June 1 - June 5, 2026 | Vol. 12, Issue 22
In this issue:
myHub Level Up Your LinkedIn: Build a Profile that Tells Your Story
��️Wednesday, June 3rd | ⏱️ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |�� Virtual
This program is open to all graduate students and postdocs from the School of Arts and Sciences, Hajim School of Engineering, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry
Want to take your LinkedIn profile to the next level? Join Eric Vaughn from the myHub team in the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry GEPA office for a hands-on workshop designed to help you expand, rethink, and reimagine your LinkedIn profile. Learn how to utilize LinkedIn as your electronic CV, a strategic networking tool, and a platform to showcase your skills, experiences, and professional brand. Don’t miss this interactive workshop over Zoom!
About the workshop:
•Effectively showcase your research, experiences, involvement, and transferable skills.
•Develop strategies for building meaningful connections and expanding your professional network.
•Increase your visibility to collaborators, peers, and recruiters.
•Have a compatible and credible profile in today’s competitive landscape.
Music, Brain Fog, and RNA Parasites...Only at Seeds for Collaboration!
��️Thursday, June 4th | ⏱️ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm |�� Le Chase Assembly Room (G-9576)
Join fellow faculty and postdocs on Thursday, June 4 for drinks, snacks, and five-minute "seed" talks by: David Greenberg, Evans Lam Professor of Music & Medicine; Michelle Janelsins-Benton, Joan and Gary Morrow Endowed Distinguished Professor of Supportive Care in Cancer; and Andrew Varble, assistant professor of Microbiology & Immunology. 4:30 to 6 p.m., LeChase Assembly Room, G-9576. Add to calendar.
Toastmasters: Daybreakers Club
��️Thursday, June 4th | ⏱️ 7:30 am - 9:00 am |�� Louise Slaughter Conference Room (1-9555)
Toastmasters is designed to assist members to improve public speaking and leadership skills in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Daybreakers is our local club and it meets at the Medical Center.
myHub Writing Retreats
��️Wednesday, June 10th | ⏱️ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |�� TBD
MyHub will host monthly mini Writing Retreats on the second Wednesday of every month. Retreats are open to all School of Medicine and Dentistry Trainees and are inclusive of all types of writing projects.
Each session will begin with a brief guided free writing exercise, followed by goal setting, and protected time to write. MyHub’s Director of Writing Service and Training Grant Development, Dr. Elaine Smolock, will be available for consultation and review during each session.
Food and drinks will be provided.
| Enhancing Poster Creation and Printing: A Collaborate Guide |
Planning a poster for an upcoming conference? CTSI and the River Campus Libraries have released a new, streamlined protocol for poster creation and printing. This resource is designed to make the entire process easier for the URochester community, covering everything from initial design ideas to final print specifications. Our goal is to help ensure consistency and efficiency for all your poster presentations at any events or academic conferences. It's a systemic way to understand the resources available and make your next poster presentation go as smoothly as possible. Should you have any general questions about poster creation, please contact scholcomm@library.rochester.edu.
[Learn More] www.protocols.io/view/poster-creation-and-printing-rm7vz4de4lx1/v1
| myHub Summer Career Ready Boot Camp (DEADLINE TODAY) |
��️Monday June 8th -Monday August 17th | ⏱️ 11:30am - 1:30pm |�� See Description
Take charge of your professional future with our interactive program designed to guide you through every step of career exploration and development. Whether you're a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow, this experience-based program will empower you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take the next big leap in your career. This will include asynchronous, group, and individual appointments. At the end of the session, students will receive a certificate of completion, a digital badge for LinkedIn, and access to career exploration funding.
What You’ll Gain:
- Self-Discovery & Goal Setting
- Career Materials That Share Your Story
- Strategic Networking & LinkedIn Mastery
- Informational Interviewing Like a Pro
- Hands-On Career Exploration
Deadline to Register Ends: June 1st, 2026
In-Person Meeting Dates
• June 8th (11:30am - 1:30pm) - First in-person session: Goal Setting & CV/Resumes - Location - SRB 1402 Welk Conference Room (Saunders Research Building)
• July 13th (11:30am - 1:30pm) - Second session: LinkedIn, Networking, and Informational Interviewing - Location - CEL 2-7534
• August 17th (11:30am - 1:30pm) -Third session: Budgeting & Wrap-up - Location - 1-9555 (Louise Slaughter Room)
Food and snacks will be provided
This week’s social media spotlight features Marissa Skulsky, on winning Best Overall Poster at this year’s University of Rochester Toxicology Training Program Retreat!
As Marissa shared on LinkedIn, “I am thrilled to share that I won best overall poster at this year’s University of Rochester Toxicology Training Program Retreat. I could not have achieved this without the guidance of Christina Post and B. Paige Lawrence, and the support of my lab mate Carissa Dressel. It was also my honor to serve as chair of the retreat planning committee this year. I am extremely grateful to my fellow students on the planning committee who helped make this event possible! I am excited to get started on preparing for next year!”
Way to go, Marissa!
Accommodations
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experiences and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact the Office of Disability Resources. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
OTE Submission Information
Submissions for the weekly Monday edition of OTE are due by Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please submit materials to myHub@urmc.rochester.edu.
Connect with SMD
Tag us or use #URochesterResearch!
