New faculty orientation begins online Thursday, July 30. Parts one through three prepare instructors for teaching and are open to all URochester instructors of record. Part four is an institutional welcome for faculty on contracts of one year or more. Faculty who are not new but have not previously attended are also welcome. Cosponsored by Faculty Affairs and the Teaching Center.

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The Office of Total Rewards hosts a retiree benefits webinar on Monday, July 27, at noon to discuss eligibility for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and more.

On July 13, the IRS announced that the business mileage rate is rising to 76 cents per mile for the period of July 1 through December 31, 2026. For details, visit the Reimbursements website and download the revised mileage log form.

The scheduled UR Procurement (P2P) Marketplace upgrade was completed successfully with no noticeable user impacts. If you have questions or experience any issues, send an email or call (585) 275-2012.

The David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Student Success is hosting its 34th annual Kearns Summer Research Symposium on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30. This summer, the center has welcomed nearly 60 students to campus who are participating in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program or Research Experiences for Undergraduates Programs.

URochester will speak as part of the Campus Compact Impact Award Spotlight Series on Tuesday, August 4, from 1 to 2 p.m. Shaun Nelms, vice president for community partnerships and director of the Center for Urban Education Success at the Warner School of Education & Human Development, will share the work behind the URochester-East Educational Partnership Organization’s 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnership Award. Register today.

The Department of Psychiatry’s Summer Brown Bag Series continues on August 5 at noon with a discussion on the impact of the New York State Medical Aid in Dying Act. Register to attend virtually or in person.

The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts its last professional development session for the summer—Conference-Going 101—on Wednesday, July 29, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Dewey Hall 1-101. The presentation includes a panel of graduate and undergraduate students and is open to all URochester undergraduate researchers.

The Medallion Leadership Program is sponsoring a dinner for students on campus this summer on Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m.

The Student Fellowships Office hosts an information session focused on application strategies for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship on Thursday, July 30, at 5 p.m. via Zoom. All interested students are welcome to attend, but the office recommends consulting last year’s program solicitation to ensure that you are eligible and that your graduate field is covered. Registration is required.

School of Arts & Sciences and Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences graduate students working on academic writing are invited to attend a three-day writing retreat from Wednesday, August 5, through Friday, August 7, from noon to 4 p.m. in Rush Rhees Library. Register here and email Liz Tinelli with questions.

The School of Nursing has announced the establishment of its new Center for Excellence in Nursing & Health Sciences Education. The new center will serve as a collaborative hub for educational research, instructional design, technology integration, accreditation and assessment, and professional development for faculty and staff.

News 8 WROC, July 22

The latest Greater Rochester Enterprise WHY ROC video segment explores why Rochester and the Finger Lakes are being picked as the home for a national laser innovation hub.