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University Gallery Invites Artist Proposals
(December 20, 2001)

New Director of Visual, Cultural Studies Announced
(December 10, 2001)

Culture May Influence How You Describe Your Personal Goals
(December 6, 2001)

Rush Rhees Library Keeps Doors Open 'Till 3 a.m.
(December 5, 2001)

$10.2 Million Gift Supports Academic Initiatives, Professorships
(December 5, 2001)

Workshop for teachers on classroom practice in the wake of Sept. 11
(November 28, 2001)

$3 Million Whitaker Grant Kick Starts New Biomedical Education Program
(November 20, 2001)

Warner School Expands Curriculum for School Leaders
(November 20, 2001)

Center Seeks Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award
(November 9, 2001)

Teaching American History Gets Transformation with Grant
(November 8, 2001)

Matter Isn't What It Used To Be: Neutrino Study Finds Flaw in Standard Model of Matter
(November 7, 2001)

Rochester's 'ASL World' Turns the Tables on the Hearing World
(November 6, 2001)

'Smart Bandage' Diagnoses Danger Before Infection Takes Hold
(November 1, 2001)

Astrobiologists to Launch Mission to Early Earth
(October 30, 2001)

Optics Professor Named to New Chair; $2 Million Gift Honors Professor, Spotlights Optics
(October 19, 2001)

Investiture Ceremony Celebrates New Warner School Dean
(October 17, 2001)

EVENT: Lecture by Glenda Lappan, University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, on how teachers and administrators contribute to school reform
(October 16, 2001)

Researchers Uncover a Piece of Nature's Secret Nitrogen Formula
(October 15, 2001)

Perfectly Clear to Return Sunday, Oct. 21; Norman Mineta to Appear
(October 12, 2001)

"Jack Keil/Andy Neilly: Collected Works," an exhibit by University of Rochester alumni
(October 12, 2001)

From High School into College: An Alternative Model That Works
(October 5, 2001)

University Students Raise Funds for New York City Relief Effort
(October 1, 2001)

Multiple Intelligences Workshops Planned at Strong Museum
(October 1, 2001)

Research Center Adds $65 Million to New York State Economy
(September 27, 2001)

10 University Faculty Members Contribute to International Publication
(September 26, 2001)

Warner School Hosts Conference on Assessment Practices
(September 26, 2001)

Fractal Extremes Predict Impending Breakdowns
(September 12, 2001)

New 'Electronic Paper' Technology Promises More Colorful, Versatile Video Displays
(September 7, 2001)

University Symphony Continues Auditions for String Players
(September 6, 2001)

Convocation Celebrates the Beginning of New College Year
(September 5, 2001)

Warner School Professor Serves as Consultant on 'School' Broadcasts
(September 5, 2001)

Professor Receives Artificial Intelligence Research Appointment
(August 28, 2001)

Secret to Earth's 'Big Chill' Found in Underground Water
(August 27, 2001)

Professor's Book Offers Translations of Major Islamic Poems
(August 24, 2001)

Wilson Day: Opportunities for Service, Introductions to Rochester
(August 22, 2001)

Warner School Gains Federal Grant to Train Teachers in Technology
(August 17, 2001)

Fourteen High School Teens Present Physics Research
(August 16, 2001)

Local Educator Wins Inspirational Teacher Award
(August 14, 2001)

Professor Awarded $60,000 Teaching-Scholar Honor in Chemistry
(August 13, 2001)

Deep Space Research Discovers Boon for Chip Makers
(August 9, 2001)

New Employment Center Serves University Offices, Highland Hospital
(August 7, 2001)

Community Musicians Invited to Audition for University Orchestra
(August 3, 2001)

Psychologist Honored for Outstanding Work in Public Service
(August 2, 2001)

Psychology Professor Recognized for Early Career Contributions
(August 2, 2001)

Rochester Faculty Member Selected for Postdoctoral Fellowship
(July 16, 2001)

Psychology Professor Elected to National Policy-Making Board
(July 9, 2001)

Rochester's VPN Technology in the Spotlight
(July 6, 2001)

Technology-Transfer Revenue 10 Times What it was Two Years Ago
(June 28, 2001)

Aab, Hurlbut Named University Trustees
(June 22, 2001)

Energy Crisis Accelerated, Not Helped, by Increased Oil Production
Researchers predict only 30-50 years at most before reserves begin to decline sharply

(June 20, 2001)

Arden Ornt Named Medical Center/University General Counsel
(June 12, 2001)

Economic Historian Stanley Engerman Honored for Contributions
(June 6, 2001)

Scholarships Earmarked for Rochester Undergraduates in the Sciences
(June 5, 2001)

Researchers Find The 'North Pole' Of The Molecular World
(June 4, 2001)

Psychologist Receives Award as Distinguished Researcher
(May 29, 2001)

