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February 2010
NEWS
Two Named Fellows by Political Science Group
Seniors Lashonda Brenson and Camillia Redding have been named 2010-11
American Political Science Association Minority fellows. They are among
only 12 recipients selected from a national pool of candidates. Read more ...
Shulamit Ran is Composer In-Residence at Eastman
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Shulamit Ran will be lecturing, working with students, and attending concerts by student ensembles. Read more ...
Warming up the Winter
Financial Aid Deadline in April
Instructions on how to apply for financial aid for the 2010-11 academic year were e-mailed to students in January and February. The application materials and instructions have changed this year, so students should pay special attention. Returning students who do not submit their application with all supporting documentation by April 15 are not guaranteed full consideration for need-based assistance and may have their aid reduced due to limited funding. Contact your student’s counselor with questions.
Congresswoman Highlights Stimulus-Funded Work
Eastman Alumni Win Grammys
Three Eastman School graduates, soprano Renee Fleming, tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, and composer/arranger Bill Cunliffe, won awards in the 52nd annual Grammy Awards competition. Read more ...
AlertUR System Will Be Tested
This semester's test of the emergency notification system, AlertUR, is scheduled for Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. The system is designed to alert undergraduates during an emergency. Students can select to be alerted by text message, e-mail, or other methods. Contact information can be updated at www.rochester.edu/alertur.
Graduation Fair
Bus Transportation for Spring Break
Motor coach transportation is available for Spring Break to and from New England and New York City. If you're interested in this opportunity for your son or daughter, e-mail Betsy Kirschbaum at bkrooster@aol.com by Feb. 19.
KEY Program Deadline Approaches
The Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year program is welcoming applications from students in the classes of 2011, '12, and '13 who have been accepted into a major. KEY offers selected students a fifth, tuition-free year to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor. The spring application deadline is March 18. For more information, e-mail Eleanor Oi at eoi@mail.rochester.edu.
Events for Alumni, Parents, and Students
The Office of Alumni Relations invites alumni, parents, and students to the following programs:
• "University History: Stories and Music from Rochester's Past and Present," in Boston on March 7 and Albany on March 9 • "Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't, and Why," in New York City on March 10 • "Cracking the Hidden Job Market: How to Beat the Odds and Land Your Dream Job," in Washington, D.C., on March 11. Read more...
Rochester Shines in the Summertime
Is Study Abroad in Your Child's Future?
If your son or daughter is signed up to study abroad, he or she must attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting.
Students with an early study abroad deadline should sign up for the
first meeting in March. For more information on study abroad programs,
visit the Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs Web site.
CAREERS
Have a Question for the Career Center?
Parents are invited to send their questions to the Career Center staff, who will respond in future issues of Parents Buzz. TEACHING
The Beauty of Technology
Professor Paul Ampadu finds success in getting young people interested in science and engineering. Read more ...
LIBRARY
Finding a Good Place to Study
 Read more ... MAKING HEADLINES
'Court OKs Corporate Campaign Spending'
Boston Globe (Jan. 22)
The justices left in place the dollar limits for contributions to candidates by individuals and political action committees. In doing so, the justices adhered to previous rulings that there is a more significant “quid pro quo’’ attached to such direct contribution to a candidate, says David Primo, associate professor of political science and a First Amendment specialist. 'UR Trio Puts Their Smarts to the Test in World Battle of the Brains'
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (Feb. 6)
The answers didn't come easily in the international Battle of the Brains competition Feb. 5 at Harbin Engineering University in frigid northeast China. None of the 103 teams—including one from the University of Rochester—got more than seven of the 11 questions correct during the five-hour contest.
More Online
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About Parents BuzzParents Buzz is produced by University Communications, Parent Relations, and the Parents Program. It is e-mailed monthly to parents of undergraduates in the College and at the Eastman School of Music. View issues online at www.rochester.edu/parentsbuzz. Direct feedback and questions to parentsbuzz@rochester.edu. |
 Eastman School students (clockwise from top, left) percussionist Tomasz Arnold, soprano Rebecca Farley, saxophonist Doug O’Connor, and pianist Zhang Zuo perform in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 3, as part of the concert series that showcases outstanding young musicians from around the country. Read more ... CALENDAR
Parents: You're Always Welcome
Parents of current College and Eastman students, as members of the University community, are regularly invited to regional alumni programs. Visit the regional calendar for details and registration information.
Regional Events
Boston: "Cracking the Hidden Job Market: How to Beat the Odds and Land Your Dream Job," Feb. 18
Washington, D.C.: Eastman at the Kennedy Center, March 3
Miami: Reception with President Joel Seligman, March 4
Tampa: Reception with President Joel Seligman, March 5
Local Events
See more on the University Events Calendar.
Concerts
Eastman-Ranlet Series: Ying Quartet, Feb. 21
More events listed on Eastman's concert calendar and the University's arts and entertainment listing.
SPORTS
NCAA Honors Rochester for Diversity
The Department of Athletics and Recreation has been honored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association with the 2008-09 Diversity in Athletics Award. Rochester was recognized in the category of diversity strategy. Read more ...
Rochester Pride
Fans of Rochester's athletic teams can now buy apparel online at a new site featuring licensed Yellowjacket merchandise.
Yellowjackets at Home Men's Basketball: Feb. 19, 8 p.m., Brandeis; Feb. 21, noon, New York University; Feb. 27, 4 p.m., Emory University.
Women's Basketball: Feb. 19, 6 p.m., Brandeis; Feb. 21, 2 p.m., New York University; Feb. 27, 2 p.m., Emory University.
Women's Lacrosse: March 11, 4 p.m., Nazareth.
Men's Tennis: Feb. 21, 11 a.m., LeMoyne.
Yellowjackets Away
Baseball: March 6 and 7, Vero Beach, Fla.; March 9 to 13, Sanford, Fla.
Women's Lacrosse: March 8 and 9, Baltimore, Md.
Softball: March 9 to 13, Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Squash: Feb. 19 to 21, CSA Team Nationals in New Haven, Conn.; March 5 to 7, CSA Individual Nationals, Hartford, Conn.
Swimming: Feb. 17 to 12, UAA Championships, Emory University.
Men's Tennis: March 8 to 10, Orlando, Fla.
Women's Tennis: March 9 and 10, Orlando, Fla.
Track: Feb. 20, 10 a.m., Cornell Denault Invitational; Feb. 21, 10 a.m., NYSCTC Pentathalon at Cornell; Feb. 26 and 27, NYSCTC Championships, Henrietta, N.Y.; March 5 and 6, ECAC Championships at Smith (Northampton, Mass.); March 12 to 13, NCAA Championships at DePauw (Greencastle, Ind.).
For a full schedule: www.rochester.edu/athletics
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