December 2-6, 2024 | Vol. 10, Issue 48
In this issue:
- Community-Based Participatory Research Day
- Off-Campus Housing Resource Fair
- IND 439 Leadership & Management for Scientists
- December UR Dean’s Lecture features Eric Olson, Ph.D.
- Winter Holiday Philosophy Meeting
- Winter Warm Up with The Office of Alumni Relations
- Yoga classes
- Postdoctoral Fellows Well-Being Index Survey - closes Wednesday December 4th
Community-Based Participatory Research Day
Tuesday, December 3 | 8:30am-3:00pm | Helen Wood Hall, Auditorium & Vestibule
Community-Based Participatory Research Day celebrates and fosters partnerships between URMC researchers and community members that produce impactful research. Join UR CTSI on December 3 in Helen Wood Hall for networking opportunities, presentations, and workshops that will equip and inspire you to begin or continue your journey into community-based participatory research. The event will feature breakout sessions and talks facilitated by experts in the field. The keynote speaker will be Hillary Edwards, PhD, MPH, director of research with the PATIENTS Program in the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Off-Campus Housing Resource Fair
Thursday, December 5 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons
Join the Off-Campus Living Program and meet with local property managers and landlords and on- and off-campus partners to learn about living off campus before signing a lease. You’ll also find giveaways, swag, and raffles at the event on Thursday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons.
IND 439 Leadership & Management for Scientists
Spring 2025 - Thursdays | 2:00-3:40 pm
This spring 1 credit-hour course is directed by Eric Vaughn, myHub Career Services Director. IND439 is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. Click the link for more information about the course.
Save the Date: December UR Dean’s Lecture features Eric Olson, Ph.D.
Monday, December 9 | 3:30 pm | Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425)
The Pogue Distinguished Chair in Research on Cardiac Birth Defects at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas will present "Muscle Making and Muscle Breaking: From Developmental Mechanisms to New Therapies for Muscle and Heart Disease." A welcome and introduction will be given by David Linehan, URMC CEO and SMD dean, and Eric Small, professor in the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute. 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Class of '62 Auditorium (G-9425) followed by a reception in the Flaum atrium.
Save the Date! Winter Holiday Philosophy Meeting
Thursday, December 12 | 4-6pm | Sarah Flaum Atrium
Winter Warm Up with The Office of Alumni Relations
Tuesday, December 17 | 12-1pm | Flaum Atrium
The office of Alumni Relations invites you to take a break from the cold to grab a bite on Tuesday, December 17th from 12:00-1:00pm in the Flaum Atrium.
LGBTQ Life Team
The LGBTQ Life Team is a resource for all things LGBTQ in all of our UR schools and their Fall 2024 Office Hours at the School of Medicine and Dentistry are every Monday, 12:00-1:00pm in G.7648.
Yoga Classes
Maintain your physical and spiritual health as the temperature drops by taking a moment to breathe and stretch on the mat with us. Yoga classes continue everyday throughout the fall semester in the Leibner-Cooper Room at the Goergen Athletic Center. Classes are hosted by Mindful University Project x Yoga Vibe’s experienced yoga teachers. Check our schedules and register for classes here, or just drop in – your inner zen awaits.
MyURHR & Student Employment
Are you a current student employee? The current human resources system, HRMS, will be retired and replaced by two systems: UKG and Workday. The most important action item to complete before December 15th is your training! System trainings are available via MyPath. Please contact your supervisor for more information on these trainings, and to coordinate time to complete the trainings on-shift. Check out the flyer for more information.
Well-Being Index Survey
URMC invites you to participate in our annual Well-Being Index survey that closes Wednesday, December 4th. This validated, anonymous tool provides vital de-identified data to our Office of Wellbeing to inform its work and guide future programs.
This tool is 100% anonymous. While registration is required to help you track your own wellbeing over time, access your results, and view personalized reports and resources, your information and results are private, and your individual score will not be shared with URMC, or anyone else. We will only see summary data.
Setting up an account is quick (we recommend downloading the app), and completing the Index takes less than one minute. If you do not have an account, use the invite code URMC WELLNESS after signing up for an account.
If you already have an account, log in to take the survey
PASSPoRT to WashU - Opportunity for Prospective Postdocs
Tuesday, December 10 | 12:00-4:00pm | Virtual
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis is excited to host Pathways to Advanced Scientific Skills through Postdoctoral Research Training (PASSPoRT) on December 10, 2024. PASSPoRT to WashU is a virtual event that offers prospective postdocs an opportunity to learn about WashU and receive some professional development along the way. The event is open to advanced doctoral students (post-qualifying exams), recent doctoral graduates, and early-stage postdocs. There is no citizenship requirement to participate.
Considering Postdoctoral Opportunities in Pharma?
If you're looking to make a transition from academia to industry, now is a great time to explore postdoctoral roles within the pharmaceutical sector. Several leading companies offer tailored postdoctoral programs designed to bridge your academic experience with industry application. These roles provide invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship as you prepare for a career in pharma. Explore these programs:
• Pfizer Postdoctoral Program
• Novartis Graduate Opportunities
• Takeda Fellowship Programs
Take advantage of these opportunities to deepen your skills, expand your network, and work at the forefront of biomedical innovation.
| NSF I-Corps Regional Course Information |
MECCC
NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage startup founders who are interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Participants learn to apply “customer discovery” methodology to evaluate the potential for translating their technology innovation from the lab into a successful product and/or service.
This week's social media spotlight features Nick Rugelis, a PhD candidate in Biophysics.
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