Students Surpass Goal of Giving 2001 Hours to Kids
(May 25, 2001)

Polish Center Director Gets Fulbright Fellowship
(May 24, 2001)

A Chance for Teachers to Research District Needs
(May 23, 2001)

Warner School Institute Explores Catholic Education Themes
(May 18, 2001)

Burgett Assumes New Role at the University
(May 18, 2001)

Lifetime Service Award Honors Educator at Warner School
(May 16, 2001)

Professor, Photographer Roger Mertin Dies
(May 15, 2001)

New Light-Based Computer Runs at Quantum Speeds
(May 14, 2001)

Raymond R. Borst, Leading Henry David Thoreau Scholar, Dies
(May 7, 2001)

Three Rochester Professors Selected for National Academy of Sciences
(May 7, 2001)

University Recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Planning Sesquicentennial
(May 4, 2001)

Rochester Professors Named Fellows of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
(May 2, 2001)

Raffaella Borasi Named Dean of Warner School
(April 27, 2001)

EVENT: University of Rochester 151st Commencement Highlights
(April 25, 2001)

EVENT: A Conversation with Former CBS White House Correspondent Bob Pierpoint
(April 24, 2001)

EVENT: Governor Pataki Awards $2.6 Million for Technology Development
(April 23, 2001)

EVENT: Teachers Recognized for Excellence by Warner School
(April 23, 2001)

Children in Day Care Homes Are Latest Group to Test Science Curriculum Geared to Developmental Needs
(April 20, 2001)

EVENT: Conference Promotes Diversity and Creativity in Student Research and Projects
(April 19, 2001)

Warner School Professor Receives Teacher Educator Award
(April 18, 2001)

EVENT: University Choir, Chamber Singers, and Chamber Orchestra Concert
(April 16, 2001)

EVENT: "Tired of Danforth?," a philanthropy pancake dinner sponsored by Sigma Delta Tau sorority and Delta Upsilon fraternity
(April 13, 2001)

Study Finds New Way that Brain Detects Motion
(April 13, 2001)

EVENT: 5K Run in Support of Women in Afghanistan
(April 13, 2001)

EVENT: "By Now You Know," an exhibit by Mary Shannon Johnstone, a graduate student in Rochester Institute of Technology's Fine Arts Photography program
(April 13, 2001)

EVENT: Tropicana 2001, a celebration of Spanish and Latin culture
(April 11, 2001)

Students Thank 19th Ward Neighbors with 'Bridge Brunch'
(April 11, 2001)

University Photographer Receives National Recognition
(April 10, 2001)

Lucent Director to Head Institute of Optics
(April 10, 2001)

EVENT: University of Rochester Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert
(April 9, 2001)

EVENT: University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra Concert
(April 9, 2001)

EVENT: 10th anniversary of Lyon Daughters Lecture, featuring Andrew L. Jameton, philosopher and professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center
(April 9, 2001)

EVENT: "Yellowjackets Senior Farewell," an a cappella performance
(April 9, 2001)

EVENT: Course and Show Spotlight "The Devil's Music"
(April 9, 2001)

EVENT: River Jazz Ensemble Concert
(April 6, 2001)

EVENT: Reading from On Broken Glass: Loving and Losing John Gardner, by Author Susan Thornton
(April 6, 2001)

EVENT: "Images of Italian Americans: Media and Literature," lecture by Santa Casciani of John Carroll University
(April 5, 2001)

EVENT: Reading by African-american Writer John A. Williams
(April 4, 2001)

EVENT: Theater Program Presents Steinbeck Masterpiece
(April 3, 2001)

EVENT: Reading by author Geoffrey Hill
(April 2, 2001)

University of Rochester Ranks in U.S. News Listings of Leading Universities
(March 30, 2001)

Professor Receives Grant to Edit Book on Philosophy of Education
(March 30, 2001)

EVENT: "The Criminal Justice System and Racial Profiling in the Rochester Community," a panel discussion
(March 30, 2001)

EVENT: Creation of "A Show of Hands" Banner in Wilson Commons
(March 29, 2001)

EVENT: Mela 2001, South Asian Cultural Celebration
(March 29, 2001)

EVENT: Performance by Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer
(March 28, 2001)

EVENT: Throw-A-Pie at Gamma Phi
(March 28, 2001)

EVENT: A reading by Polish poet, fiction writer and essayist Adam Zagajewski
(March 26, 2001)

EVENT: "Martin Luther King's Dream Project," a photo exhibit
(March 26, 2001)

EVENT: Political Science Department Offers Spring Seminar Series
(March 23, 2001)

EVENT: "Using Business for Social Change: The Harper Way," a lecture by Jane Plitt, visiting scholar at the University of Rochester
(March 23, 2001)

EVENT: University of Rochester University Choir and Chamber Singers Concert
(March 22, 2001)

