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Discriminatory recruitment practices stir up uncertainty for Alpha Phi, Greek life
The applicants considered the prettiest, the letter says, would likely be the only ones to make it through recruitment. Read More
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Socially distant undergraduate move-in plans announced
More information on the University’s restart plans can be found on the University’s coronavirus planning page. Read More
COVID-19
Fall 2020 plans finalized pending governor’s approval
The University’s plan is subject to change pending its accordance with a set of yet-to-be-released guidelines from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Read More
black lives matter
Anti-racist petitions make rounds at UR
Two petitions demanding that UR permanently ban firearms for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) have been circling UR. Read More
COVID-19
UR tentatively starts reopening research labs
The labs have several social distancing measures in place, like limiting the number of people in labs, strategically scheduling shifts, and reorganizing spaces. Read More
COVID-19
Employee furloughs and pay cuts spur calls for equity
Several groups have been calling for administration to take a second look at these decisions. Read More
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Flags will be lowered for UR employee death
Steven Merriam, a technician for the School of Medicine and Dentistry, died May 19. Read More
COVID-19
Fall 2020 plans tentatively announced in the face of COVID-19
Classes will start in late August, and be offered in-person and online through Thanksgiving, according to the email. Read More
COVID-19
Meliora Weekend canceled for Fall 2020
The announcement, written by Senior Vice President for University Advancement Thomas Farrell, says that the University canceled the event due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Read More
Commencement
UR graduates seniors online
For the Class of 2020, graduation was delivered through videos, written messages, Zoom meetings, and social media filters. The speeches, messages, and ceremonial readings were made available at 12:00 p.m. EST on May 15, on a website created for virtual commencement. UR President Sarah Mangelsdorf, United States Senator of New York Chuck Schumer, and New […]
