Campus
Administration
Ceasefire and Divestment Resolution Passes SA
The SA Senate passed a resolution calling for the University’s Ethical Investment Advisory Committee (EIAC) to advocate for UR to end all investments in “war, violence, and occupation” and for the administration to publish a statement “explicitly recognizing the need” for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza. “This bill does not only affect the violence […]
academics
Latin honors restructuring approved after SA push
SA endorsed a report March 4 pushing the University administration to make its Latin honors system more “equitable.” Latin honors are distinctions given by many universities to graduating students with strong academic records. At UR, the top level is summa cum laude, which encompasses the top two percent of the graduating class. The other two […]
black history month
Mane Event: Loving hair to celebrate Black History Month
The Kearns Center's Mane Event, part of UR's Black History Month programming, intended to help students understand more about hair care. Read More
Department of Transportation and Logistics
Plan to rename shuttle lines gets SA support
The SA senate unanimously passed a statement of support for the renaming of several University shuttle lines Feb. 12. The proposal came from e5 students Henry Litsky (who is a managing editor for the Campus Times) and Aaron Weiner, whose joint project focuses on transportation at the University of Rochester. The proposal is intended to […]
New York State Suicide Prevention Act
SA passes resolution supporting New York State Student Suicide Prevention Act
Pushing for university suicide intervention policies, the SA joined 26 college governments supporting the bill to safeguard student mental health. Read More
Asian American Alliance
Lunar New Year kicks off with cultural showcases, dance show
Feb. 10 marked the first day of the Year of the Dragon. The University held several events to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the first of which was the Lunar New Year Kickoff Festival which took place Friday, Feb. 9. The event took place in the May Room, which was decorated for the occasion with […]
Facilities
SA resolution denounces students’ alleged disrespect against River Campus workers
Students' alleged disrespectful acts include smearing excrement on mirrors, making racist remarks towards workers, and more, according to the resolution. Read More
Israel-Palestine
Students for Israel talk devolves into chaos
Shai DeLuca's talk about his experiences as a gay man in Israel was protested Feb. 6, leading to chaotic exchanges and questionable claims. Read More
ACJC
SA’s Mid-Year Report just released. Here are some key takeaways
Here are some key takeaways from SA's Mid-Year Report, with a focus on accomplishments with tangible implications for students. Read More
Administration
SJP holds first protest of the semester, their largest yet
Around 60 people showed up to rally against the war in Gaza at Students for Justice in Palestine's first protest of the semester Saturday. Read More