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About the University :: May 2006

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Democrat and Chronicle (May 26)

To Teach Science, Break the Old Mold (Op-Ed Essay by Charles Hetrick, headmaster of Allendale Columbia School)
Since we instituted the physics-first curriculum, the 109 students who studied it have taken 91 advanced placement exams in biology, physics and chemistry. . . . We have been fortunate to qualify several students for summer work at the Laser Energetics Lab at the University of Rochester, an extraordinary intern program for a high school student.

Democrat and Chronicle (May 22)

Hard-Working College Graduates a Credit to the Area
Each spring, thousands of area college students graduate with their degrees in business or psychology or English. And among them, scores leave their alma maters with multiple degrees or majors to their names. UR’s class of 2006 earned 60 double degrees and had 162 double majors. In a brief commencement speech, UR President Joel Seligman said the issues facing the class of 2006, from sectarian violence to energy demands, were as significant as those faced by the “Greatest Generation” or any prior generation. (Also reported by WHEC-TV [NBC], R News, and WROC-TV [CBS].)

Democrat and Chronicle (May 21)

Home-Buying Help Can Benefit Worker and Employer
The City of Rochester and Xerox Corp. are some of the employers in the Employer Assistance Housing Initiative. The area’s largest employer, the University of Rochester, also offers a similar benefit. And while this benefit might not be readily available at most other companies, Rochester might be ahead of the curve when it comes to availability of such a perk.

Democrat and Chronicle (May 18)

RIT, Community Both Salute Simone (Guest essay by Joel Seligman)
This week I learned that Al Simone will be stepping down as Rochester Institute of Technology president in June 2007. I will miss him. . . . He has been a great educator, leader and builder in our community. I know I write for everyone at UR in congratulating Al for his extraordinary career at RIT.

Democrat and Chronicle (May 12)

United Way Just Misses Its Goal
Despite hard times, the United Way of Greater Rochester nearly met its campaign goal for 2006. Officials announced Thursday that the campaign ended at $34.5 million, about $1 million short of the announced goal. . . . Employees of the University of Rochester contributed $1.3 million.

Democrat and Chronicle (May 8)

Foster Joins Greene’s Staff at UR
Scott Greene has been the University of Rochester football coach for less than a week, and he already has landed his first star recruit. It’s his old Canandaigua Academy coach, Mike Foster, who will leave his post as St. John Fisher offensive coordinator to take over the same duties at UR.

The Business Review (Albany) (May 3)

R&D Investments at New York Colleges Break Record
The largest research and development investing schools in the state are Cornell University, with $575.55 million; Columbia University, $468.48 million; University of Rochester, $312.3 million; New York University, $259.33 million; University of Buffalo, $258.95 million; Stony Brook University, $213.55 million; Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, $212.98 million; and University at Albany, $192.22 million. (Also reported by Business First [Buffalo].)

Rochester Business Journal (April 28)

Simon School Research in Top 20
The University of Rochester’s William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration is among the nation’s top 20 resources for downloading business faculty research, a new study by the Social Science Research Network shows.