Beyond Rochester
Uighurs
Uighurs speak on ’21st-century dystopia’
“What drives the government to such evil acts?” Two Uighurs shared the story of their people at an event hosted by UR Republicans on Saturday. Their province, they say, is a 21st-century dystopia. Read More
china
Uighurs testify on persecution in China
Composed of personal testimonies from three Uighur women, an Oct. 26 event hosted by UR College Republicans gave students a look at the Uighur human rights crisis in Xinjiang, China. “I ask that every single one of you, in your own capacity, come to the aid of the Uighurs,” said Zubayra Shamseden, Chinese Outreach Coordinator […]
Mel Weekend
Amid whistleblower case, Mark Zaid enjoys Mel Weekend
Zaid, a 1989 UR grad who works as a national security attorney, may have just signed onto one of the biggest cases in his career. Read More
world
Second Africa business conference explores continent’s potential
Undergraduates, business students, and professionals from UR and RIT gathered on Saturday at the second annual Rochester Africa Business Conference for an afternoon of talks, panel discussions, and an entrepreneurial pitch competition. The conference, titled “Africa, the Next Frontier,” was jointly organized by the Pan-African Students Association (PASA) and the Simon Africa Business Club. The […]
world
Egyptian multimedia journalist tells of reporting under censorship
“Once governments learn to harness social media, it can be used against citizens,” Paine said. Read More
Climate Change
At CR event, a call for action on climate change
College Republicans hosted a panel discussion on climate change solutions this past Thursday with politicians and climate change lobbyists. “We need fresh ideas [on] this campus,” junior and vice president of College Republicans Anthony Pericolo said. The club surveyed students on campus at random and found climate change was the most requested discussion topic from […]
Farm
Undocumented farm workers talk discrimination and empowerment at panel
“[The bosses] give us housing but abuse us,” said panelist Biatriz Gatica, who has worked in agriculture for 12 years. Read More
Education
Progressive ideas flow at Title IX comment party
Students and organizers crafted comments at a comment party co-hosted by the Title IX office and the Commission on Women and Gender Equity in Academia. Read More
jaeger
UR, Seligman, Clark sued by EEOC complainants
UR and two of its top administrators are being sued in federal court. Read More
Beyond Rochester
Dinner raises money for children displaced by Middle East conflict
About 250 guests attended the dinner, the proceeds of which are intended to fund education for children affected by the Middle Eastern refugee crisis. Read More
