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  • two students and a professor pose behind a glass wall with equations written on it

    A student math team from the University of Rochester finished in the top three percent in the recent William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. Sophomore Vincent Yu and freshman Douglas Miller with their professor and coach Dan Geba.

  • dandelion

    Legend has it that the dandelion was adopted as a symbol in honor of the prolific plants that dotted the cow pasture that was to become Rochester's first campus on Prince Street.

  • close-up of a surgeon during an operation

    The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU) at the Golisano Children’s Hospital is the largest intensive care services for children in western and central New York.

  • Sunset over Rush Rhees Library and Wilson Commons

    Sunset over Rush Rhees Library and Wilson Commons.

  • Rush Rhees Library and the city of Rochester skyline at night

    Rush Rhees Library and its iconic tower have become symbols of River Campus and the University of Rochester.

  • graduate points to his diploma as his mom smiles

    Marcus Burrell, holding his diploma naming him a Doctor of Medicine, celebrates with mother Beverly following the 2013 commencement ceremony.

  • group of graduating students takes a photo of themselves with an iPhone

    Members of the Class of 2013 capture a moment together on the Eastman Quadrangle.

  • large crowd of graduates waves to their families

    Newly minted recipients of PhDs, EdDs, DMAs, and DNPs wave to family and loved ones after receiving their doctoral degrees at the 2013 commencement ceremony in Eastman Theatre.

  • violinst wearing a T-shirt that says BACH

    An Eastman School of Music student wears his love of Bach on his back.

  • statue of George Eastman

    A statue of Kodak founder and University benefactor George Eastman was dedicated on the Eastman Quadrangle in 2009.

  • telescope at the Mees Observatory

    The University’s C.E.K. Mees Observatory is located 40 miles south of Rochester.

  • students grilling hot dogs and hamburgers

    Summertime on the quad.

  • students painting the tunnels

    Orientation volunteers partake in the annual tradition of painting the quad tunnels before move-in day.

  • Fauver Stadium

    Athletics facilities on River Campus include Fauver Stadium, with a 400 meter track and seating for 5,000 fans.

  • lifeguards at the swimming pool in Goegen Athletic Center

    Athletics facilities on River Campus the newly-renovated Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Center in Goergen Athletic Center.

  • a wide-angle view of the periodical room in Rush Rhees Library

    The Martin E. Messinger Periodical Reading Room in Rush Rhees Library is a favorite spot for studying.

  • student wears and eye-tracking devices and looks at a computer monitor

    The Lattimore Eye Tracking Lab in the Department of Linguistics allows student to conduct research in language processing and acquisition.

  • students in class

    A linguistics syntax workshop meets in Lattimore Hall.

  • three actors on stage

    The International Theatre Program’s 2013 season included a production of The Glass Menagerie.

  • student playing the trumpet

    Evan Marcantonio ’13 performs with his band at ArtAwake, the annual student-organized art and culture festival in downtown Rochester.

  • students on a ferris wheel outside Wilson Commons

    Students enjoy the annual Dandelion Day festivities, marking the end of classes for 2013.

  • students walking under flowering trees on the quad

    The Eastman Quadrangle is named for University benefactor and Eastman Kodak founder, George Eastman. The centerpiece of the River Campus, the "Quad" is the academic home of the College, defined by the original River Campus buildings -- including the landmark Rush Rhees Library -- that were opened to students in 1930.

  • small statue above entrance

    Figure from Tom Otterness’ "Creation Myth" perched above the Memorial Art Gallery entrance. The MAG’s Centennial Sculpture Garden opened in May 2013.

  • musician playing the bass in a formal setting

    Eastman School of Music alumnus Stephen Clark performs during a masterclass as Eastman hosts the International Society of Bassists biennial convention.