EVENT: "'Enjoy Yourself!': Gender and Identity Politics in Contemporary Czech Art," a lecture by Martina Pachmanova, art historian and curator
(March 22, 2001)

EVENT: "Tamar's Daughters: Stories of Russian Jewish Women in Exile," lecture by Nina Tumarkin of Wellesley College
(March 22, 2001)

University Sets Tuition Rates for 2001-02
(March 21, 2001)

EVENT: Sneak Preview of the Movie Blow
(March 21, 2001)

University faith communities plan program to help the hungry
(March 16, 2001)

EVENT: "Making Thinking," an exhibition presented by University of Rochester graduate program in Visual and Cultural Studies
(March 16, 2001)

EVENT: On Bourgeois Seriousness, lecture by Franco Moretti of Stanford University
(March 15, 2001)

New Technique Answers One of Water's Basic Mysteries
(March 15, 2001)

EVENT: The Age of Ethnic Conflict Versus the Age of Democratization, a talk by Arend Lijphart of the University of California San Diego
(March 15, 2001)

EVENT: Present Tense Dance Company Concert and Workshop for Women's Awareness Month
(March 14, 2001)

EVENT: Lunchtime Lecture by Krzysztof Biedrzycki, Professor at Jagiellonian University, on current trends in Polish literature
(March 14, 2001)

EVENT: Lecture by Krzysztof Biedrzycki, Professor at Jagiellonian University, on Polish Literature
(March 14, 2001)

EVENT: University library exhibits bring history to life
(March 13, 2001)

EVENT: Charles Drew Symposium Explores Racial Barriers
(March 13, 2001)

EVENT: #34;Gospel Fest," presented by the University of Rochester Gospel Choir
(March 13, 2001)

EVENT: Panel discussion on government funding of faith-based organizations
(March 13, 2001)

EVENT: Lecture by Lennard J. Davis of the University of Illinois at Chicago on disability studies in higher education
(March 12, 2001)

EVENT: Warner School Sponsors Program on Technology in Schools
(March 9, 2001)

EVENT: SIMCON XXIII, western New York's largest and longest-established simulation gaming convention
(March 9, 2001)

EVENT: Rochester Hosts "An Evening with Alec Baldwin"
(March 9, 2001)

Scientist Elected Fellow of Physics Society
(March 7, 2001)

Scientists' Work Named Best of Year by Optical Society
(March 6, 2001)

Ancient Earth Had Magnetic Field 3X Stronger Than Once Thought
(March 2, 2001)

Researchers Team up with Famous Inventor to Combat HIV and Improve Pacemakers
(March 1, 2001)

Testing of Super-Cooled Fusion Targets Under Way
(February 27, 2001)

Stowaways From Space Provide Link Between Impact, Biggest Extinction in Earth History
(February 22, 2001)

Psychology Professor Appointed to State Advisory Board
(February 22, 2001)

EVENT: Lecture by Michelle Stephens titled "Transnational Black Intellectuals"
(February 22, 2001)

EVENT: Reading by Author Li-Young Lee
(February 20, 2001)

University of Rochester English Scholar, Orator Dies
(February 16, 2001)

Physicist Leonard Mandel, a Founder of Quantum Optics, Dies
(February 13, 2001)

Lecture by Eva Feder Kittay of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, on disability and justice
(February 13, 2001)

EVENT: Skalny Memorial Lecture by Ann Weiss, Author of "The Last Album: Eyes from the Ashes of Auschwitz-birkenau"
(February 12, 2001)

EVENT: Reading by Poet Kathleen Wakefield
(February 12, 2001)

Parasite's Sperm-Encryption Scheme Keeps Species Apart
(February 8, 2001)

EVENT: Reading by Author Joy Harjo
(January 31, 2001)

Want to Quit Smoking? Get Free Help, Assist Research Study
(January 30, 2001)

Teen Makes Semi-Finals in National Competition for Research on World's Most Powerful Laser
(January 29, 2001)

Cosmic Artist Revealed: Force that Shapes Nebulae is Uncovered by Astronomers
(January 24, 2001)

High-Tech Optics Finishing Technology Wins Award From DOD
(January 23, 2001)

Anthony Center Salutes Women's Successes
(January 17, 2001)

Mcnair Program Salutes Work of Graduate Students, Encourages More Minorities to Choose Graduate School
(January 16, 2001)

Lecture by Nancy L. Eiesland of the Candler School of Theology, Emory University, on disability and the culture of piety
(January 15, 2001)

Researchers Lay Groundwork for Next Generation of High-Speed Computers
(January 10, 2001)

Researchers Lay Groundwork for Next Generation of High-Speed Computers
(January 10, 2001)

Three Scientists Elected Fellows of Physics Society
(January 5, 2001)

Warner School Study Draws on Expertise of Nursing Home Residents
(January 5, 2001)

Memorial Service Planned for Professor Emory Cowen
(January 3, 2001)