Sara Miller
Sara Miller serves as public information coordinator/spokesperson for the University.
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Public Safety issues reminders about bike theft prevention
Warmer weather brings more bicyclists out on River Campus, but it also brings out more bicycle thieves. “In just the month of June there have been more than 20 bike thefts, and two common threads are being seen: bikes are unlocked, or are secured with cheap cable or chain locks,” said Public Safety Department Spokesman […]
‘The end of the beginning’: A plan to save East High School
At the request of the Rochester City School Board, the University has submitted a plan intended to administer East High School, the largest high school in Rochester which is on the verge of being closed by the State because of inadequate performance.
Gloria Culver appointed interim dean of the School of Arts & Sciences
Culver, professor of biology, has chaired the department since 2010. She will take over from Joanna Olmsted, who is stepping down after seven years as dean of the school.
Goodwin, Cox headline Meliora Weekend 2014
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Meliora Weekend. Goodwin is the author of six best-selling books.
Jamal Rossi named the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music
Jamal Rossi came to Eastman in 2005 as senior associate dean. He served as executive associate dean at Eastman from 2007 until September 2013, when he was appointed dean of the school following the illness and resignation at that time of former Messinger Dean Douglas Lowry.
Bashwiner joins University as associate vice president for Facilities and Services
Bruce Bashwiner has been named associate vice president for University Facilities and Services. His appointment began on May 1, and he succeeds Richard Pifer, who recently announced his retirement after nearly 15 years at the University.
Andrew Ainslie named Dean of Simon Business School
Ainslie has been senior associate dean, full-time MBA program, at UCLA Anderson School of Management since 2010. The appointment, subject to Board approval, is effective after Dean Mark Zupan’s term ends on June 30.
University announces 2014 commencement award recipients
Barry M. Meyer ’64, longtime Warner Bros. Entertainment executive, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree at the 164th commencement ceremonies. Others recognized for outstanding contributions will receive honorary degrees, Hutchison Medals for exemplary service, and awards for scholarship and teaching.
University named Tree Campus USA for fourth straight year
Arbor Day Foundation has named Rochester a “Tree Campus USA,” is a national designation created in 2008 to honor colleges and universities that have a commitment to effective urban forest management.
Wegman Foundation gives $17 million to University
The Institute for Data Science and the Golisano Children’s Hospital campaign are flagships of the $1.2 billion goal for The Meliora Challenge: The Campaign for the University of Rochester.