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November 25, 2009

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College: Thanksgiving Break (Begins at Noon)
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Paint Made Flesh
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Art from the Arctic: Inuit Prints and Sculpture
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Creative Workshop Children's Inspiration Show
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Art Exhibit: Students Unleashed
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Exhibit: Archives Miscellany - Treasures from oUR Past
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Pumpkins Away!

With trebuchets and air cannons at the ready, the eighth annual Pumpkin Launch — hosted by the University chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) — brought teams from area colleges and high schools to Wilson Quad on October 30.

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Students, Parents, Public Invited to Eastman Community Music School's Annual Homecoming
November 24, 2009

Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences Announces $607 Million in Economic Impact Over 5 Years
November 24, 2009

EVENT: Playing with Guillotines: Revolutionary Spirit Comes to a Head in International Theatre Program's Latest Production
November 24, 2009

Eastman Wind Ensemble Invited to Perform at Prestigious Midwest Clinic
November 20, 2009

EVENT: Rochester Fans Pack the Palestra for City's 175th Birthday Bash
November 20, 2009

Rochester Student Winners Announced in Global Innovation Tournament
November 20, 2009

Geologist Wins New York Academy of Sciences Award
November 19, 2009

Ultra-Powerful Laser Reproduces How Star's Jets Travel through Interstellar Space
November 18, 2009

EVENT: Consequences of Health Care Reform: Implications for Employers, Individuals and the Medical Industry
November 16, 2009

URMC Revises Bed Expansion Plans
November 12, 2009

URMC Launches New Center for Cardiac Safety and Innovation
November 11, 2009

College Students Compete in Simon Early Leader's Case Competition
November 11, 2009

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Boys who were exposed to phthalates in the womb were less likely to exhibit masculine play, according to a new study.

November 16

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The University of Rochester takes first in regionals of the world's oldest and most prestigious computer programming competition.

November 12

The Buffalo News
Trying to decide which college is right for you? Some freshmen from Buffalo, including Jason Silverstein '13, highlight the ups and downs of the schools they chose.

November 12

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