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New laundry system in place
In an overhaul of River Campus laundry facilities, the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services (ResLife) has eliminated laundry fees for students and scrapped limits on laundry loads. New washing and drying machines were also purchased, and the upgraded machines now line the walls of the laundry room in every dorm, with the exception […]
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Dining changes hours for multiple locations
Starting this fall, the hours of operations have changed at various dining locations across campus. Marketing Manager for Dining Services Kevin Aubrey said in an email, “Our goal is always to provide the comprehensive dining program that our consumers demand while being smart with your dining dollars to maximize the program in all aspects. [...] […]
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Eastman alumni commit $2 million for Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media
Eastman School of Music alumni and couple Jeff Beal ‘85E and Joan Beal ‘84E, a noted composer and vocalist respectively, officially committed $2 million to Eastman for the creation of the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media on Sept. 1. Separate from the institute, Eastman has been developing a degree in film scoring […]
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Bill Nye to visit UR for Yellowjacket Weekend
On July 31, Campus Activities Board’s (CAB) announced on Facebook that Bill Nye would be this year’s Yellowjacket Weekend Speaker, appearing on the River Campus on September 5. Nye is a renowned scientist and television personality, better known to fans by his full title “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” His credentials include working in the […]
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New building lays foundation for Data Science at UR
On the first day of classes, Aug. 31, construction workers will begin laying the foundation for Wegmans Hall, the planned 58,000-square foot building which will house the Goergen Institute for Data Science. The Institute itself will continue to expand this year, offering a Masters program in Data Science for the first time as well as […]
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Photonics institute to be headquarted in downtown Rochester
After almost a year of deliberation, Rochester was announced in July as the headquarters for the federal government’s new Integrated Photonics Institute for Manufacturing Innovation. The photonics institute, which was first announced to the public in Oct. 2014, will encompass a coalition of state and private universities including UR, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and […]
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Seniors surprised by wine tour availability
By noon on Thursday, April 30, the Wilson Quadrangle was littered with folding chairs, blankets and water bottles: the result of hundreds of students camping out, waiting to purchase a coveted wine tour ticket. In the days leading up to the event, students planned their strategies: getting in line as early as 4 a.m.; bringing […]
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Seniors adjust goal
The annual Senior Class Gift drive is underway, with the 2015 Class Council soliciting donations to the University from graudating seniors. A website for the drive encourages seniors to donate to any of a number of campus organizations and funds, which include individual academic departments, athletic teams, the River Campus Libraries, scholarships, and the Medical […]
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Diversity report published
UR President Joel Seligman’s ninth annual diversity report, which was released this May, noted that the University continued to make steady progress with its diversity initiatives. The report summarized efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive community over the 2014-15 academic year, showing marked changes since the first diversity report was published in June […]
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Posse Foundation seeks to promote college access
On Sunday, May 17, education strategist and Posse Foundation founder Deborah Bial will give the commencement address for UR’s class of 2015. Bial is known for supporting diversity in higher education, and her nonprofit Posse Foundation has just concluded its first year of partnership with UR. The University’s commencement website describes the Posse Foundation as […]
