News and Announcements
Rare Map and Print Collection Donated to University
A collection of some of the earliest maps and drawings of western New York are being donated to the University, which will feature the rare prints in a free exhibition in Rush Rhees Library. The exhibit opens Nov. 11 with a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. in Rare Books and Special Collections. The collection includes the first map printed in the colony of New York, dated 1723, as well as the earliest known drawing of the region, a circa 1768 etching of the Upper Falls of the Genesee River.
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New Forum for Young Musicians Offers Connections, Advice
Polyphonic On Campus is a new Web site written by young musicians for young musicians, offering a forum where artists with emerging careers and students poised to enter the industry can connect. Polyphonic On Campus is the newest initiative of Polyphonic.org, a networking and information Web site of the Orchestra Musician Forum. The site is part of the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School.
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Leadership Institute Seeks Student Nominations
The 20th annual UR/Paychex Leadership Institute is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 22. Open to all undergraduates, the institute helps students develop effective leadership skills through a day-long program of interactive workshops and activities. To nominate a student, complete the online student nomination form and return it no later than Thursday, Nov. 4. For more information, e-mail Jody Goodman.
Tips for Avoiding Phishing Scams
Can you tell if an e-mail requesting
personal information is legitimate? In most cases you can trust your
instincts. If a message looks suspicious, it probably is. However there
are some messages that look like the real thing but aren't. Here are
some tips for spotting a phishing e-mail. Do you have ideas that should be shared as security tips of the week? If so, send them to UnivIT_SP@ur.rochester.edu.
Share Thanksgiving with an International Student
Each year the Rochester International Council, a nonprofit organization that provides services to international college students and scholars as well as Department of State international visitors, invites them to join a family for a Thanksgiving dinner. If you have an extra seat at your Thanksgiving table, there are international students who would love an invitation. For more information, e-mail Judy Weinstein or call 275-8779.
