Archive: Aug 2007
"Hot" Eastman school names dean
The admissions office at the Eastman School of Music might have to expect an increase in applicants soon.Eastman, which has received numerous accolades over the years, has recently been given another one by Newsweek Magazine: "Hottest Music School." While the weekly news magazine praised Eastman as "heaven for instrumentalists," the decision to give Eastman its […]
Class of '11 boasts diversity
With UR's steadily increasing student population, it should come as no surprise that the class of 2011, like the previous freshman class, is one of the biggest Rochester has seen. This year's freshman class is made up of 1,050 students, only 50 students fewer than the current sophomore class, despite the record low acceptance rate […]
Orientation staff eager for freshmen to arrive
Seniors Sharon Barney and Eric Campbell and sophomores Hannah McKillop and Neal Burns have been preparing for Freshman Orientation for the entire summer. While busy planning events, these Orientation Leaders also designed the freshman directory, set up programs for students' siblings, called entertainment vendors for late night activities and answered numerous phone calls and e-mails […]
Summer construction transforms campus
As soon as Commencement ended and most students left for home, construction began in various sites all over the River Campus. The Hive on the third floor of Wilson Commons moved to the first floor, replacing the Common Ground Cafe. Where the Hive formerly resided, Starbucks moved in. In ITC, construction began to create a […]
Kuncl named UR Provost
On May 22, shortly after the end of the spring semester, UR President Joel Seligman announced that Ralph Kuncl had been appointed to the position of Provost. Kuncl, who started his new job on Aug. 1, replaces Charles Phelps, who is retiring after 13 years as UR Provost.Kuncl comes to UR from Bryn Mawr College, […]
Outlook stellar for 'Jackets football
The UR football team, led by second-year coach Scott Greene, starts a new season with very high hopes after finishing 7-4 last year and going on to postseason play for the second time in school history. The Yellowjackets received a vote in the Division III football poll on www.d3football.com, giving them reason to believe that […]
Yellowjackets hope to repeat 'Sweet' season
The women's soccer team looks to return to the field for another year of success and another celebrated performance in the NCAA tournament this fall. With multiple award-winning returning starters, another strong season is in sight.Last year, the Yellowjackets made it to the Sweet Sixteen of the tournament and were defeated by defending champions Messiah […]
Mike Birbiglia spills thoughts on awkwardness and "Journal"
Comic Mike Birbiglia, a Georgetown University graduate, will take his act to UR during Yellowjacket Weekend. He was one of the youngest comedians ever to perform on the The Late Show with David Letterman, recently released a CD called "Two Drink Mike," and signed a deal with NBC for a sitcom. He has performed on […]
Soccer ready for early tournament
The men's soccer team is geared up to kick off another successful season as they prepare for this weekend's Flower City Tournament. With some promising new freshmen and a strong lineup of returning starters, they look ahead to another notable season.The Flower City Tournament, held at Fauver Stadium, starts off the men's soccer season every […]