Archive: Sep 2001
Options for dining remain the same
Even though dining centers across the campus have undergone some changes, most of the proposed changes that were made last semester were not implemented this year. Over the summer, the Pit in Wilson Commons was redesigned and Danforth Dining Center was refurnished, painted and redesigned. A Halal diet section was added to Douglass Food Court.However, […]
Dogs' place on Quad questioned
UR is mulling a proposed ban on dogs owned by fraternity houses. The administration is currently meeting with residents of the Fraternity Quad, where all of the dogs on campus reside, in an attempt to reach a compromise.The meetings so far have been ?very positive,? said Sigma Chi president and senior Ryan St. John, who […]
Freshmen elect first council members
The first eight members of the inaugural Freshman Class Council have been elected.The election was held Wednesday night on the freshman quad. Three hundred fifty-one freshmen voted in six separate elections, one for each quad residence hall.One seat on the new council was elected from each of the six quad residence halls, except for Gilbert […]
UR alumnus remembered as a hero
When United Airlines flight 93 crashed in to the Pennsylvania countryside, UR graduate Jeremy Glick was on board. The West Mildford, N.J. citizen was among the men who seem to have overpowered the hijackers and heroically plunged the plane into the ground, preventing it from hitting another target. All 45 aboard the plane, including Glick, […]
E-mail used to notify of packages
by Lydia LamCampus Times StaffEver wonder if that package you are expecting has arrived yet? Thanks to new e-mail software at the campus post office, you won?t have to wonder anymore.In August, the post office implemented the new program, which notifies students through their university e-mail addresses when packages arrive for them. Peter O?Rdal, president […]
News Briefs: Janet Reno to speak at UR in March
The Outside Speakers Committee has chosen former Attorney General and possible 2002 Florida Gubernatorial candidate Janet Reno and historian, writer and professor Howard Zinn to speak at UR this school year.Zinn will come first, Nov. 28 at 9 p.m., to an event that is co-sponsored by Amnesty International. A book signing will follow his speech. […]
Alcohol policy evolves
Before you plan your next party, you might want to take a look at the new alcohol policy taking effect at UR this fall.The policy is not finalized, but administrators have announced several changes and clarifications.One major change proposal is a limit of four drinks per person at a party. Dean of the College William […]
Sass the Frass
Sass the Frass
Benefit Concert
Over the past week, students at UR have launched a fundraising effort to raise $20,000 to aid in the recovery efforts as a result of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania Sept. 11.Tables have been set up in Wilson Commons to allow the community to contribute to the drive.?We?d […]
Caribbean Carnival
Get ready to enjoy an evening at the annual Caribbean Carnival this Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dandelion Square and the Wilson Commons Lawn. Sponsored by the Black Students? Union, Caribbean Carnival 2001 will consist of a number of musical performances throughout the night as well as many displays from area merchants. ?My […]