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By Lana KnoxCampus Times StaffUR suffered a great loss this summer when Associate Registrar Lawrence Kruger unexpectedly died as a result of heart failure. He was 42.On July 27, Kruger suffered a heart attack while at work in his office, and was rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital. He died soon after.While he?d previously had minor […]

Students, members of the faculty, Vice President Paul Burgett and UR President Thomas Jackson all sat in the Interfaith Chapel at the silent vigil on Wednesday after a terrorist hijacking of four planes led to mass destruction in New York City and Washington, D.C. ?I was shocked and dismayed at the sheer magnitude of the […]

by Emily BrandonCampus Times StaffTragedy struck and the UR community responded.A national emergency prompted UR to cancel classes on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. However, a number of emergency resources were provided for UR students Wednesday.All college Deans were available in their offices all day, for students who wished to see them.There was a silent vigil […]

By Todd HildebrandtCampus Times StaffNinety-one University Park storage units were broken into this summer when a Rochester man allegedly forced latches off the doors, entered the unites and removed an unknown amount of property from inside.Reports of the thefts trickled in throughout August. The first 57 break-ins were reported to Security on Aug. 7, with […]

by Lydia LamCampus Times StaffConvocation kicked off the new school year at UR?s Dandelion Square under the sun on Friday, September 7. As is tradition, the ceremony began with the Goergen Award ceremony. Recipients of the Goergen Award for Distinguished Achievement and Artistry in Undergraduate Teaching were the Rev. Curt Cadorette, Thomas Hahn, professor of […]

by Lydia LamCampus Times StaffAfter the bookstore?s new renovation, a dedication ceremony and a ribbon cutting took place in front of the bookstore?s new entrance. The ceremony took place Friday after convocation.The ceremony signified the partnership between Barnes and Noble and the University. Furthermore, the ceremony marked the grand re-opening for the remodeled bookstore. The […]

by Dan Bock and Alissa Miller Campus Times StaffAfter speculation emerged from Tuesday?s terrorist attacks that Islamic militant Osama bin Laden was the likely organizer in the attacks, threats to Muslim groups across the country began coming in.At the interest meeting of the Muslim Students? Association, no students reported receiving threats.Members of MSA responded to […]

Dear Friends,The virtue of our tight-knit Rochester community is diversity. We come from all corners of the U.S. and from the far reaches of the globe to receive the Rochester experience. Living and learning in this rich context of diversity is one essence of our Rochester education.As a consequence of Tuesday?s destruction, our outlooks on […]

When I was younger, I watched Chris Apple play soccer for the UR men?s team. I was excited to recently learn that Apple will be the new head coach for the men?s team. Like Apple, I also had the opportunity to play for the UR for three seasons from 1994 until 1996. For a number […]

Each year that I have served as attorney for UR Students? Association, one or more university students have faced criminal charges. When this type of legal problem occurs it is extremely important that it be handled properly. If not handled properly, the person who faces arrest will suffer. For that reason, I would like to […]