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EVENT: Library Exhibits Highlight the Presidential, the Daring
(December 23, 1999)

Researcher Heads for Antarctica to Chase Down Climate Data
(December 22, 1999)

Expert in Visual Culture Receives Rockefeller Fellowship
(December 22, 1999)

Author's First Novel Wins Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize
(December 20, 1999)

Local Program with Global Reach Commended in Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health
(December 16, 1999)

Political Scientist Appointed to Wilson Professorship
(December 16, 1999)

Roach Named Director of Purchasing, Auxiliary Operations
(December 15, 1999)

Peer-Led Teaching Program Wins National Recognition
(December 14, 1999)

Hewlett-Packard Licenses University's 'Blue Noise Mask'
(December 10, 1999)

Local Scholar to Head North American Arthurian Society
(December 8, 1999)

EVENT: Physics, Music Come Together for Holiday Concert
(December 8, 1999)

EVENT: These Students' Grades Really are Up in the Air
(December 3, 1999)

EVENT: Performance by Vocal Point
(December 2, 1999)

Political Scientist Appointed to Watson Professorship
(November 30, 1999)

Researchers to Study Smokers' Health
(November 24, 1999)

EVENT: University of Rochester Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
(November 23, 1999)

Faith-Based Band Marks Cd Release with Free Concert
(November 23, 1999)

EVENT: University Embraces Religious Diversity
(November 23, 1999)

EVENT: Scholar in Cultural Studies Presents Owens Lecture
(November 22, 1999)

EVENT: Sections of Aids Quilt on Display at University
(November 19, 1999)

EVENT: Performance by University of Rochester Gospel Choir
(November 19, 1999)

EVENT: Performance by University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra
(November 18, 1999)

EVENT: The University of Rochester International Theatre Program Presents Stephen Jeffreys' The Libertine, Directed by Mervyn Willis
(November 17, 1999)

EVENT: Poetry Reading by Thom Ward for the Hyam Plutzik Memorial Poetry Series
(November 16, 1999)

EVENT: Exhibition of recent works by California-based artist Elizabeth Stephens
(November 16, 1999)

EVENT: "Chaos, Fractals, and the Internet," a talk given by Boston University mathematics professor Robert Devaney
(November 12, 1999)

EVENT: "Giving it Up for the Year 2000: A Charity Concert," benefit for CHILD And FOODLINK
(November 12, 1999)

EVENT: "Play Twister" Benefit Game
(November 9, 1999)

EVENT: Performance by the River Jazz Ensemble
(November 9, 1999)

Dark Side of Chivalry Explored in New Book
(November 9, 1999)

EVENT: Vietnamese Students' Association Jam Nite Dance
(November 8, 1999)

EVENT: "Serbia, Kosovo, and the NATO World Order," a talk by Svetozar Stojanovic, part of the Skalny Lecture and Artist Series
(November 8, 1999)

Leading International Feminist Artist to Give Local Talk
Mary Kelly is Visiting Scholar at University's Susan B. Anthony Institute

(November 5, 1999)

Professor Named Fellow of Microbiology Academy
(November 4, 1999)

EVENT: Renowned Philosopher Visits University
(November 4, 1999)

EVENT: "Crafts Under Glass" craft sale
(November 3, 1999)

EVENT: The Asian Expo
(November 3, 1999)

EVENT: "Cultural Survival in Our Time: High Stakes Gamble," part of the Verne Moore History Seminars series
(November 1, 1999)

UR Press Celebrates 10th Anniversary
(November 1, 1999)

Conference Organized to Honor Economist Walter Oi
(November 1, 1999)

EVENT: Interactive Dance Show Created and Performed by Richard Haisma
(November 1, 1999)

Teen Honored for Laser Research at University
(October 28, 1999)

EVENT: AnchorSplash
(October 28, 1999)

EVENT: Sneak Preview of The Green Mile
(October 26, 1999)

