni and Advancement Center parking lot. Documents will be securely collected, shredded on site, and recycled. Find full details about the event and sign up to volunteer. Note that shredding services are provided only for personal documents; URochester departments or offices should contact the Facilities Customer Service Center.

The eyeglasses collection event is running throughout June. Learn how to donate your glasses as an individual, or register your department to compete for the most pairs of eyeglasses collected or the most eye-catching collection box. Competition registration ends today, June 10.