Archive: Apr 2003
Federoff assists disease research
UR's Medical Center recently began a study to investigate gene therapy as a possible treatment for Parkinson's disease. This program, conceived by Professor of Neurology Howard Federoff, is the first to attempt to address neurological diseases like Parkinson's through gene therapy.This program will not only include UR's Center for Aging and Developmental Biology, but it […]
Summer promises opportunities for students on campus or away
With final exams less than a month away, many students are weighing their options for how to spend the summer. The summer course bulletin was released last week for those wishing to continue academic ventures may live on-campus and accumulate course credit. Many basic courses are offered, as well as more unusual ones. For example, […]
Senate elections reheld
Earlier this week, the Senate conducted the elections originally held in late February. The elections were reheld in accordance with the ruling reached by the All-Campus Judicial Council invalidating the previous election's results.The primary reason for the ACJC's ruling was that some students were unable to vote using the new online voting system. "After the […]
Gaypril promotes open environment
April is National Gay Pride Month, or "Gaypril," and UR's Pride Network aims to promote awareness of the gay community and its culture through on-campus events and activities. Gaypril commenced with the Day of Solidarity on April 8 - Pride Network hosted a table at Wilson Commons and wore self-decorated T-shirts to recognize gay students […]
Students open debate on war
Residents of Lovejoy Hall have had a chance to express their opinions on the war in Iraq, thanks to a public forum pasted outside a room on the fourth floor. The board includes opinions from several people and offers both pro-war and anti-war sentiments.This board was started about three weeks ago, when sophomore James Thomas […]
Troops search for Hussein
U.S. forces captured Baghdad on Wednesday, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. In the capture, two new issues have arisen for U.S. forces - first, they seek to find Saddam Hussein, if he is indeed alive. The next objective, which will involve many more troops, is to capture regions under rebellion within Baghdad. Although […]
D-Day changes planned
This year's Dandelion Day - the 52nd in UR's history - will undergo some additional changes in response to the large number of alcohol-related incidents that occur every year.Foremost among the formal changes will be the issuing of "tickets" by security officers. Each ticket will note a prearranged time to meet with Associate Dean of […]
Students may have more access to Net
Wilson Commons may soon get three new technological additions to further its role as the hub of student activity at UR."The [Wilson Commons staff] are looking into installing three computers, one on each floor. Currently, we are talking to Simon [Graduate School of Business Administration] and seeing how they have implemented a similar system," Director […]
Greenhouse speaks on Rehnquist's life, cases
"New York Times" Supreme Court correspondent Linda Greenhouse spoke Wednesday evening in Hoyt Auditorium on the "last days of the Rehnquist court," an in-depth exploration of Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court William Rehnquist's long and distinguished career. Greenhouse, a Pulitzer Prize winner, highlighted significant cases in the judge's long tenure now that […]
Campus Briefs
Campaigning is set to begin next week for the Students' Association presidential race. The election is open to any student wishing to hold the position."The SA President is the official representative of the student body," current SA President Lonny Mallach said. "The president is involved in everything from [Students' Association Appropriations Committee], to dining, to […]