Material that Made Car Bumpers Shine Finds a New Role in Rapid Manufacture of Drugs, Dyes
(October 26, 1999)

EVENT: Dance Program to Sponsor Film Series
(October 26, 1999)

EVENT: Mother/Son, a one-act play about the relationship between a Jewish mother and her gay son
(October 21, 1999)

EVENT: Lecture/demonstration by the Limón Dance Company, a renowned modern dance repertory company
(October 21, 1999)

EVENT: 1999 Polish Film Festival
(October 20, 1999)

Anthropologist Studies Culture Through Soft Drinks
(October 19, 1999)

EVENT: Talk by John Douglas, former head of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit
(October 19, 1999)

EVENT: "Making of Greatest Games of the Century," a review by Curt Smith
(October 19, 1999)

EVENT: Performance by the University of Rochester Symphonic Wind Ensemble
(October 18, 1999)

EVENT: University of Rochester Brings the Roots to Campus
(October 18, 1999)

EVENT: Performance by the University Symphony Orchestra
(October 18, 1999)

Sheila Ryan to Receive University Center Award
(October 18, 1999)

Nominees Sought for Jane R. Plitt Scholarship Two Students Were First Recipients Last Spring
(October 18, 1999)

EVENT: The Lucky Rubber Ducky Contest
(October 18, 1999)

EVENT: Performances by a cappella groups, the Yellowjackets and Vocal Point
(October 12, 1999)

EVENT: Noted Scholar Discusses Impact of Decreased Civic Participation
(October 12, 1999)

EVENT: "ellipsis," exhibition of recent works by Therese Bolliger, David Merritt, and Sylvia Ptak
(October 12, 1999)

EVENT: Warner School Presents Program on Media, Democracy
(October 11, 1999)

EVENT: Anthropologist Gives Annual Morgan Lecture
(October 11, 1999)

EVENT: Conversation and Book Signing with Gerald Gamm, Political Science Professorand Author of Urban Exodus: Why the Jews Left Boston and the Catholics Stayed
(October 11, 1999)

Chu, Williams Join University Board of Trustees
(October 8, 1999)

EVENT: Big Names in Crew Sign on for Stonehurst Regatta
(October 6, 1999)

EVENT: The University of Rochester International Theatre Program presents George Etherege's The Man of Mode, directed by Mervyn Willis
(October 6, 1999)

Joanna Scott Receives Lannan Foundation Literary Award
(October 5, 1999)

EVENT: Lecture by Grzegorz Kolodko, key architect of economic reforms in Poland, on "The Russian Syndrome: Whither Post-communism?"
(October 5, 1999)

EVENT: Music From Turkey Features Folk and Religious Songs
(October 4, 1999)

EVENT: "Last Call . . . A Sobering Look at Alcohol Abuse"
(October 4, 1999)

EVENT: "Conversations" Address Economic and Work Issues for Women
(September 30, 1999)

EVENT: Acclaimed Poet to Give Reading and Lecture at University
(September 30, 1999)

EVENT: "Miracles and Marvels: How 'Other' was the Middle Ages," a talk by Caroline Walker Bynum, Schapiro Professor of History at Columbia University, as part of the Helen Ann Robbins Lecture Series.
(September 29, 1999)

Students Promote Gandhi and Community Service Congresswoman Slaughter is keynote speaker for day's events
(September 29, 1999)

$1 Million Kresge Grant Designated for Athletic Complex
(September 28, 1999)

EVENT: Klezmer Dance Extravaganza, Featuring the 12 Corners Klezmer Band
(September 27, 1999)

Physics Student Named One of Nation's Top Researchers
(September 27, 1999)

EVENT: Sneak Preview of Three to Tango
(September 24, 1999)

EVENT: "Apparently Circular Dispositional 'Analysis'," a colloquium talk by Jeffrey King
(September 24, 1999)

EVENT: "Advanced Medical Technology on a Personal Scale," a talk by Philippe Fauchet, director of the Center for Future Health
(September 24, 1999)

