University of Rochester student Marissa Balanon-Rosen paints a piano with area youth in Pulaski Park in Rochester, NY August 8, 2013, as part of her “Pianos for Peace” project. // photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
cultural identity
Balonon-Rosen
President and senior Mennatallah “Mennah” Mohamed shared that this dinner was a “time to highlight how Arab culture is so interconnected.” Read More
cooking
Balonon-Rosen
Through a live demonstration and tasting, Chef Dede prepared fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, and collard greens – dishes rooted in Black Southern history. Students leaned in as she explained the methods and care that go into each plate. Read More
