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Power Shift convenes in capital
Four UR students and one UR alumnus from Grassroots joined thousands of other young people who converged on the nation's capital last weekend for Power Shift 2007, the first national conference for young people committed to curbing global climate shift, promoting sustainability and establishing a green economy. Nearly 5,500 students registered for the conference, but […]
Gleason Library opens
On Friday, Dean of River Campus Libraries Ronald Dow held a reception to celebrate the opening of the Gleason Library. Located on the east end of Rush Rhees Library above the IT Center, the Gleason Library is being billed as a collaborative workspace for students.Dow opened the ceremony by describing the changes that Rush Rhees […]
Monroe tavern sets bar high for bar food
I'd like to consider myself a fairly healthy eater. But eating healthy isn't always possible, and sometimes part of me really craves a good burger and french fries. Tuesday night was one of those times, so I gave in to my dinner-time desire and headed to Jeremiah's Tavern on Monroe Ave.From the outside, Jeremiah's wood […]
Newspaper plan returns to UR
The Collegiate Readership Program will be reinstated next semester after a successful trial period last year. The program, sponsored by USA Today and brought to UR by the Students' Association, provides the school with copies of USA Today, the New York Times and the Democrat & Chronicle, a local paper. The papers are distributed to […]
Aid plan announced
In an effort to foster the University's connection with the Rochester community and help students at local public schools, UR President Joel Seligman announced yesterday a program called the "Rochester Promise." The program will guarantee $100,000 in UR tuition over four years to an estimated 40 Rochester City School District high school alumni who meet […]
Campus Brief: Course evaluations now available online
Following years of numerous paper surveys, the course opinion questionnaire that allows students to assess and comment on the quality of their classes has been moved online. This follows a four-department online pilot program that was implemented last year.Assistant Dean of Institutional Research Nancy Speck said that the full online system is more convenient for […]
Vegging out causes fear
Recently the Features section published an article entitled "Think hard before going vegetarian," written by sophomore Owen Deland. While I appreciated Owen's well-written perspective, as a student who has gone from meat-eater to vegetarian and back again, I thought I would share some of my experiences, both good and bad.I started my journey to vegetarian […]
Cheers and jeers
CHEERS to UR Security for its excellent service to the UR community. Unarmed officers work in the face of potential danger day in and day out to keep those at the University safe. Further, Security responded quickly and efficiently to concerns about communication and has done excellent work keeping the University updated and informed about […]
A fond farewell
After six years of service in her current role, Dean of Students Jody Asbury should be commended for all the work she has done for UR students and the greater community. Though she is remaining with the University in an ancillary teaching role, her presence in the administration will be sorely missed.Asbury has made community […]
Dean of Students Asbury retires
Former Dean of Students Jody Asbury stepped down on Oct. 26 to take medical leave for a planned surgery. Former Associate Dean of Students Matthew Burns assumed the role of Acting Dean of Students on Oct. 29.Asbury will not return as a dean but will teach an undergraduate course on leadership next semester and serve […]
