Photos from our recent events!

Here are some photos of a few of our recent events - for more pictures, visit our Facebook page!

-Kaitlin

The annual signing of the Freshman Class Roll, held on August 25, 2010.

The YellowJackets at the Simon School Convocation, September 23, 2010.

Simon School Convocation in the Interfaith Chapel, September 23, 2010.

The 2010 Benefits Expo held in the Flaum Atrium on September 28, 2010.

Energy for the 21st Century Conference 2010

The Conference & Events Office is happy to be involved once again with the Energy for the 21st Century Conference on Monday, October 11, 2010. This is the second symposium sponsored by the University of Rochester’s Energy Research Initiative.

The event, held in the Robert B. Goergen Hall for Biomedical Engineering and Optics, will have many specialized speakers and University of Rochester scientists and engineers will present research posters and will be available for discussions. A buffet lunch and wine and cheese reception will also provide time for networking and conversation.

This event is free and open to the general public. Online registration will be available until Thursday, October 7 at 10am. On-site registration will also be available. For more information, including the day's agenda, please visit the conference website. A listing of the day's speakers is also available.

The 2009 Energy for the 21st Century Conference.

For questions regarding the conference, please contact Ms. Vicki Heberling at heberlin@ece.rochester.edu.

We hope to see you there!
-Kaitlin & Erica

In the works: COSYNE 2010

Denise is well under way with preparations for COSYNE 2010, another event our office assists in planning. If you're looking for assistance planning your next conference, contact Scott Verrenti at (585) 273-1765.

-Kaitlin

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A little bit about the COSYNE conference (from cosyne.org): 

The first Cosyne meeting, held in 2004 at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, drew over 350 participants. Since 2005, the meeting has been held in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has attracted a growing number of participants, from nearly 400 in 2005 to over 500 in 2009.

Cosyne topics include but are not limited to: neural coding, natural scene statistics, dendritic computation, neural basis of persistent activity, nonlinear receptive field mapping, representations of time and sequence, reward systems, decision-making, synaptic plasticity, map formation and plasticity, population coding, attention, computation with spiking networks.

UR New Hire Orientation at Staybridge Suites

Did you know the University of Rochester New Hire Orientation takes place at the Staybridge Suites on Mondays and Tuesdays?

Just another great location for your next meeting, training or reception! Call Conference and Events at (585) 275-4111 for more information or email Kaitlin Gray, Event Assistant.

For more photos, visit our Facebook page! And don't forget to become a fan by December 15 to be entered into our iTunes giftcard giveaway!

-Kaitlin

Looking for space for your next event?

The Munnerlyn Atrium in the BME Optics Building is a great location on campus for receptions, presentations, informational fairs and more! The University's student-run Swing Club even meets in Munnerlyn! For more information on utilizing this great space, call the Conference & Events office at (585) 275-4111 or email Kaitlin Gray, Event Assistant.

For more photos of the Atrium, visit the Conference & Events Facebook page! Become a fan by December 15 and be eligible to win a $25 iTunes gift card!

-Kaitlin

2009 Health and Wellness Fair

Next week, The University of Rochester is making their employees’ health a priority.

On September 22, 23 and 24, the U of R Human Resources Benefits Office invites U of R employees to take a break from their busy schedules and learn how to get fit, eat more healthfully and reduce their stress at the 2009 Health and Wellness Fair.

Conference and Events has been assisting to make sure the fair will be a success and an opportunity for employees to educate themselves and learn how to improve their health.

It’s been an eye-opener assisting HR with their fair; the U of R offers a wide-variety of programs and information aimed at keeping their employees healthy – some we didn’t even know about! Everything from yoga classes, assistance quitting smoking, mapped out walking paths and weight management support is available to employees.

Information at the fair will be provided from vendors such as Aetna, Excellus, WELL-U, URMC Fitness and Wellness Center, the American Heart Association, the Eye Institute and the City of Rochester Fire Department, to name a few (for a full list of vendors, please visit the WELL-U website).

Raffle prizes, giveaways and free biometric screenings (for employees, spouses and domestic partners covered by the University Health Care plans) are just a few things to expect at this year’s fair.

The fair will be held in two different locations around the University.

September 22, 2009
10am – 4pm
Medical Center, Arthur Kornberg Bldg. (Atrium)

September 23, 2009
10am – 4pm
Medical Center, Arthur Kornberg Bldg. (Atrium)

September 24, 2009
10am – 4pm
River Campus, Wilson Commons (May Room)

The Benefits Office and WELL-U are happy to sponsor this event. Please visit the WELL-U website for more information.

-Kaitlin