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MERT responds to medical emergencies
MERT, or the Medical Emergency Response Team is a group of people from the university who are first on the scene for any medical emergency on campus, giving people an extra edge before the ambulance arrives. Anyone can join, including graduate students and UR faculty and staff.A wide variety of people participate in MERT. "I […]
UR reacts to elections
Republicans enjoyed a victory over Democrats Tuesday night in elections that gave them control in both the House and the Senate. In New York's race for governor, George Pataki won a third term, defeating former New York Comptroller H. Carl McCall and Rochester businessman Tom Golisano.The Republicans' gains ensure that President Bush will have overwhelming […]
Drawing held for auto Club device
The Crime Prevention Office, the organization behind the "Think Safe" publications around campus, is sponsoring a drawing for a Club steering wheel lock. There will be one drawing per week for the remainder of the semester. "A lot of students and employees drive cars to work and school and it's recognized that auxiliary locking devices […]
New options for English majors
The English Department has implemented several changes in its major this year. Approved in the fall of 2001 by the Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Council, the changes include the addition of a concentration focusing on writing, media and communication.The new concentration is part of an effort by the English Department to create a more […]
Game ball stolen during men's soccer match
Two suspects stole the soccer game's ball when a player kicked it out of bounds during last Wednesday's men's soccer match, security reports. "A suspect jumped the fence into the stadium, grabbed the ball, and kicked it to a second suspect waiting on the hill outside the fence," UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty said. The […]
Study raises questions about reporting of sexual crimes
A nationwide study released Oct. 21 revealed that less than 40 percent of colleges and universities report crime statistics on rapes and sexual assaults according to the provisions of a federal law called the Clery Act.The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report crime on and around their campuses within a certain set of […]
UR at front of national smallpox vaccine study
The UR Medical Center will be conducting two studies over the next few months to test the immune system response to the smallpox vaccine.Although it was determined that smallpox was no longer a threat in 1972 and ceased to exist in nature, Clinical Research Coordinator Diane O'Brien said, recent threats of bioterrorism have brought this […]
Committee to be formed to deal with Greek discipline
Greek presidents submitted nominations to Matthew Burns, Assistant Dean of Students in charge of discipline, for a Greek disciplinary committee on Nov. 1. Committee members are being chosen this week. "We will notify Greek presidents of who will be on the committee by Friday," Director of Greek Affairs Monica Miranda said.The idea of implementing a […]
ASL program attempts to unite both hearing and deaf worlds
Headed by Director Dr. Ted Supalla and Co-Director Dr. Elissa Newport, the American Sign Language department at UR aims to teach ASL as a liberal arts program. It provides opportunities for clusters, minors and majors.According to Supalla, those interested in actively learning and practicing ASL as both a language and a culture would be well […]
Students struck by BBs on campus
Two female students were struck on campus with what is believed to be a BB gun from a passing Jeep Nov. 7. One was treated at Strong Memorial Hospital and released while the other, a student at the Eastman School of Music, declined medical care. Additionally, three city residents were shot off campus and released […]