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On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the University awarded the 2013 Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching to Associate Professor of Political Science Bonnie Meguid, Senior Lecturer in Religion and Director of Undergraduate Studies Anne Merideth, and Professor of English and Visual and Cultural Studies John Michael. The award receives its namesake after UR Trustee Robert […]

The Students’ Association (SA) has approved a proposal to provide political and religious student organizations with a flat fund for organizing events open to the student body. Previously, the SA was concerned when providing funding for student organizations associated with political and religious causes due to fears that it would raise concerns over how the […]

Due to a recent University crackdown on parties primarily on the Fraternity Quadrangle as well as increased repercussions for hosting on-campus parties, students have migrated into the nearby neighborhoods across the Genesee River. Off-campus events leave UR with little control, and with an increase in the off-campus student population, the administration is forced to confront […]

In October, UR will hold a formal introduction of its newly revamped security force, which includes a mix of sworn peace officers and regular officers. Security, under its new name of Public Safety, mandated that its officers undergo an additional 380 hours of training since their induction as peace officers in March. Non-sworn Public Safety […]

The SA-sponsored party was designed to test what a party that fully followed university policies would be like. Read More

Special interest housing contributes a unique element to UR residential life as they work to put on events throughout campus. Read More

BlueJump, a social service designed by a group of University of Rochester seniors, provides students with activities to participate in throughout the city of Rochester. Read More

University of Rochester Dining Services will host various events throughout the week to promote the culture of local dining. Read More

On Friday, April 7 students delivered a petition to President Seligman's office requesting that UR not purchase spirit wear from companies using unfair labor practices. Read More

1. On Monday, April 1, Security officers responded to a report of a vehicle parked in the DeKiewiet courtyard, UR Security Investigator Roger Keirsbilck said. However, upon the officers’ arrival, the vehicle was gone. After checking the area, the officers were able to track the car back to a parking lot on campus, where they […]