'Adrianfest' Honors Career of Rochester Physicist
(September 23, 1999)

EVENT: University Theater Boasts Unique Season
(September 23, 1999)

EVENT: Sixties Radical to Speak on Prison System
(September 21, 1999)

Rochester, Texas A&M to Begin Relationship
(September 20, 1999)

EVENT: ASL Grads Discuss Education and Career Options
(September 20, 1999)

EVENT: Homecoming Concert by the a Cappella Group, the Yellowjackets
(September 16, 1999)

EVENT: "Do Americans Still Have a Dream?" a talk by Andrew Delbanco, Julian Clarence Levi professor in the humanities at Columbia University.
(September 16, 1999)

EVENT: "Religion and Welfare: The Case for Catholic Charities USA," a talk by John Coleman, S.J., noted sociologist of religion
(September 16, 1999)

Physicist Named Outstanding Young Investigator
(September 14, 1999)

Neuroscientist Wins Mcknight Scholar Award
(September 7, 1999)

A Call for Manuscripts in New Medical Series
(September 7, 1999)

EVENT: Named Deanship Recognizes Sproull Gift
(September 7, 1999)

EVENT: Convocation Honors Goergen Award Winners
(September 7, 1999)

EVENT: 27th Annual Book Fair Hosted by Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries
(September 3, 1999)

EVENT: Sneak Preview of Three Kings
(September 2, 1999)

EVENT: Exhibition of Recent Work by Local Artist Sarah Webb
(September 2, 1999)

Special Funds, Career Center Support Student Summer Jobs
(August 30, 1999)

Writer Cristina Garcia to Read From Prize-winning Novel
(August 30, 1999)

EVENT: Writer Cristina Garcia to Read From Prize-Winning Novel
(August 30, 1999)

Pifer Named Director of Facilities and Services
(August 27, 1999)

EVENT: Local Students to Present Results of Summer Research
(August 24, 1999)

Wilson Day is Synonymous with Community Service
(August 23, 1999)

Rescuing Brain Cells in Stroke Patients from the Brink of Suicide
(August 23, 1999)

Mathematics Professor Named to Fayerweather Chair
(August 18, 1999)

Neuroscientist Receives $1.1 Million to Study Brain Circuitry, Motivation
(August 16, 1999)

Psychologist to be Honored Twice by National Organization
(August 9, 1999)

Scientist Who Helped Shape Chemistry Department Dies
(July 30, 1999)

Scientist Who Helped Shape Chemistry Department Dies
(July 30, 1999)

Super Slurry From Belarus Polishes U.S. Optics
(July 30, 1999)

University Vision Team Part of $20 Million Research Center
(July 30, 1999)

University Dean Recognized for Ultrasound Research
(July 27, 1999)

Dental Researcher William Bowen Honored
(July 23, 1999)

Cooper Named Associate Vice President at Rochester
(July 22, 1999)

University of Rochester Acquires Poetry Archive
(July 20, 1999)

Name Change for Department Oveseeing Recreation, Sports
(July 20, 1999)

Fauchet Elected Fellow of Two Scientific Societies
(July 16, 1999)

Art Professor Recognized for Libraries Project
(July 6, 1999)

EVENT: "Paper Forms," an Exhibition by Artist Cinda Kelly
(June 29, 1999)

History Professor Awarded Research Fellowship
(June 29, 1999)

Scientists Target Microbe with Sleeker Antisense Agent
(June 25, 1999)

Lead Exposure Increases Risk of Cavities in Children, Adults
(June 23, 1999)

Can Life in Nursing Homes be Meaningful? Warner School team studies whether changes in organizational culture improve life
(June 23, 1999)

EVENT: Summer Institute for Art Scholars Offers Free Lectures
(June 17, 1999)

Janet Wolff Chosen for Humanities Fellowship at Cornell
(June 16, 1999)

Center Aims to Evaluate Whether Education Reforms Deliver on Promises to Improve America's Schools
(June 8, 1999)

