Rochester Team Places Third in Regional Programming Contest

A computer programming team—consisting of Josh Pawlicki ’12, Darcey Riley ’12, and Sean Tang ’12—came in third in the regional final of the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest this month, behind MIT and Harvard. The northeast final was held at Rochester Institute of Technology and included 12 schools from upstate New York, New England, and eastern Canada. Read more ...

Musicians Unite to Benefit Rochester’s Foodlink

The benefit concert series “If Music Be the Food ...” will open its third season with a concert at Third Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. The concert series involves Eastman School faculty and students, members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and international guest artists, who donate their time. Rather than pay an admission price, attendees are asked to bring canned goods and nonperishable food items to help stock the Foodlink shelves. Read more ...

Spring Billing Statements Available Next Week

The spring 2012 billing statement for undergraduates will be posted in UR ePAY by Nov. 21. Note: Students intending to study abroad will receive their spring billing statement in December, unless they have an outstanding balance from the fall term. For more information, contact the Bursar’s Office at (585) 275-3931 or bursar@admin.rochester.edu.

Fundraising Campaign Launches for New Children’s Hospital

Volunteers, University and Medical Center leaders, physicians, and staff launched a $100 million campaign to transform Golisano Children’s Hospital facilities, teaching, research, and patient care programs. Read more ...

Website Captures YellowJacket Pride

After weeks of praise for their performances on the NBC a cappella competition The Sing-Off, judges voted the YellowJackets off the show during the Oct. 31 episode. Relive the YellowJackets run on the show through a timeline of tweets, Facebook posts, photos, and video of their performances. 

National Hispanic Institute Honors University

The National Hispanic Institute presented its College of the Year Award to the University during the organization’s annual conference in San Antonio, Texas. Jonathan Burdick, dean of admissions and financial aid, accepted the award on behalf of the University. Read more ...

American Studies Major Announced

Starting this fall, Rochester students have the opportunity to blend a variety of disciplines that focus on the history and culture of the United States through the new American Studies major, now offered at the College. Read more ...

University Celebrates International Education Week

The University celebrates International Education Week this week with several programs that highlight the University’s commitment to diversity. As an annual initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, the week is designed to promote global awareness and recognize the importance of international education and cultural exchange. Read more ...

Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad

Is your son or daughter planning on studying abroad in fall 2012? Are they a U.S. citizen and a Pell Grant recipient? If so, he or she is eligible to apply for the prestigious Gilman Scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 1, but the Center for Study Abroad reminds students that it’s never too early to start planning. Students should contact the center for details.

Center for Entrepreneurship Welcomes Jane Plitt

Author and entrepreneur Jane Plitt will give a talk on “Using Business for Social Change” from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Schlegel Hall room 107. A reception will follow in the Eisenberg Rotunda. Plitt’s presentation will highlight how successful businesses have improved society through social entrepreneurship. Register online or call (585) 276-3500.

JanSport Clothing Discounted at Bookstore

Buy one JanSport clothing item and get another 50 percent off at the University bookstore through Nov. 27. Shop online at urochester.bncollege.com. 

This year’s pumpkin launch, held in Genesee Valley Park, included a little something extra: pumpkin cams. The annual contest, sponsored by the University chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, includes entrants from Rochester and RIT.
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