News and Announcements
Researchers Advance Understanding of Form of
Malaria
Medical Center scientists are making
strides against cerebral malaria, a fatal form of malaria in children
that can ravage the brain and is extremely difficult to treat. New
research points to platelets as playing an important role in the
disease, stimulating the immune system and turning on molecules that
increase inflammation.
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University Named a 'Wealth of Health' Workplace
Rochester will be presented with the
2010 Wealth of Health Award by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the Rochester
Business Journal. The annual award recognizes small, mid-sized,
and large businesses' commitments to fostering healthy behaviors in the
workplace.
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Professor Discusses Upcoming
Benefit on Radio Show
Daniel Beaumont, an associate professor of religion and classics,
will discuss the upcoming "Hot Blues for the Homeless
Benefit Concert: A Tribute to Son House" on 1370 Connection with Bob Smith
today at 1 p.m. on 1370 AM. Listen live.
Graduate Awarded 2010 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Katsiaryna Pleshankova, a recent Rochester graduate, was awarded a 2010 Jack Kent Cooke Continuing Graduate Scholarship. Pleshankova will receive funding for the pursuit of a medical degree at the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
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Go Green: LED Lighting in the IT Center
Have you walked into the IT Center of
Rush Rhees Library and noticed something's a bit different? It's new
energy-efficient LED lighting. LED lights are significantly more energy
efficient than incandescent bulbs and have a typical life span of about
50,000 hours.
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Student Organizes 2nd Annual 5K Run
Marissa Balonon-Rosen, a rising sophomore who is a dual degree student at the University and the Eastman School, has organized the 2nd Annual River Run for Youth Harmony, on Friday, June 4.
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Understanding the University Retirement Program
A free informational session designed for employees newly eligible to
receive the University's direct contribution to the retirement program
will take place at 1 p.m. in ACF-B (2-1318) in the Medical Center. A
representative from TIAA-CREF will also give a presentation covering
general information on how to choose an investment allocation. For more
information, visit the Benefits Web site.