Friends of Libraries Announce Gifts, New Member, Award
(June 8, 1999)

Warner School Doctoral Student Receives Fellowship
(June 3, 1999)

Conference Addresses Ideology, Politics of Inclusion
(May 21, 1999)

EVENT: Summer Science Opportunities for Local Students Abound
(May 21, 1999)

EVENT: Warner School Offers Institute on Catholic Education
(May 20, 1999)

Historian Appointed to Newly Endowed Chair
(May 19, 1999)

Raffaella Borasi Named to Frederica Warner Chair
(May 19, 1999)

University Launches a Center for Future Health to Bring High-tech, Low-cost Health Care to the Home
(May 18, 1999)

Engineering Students Learn From Real-Life Team Project
(May 17, 1999)

EVENT: Author Chronicles Generations of Polish-American Women
(May 17, 1999)

New Program Geared to Teachers Seeking Leadership Roles
(May 14, 1999)

Trustee Announces $2 Million Gift to Athletic Center
(May 14, 1999)

University Taps Former Long Island Legislator for Post
(May 13, 1999)

EVENT: Warner School Confers Diplomas May 16
(May 10, 1999)

EVENT: Nan Johnson to be Feted for Distinguished Career
(May 10, 1999)

Vigorous Job Market Welcomes Diverse UR Grads
(May 7, 1999)

University Chamber Orchestra Travels to Italy
(May 5, 1999)

EVENT: Partnerships That Work
(April 28, 1999)

Leading Psychology Journal Based in Rochester
(April 28, 1999)

Graduate Students Receive Awards for Excellence in Teaching
(April 28, 1999)

A Chance for Teachers to Research Needs of their Districts
(April 27, 1999)

University of Rochester 149th Commencement Highlights
(April 27, 1999)

$5 Million Funds University Project in Futuristic Plastics
(April 23, 1999)

Laser Pointer Helps Parkinson's Patients Take Next Step
(April 22, 1999)

EVENT: "Academic Life: Is It Worth It?", a lecture and discussion by Julius Getman
(April 20, 1999)

EVENT: Students Perform Musical Theater Favorites
(April 19, 1999)

Student Earns Honors as Outstanding Employee
(April 19, 1999)

Local Teachers Receive Awards from Warner School
(April 19, 1999)

Conference Attracts Researchers in Human Motivation
(April 15, 1999)

EVENT: Panel discussion on "Women in Finance," part of a series on careers, "Working Women: The '90s and Beyond"
(April 15, 1999)

EVENT: "Nature Vs. Nurture," a panel discussion on child development
(April 14, 1999)

EVENT: "Permeated Room," an exhibition by artist Becky Simmons
(April 14, 1999)

Famous Activist with Rochester Connection Subject of Exhibit
(April 9, 1999)

Searching for Life in Ancient, Remote, and Even Extra-Terrestrial Locales
(April 9, 1999)

EVENT: Chicana History Scholar to Open Women's Conference
(April 7, 1999)

"Falling Bodies: Themes of Ascent and Descent in Ghost in the Shell," a lecture and a screening of the Japanese animated film, Ghost in the Shell
(April 5, 1999)

Photograph Reflects War, Value of Student Debate
(April 2, 1999)

New Director of Risk Management Appointed
(April 2, 1999)

Ethnography Center Creates a Magnet for Projects
(March 30, 1999)

EVENT: Political Science Spring Seminars Continue in April
(March 29, 1999)

Campus Celebrates Religious Diversity
(March 29, 1999)

University Hosts Benefit for Injured Alumna Athlete
(March 29, 1999)

Campus Celebrates Gay Pride Week
(March 26, 1999)

Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries Establishes Graduate Dissertation Fund
(March 25, 1999)

Vanderzwaag Named Director of Athletics and Recreation
(March 24, 1999)

Chemistry Professor Wins National Teaching Award
(March 24, 1999)

