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News & Updates

Rochester Wins National College Bowl
In a come-from-behind win, Rochester takes first place in this year's National College Bowl Tournament in St. Paul, Minn. Read more...

Memorial Concert for Gretchen Snedeker
A memorial concert for Eastman graduate student and hornist Gretchen Snedeker will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, in Kilbourn Hall. Read more...

Study Breaks!
The Order of Omega honor society is holding a "Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae" study break today from 4-5 p.m. in the Welles-Brown Room in Rush Rhees Library. Stop by and enjoy a cool treat before your exams.

Also, take a break tonight at 9 p.m. in Carlson Library and then again at 9 p.m. on Monday, May 5, in the Welles-Brown Room. Stop by for plenty of food, drink, and conversation.

Donate Your Stuff
Cleaning out your dorm room? Donate furniture and other lightly used items on Tuesday, May 6:

Wilson Quad: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Between Towers and Sage: 1 to 3 p.m.
Between Valentine and Dekiewet: 3 to 5 p.m.

Cash for Books
Now is the best time to sell your textbooks back to the campus bookstore. Bring your books to the store after final exams or to Wilson Commons on May 6-7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find out online how much your books are worth.

Dining This Week
Sunday, May 4: Free Late Night Breakfast in Hirst Lounge, 9-10:30 p.m.

Connections will be open for 24 hours beginning today and will remain open until Saturday, May 10.

Final exam hours begin on Monday, May 5. Be sure to check the posted hours or view the schedule at www.rochester.campusdish.com.

Attention seniors, don't miss the Danforth Commencement Brunch on Sunday, May 18, following the ceremony. Tickets are now on sale in The Pit at the cashier stands. Declining, cash, and URos accepted.

Recycle Those Old Laptops
If you're planning to get a new laptop in the fall, consider donating yours to students who need them for summer programs. Drop off your used laptop at the Common Connection in Wilson Commons until May 18 or at Lattimore Hall 312 until June 15.

Health Insurance for 2008-09
Don't forget to select your health insurance for 2008-09. It's quick and easy. The link is in the pink box on the UHS home page. Completing the online Health Insurance Selection Process now will assure you are billed correctly—and not billed for insurance if you are staying on your parents' plan. All full-time students much complete this process each year.

Don't Miss John Beck Concert
After almost five decades on the faculty of the Eastman School, Professor of Percussion John Beck will present his final faculty recital at 3 p.m. today in Eastman Theatre before he retires this spring. Read more...

Event Highlights

Monday, May 5:

Eastman Collegium Musicum: Kilbourn Hall. 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7:

Talk by RCSD Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard: Rush Rhees Library. 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 8:

American Impressionism: Memorial Art Gallery. 7 p.m.

Friday, May 9:

McKenzie Economics Lecture: Gleason Hall 318/418. 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 11:

Mothers in Art Tour: Memorial Art Gallery. 1 p.m.

Events calendar: www.rochester.edu/calendar

Sports

Baseball:Rochester has clinched the regular season Liberty League championship and will host playoffs at Towers Field on May 8-11.

Track and Field :Men’s and women’s track posted top finishes at this weekend’s New York State championships at Fauver Stadium.

For a full schedule: www.rochester.edu/athletics

Rochester in the News

Democrat and Chronicle (May 2)
Whiz Kids Score Big for UR at Tourney
Amusingly, at least one of the questions hit close to home, said freshman William Finan, a member of the Rochester team that took top prize at the national Quiz Bowl tournament. The question was about suffragist Susan B. Anthony. "The answer was 'Rochester.' It was really good to get that one right," he said. Read more...