In Today's Issue

• University Joins Yellow Ribbon Program
• Two Internal Medical Groups to Merge
• Political Science Professor's Book Recognized
• Art Gallery Hosting Book Discussion

News and Announcements

University Joins Yellow Ribbon Program
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs was expected to release a list of more than 500 colleges and universities, including Rochester, that have signed agreements to participate in their Yellow Ribbon Program. The program, which goes into effect on Aug. 1, is part of the newly revised GI Bill and provides financial support for Post-9/11 veterans.
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Two Internal Medical Groups to Merge
This July, two URMC internal medicine practices, both situated on the Strong Memorial Hospital’s fifth floor, will merge into a single entity. Renamed "Strong Internal Medicine," this new, blended group combines the existing Internal Medicine Group and the Internal Medicine Faculty/Resident Group.
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Political Science Professor's Book Recognized
The American Political Science Association has honored Bonnie Meguid, associate professor of political science, with the 2009 William H. Riker Award for her book, Party Competition between Unequals. The award, presented by the APSA's Organized Section in Political Economy, recognizes the best book published the previous year in the field of political economy.