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NEWS | May 2012
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Introducing the Classes of 2012
“Your education benefits society only if you are a drum major for human dignity,” Ruth Simmons, president of Brown University, told members of the College Class of 2012. At the Eastman School, Pulitzer Prize–winning composer George Walker ’56E (DMA) urged students to focus on their goals: “Go forth and extend the legacy you have inherited.” Simmons and Walker were among several honorees and guests who joined Rochester graduates in celebrating Rochester’s 162nd commencement. Online: videos, photos, and audio from this spring’s ceremonies
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Money & Politics
New approach provides strong evidence that donations directly influence the legislative process
Computing Power
University researchers will be among the first to work with IBM’s newest generation of supercomputer
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Goldilocks Effect?
 When faced with complex situations, infants are drawn to options that are “just right,” Rochester study finds
Going Global
New website offers global perspective on Rochester’s growing international connections
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Meliora Weekend
Because of overwhelming demand, Alumni Relations is introducing a lottery system for this fall’s keynote by Barbara Walters (above)
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Learning Language
Federgal grant to Warner School aims to provide students learning English with access to high-quality instruction across subjects
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Diversity Discussion Claude Steele (above) presents keynote talk at this spring’s diversity conference. Also: president’s annual Diversity report
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Watson Simon Case Simon School students partner with IBM in the first academic case competition using computer pioneer’s Watson technology
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DISCOVERY
Clue to Cancer?
Study finds connection between tuberculosis vaccine and fight against bladder cancer
Olympic Pollution
2008 Olympics provide window to link between air pollution and health
Alzheimer’s Genes
Researchers pinpoint genetic risk in potential ravages of Alzheimer’s
Heave-ho to Heaves
Medical Center helps lead national study of vaccine against “stomach flu” virus
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ARTS & MUSIC
Digital Media
New initiatives focus on digital media, technology, and innovation
Eastman Honored
State preservation group recognizes renovation and expansion project
Translation Winners
A collection of Japanese poetry and a Polish novel honored by Three Percent
Virtuosi Violists
Orchestra principals, soloists, and scholars hold their annual international congress at Eastman
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CONNECTIONS
Worldly Focus
 The winners of this year’s Rochester Review Study Abroad photo contest
Fast Forward
Stay up-to-date with The Meliora Challenge: The Campaign for the University of Rochester
Winning Plans
Student projects recognized in Ain Business Model Competition
Travel & Learn
Tour the Yangtze River, Oct. 8–21
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HELPFUL LINKS
Alumni Relations
University Advancement
Athletics
Athletics Apparel Store
Bookstores
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Campus Times
Futurity.org
MAG Store
Meliora Weekend
Newsroom
Rochester Review
Rochester in the News
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