July 31,
2006
Bulletin Board
Campus resource for writers
The College Writing Center is the place to go for assistance with writing projects. Whether you're working on an essay for a class, statement for an internship, or graduate school application, the staff of writing consultants can help you at any stage, from brainstorming for a topic to polishing a final draft. The center also offers a computer lab and a host of other support options, including:
The Writing Fellows—Get feedback at every stage of your writing process from Rochester undergrads representing majors across the College. No appointment necessary.
Write-On—Submit your written work online and receive an e-mailed response from a Writing Fellow within 23 hours. The center is located on the ground floor of Rush Rhees Library (G-121). For more details, call (585) 273-3584 or visit http://writing.rochester.edu.
Studying abroad in the spring?
Students who plan to study abroad during the spring 2007 semester need to submit proposals to the Center for Study Abroad by September 15. New semester and full-year programs are now available in Siena, Italy; Delhi, India; and Sydney, Australia, for students majoring in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Details can be found at www.rochester.edu/College/abroad.
Attention sophomores: Some University-sponsored programs, such as Internships in Europe, are now accepting second- semester sophomores. For more information, call (585) 275-7532 or e-mail abroad@mail.rochester.edu
Biology introduces new courses
With the recent arrival of new faculty members Richard Glor, Vera Gorbonova, Heinrich Jasper, Robert Minckley, Daven Presgraves, and Justin Ramsey, the Department of Biology is in the process of expanding its undergraduate curriculum. New class offerings include Biology of Aging (BIO 222), Ecosystem Conservation and Human Society (BIO 104), Environmental Animal Physiology (BIO 247), Molecular Biology of Cell Signaling (BIO 215), and Molecular Evolution (BIO 265).
Bed lofting and much more
The University Facilities Customer Service Center is your contact to request services that range from bed lofting to housekeeping issues to plumbing problems. Report any facilities problem to the Customer Service Center at (585) 273-4567 or visit www.facilities.rochester.edu to enter an online service request.
Questions about financial aid?
If so, visit https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial/default.shtm. The Office of Financial Aid mails information in July to all first-time borrowers with instructions on how to complete their loan requirements. The office is here to assist students via e-mail at help@finaid.rochester.edu or by phone at (585) 275-3226.
Contest: Win a Keane concert
The University has been entered into a competition to win a live on-campus performance by the band Keane. Students can support the effort by voting online at www.voteforkeane.com until the contest closes on September 29. The school with the most votes wins.
Econ offers new concentration
The Department of Economics will institute a new undergraduate concentration in financial economics pending approval by the New York State Department of Education. The concentration combines training in the Departments of Economics and Mathematics as well as the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business. More information will be made available at www.econ.rochester.edu. Students also can stop by the department office located in Harkness 238 to learn more.
Details about tuition payment
Incoming students who have questions about their tuition bill can visit www.rochester.edu/adminfinance/bursar, e-mail bursar@admin.rochester.edu, or call (585) 275-3931. The first payment for the fall semester is due August 10. All new students must complete a payment agreement, which can be found on the Web site.
News from the Anthony Institute
The Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender and Women's Studies is hosting an Undergraduate Student Welcome Dinner on Tuesday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m. in Lattimore 540. Meet Director Susan Gustafson and visit with other students interested in gender and women's studies. Both women and men are welcome to share ideas and join the institute's undergraduate council.
In other news, undergraduate student artists are invited to submit work relating to issues of gender and identity for the 2007 SBAI Annual (en)GENDERED: Identity, Gender & Art juried show. Submissions will be accepted Wednesday, December 6, and Thursday, December 7, at Sage Art Center. Three Jurors' Choice Prizes of $150 each will be awarded.
And mark April 13 on your calendar. That's the date for the institute's Undergraduate Research Conference, where students who participated in internships, independent studies, and research on gender-related topics share their experiences. Research grants are available to undergraduate students. Proposals may include such items as travel to professional conferences, travel for research purposes, and other expenses connected with research. Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact the institute with questions about grants. To apply, submit a Research Grant Application form available online at www.rochester.edu/College/WST undergrad/SBAIapp.html, by e-mail request to mslf@mail.rochester.edu, or by visiting 538 Lattimore. Applications are due October 20, February 16, and April 20.
Babysitters wanted
Sign up with the Family Care Program to be on the student referral list for occasional babysitting. Those interested should call (585) 273-4643 to get more details.
History looks forward
The History Department is delighted to welcome its new specialist in the history of Russia, Professor Matt Lenoe, who is teaching Soviet Russia (HIS 152/RST 152) on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Russia in East Asia (HIS 330W/430) on Wednesdays. Students are welcome to stop by his office in 458 Rush Rhees to introduce themselves.
The department also has appointed a new director of undergraduate studies. Professor Daniel Borus will be announcing regular office hours once the fall semester gets under way. His office is in 457 Rush Rhees, and his e-mail address is dbrv@mail.rochester.edu. History Opportunities for Undergraduate Research (HOUR) program enables students to earn money or course credit working with a faculty member on research projects. To read more about the simple application process, visit www.rochester.edu/College/HIS/index.php and click on "Undergraduate." Applications for the fall are due by September 15.
The president of the Undergraduate History Council is Robert Cavanaugh '08. Look for a meeting early in the fall to plan the year's activities, or e-mail him at rcavanaugh@mail.rochester.edu. For other news and details about this fall's Verne Moore Lecture Series visit the department's Web site.
Changes in the MCAT
Although the content tested by the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) will not change significantly for those who are applying in 2006–07, there will be broad changes in how the test is administered. As of January 2007, the MCAT will be available only as a computer-based test. The majority of the 22 MCAT test sessions will be offered on a weekday. (Only three MCAT test administrations will be offered on a Saturday.) Both the testing time and the time needed to report scores will be reduced.
With the exception of the January 2007 test dates, registration for the 2007 MCAT will open six months before the test date. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis at these off-campus sites, so it is important to register early. The health professions advisors in Academic Support will hold information sessions on September 19 and October 12 to address these changes. For more information, visit www.rochester.edu/College/CCAS/healthprofessions.html or send an e-mail message to cascas@ mail.rochester.edu.
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