In Brief
U.S News Ranks Simon 23rd in the Country
In its annual ranking of the nation’s top 50 business schools, U.S. News & World Report puts the Simon School at 23, the first time since 2002 that the school has appeared in the top 25 and a jump of 13 places from last year. The survey also ranked Simon 12th in finance and 17th in accounting among U.S. business schools.
The Libraries Tilt at Don Quixote
Two rare first editions of Don Quixote de la Mancha from 1738 and 1755 that include biographies of Spanish author Miguel Cervantes and early translations of the 1505 novel are among the new items that University Libraries plan to acquire, thanks to a $27,000 gift from the Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries. Other projects receiving funding include a collection of African documentary films, a variety of materials on nanoscience, and other resources.
A Bowlful of Ethics
The University’s Collegiate Ethics Bowl team of Patrick Brennan ’05, Ethan Craig ’05, Danielle Friedman ’05, Tim O’Brien ’06, and team captain Lewis Powell ’05 took second place at the Northeast Regional Ethics Bowl Competition last February. The event was hosted by Union College and organized by Rochester philosophy alumnus and Union College visiting assistant professor Michael Mathias ’98 (PhD). Team members, all of whom are philosophy majors, were coached by Randall Curren, professor of philosophy who holds a joint appointment in the Warner School, and philosophy doctoral student Andrew Cullison.
‘Sophomore Saturdays’ Engage Students in the City
Sophomores have another way to explore the social and cultural life of the city that surrounds their campus. “Sophomore Saturdays” was developed by the Class of 2007 Council as a way to offer students programming options while connecting them to the greater Rochester community. During the monthly series, students visit cultural and historical sites, perform community service, and participate in other activities.
Eastman Establishes Orchestra Musician Forum
Symphony orchestra musicians have a new resource at the Eastman School for enhancing their professional development. Thanks to a gift of $1.2 million from the Symphony Orchestra Institute, the school has established the Orchestra Musician Forum. The forum hopes to launch a Web site by 2006 that will present professional and educational information for professional musicians working in symphonies and other musical arts organizations.
Warner School Announces Scholarships
Teachers, educational administrators, and other educational professionals in the Rochester area are eligible for four full-tuition, competitive scholarships as part of a new initiative by the Warner School. The program, which also includes grants of up to $12,000 for qualifying master’s or non-degree professional programs, is open to school personnel who wish to pursue a program in teaching, school leadership, or counseling on a part-time basis while remaining employed as educators.
