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Science & Technology
January 27, 2020 | 03:28 pm

Local teen honored for Laser Lab research

Simon Narang, a senior from Pittsford Sutherland High School, was recently named a Scholar in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search, for a research project he carried out at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

topics: announcements, community, K-12 education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Regeneron Science Talent Search,
University News
January 10, 2020 | 12:11 pm

DPS installs new cruise lights for greater community presence

The University’s Department of Public Safety is joining a nationwide community policing effort by installing “cruise lights” on their fleet of vehicles, adding to officers’ visibility as they provide service to the University community.

topics: announcements, community, Department of Public Safety, safety,
In Photos
December 10, 2019 | 11:35 am

Baseball in December? Absolutely.

Rachel Waddell, musical director for the Department of Music, joins Mittsy the Rochester Red Wings mascot for a community concert celebrating “150 Years of Baseball.” The University’s Chamber Orchestra and Concert Choir joined students from Rochester’s Roberto Clemente School No. 8 for a concert mimicked at night at the stadium.

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, community, Rachel Waddel, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
December 10, 2019 | 09:57 am

A commitment to inclusion at East

After a unique partnership with the University of Rochester, East Upper and Lower School’s special education programs have become more responsive to students, with the graduation rate for students with disabilities increasing from 26% in 2015 to 57% in 2019.

topics: community, diversity-inclusion, East High School, Warner School of Education,
University News
October 31, 2019 | 01:45 pm

Farm-to-University: Local foods programs support community, sustainability

Autumn’s Harvest Farm is one of the University’s newest local food suppliers, providing sustainable pork, beef, and eggs to campus dining centers. The growth of local and responsible food purchasing has led to recent awards for University Dining Services.

topics: awards, Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations, community, staff, sustainability,
University News
October 3, 2019 | 12:47 pm

President Sarah Mangelsdorf’s inauguration is set

The University of Rochester community will celebrate the inauguration of Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, president and G. Robert Witmer, Jr. University Professor, as part of Meliora Weekend.

topics: community, featured-post, Presidential Inauguration, Sarah Mangelsdorf,
Campus Life
May 15, 2019 | 01:24 pm

Translating Nobel-worthy science for a broad audience

For their capstone project, a senior design team has built a demonstration model for museum audiences of the Nobel Prize-winning laser technology developed by Rochester alumna Donna Strickland ’89 (PhD).

topics: Class of 2019, community, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics,
Society & Culture
April 8, 2019 | 02:21 pm

Rochester can become US growth engine, says MIT economist

In his latest book, Jon Gruber puts Rochester at the top of the list of 102 cities poised to become next generation tech hubs. The MIT economist will host a panel discussion on Rochester’s potential to jump-start America.

topics: City of Rochester, community, economy, events, Robert Clark,
The Arts
March 28, 2019 | 03:11 pm

Fairchild Award recognizes literature in translation

Kaija Straumanis ’12 (MA) has received the Lillian Fairchild Award—which recognizes artists for their commitment to the Rochester community—for her work bringing world literature to new audiences.

topics: awards, community, Department of English, Lillian Fairchild Award, Open Letter,