@Rochester
— April
21, 2008
 Today's
Forecast: Showers, High 64°
Tomorrow: Partly Sunny, High 66°
In
Today's Issue
- A Message from President Seligman on the United
Way Campaign
- Two Rochester Students Named Goldwater Scholars
- Researchers Discover Critical Detail of Cellular Defense
- University Hosts Forum with Faith Leaders
- Autism Conference Focuses on Advocacy
- Event
Highlight: 'Green Living' Talk
- Rochester
in the News: Harriet Kitzman on the Nurse-Family
Partnership
- In Higher
Ed: Social Responsibility Survey
News
and Announcements
A Message from
President Seligman: The University's 2008 United Way Campaign
"Thank you for your support of our United
Way campaign. With three short weeks left in the campaign, we still
have a significant opportunity to show our leadership in supporting the
Rochester community through our support of the United Way. To date we
have raised $1.1 million, representing 79 percent toward our goal of
$1.4 million. With your assistance, I know we will reach our goal." Read
more...
Two Rochester
Students Named Goldwater Scholars
John Golden '10 and Samuel Harrold '09 have been named 2008 Barry M.
Goldwater Scholars. The scholarship, worth up to $7,500, supports and
encourages students who intend to pursue careers in science, mathematics,
and engineering. Read
more...
Researchers Discover
Critical Detail of Cellular Defense Against Genetic Mistakes
Researchers are closing in on a completed diagram of how human cells
protect themselves against constant genetic mistakes that contribute
to most diseases, according to a study led by Lynne Maquat, J. Lowell
Orbison Endowed Chair and professor of biochemistry and biophysics and
director of the Center for RNA Biology. Read
more...
University Hosts
Forum with Faith Leaders
The University is hosting a forum with leaders representing different
faith communities to discuss “How People of Differing Faiths and across
Differing Cultures Can Discuss Issues with Potential for Misunderstanding
and Hurt.” The forum on Thursday, April 24, at the Interfaith Chapel
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. follows controversial comments on Jewish identity
posted by Arun Gandhi in the Washington Post's "On Faith" blog
in January. Read
more...
Autism Conference
Focuses on Empowering Parents, Health Professionals
Family members and health care professionals who want to increase their
advocacy skills for and knowledge of autism can register for Special
Education Advocacy and Autism Update. Registration for the May 2 conference
is open until Friday, April 25. Contact Phyllis Ives at Phyllis_Ives@urmc.rochester.edu or
275-7383. Read
more...
Events
Tuesday,
April 22
Health
Bites 'Green Living' Talk. Strong Memorial Hospital 3-6408.
Noon to 1 p.m.
For more events: www.rochester.edu/calendar
Rochester
in the News
Democrat and
Chronicle (April 16)
“Nurse-Family Partnership Strengthens Families”
Harriet Kitzman, professor of nursing and associate dean for research
in the School of Nursing, who has been studying the Nurse-Family Partnership—a
home visiting program for low-income, first-time moms—says the
program can change the course of the moms' and babies' lives. "That's
probably the most exciting thing," says Kitzman. Read
more...
In
Higher Education
Chronicle
of Higher Education (April 18)
“Students Want Stronger Focus on Social Responsibility, Survey
Finds”
"Colleges and universities could do more to educate students in
personal and social responsibility, according to the results of a survey
released on Thursday by the Association of American Colleges and Universities." Read
more...
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