News and Announcements
Conference Highlights Careers in Biomedical Industry
The future of the expanding biomedical industry in upstate New York, including the latest trends, innovative research, and career options, will be the topic of a conference on Friday, April 16, hosted by the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology.
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Repaving Will Close Part of Road Near Goler House
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. today, Central Utilities crews will be at the
northwest corner of Goler House (near the bus stop) removing cold patch
and re-paving the roadway around a manhole and catch basin. The
portion of road will re-open Thursday, April 15. A portion of the
small through road between Goler House and Eastman Dental Center
parking lots will also be closed. There will be no effect on
entrances/exits to parking lots in the area, but pedestrians and
vehicular traffic are asked to use caution while in the area. For more
information, call Chris Howe at 275-4145.
Humanities Project: Gender and Race in American History
The History Department, in conjunction with the Frederick Douglass Institute and the Susan B. Anthony Institute, will hold a two-day conference to parallel the launch of a new book series sponsored by the University of Rochester Press: Gender and Race in American History. The conference will be held in the
Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library, on Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17, and will include presentations and
addresses from both this year’s Frederick Douglass Lecturer, Deborah
Gray White, and Two Icons Lecturer, Michele Mitchell
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United Way: A Little Goes a Long Way
Pledging just one percent of your annual salary to this year's United Way campaign can make a big difference to those in the Greater Rochester area. The University has established a One Percent Leader's Club to recognize those who are willing to give at that level to support initiatives proven to address the community's greatest priorities.
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Plutzik Reading Series Continues
The Plutzik Reading Series continues
at 5 p.m. tonight in the Welles-Brown Room in Rush Rhees Library with a presentation by C.
Dale Young, author of three books of poetry. His work has appeared in American Poetry Review, The Atlantic Monthly, and two installments of The Best American Poetry.
KEY Capstone Presentations
Learn how several KEY Scholars transformed an idea into an enterprise
that creates value during several presentations from 2 to 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 15, in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. Feel free to
stop in at any time. See the full schedule of presentations.
Prevention, Common Sense Key to Safe Travel
Experts at Passport Health of Upstate New York,
based at the School of Nursing, offer tips for
staying healthy and safe while traveling for spring break.
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