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Critical chance in Kenya for a shift to acceptance
We were enjoying a few Pilsner beers at one of our favorite clubs in downtown Nairobi when the discussion turned to politics. Interspersing very colorful language, our friend Sally, a leader in her community and tireless worker for development and education in Mathare, one of Kenya's most notorious slums, was articulating for me that a […]
Expanding student horizons
I can still vividly recall my first tour of UR during a late February snowfall, passing by Wilson Commons and hearing about how I.M. Pei designed the glass windows surrounding Hirst Lounge. I remember marveling at the colorful display of flags hanging from the ceiling and feeling a sense of excitement about the rich diversity […]
Eating Awareness
A number of UR organizations have worked together to support the promotion of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Eating disorders are commonly overlooked by the general public, which is ordinarily concerned with more publicized diseases.The University typically does an excellent job of educating and informing students and faculty about health issues - this promotion is […]
New beef to chew
People generally believe they are not effectual as individuals when it comes to issues that are larger than themselves. Recycling your soda can won't stop global warming, voting for Ron Paul won't get him elected and donating $10 to charity will not cure cancer. This is not necessarily apathy. It's human nature to focus on […]
Malcolm X's story retold
Nationally recognized as Black History Month, February allows Americans to focus their attention more intently on the accomplishments, as well as the struggles, of African Americans. Delta Upsilon Fraternity was the most recent UR organization to acknowledge this on Wednesday night when it hosted a public event that gave insight into the life of well-known […]
MERT adopts new policy
Late last week, UR Security met with various University offices to assess whether the new Monroe-Livingston Regional Emergency Medical Services Council's procedure, which mandates all intoxicated persons treated by Emergency Medical Technicians be transported to a hospital for care, was applicable to the University.The discussion included representatives from the Dean of Students Office, UR Legal […]
Riverview plans highlighted
Developers John Yurtchuk and David Huck have collaborated on numerous projects since 1988, and UR's Riverview Apartments are no exception. Yurtchuck, who heads marketing on the project, is the President of the Matrix Development Corporation, and Huck, who manages construction, works at Regent Construction. Both firms are located in Amherst, N.Y. Both Yurtchuk and Huck […]
Campus Brief: Peace talk showcases nonviolence expert
Professor of Philosophy Robert Holmes gave a talk called "Nonviolence, the Media and Public Perception" on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Holmes is an associate to the Gandhi Institute of Nonviolence, and his talk revolved around nonviolence in the media. Holmes is a world-famous expert on issues of peace and nonviolence. He specializes in ethics and social […]
Campus Brief: Rochester Scholars Program reaches out
During the week of Feb. 18, UR hosted the Rochester Scholars Program, where middle and high school students had the opportunity to take one of 14 classes over their February school break. Middle-school students chose between three full-day courses, while high school students were able to take one or two half-day courses. High school students […]
Bill Nye dares UR to change the world
Bill Nye, star of the '90s children's TV show "Bill Nye the Science Guy," spoke on global warming issues in front of an audience that filled Upper Strong Auditorium to capacity last Thursday. Spectators also overflowed into Lower Strong Auditorium, where they watched the lecture and discussion session on a simulcast.Before the show began and […]
