Archive: Dec 2006
Gay marriage rights could be a curse in disguise
In an abrupt departure from the rulings denying marriage equality in California, New York and Washington, the Supreme Court of New Jersey unanimously held last Wednesday that homosexual couples are entitled to the same legal rights and financial benefits as their heterosexual counterparts. The four-to-three decision reveals that the justices were split on what should […]
Fraternities host trick-or-treaters
On Halloween night, the fraternity houses were transformed into haunted houses, and sixth graders from School 19, their parents and siblings were invited to go trick-or-treating. The event was organized by the Fraternity Presidents' Council in cooperation with the Panhellenic Association and the Rochester Center for Community Leadership.In preparation for the event, each sorority was […]
Peter Lennie invested
Peter Lennie was officially invested as the Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Engineering in a ceremony on Friday, finishing a process that began with the departure of former Dean Thomas LeBlanc to the University of Miami in 2005.Lennie's investiture was preceded by a symposium entitled "When […]
CFE opens new office
The Center for Entrepreneurship, the fully staffed center for students to access information about entrepreneurship, has recently moved to a new space in Carol Simon Hall. The CFE was developed two years ago to be the comprehensive source for entrepreneurial information and opportunities at UR. It is staffed by Director of Entrepreneurship Activities Duncan Moore, […]
Direct admission agreement signed
Based on the idea that getting an MBA earlier in one's career may be significantly more valuable than later, the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration created a Direct Admission Partnership with UR last week to go hand-in-hand with their Early Leaders Program. The goal is to offer prospective students the opportunity to […]
Campus Briefs
On Sunday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 a.m. an interfaith service titled "Blue Mass" was held to honor the services of UR Security, Medical Emergency Response Team and the Fire Marshal's Office to the UR community.The service was organized by the Sigma Chi Fraternity, the Catholic Newman Community and the Office of the Dean of Students […]
Tis the season – UR reaches out
With Santa setting up his workshop in every local mall and endless snowy days just around the corner, it is easy to get selfishly wrapped up in the stress of finals and the scramble to please everyone on our shopping lists, forgetting about those less fortunate people who struggle even more during the holidays. That […]
Flogging Molly defies genre boundaries
It's been almost 10 years since Flogging Molly started their career in the Los Angeles, Calif. Irish pub, Molly Malone's. Since then it's been a fast-paced ride for the seven musicians whose most recent release was "Whiskey On a Sunday," a DVD which gives an intimate portrait of the band's career. A rare find among […]
Ramblers promise to entertain in "Horror Show"
Are you looking to experience some of UR's most exceptional vocal talent this weekend? Well, you're in luck; it's that time of year again, for the Midnight Ramblers' fall show. This Saturday, in Strong Auditorium, the Midnight Ramblers, one of UR's all-male a cappella groups will present the "Midnight Ramblers Horror Show" co-sponsored with the […]
Murphys bring Beantown punk to Palestra
Since 1996, the Dropkick Murphys have captivated punk rock fans with their explicit drum, guitar, bass and vocal sounds. The seven group members started off practicing at a barbershop and cited that some of their early influences included Stiff Little Fingers, The Pogues, The Clash and the Swinging Utters.The Dropkick Murphys have based their career […]