NAME: Brian Shenkerclass: 2005Sport: TennisMAJOR: Political ScienceWhat Brian wants to do after graduation: Not quite sure yet, possibly business school.athlete brian models himself after: Andre AgassiFavorite athletic memory: Getting our captain Colin Ryanto drink a cup of nasty Genesee water. favorite movie: “Half Baked”Favorite quote: “Hey O’Brien [UR tennis coach] you just crashed the van!” It’s a tennis team favorite. Why Brian is the athlete of the Week: Shenker won the B flight singles in a tennis tournament over the weekend versus Ithaca, Mercyhurst, and Hobart. Shenker’s three straight victories culminated with a title match against fellow teammate, senior co-captain Dan Schoener in the finals. Shenker prevailed 3-6, 6-3, (10-4.) He also won the Consolation doubles with partner Eric Prince. Shenker looks to keep his winning streak going this weekend at the ITA Championships at Vassar College.
Album Review
Mustafa’s “Dunya,” about life with all its flaws
When I first saw the new release of “Dunya,” I could already tell it would echo his love for his culture through his music.
birds
Research at Rochester: Windows of opportunity? SMASH the CRASH and bird collision prevention
A new study at UR is helping to keep birds on campus safe from window collisions.
Center for Community Engagement
Fighting against poverty in Rochester with the Urban Fellows Program
Urban Fellows, an annual program hosted by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and funded by Americorp, gives undergraduate students the opportunity to work with local nonprofits over the summer — and get paid for it.
