Show Us Your Town: Washington, D.C. More than just the seat of government, the nation’s capital is a city rich in art and culture, foodie havens, and outdoor getaways. Just ask Christine Branche '83 and some of the 4,600 other alumni who make it their home. In the current issue of Rochester Review, leaders of the Washington, D.C., regional network offer a guide to their iconic city. Read more » Many University of Rochester love stories began in the halls, tunnels, and green spaces around our campuses. Explore this interactive map to learn about some of these couples and where they met. Do you have a campus love story? Share it on our Facebook and Instagram. NPR Interviews Olivia Hooker '62 (PhD), 1921 Tulsa Race Riot Survivor National Public Radio’s All Things Considered recently aired a story on 103-year-old Olivia Hooker ’62 (PhD), one of two known survivors of the nation’s worst episodes of racial conflict in American history. She was just six years old. Read more » Presidential search: Information on the position, search process, and timelines are available here. The University hopes to identify the next president by January 2019 and that the person will start serving in that role in July 2019. Rochester’s Culture of Respect: The University is taking a collaborative and wide-reaching approach to strengthen a culture of respect. Here are the most recent responses to the White Report recommendations. • Adam Frank is making waves as an astrophysics professor, self-described “evangelist of science,” and leading expert on the evolution of stars and planets. • Ahmed Ghazi, URMC urologist, rendered a “fake” kidney—complete with five tumors—allowing him to practice a complex, and ultimately successful, surgery. • New Report details University of Rochester growth and economic impact. Your Rochester Connections Today—July 12th—marks George Eastman’s birthday. The University is celebrating with events all over the country, and you're invited! Learn more at rochester.edu/alumni/cheersgeorge. Explore the Yucatan with UR Alumni Join fellow Rochester alumni for this fantastic tour of the Yucatan Peninsula with the University of Rochester's own Renato Perucchio, professor and program director of archaeology, technology, and historical structures. Learn more » Stay connected with all of the latest information, photos, and videos by following UR Alumni on Facebook and at @uofralumni on Instagram. |
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