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Professors
Three URochester STEM professors awarded prizes for their unique approaches to teaching
This past October, three professors in various fields of STEM were granted the Goergen Award in recognition of their teaching accomplishments and skills. Named after URochester Trustees Robert and Pamela Goergen, this award recognizes URochester faculty for their excellence in teaching. The Goergen Award is often awarded for top-quality classroom performance, but can also be […]
art
Obsolete Press: A Crash Course in Pre-Xerox Printing
Obsolete Press set up shop in Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation (RBSCP) last week to give URochester students the chance to learn about pre-Xerox printing methods. Read More
birders log
Birder’s Log: Fall migration recap this month
During one of my recent morning walks along the Genesee River, a familiar bird popped up from the bushes surrounding the trail to forage. Its large size and telltale black and white stripes on the top of its head made it clear it was a white-crowned sparrow. Seeing this bird was a clear sign that fall migration was underway. Read More
Animals
Braddock Bay Bird Observatory furthers bird conservation through research and public engagement
In Monroe County, New York, on the south shore of Ontario County, the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory (BBBO) is one of many key nonprofit organizations that work to mitigate this decline in bird populations. Due to efforts such as regular and seasonal bird bandings, volunteer work, and public outreach, BBBO has been working hard to engage people from various backgrounds to get involved with bird conservation. Read More
Community
7 Brew opens off Jefferson and donates to Golisano Children’s hospital
A few weeks ago, my friend and I went to the new 7 Brew branch near Jefferson Road in Henrietta to see what all the hype was about. Upon arrival, we were not disappointed. They had a line nearly wrapping around the building and music blasting from their speakers. Read More
Celebrity
Nick Offerman on his creative process and remaining authentic
Comedian and actor Nick Offerman was the headliner for this year’s Meliora Weekend. WRUR and CT had the opportunity to sit down and talk with him before his show, where we learned more about Offerman’s creative process and inspirations that help him in front of the camera and in the woodshop. Read More
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Birder’s Log: Spooky spotlight on the birds that rule the night
We have all heard the expression, “the early bird catches the worm.” I, as an “early bird” myself, wake up as soon as the sun rises, looking forward to seeing the different birds singing and foraging during the daytime. But the excitement does not stop when the sun sets and the “early birds” return to rest; habitats high and low still teem with birdlife at night. Read More
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Birder’s Log: Spotlight on warblers
Warblers are one of my favorite songbird groups for the many reasons I listed above. While there are multiple groups of songbirds called “warblers,” this article focuses on the species in the Americas, including those in the family Parulidae — also called “wood warblers,” — and why they are one of the most remarkable songbirds. Read More
Laser Lab
Inside Rochester’s Laser Lab: Home to The World’s Largest Academic Laser
The LLE received $13.7 million to enter the final design phase for the U.S. National Science Foundation Optical Parametric Amplifier Line (NSF OPAL), to make it an even more powerful academic laser facility. Read More
Faculty Profile
From Eastman Student to Tenured Professor — Dr. Cory Hunter’s Rochester Journey
Professor Cory Hunter has received tenure, marking a new chapter in a career shaped by gospel music, scholarship, ministry, and teaching. Read More