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alumna
New commencement speaker unveiled after student feedback
Often beginning more than a year in advance, the meticulous planning for finding a commencement speaker is what often helps make the speech the highlight of students’ and families’ graduation experience. The quality of this year’s speaker is no different, with the University announcing that Jeannine Shao Collins ’86 will be delivering the school’s 176th […]
clubs
Community response to ICE in Rochester
With the increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the United States, student groups on campus and members of the community are responding with efforts to comfort, inform, and mobilize Rochesterians. Read More
Community
New SA Gov proposal on ICE sparks heated debate
A heated debate erupted amongst Student Association (SA) members and the gallery last Monday, Feb. 2, as senators discussed a new proposal regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on campus. Read More
Dean
$10 million Gift Establishes Fund for Deanship
The Deanship of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has a new name in the wake of a $10 million donation from University Trustee Emeritus John Bruning ’24 (Honorary) and Barbara Bruning. The donation is intended to establish permanent funding for the position, according to a University News release. Named Dean in 2016, […]
Blue Cactus
‘Fresh. Fast. Flavorful’: UR Dining Describes New Blue Cactus Dining Option
A new dining option for Southwestern cuisine has come to campus, as announced in a URochester dining Instagram post at the beginning of the semester. “Fresh. Fast. Flavorful. These aren’t just words; they are the standard our team is ready to set,” the Instagram post read. The establishment, named Blue Cactus, sells Southwestern quesadillas, burritos, […]
overdose
Red Watch Band promotes bystander training for drug and alcohol safety
Red Watch Band holds monthly training sessions in Wilson Commons, which include learning activities such as group discussions and role-play. Read More
ADP
Fraternity Quad kitchens reopen after renovations
After losing their personal chefs and having their commercial-grade kitchens closed for two months, Fraternity Quad residents’ kitchens were reopened near the end of October. Read More
bus
‘It’s a Quality of Life Issue:’ Students, admin to discuss improvements to Innovation shuttle service
Changes to the transportation to Innovation Square may be on the horizon, as students living in housing in downtown Rochester have voiced concerns about the lack of convenient afternoon and late-evening transportation to and from the River Campus. Read More
campaign
Malik Evans’ reelection is one of many Democratic wins on Election Day
Democrats dominated Monroe County on Election Day, flipping long-held leadership positions and extending Mayor Malik Evans’ run as Rochester’s mayor by a remarkable margin. Read More
announcement
University concedes: Alumni promised Gmail access until 2029
University alumni will retain access to their Gmail accounts through 2029, the University announced in an email Oct. 30 after receiving criticism from alumni over the decision to terminate access to email accounts. Read More