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Provost Message
December 7, 2022

Important message on this year’s flu virus

University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: By most indicators, this flu season is projected to be particularly harsh. In fact, current data show that Monroe County is already experiencing…

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Today we announced that Gloria Culver will step down as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences effective July 1. During her nine years of service as dean (including…

A statement from University of Rochester Provost David Figlio about leadership changes in the School of Arts & Sciences.

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Provost Message
October 4, 2022

Changes to COVID-19 guidelines and practices

In a joint message from Provost David Figlio and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Liz Milavec, the University detailed updated safety procedures and health protocols. “Throughout the COVID-19…

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Provost Message
September 6, 2022

Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester

University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff: Since arriving in Rochester, so many of you have taken the time to welcome me and offer support and encouragement as I begin…

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Provost Message
September 2, 2022

Faculty Senate inaugural address

Provost David Figlio gave the following speech at the August 2022 Faculty Senate meeting Good afternoon, everyone. It is a pleasure and a privilege to be your colleague. I have…

Provost David Figlio addressed the University of Rochester Faculty Senate at the August 2022 meeting. Read the full speech.

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Provost Message
August 25, 2022

Support for PhD Students

In a message from University leaders, it was announced that the University will expand its single-payer health insurance coverage to all full-time PhD students across our institution. “Our PhD students…

In a joint message from University leaders, it was announced that the University will expand its single-payer health insurance coverage to all full-time PhD students across our institution.

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In a joint message from Provost David Figlio and Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Liz Milavec, the University detailed safety procedures and health protocols ahead of the Fall…

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Provost Message
August 9, 2022

University resources for monkeypox (MPV)

This message was sent via email to the University community on August 9, 2022 Dear University Community, Cases of monkeypox (MPV) continue to rise in several parts of the country,…

In an email sent to the University of Rochester community, provost David Figlio and CFO Liz Milavec outlined resources for monkeypox (MPV).

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Provost Message
June 29, 2022

Message from incoming provost David Figlio

Dear members of the University of Rochester community, I’m thrilled to join the University as your provost this Friday. While I am new to the University and to the Rochester…

A message from the new University of Rochester provost David Figlio, sent to members of the University community on June 27.

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Provost Message
January 5, 2022

Follow Up to Faculty on Spring 2022 Message

Dear colleagues, To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the ways we teach, conduct research, and learn would be an understatement. I recognize the continuous need to be flexible,…

A message sent to University of Rochester faculty from Interim Provost Sarah Peyre regarding Spring 2022 classroom health and safety.

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