Register for Well-U’s cholesterol management program and meet with a registered dietitian to explore how small changes in habit can improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart conditions. Earn $150 once the program is complete.

Join the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GIDS-AI) for a research symposium today, September 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Wegmans Hall, Room 1400. Presenters will highlight their work and share opportunities for GIDS-AI students and faculty to collaborate.

URochester students, faculty, and staff can join the Mindful University Project for Calming U, a four-week course to explore mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion. Through guided meditation, reflective exercises, and meaningful discussion, participants will develop greater self-awareness and practical tools for navigating academic, work, and everyday challenges.

The Democracy Center hosts a conversation with Anne Meng, an associate professor of politics at the University of Virginia and one of the world’s foremost scholars of authoritarian regimes, on Tuesday, September 29, at 5:30 p.m. in Goergen Hall, Room 101. Learn more about the lecture.

The Department of Psychiatry’s CCCA Grand Rounds will take place on September 30 at noon. It will feature an in-depth discussion of the Monroe County mental health app as well as tools to enhance patient engagement and safety planning. Register to attend virtually or in person.

Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness’s Creative Arts Therapy Program hosts a production of Dare to Dream Jr.: A Disney Musical Revue on October 2 and 3, featuring past and present youth patients at all levels of the production. The performance dates will also feature an art show with works created by local youth. Find tickets here.

Memorial Art Gallery’s annual Teacher Open House is on Wednesday, October 7, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy mini tours, complimentary refreshments, door prizes, a cash bar, and opportunities to learn about field trips, resources, and more. Meet fellow area educators and find inspiration for integrating the arts into your curriculum. Free for current teachers; registration is required and includes museum admission.

Translational Science Day connects URochester Medicine research teams, service providers, and educators to promote translational science and research that improves the health and well-being of people in Rochester and beyond. Learn more and register to attend on Wednesday, October 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At the Heist Hackathon, students from the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and Simon Business School team up to break into real-world problems and unlock bold solutions at the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship. The event kicks off on October 16; submissions are due by October 26; and the finals take place on October 30.

Time, September 21

Since the rollout, a handful of studies have looked at the effectiveness of the two vaccines. “These have all—very interestingly, and comfortingly—really paralleled and mimicked the exact results of the efficacy trials,” says Edward Walsh, a professor of medicine.

Ten URochester students were paired with New York–based startups, small businesses, and nonprofits through the Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence’s summer internship program. The internships provide students with real-world experience working with data and AI to help local businesses improve their bottom lines.