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Research
Cornell researcher presents on prehispanic Andean tombs
The students and faculty who filled the room were there to learn about chullpas, above-ground Andean tombs that housed mummies. Read More
Trump
Princeton Professor, CNN Analyst Zelizer discusses Trump, bipartisanship
Julian Zelizer, a history professor and CNN political analyst, emphasized the Trump presidency not as a cause, but a product of the deep partisan polarization of American politics today. 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 […]
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Dean Rossi calls off Philharmonia China tour
The decision is a reversal for Rossi, who at announced last week that the orchestra would proceed with the tour, even though three South Korean members couldn't go. Read More
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Senate Summary: Palestinian flag, Tibet email
Last week’s SA meeting (Oct. 21) included clarification of rumored plans for removal of the Palestinian flag from Hirst Lounge, a moderated caucus and two unmoderated caucuses on the Tibet/China dispute, additions to committees, and plans for committee meetings. Here are our highlights: Palestinian flag Senator senior Remsha Rafiq addressed the debate that arose […]
Campus
Albright speaks on technology, foreign policy, political discourse
“Foreign policy affects real people,” Albright said. “There is no way to be totally isolated. We need to understand how much of our lives are dependent […] on other parts of the world.” Read More
Campus
Students air grievances with recent SA email in caucus
An Oct. 21 senate meeting anticipated to host debate on the near-removal of the Palestinian flag veered into a heated two-hour discourse scrutinizing an email sent out that morning by SA leadership and UR administration. Read More
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
Alumni
Activism stands strong in UR alumni discussions
On Oct. 5, during Meliora Weekend, alumni came to the Sloan Auditorium for a panel discussion on “Campus Activism as a Catalyst for Positive Social Change.” The alumni — Amber-Danielle Baldie ‘15, Anansa Benbow ‘15, Elizabeth Pena, Jennifer Mauskapf ‘00, Damion Polite ‘01, and Ann Marie Benitez ‘01 — were all involved in minority student […]
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Facebook and the future of democracy
On Oct. 5, the Politics and Markets Project hosted the “Facebook and the Future of Democracy” event as part of their initiative to encourage dialogue within the UR community about controversial topics. David Primo, associate professor of political science and business administration at UR and organizer of the event, opened with welcoming remarks and introduced […]
