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Summer construction transforms campus
As soon as Commencement ended and most students left for home, construction began in various sites all over the River Campus. The Hive on the third floor of Wilson Commons moved to the first floor, replacing the Common Ground Cafe. Where the Hive formerly resided, Starbucks moved in. In ITC, construction began to create a […]
Kuncl named UR Provost
On May 22, shortly after the end of the spring semester, UR President Joel Seligman announced that Ralph Kuncl had been appointed to the position of Provost. Kuncl, who started his new job on Aug. 1, replaces Charles Phelps, who is retiring after 13 years as UR Provost.Kuncl comes to UR from Bryn Mawr College, […]
Outlook stellar for 'Jackets football
The UR football team, led by second-year coach Scott Greene, starts a new season with very high hopes after finishing 7-4 last year and going on to postseason play for the second time in school history. The Yellowjackets received a vote in the Division III football poll on www.d3football.com, giving them reason to believe that […]
Yellowjackets hope to repeat 'Sweet' season
The women's soccer team looks to return to the field for another year of success and another celebrated performance in the NCAA tournament this fall. With multiple award-winning returning starters, another strong season is in sight.Last year, the Yellowjackets made it to the Sweet Sixteen of the tournament and were defeated by defending champions Messiah […]
Mike Birbiglia spills thoughts on awkwardness and "Journal"
Comic Mike Birbiglia, a Georgetown University graduate, will take his act to UR during Yellowjacket Weekend. He was one of the youngest comedians ever to perform on the The Late Show with David Letterman, recently released a CD called "Two Drink Mike," and signed a deal with NBC for a sitcom. He has performed on […]
Soccer ready for early tournament
The men's soccer team is geared up to kick off another successful season as they prepare for this weekend's Flower City Tournament. With some promising new freshmen and a strong lineup of returning starters, they look ahead to another notable season.The Flower City Tournament, held at Fauver Stadium, starts off the men's soccer season every […]
Commencement Update: Looking back at moments of change
For four years (or five, if we count all those Take-5 and 3-2 kids), the class of 2007 has endured many changes at UR, and a number of awful UR puns. I have only been around to experience two years of this, and as a rising junior I'm looking forward to another two years of […]
Commencement Update: Senior shines (black)light on freshman year
As a prelude to this article, I'd like to share my first memory of college with you. While I was settling into my room during my first day of Freshman Orientation, a drunk student suddenly threw open the door. "Get the hell out of my room," he demanded angrily."Actually, this is my room," I defiantly […]
Commencement Update: After graduation, don't disregard your alma mater
With an average life expectancy of four years, the kangaroo has just enough time to grow up, meet a mate and pass on without accomplishing much more.College isn't far from the life experience of the average marsupial. I swear some classmates have aged 10 years since freshman orientation, despite still occasionally wetting the bed. I […]
Commencement Update: Admissions releases 2011 statistics
This year has produced record numbers for the admissions department as they try to keep the class size at a reasonable size following last year's spike in freshmen.UR received roughly 11,650 applications this year, a record high. Last year's total was 11,195. The admissions department has given out roughly 4,800 offers of admission, a record […]