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Volume 36 Index (2008)
- December 15, 2008 #20
Trustee Steven Chu ’70 reported as Obama’s energy secretary pick
Professor’s planet prediction confirmed
Nikki Giovanni to deliver MLK Address
2008 in Photos
European historian William McGrath dies
Keep the cost-saving ideas coming
Grammy nod to Eastman’s Paul O’Dette
Deans celebrated with ceremonies, symposium
University’s first recycling coordinator digs in to new role
Award honors strong women
Two Cultures. One Passion.
Research Roundup
In Brief
- November 24, 2008 #19
CEIS reports $134.5M economic impact
Researchers identify key player in HIV dementia
Hypertension: Racial disparity proves deadly
New orchestra marries music and medicine
Frightful weather? Find out about closures online or by phone
Engineer awarded $1.75M to turn biomass into alternative fuels
Warner program encourages girls to ‘get real’ with science
Reading between the lines slideshow
Notables
- November 10, 2008 #18
Work begins on new research hub
University rated best place to work for scientists
Enroll now for health care programs
Big Reveal Offers Double Surprise
Researchers find red enhances men's attraction to women
Washington Post columnist to discuss sexism, media bias
2009 Open Enrollment Health Care Program
Smashing Pumpkins
In Brief
- October 27, 2008 #17
Seligman testifies on Capitol Hill about economic reform
Weekend keynote offers hopeful message
Casting Your Vote on Election Day
Seeing Is Believing—Spirit of Place
University named ‘fit-friendly’
After studying abroad, students return with fresh political perspective
What Makes a President Presidential?
Roll up your sleeve —It’s flu shot time
CD marks first-ever collaboration
Gates Foundation taps AIDS researcher
Meliora Weekend & Eastman Weekend Highlights
In Brief
- October 13, 2008 #16
Brooks Landing hotel to open early November
State approves hospital expansion
Thousands to gather for Meliora and Eastman Weekends
Paying It Forward
Students travel east to tour NY wind farm
Food Dudes team up to celebrate the greener side of dining
On Stage: Classic Comedy
Library facilities manager earns Messinger Award
- September 29, 2008 #15
Bach scholars gather for organ’s debut
$1 million gift funds antiquities gallery
‘Reading World’ series continues
Healthy Beginnings
Study suggests doctors miss opportunities to show empathy
‘Pledge’ honors veterans’ service
University Honors Holders of Named Professorships
Notables
Mortgage program makes homeownership dreams a reality
- September 15, 2008 #14
Pollster Zogby to discuss new book, election
Projects selected for Provost’s awards
University to honor equal rights champions
State of University Address
‘Clean & Go Green’—Coming to a Building Near You
Eastman concerts go beyond borders to offer global perspective
Capitol Hill Tribute to Senator Schumer
Nobel laureate to give ‘timely’ talk
Perfect pitch: Considered rare, test shows trait may be more common
Hispanic Heritage Month 2008
National Institute awards $11.5M to Cancer Center’s lymphoma program
- September 2, 2008 #13
Faculty, staff, and alumnus honored during Convocation ceremony
Trustee Goergen ’60 to receive alumni award
Residential halls convert to wind energy
A Message from President Seligman: Welcome to an Exciting 2008-09 School Year
Open Letter celebrates first release, welcomes international writers to Rochester
Fallen Giants
- August 4, 2008 #12
Robert Clark to lead School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Young pianists to compete at Eastman
How to Succeed in Niche Politics
Study links optimism and heart health
Parking offers cost-saving options for carpoolers
Is marriage a laughing matter
University Press to garner international exposure
Why some 'niche' parties sizzle and others fizzle
Rochester launches first health survey of deaf population
Physicist’s quantum-‘uncollapse’ hypothesis verified
LOL—TWICE
Slide show about helping in Honduras
- July 1, 2008 #11
Biologist Allen Orr to receive rare Darwin-Wallace Medal
Kathy Parker named new dean of nursing
Math educator wins NSF ‘Career’ grant
Sample local fare at neighborhood farm markets
Field hockey goaltender named Academic All-American
Eastman grad wins scholarship to study musicolgy at Cambridge
'Pictures Come from Pictures': Life through Carl Chiarenza's lens
NIH grant to establish University Center for AIDS Research
University Raises $1.3 Millon For United Way
Patrick Barry House Slide Show and story
- June 2, 2008 #10
Hajim named Board of Trustees chair
Discovery holds promise for new cancer therapies
