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Dining Services changes examined
A Town Hall meeting was held on Oct. 24 that focused on student concerns and ideas regarding the Dining Services at UR.Director of Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations Cam Schauf led the meeting, presenting those in attendance with a powerpoint presentation and leaving the discussion open to everyone who wanted to voice a concern. […]
Students attend Diversity talk
An annual discussion and meeting of the college's College Diversity Roundtable took place Saturday. The CDR is an educational forum charged with promoting diversity in all of its manifestations at UR. It focuses on addressing the issues about the atmosphere and quality of life with respect to their effects on racial, ethnic and cultural groups […]
Alumni take part in Meliora Weekend
This year's Meliora Weekend celebrations featured a wide variety of festivities and events. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 18 and concluding on Oct. 21, the University hosted numerous dance events, a golf tournament, a plethora of guest speakers and lecturers, several discussion panels on a wide range of topics, a host of class reunions, one football […]
Campus Brief: Hopkins Center for Optical Design created
On Tuesday, UR Institute of Optics announced the establishment of the Robert E. Hopkins Center for Optical Design and Engineering. The center's creation was made possible by a $2 million donation from former Corning Tropel Corporation CEO John Bruning and is named after Hopkins due to his many contributions to the University. Hopkins was a […]
Security Update
Daniel Borsching, 19, a student at another Rochester-area college, was arrested on Saturday night for trespassing after not complying with instructions given by security officers, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.Borshing was observed on the Fraternity Quad carrying an 18-pack of beer. When questioned by Security, he claimed he was going to the Drama […]
Security Update
On Friday, Oct. 5, security officers were called to the Field Hockey game at Fauver Stadium to deal with unruly persons who were using profanity and refusing to leave, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.Security arrived at 5:29 p.m. Fauver Stadium staff advised Security that the three suspects were being disruptive and had been […]
UR meal plans take a bite out of frugal spending
Growing up, my parents had a rule: they would only buy my sister and me things that we needed. These things included necessities such as jeans, socks or food. If we wanted brand-name clothes or the latest toys, my parents told us that we were welcome to buy them ourselves with our own money.This rule […]
Shaw embodies heroism for Rochester populace
Latasha Shaw: friends and family describe the 36-year-old as a dedicated mother of four, a hard worker and a fighter for the truth. She always greeted others with a hug and a smile along with her upbeat energy; she was the life of the party, and people fell in love with her quickly.Rickie Austin, Shirley […]
Southside is choice among campus living picks
Southside, formerly and colloquially known as the Graduate Living Center, consists of Valentine and deKiewiet Towers, as well as several "maisonettes," which offer apartment-style living to upperclassmen. It is located across the street from Strong Hospital, approximately a 13-minute walk from the center of campus. When I'm asked where I'm living this year and I […]
Promoting awareness of vaccine is still necessary
This year, the River Campus seems to be covered with information encouraging female students to get Gardasil, the three-step vaccine that protects females against Human papillomavirus Types 6, 11, 16 and 18. The bookstore is giving out bags that promote the "You Could Become 1 Less Life Affected by Cervical Cancer" campaign. Brochures handed out […]