Archive: Dec 2004

Employees 64257;nd fault with HRMS

Problems exist in the new human resources management system that go far beyond normal transitional problems, the Faculty Senate stated in their monthly meeting on Tuesday. Professor of political science Gerald Gamm, chair of the Faculty Senate, voiced concerns that had been expressed all over campus. "This new system has disrupted offices throughout the university […]

UR builds Wilmot replacement

Students, faculty, administration and alumni attended the groundbreaking of the new biomedical engineering/optics building on Oct. 10. The construction of the 100,000 square foot building will encourage the development of a new field, biomedical optics and highlight the environmental consciousness on campus through Leadership in Environment and Energy Design certification."We have outgrown the Wilmot building," […]

Thai food fit for a king

Though western New York may not be the most ideal place to go to college, it certainly does not lack a choice of great and affordable restaurants. Being from Buffalo, I have grown up used to restaurants with great food, huge portions and very affordable prices. I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that […]

ur opinion

Ellen Rud '06"Paris Hilton, because it would be scandalous and could be a reality TV show."Aiesha Edwards '05"Johnny Depp, he'd keep things interesting and we haven't had a cute president in a while."Omar Figueredo '08"David Ortiz, 'cause he's the man!"Yvette Price '05"Bill Clinton, because he was a great president. There was no war and no […]

Rushing to release

Students have been given a multitude of new software services in the past year - online registration, the NetID service and now the new Human Resources Management System for payroll. The university proudly unveiled these new improvements, and presents UR as a leading institution for bringing new technology to make students' lives easier. Each new […]

Campus Briefs

Revised constitution seeks approvalThe Students' Association expects that the new constitution, which they endorsed last year, will be ratified by the student body before Jan. 2005. "We hope to have [the required] 1,200 signatures by the beginning of the next semester," SA President and senior Pete Nabozny said.The Public Relations Committee, headed by senior Alex […]

Letters to the Editor

Rugby team history inaccurateAs alumni of the school, we were all very excited to find an article about the rugby team in the Campus Times. It sounds like the team is doing very well for itself and our congratulations go out to them, however, some of the information provided is incorrect. The rugby team has […]

Signs of satisfaction

Recent dining service closings during both Meliora Weekend and Fall Break demonstrate a lack of communication with and lack of understanding of customers' needs. On a weekend where the River Campus accomodates thousands of visitors, every effort should be made to indicate where food and other services are available. At a time where all events […]

Loyalties and love in finding a team

When the Statue of Liberty was erected in New York harbor, it was placed on an engraved pedestal that read, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . ." and some other crap. That message has stood as a beacon for the downtrodden for years, welcoming into the […]

Bush bolsters economy

The past four years have been one of the most trying times in recent history, and America has had the good fortune of seeing a great president rise to the occasion by grappling with issues that are in the best interest of this country for the long term. Beyond the implosion of the dot-com bubble, […]