Genetics major named Academic All-American
Benefit concert pays tribute to blues legend
Honey Meconi awarded NEH grant to study 'early iPods'
Foundation commits $2.5 million to Eastman Theatre renovations
LPGA champions to discuss life on world tour
Ensemble wows Kennedy Center
Burns named College dean of students
Singer Family Prize helps seniors honor former mentors
Ladilya to lead women's volleyball
Back from Iraq
- May 12, 2008 #9
Enhanced Omega fusion laser to be dedicated May 16
Undergraduates triumph in National College Bowl tournament
Three leaders to receive honorary degrees
Staff stars celebrated
'Pillars of Hope' offers support for city students
President issues report on diversity
Humanities Project proposals due
New Wilmot Cancer Center offers expanded care, research for cures
New International relations major provides grounding in world politics
Commencement 2008 Teaching Awards
Witmer & Meloria Awards
Faculty & Student Honor Awards 2007-08
Savvy approach to business and biking earns City Cycles national recognition
- April 28, 2008 #8
College ties record for Fulbright awards
Michael Tanenhaus named Bishop Professor
Brizard to address city school reform
Earth-friendly home for ink cartridges Renew parking permit, find a carpool online
Music, medicine and more
2008 University of Rochester United Way/Red Cross Campaign
Study shows risk of first depression late in life
Celebrate tthe 'book' In Brief
Awards and Honors
- April 14, 2008 #7
Kodak commits $10 million for Eastman Theatre project
Xerox CEO to speak at College Commencement
Scholars Guinier, Torres discuss law and social movements
University sets tutition rates
Research Roundup
Classic Russian satire reinvented for the 211st century
Office eases event planning
The University celebrates Earth Day 2008
In Brief
- March 31, 2008 #6
H. Allen Orr named University Professor
DeAngelis and team find way to judge depth
University establishes new awards for staff
Corrigan-Minehan Professor installed
Earth sciences earns top ranking
Award nominations sought
Ramblers Photo with Caption
Music for All
University pilots text, phone, alert system
Study abroad photos awarded first prize
Live close to work and enjoy up to $9,000 towards a city house
Awards and Honors
- March 17, 2008 #5
New awards fund multidisciplinary research
Salman Rushdie and Umberto Eco to give reading on campus
University launches post-baccalaureate pre-medical program
Architecture Honored
Energy symposium caps KEY students’ year of promoting sustainability research
Dawn Bruner helps parents navigate college years
Eastman hosts fourth Women in Music Festival
Finally, the 'planet' in planetary nebulae?
Scholar Charles Carlton remembered
Office helps University staff embrace diversity
- March 3, 2008 #4
Wendi Heinzelman named Dean of Graduate Studies
University sets United Way campaign goal
Simon: Our best measure is the success of our graduates
David Hursh warns that high-stakes testing has narrowed education
Alumnus Kevin Short wins Grammy for restoring album
University artist remembers the victims of violence
Andrei Yakovlev mourned
Empowerment through spirit
- February 18, 2008 #3
Library dean Ron Dow retires
Laser 'alchemy' changes color of metals
Cross-Cultural Healthy Hearts
Warner: 'We are in a unique position to prepare teachers'
University offers Lincoln's letters online
Eastman alumna Maria Schneider wins Grammy
Ralph Locke celebrates 50th book in music series
Research Roundup
In Brief
It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's Rocky
- February 4, 2008 #2
Maverick Ruth Lawrence wins Athena Award
Andrew Niles awarded Churchill Scholarship
What will the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering be like in 2018?
Green pest control honored
African dance moves students
Anthropologists work to tame thesis research
Engineers design a cell retriever and reprogrammer
Anthony legacy dinner honors women leaders
Medical Center unveils new identity
John Tarduno explores traveling "hotspots"
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering plans for signature future
In Brief - January 21, 2008 #1
Claudia Schaefer named Rush Rhees Professor
Medical Center to invest $500 million over next 5-10 years
(en) Gendered exhibit explores gender and identity
Sustainability Web site launched
Gibbons named libraries dean
Research among Discover magazine's top 100
Stokes named director of Chapel
Women, Men Grab Cups in Chase Tournament
Wildly enjoying the process
Awards & Honors
In Brief
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