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Flu Fact: Healthy Holiday Habits
During the busy holiday season, remember that the flu doesn’t take a
break! When you travel for the holidays, keep up the healthy habits you are
using this fall to prevent the spread of flu. Wash your hands
frequently, especially before eating; avoid “finger foods” and use
serving utensils to dish out your foods rather than eating out of a
“community” bowl; and avoid going to parties and get-togethers if you
are feeling ill or if you know some of the people planning to attend
are ill.
Read more...
Video: What Are You Thankful For?
As Thanksgiving break approaches, Rochester students share what they're thankful for this year. Watch the video.
Airport Shuttles Offered for Thanksgiving Break
A
free airport shuttle from River Campus is available on Wednesday, Nov.
25, and Sunday, Nov. 29. The shuttle service is provided by the
Students’ Association. See the schedule.
Wilson Commons Holiday Hours
Wilson Commons will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 (The Pit's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Starbucks' hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) The building will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Nov. 28. It reopens at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. Read more...
Volunteers Needed for Lego Competition
More than 200 volunteers are needed to run this year's Finger Lakes FIRST Lego League Championship Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 6, in the Goergen Athletic Center. The event introduces middle-school students to real-world engineering challenges by building Lego-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. Sign up to volunteer for any part of the day (account name: Volunteer, password: 2009). Contact Kelly Guidarelli with any questions.
Global Innovation Tournament Winners Named
Rochester undergrads were among thousands of students in more than 30 countries who participated in the Global Innovation Tournament. Student teams had eight days to create a three-minute video that makes an impact, creates value, and addresses the 2009 challenge: “Make Saving Money Fun.” The winning video, “ PassThePigOrg,” created by Jennifer Burger '10, Justin Peczkowski '10 (MS), Elaina Stover '10 (Take 5), Eric Wisch '10 (KEY) and Dan (Eva) Xie '10; and the runner-up, “ save the money,” created by Derek Crowe '10 (KEY) and Luke Shaw '10 with a special thanks to Jennifer Bratovich '11, will go on to compete in the global round of judging at Stanford University. Winners will be announced online Dec. 3.
World AIDS Day Panel Discussion
In collaboration with the AIDS Community Health Center of Rochester and UHS, UR students are hosting a World AIDS Day panel discussion, "HIV Prevention: It’s Your Right," on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Havens Lounge in Wilson Commons.
Free HIV Testing
The AIDS Community Health Center and the UHS Health Promotion Office will be offering free HIV testing on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the UHS Building, Room 220. Results are available in 20 minutes. Registration is required: e-mail agleichman@uhs.rochester.edu or call 273-5775.
Security Tip of the Week: Online Shopping
Shopping on the Internet can be economical, convenient, and as safe as shopping in a store or by mail, but there are several things to keep in mind. Here are some tips to keep your online shopping secure. Learn more about safe online shopping. Do you have ideas that should be shared as security tips of the week? If so, send them to UnivIT_SP@ur.rochester.edu.
Eastman Wind Ensemble Performing in Midwest
Members of the Eastman Wind Ensemble go to Chicago next month to
perform at the Midwest Clinic, the world’s largest instrumental music
conference. They’ll also play at the University of Michigan as part of
a musical mini-tour. Local audiences can get a preview of their program
at a free concert on Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. in Kodak Hall at
Eastman Theatre.
Read more...
Art Show: Students Unleashed
Students Unleashed, a Two Halves Gallery
exhibition featuring 16 juried art pieces by Rochester students, is on
display through Dec. 1 in the ground-level hallway gallery and entrance
to Gleason Library.
Read more...
Calling All Former Rochester Scholars
Did you attend the University's Rochester Scholars Program while in
high school? If so, program organizers want to hear your story and
learn about your experience. Contact Ursula Balent at ursula.balent@rochester.edu, 275-9055, or stop by the Office of Pre-College Programs, 116 Wallis Hall.
Show Your Creativity
Interested in seeing your short story, prose, painting, drawing,
sculpture, or installation, published in a glossy journal? Then submit
to LOGOS, the University's undergraduate art and literature journal. E-mail submissions for anonymous review. Once works have been accepted, they will be published in a bound edition at the end of the year.
Simon School Master's Degree Info Session
The Simon School is offering an information session on Wednesday, Dec.
2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in room 201 of Schlegel Hall. The session
will highlight Simon’s 11-month MS programs in accountancy, finance,
marketing and general management. Walk-ins are welcome, RSVP is preferred by Monday, Nov. 30.
THIS WEEK: NOVEMBER 22-28
Sunday, Nov. 22
The Origin of Life on Earth
Scholar and storyteller David Anderson presents "The Origin of Life on Earth: A Yoruba Creation Myth," based on his award-winning book, at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery. The program is offered in conjunction with the opening of the reinstalled Traditions and Encounters gallery. Included in gallery admission.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Art from the Arctic Exhibit
The new exhibit Art from the Arctic: Inuit Prints and Sculpture opens today at the Memorial Art Gallery. Read more...
Friday, Nov. 27
Art Gallery Open Today
Looking for an alternative to the malls on "Black Friday?" The Memorial Art Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out Paint Made Flesh (an exhibition tour begins at 2 p.m.) or the new exhibit Art from the Arctic: Inuit Prints and Sculpture. The gallery store is also open.
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Nov. 22, 2009
In Focus
UR Unplugged Final Results
Here are the final results (amount of energy used compared to this week last year) for the UR Unplugged Dorm Energy Saving Competition. Overall energy used on campus compared to last year: 91.3%. See the full results.
Regular Competition
1. CLC, 85%
2. Burton-Crosby, 86.7%
3. Gilbert, 88.7%
4. Tiernan, 89%
5. Crosby-Hoeing, 90.96%
6. Phase, 91.01%
7. Sue. B, 93.3%
8. Drama House, 96.1%
9. Towers, 96.3%
10. GLC, 99.4%
Frat Quad
1. Alpha Delta Phi, 86%
2. Psi Upsilon, 86.4%
3. Delta Upsilon, 92%
4. Delta Kappa Epsilon, 94.3%
5. Sigma Alpha Mu, 98.9%
6. Sigma Chi, 99.4%
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Early Deadline for Weekly Buzz
The submission deadline for the next Weekly Buzz is moved up because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please send news items by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25, for publication Nov. 29.
Seniors: Honor an Outstanding High School Teacher
Nominate a high school teacher who had a significant impact on you for
the Singer Family Prize for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching.
Seniors can nominate a teacher online by Dec. 4.
Sports
Men's Basketball
Nov. 28. Holiday Inn Airport Invitiational. 8 p.m. Rochester vs. Curry.
For updates and a full schedule: www.rochester.edu/athletics
Rochester in the News
'Red-Hot UR Men's Soccer Team on Sweet Run'
Democrat and Chronicle (Nov. 18)
Since losing to Chicago in overtime one month ago, Rochester’s men's
soccer team has been unstoppable: A 5-0-1 record and only two goals
allowed. Read more…
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