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ACJC upholds SA senator?s impeachment
After his impeachment on Nov. 16, 2009, former SA senator and freshman Chizoba Umesi chose to appeal the decision on the grounds that Article V, Section IV of the Students' Association Bylaws was breached during his impeachment process.The All-Campus Judicial Council released its decision on Monday to uphold the impeachment.A trial was held on Jan. […]
UR wins award for local ties
UR was awarded the Healthy Blocks Partner of the Year Award by NeighborWorks Rochester on Jan. 27. The award acknowledges the UR's continued effort with various programs to foster strong ties between undergraduates and local community members.NeighborWorks is a national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance and revitalization efforts in […]
Administer this
UR Director of Undergraduate Research and Physics Professor Steven Manly discussed the numerous ways that students can get involved with research on campus in an interview with members of the Campus Times. What is your job and the purpose of your office? Undergraduate research is something where UR [has] a phenomenal niche. Small colleges have […]
Campus Briefs
Professor Jacqueline Williams wins prominent positionJacqueline Williams, Ph.D. and associate professor of radiation oncology at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the UR Medical Center, was recently named as the chair of the Center of Acute Radiation Research (CARR), a part of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute's Scientific Advisory Committee (NSBRI).In addition to […]
In Rochester
Government aid provides funding for high-speed railThe federal government has recently approved $151 million for the construction of improved railroad systems across Upstate New York.A large portion of this funding will be devoted to the engineering and environmental analysis needed to begin construction on track upgrades which will allow for a high speed rail between […]
Eastman grads score at Grammys
Last Sunday's 52nd Grammy Awards hit close to UR this year, with three Eastman School of Music graduates taking home awards for their notable contributions to music. Soprano Renee Fleming (M.M. '83), tenor Anthony Dean Griffey (MM '01) and composer/arranger Bill Cunliffe (M.M. '81) join other Eastman musicians who have accomplished this notable goal over […]
?UR a real UR when you've…"
Friday marks the start of the 100 day countdown to graduation. Take 5 Scholar Liz Gabster was digging through the Campus Activities Board Office a few weeks ago when she came across a list called 'UR a real UR student when you've..." The list is from the '90s some of the trends are still relevant, […]
Stuffed strombolis on East Ave.
Located on East Avenue, down the street from the Eastman Theatre, Stromboli Express is home to a hidden delicacy of downtown Rochester. With a modest storefront that does not remotely speak to the quality of food within, one would likely walk right past the place and think nothing of it just another one of those […]
The environment and Israel: a unique approach
Open up today's newspaper and you will likely find two stories: a story about the long, difficult road to a peaceful settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a story about some environmental issue, such as climate change or species extinction. Undoubtedly they will be two separate stories, in two separate sections. The fact that a […]
7th annual Unity Step Show brings excitement to Strong
Last Saturday, when I told my friends that I was going to the Step Show Competition at Strong Auditorium and asked if they wanted to join me, the most common response was a blank stare and the question, 'What is a Step Show?" Regardless, the Black Students' Union's 7th annual Unity Step Show had Strong […]