Rates for 1999-2000 Set at University of Rochester
(March 23, 1999)

Top Political Writer Looks at Campaign 2000
(March 23, 1999)

'Motion Blindness,' Not Just Poor Memory, Causes Alzheimer's Patients to Lose Their Way
(March 22, 1999)

Novelist's Student Journal Published as 3 Millionth Volume
(March 22, 1999)

Emerson Foundation Gift Designated for Sports Complex
(March 19, 1999)

"Role Models, Heroes and the Inconsolability of Teaching Education," a talk by Warren Crichlow
(March 19, 1999)

U.S. News Lists University Programs in Graduate Rankings
(March 18, 1999)

Lecture/performance by violinist Martha Curtis, a seizure-free epileptic
(March 16, 1999)

Congresswoman Slaughter to Speak at Teacher Award Ceremony
(March 12, 1999)

New Scholarship Available to Exceptional Female Students
(March 11, 1999)

Getty Continues Support of International Art Institute
(March 11, 1999)

"The Twilight of Common Dreams: How the Right Was Able to Tie Us in Impeachment Knots and Other American Conundrums," lecture by noted author and social critic Todd Gitlin
(March 11, 1999)

Feminist Leader to Speak at Event Honoring Nan Johnson
(March 10, 1999)

Symposia on Contemporary Native American Issues Scheduled
(March 9, 1999)

Dance Program Sponsors Trip to Show in Toronto
(March 9, 1999)

New Series Brings Major Writers Kennedy, Ondaatje, and Paley to Campus
(March 3, 1999)

University of Rochester Press Appoints Acquisitions Editor
(March 1, 1999)

EVENT: University to Host Women Historians' Conference
(March 1, 1999)

Jewish Advocate Edgar Bronfman is Commencement Speaker
(February 23, 1999)

Tynan Named University's First Chief Information Officer
(February 22, 1999)

Warner School Doctoral Student Receives Scholarship
(February 22, 1999)

Internationally Recognized Physicist Joins University Faculty
(February 12, 1999)

"Star Wars" Technology Finds A Surprise in Our Eyes
Clearest Images of Retina Reveal Remarkable Randomness

(February 10, 1999)

Novel Material for Displays Eats Less Energy
(February 10, 1999)

Major Gift Continues 'Renaissance' of Library
(February 8, 1999)

A Real Smart ASP: Snakes Show Surprising Ability to Learn
(February 4, 1999)

"Developing Democratic Citizens," a conference on teaching social education K-16
(February 2, 1999)

Scholar to Discuss Use of New Media in Education
(February 2, 1999)

Volunteers Form Hospitality Core for Conference
(February 2, 1999)

EVENT: Warner School Presents Educational Leadership Institute
(February 1, 1999)

Political Scientist on Team Observing Elections in China
(February 1, 1999)

Professor Who Helped Build Engineering Department Dies
(February 1, 1999)

Superconductors See the Light at Shorter Wavelengths
(January 28, 1999)

Political Science at Rochester Ranked No. 3
(January 27, 1999)

Pittsford Teens Honored for Laser Research at University
(January 26, 1999)

EVENT: Spring Movies Planned for University of Rochester Campus
(January 25, 1999)

EVENT: 8th Annual Crimson & Creme Benefit Ball
(January 20, 1999)

Susan B. Anthony Center Salutes Women's Successes
(January 18, 1999)

Growing Up on Their Own: Smart Plastics Organize Themselves into Useful Optical Devices
(January 15, 1999)

Work at 'B Factory' Earns University Physicist a Top Prize
(January 13, 1999)

Alumna Gift Will Reward Graduate Teaching
(January 12, 1999)

School Counselors Network, Hear Speakers at Conference
(January 8, 1999)

Knowledge of Civics Makes Good Showing Nationally But some naive views of U.S. political system may turn teenagers into cynical adults
(January 7, 1999)

Professor Elected President of Psychology Society
(January 4, 1999)