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Ending Eating Disorder Stigmas
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW), a week-long series of events dedicated to educating communities about eating disorders, is taking place this week as groups across UR work together to organize a multitude of events and programs. The mission of NEDAW, which is a campaign not only on college campuses but in communities across every […]
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Antidepressant may offer new Alzheimer’s relief
A new study conducted at eight university medical centers, including the UR Medical Center (URMC), has indicated that the antidepressant drug Citalopram may have a calming effect on victims of Alzheimer’s disease. According to Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research, and Education Program at URMC Anton Porsteinsson M.D., Alzheimer’s patients […]
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Library plans to digitally archive historic documents
With the help of a $360,000 grant from the Fred L. Emerson foundation, UR will be able to digitize the Seward Family Archive. The archive, which is one of the most extensive firsthand accounts of 19th-century American political and social life, comes from the family of William Henry Sward (1801-1872) who was the secretary […]
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Confidence U promotes healthy body image and nutrition
An event to celebrate women’s health and body image, Confidence U, was held Monday, Feb 17. The event explored a wide range of women’s health issues, from breast cancer to confidence building. Confidence U was held in the Hirst Lounge and involved a wide range of interactive learning with fun giveaways. UHS Health Educator […]
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Skating engages UR community
The Brooks Landing Family and Student Ice Skating Party was held at Genesee Valley Park Ice Rink this past Sunday, Feb. 16. The event, which was co-sponsored by the 19th Ward Community Association and UR, was attended by nearly 250 people from both the UR and local community. The program included food provided […]
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Civil rights legend supports nonviolence
Civil rights activists and contemporaries of Martin Luther King, Jr. Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette and his associate Jonathan Lewis, came to Rochester this week for a series of nonviolence training seminars and discussions. The events are in celebration of the internationally-celebrated Season for Nonviolence, which marks the 64 days between the anniversary of the […]
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Religious recruiters spark concern
Recent student reports indicate that a religious group not affiliated with UR has been soliciting students on campus during the past few weeks. Students report that member/members of the World Mission Society Church of God have been approaching them and attempting to recruit them for a Bible study group off campus. The members of this […]
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Measles outbreak affects UR students
A UR student was diagnosed with measles on Friday, Feb. 7. He has since recovered and is no longer contagious, according to Vice Provost and Director for University Health Service (UHS) Dr. Ralph Manchester. According to an advisory from the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Immunization (NYSDOH), “Monroe County was notified of […]
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Major Declaration event wins award
The Major Declaration event, in its third year since its creation, has won the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Awards Committee’s Collaborative Program of the Year Award. The event was hosted by the Sophomore Committee. ACUI is a professional international association for students and professionals involved in student unions. Assistant Dean of Sophomores Laura […]
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Strong Hospital receives designation
Strong Memorial Hospital was recognized by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Comprehensive Stroke Center on Jan. 17. This appointment will certify Strong as one of the country’s leading centers for highly-specialized comprehensive stroke care. A Comprehensive Stroke Center designation is given to care centers that have the best quality […]
