Waltz the Night Away
Saturday, Nov. 10, Wilson Commons will be awash in black ties and taffeta. Get your tickets now for the Viennese Ball at the Common Market in Wilson Commons or online at www.choiceticketing.com/rochester.

UR Ballroom Club is offering a crash course in ballroom dancing on Monday, Nov. 5, from 7-10 p.m. in the May Room of Wilson Commons. The cost is $3 a couple or $2 for individual undergraduates.    Read more...

Improving Campus Bus Service
University Parking and Transportation staff are working with partner First Transit to improve campus bus service. Increased ridership and unexpected start-up issues have resulted in scheduling and reliability problems. Parking and Transportation staff began riding selected bus routes on Oct. 24 and will continue indefinitely to assist First Transit in identifying and correcting service issues. Students are encouraged to send specific complaints or suggestions for improvement to Glen Sicard at gsicard@facilities.rochester.edu or Box 270485, or riders can talk to one of the transportation staff members on the buses.   

Eastman: Final Exam Schedule
Eastman's final exam schedule is available online. Final exam dates are December 19-21.   Read more...

College: Spring Registration Starts Monday
Registration for Spring 2008 begins Monday, Nov. 5, for seniors and double degree students. Juniors can register beginning Nov. 6 and sophomores on Nov. 7. All start times are 8 a.m.

Freshmen will register on Friday, Nov. 9. Those with birthdays between May 1 and August 31 at 8 a.m.; those between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 at 9 a.m., and those between Jan. 1 and April 30 at 10 a.m. Questions can be directed to the registrar at 275-8131 or registrar@mail.rochester.edu.   

SA Town Hall Meeting: Strategic Plan
Dean Peter Lennie and Dean Richard Feldman will discuss the 10-year strategic plan on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gowen Room of Wilson Commons. Will the student body grow? What majors will be added? What's being done to increase diversity? These are some of the question that will be discussed.   

Grab Your Books. Gleason Library Is Open
Looking for that perfect place to study? Check out the new Gleason Library in Rush Rhees. The renovated space is open 24/7 and features a collaborative workspace, media lounge, and more.   Read more...

Address Updates
Students are encouraged to check their local address, phone number, and emergency contact information for accuracy when registering online for spring courses. If you are unable to update information online, contact your registrar's office.  

Reminder: Eastman Flu Shot Clinic
UHS is sponsoring a flu shot clinic at the Eastman School for students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Cominsky Promenade.    Read more...

JAMNESTY Mardis Gras party
There will be a JAMNESTY Mardis Gras party on Friday, Nov. 9, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. to support Amnesty International's campaign to aid Hurricane Katrina survivors. Featured Performers: NeoCollage, UR Hip Hop, Comanche Club, Spare Changes, and After Hours. Food and drinks served. Suggested donation of $3. Cosponsored by UR Concerts and the Community Learning Center.   

Apply for Technical Internship
IAESTE United States is now accepting internship applications through Jan. 10. The program places undergraduate and graduate students into paid technical internships around the world, and is open to those pursuing a degree in science, engineering, mathematics, architecture, computer science, or other technical fields.    Read more...

Accelerated Nursing Program
Ever thought about a career as a nurse practitioner? The School of Nursing has an accelerated program for students who graduate with a non-nursing baccalaureate. Individual half-hour appointments are available with the director of admissions between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. Call 275-2375 or e-mail elaine_andolina@urmc.rochester.edu.   

Concert Spotlights Three Eastman Women Composers
Eastman Composers Sinfonietta will present new works by three Eastman graduate women composers from around the world at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Kilbourn Hall. The Sinfonietta is the only ensemble at Eastman exclusively dedicated to premiering new works by Eastman's up-and-coming graduate composers.    Read more...

Nominate a Teacher for the Singer Prize
All College seniors are invited to nominate one of their high school teachers for the Singer Family Prize for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching. The awards will go to teachers who significantly influenced one (or more) graduating seniors. The winning teachers will be invited to Rochester, where they will be honored during Commencement Weekend.   Read more...

New Optical Design & Engineering Center
The Institute of Optics recently announced the creation of the Robert E. Hopkins Center for Optical Design & Engineering, made possible by a $2 million gift from former Corning Tropel Corporation CEO John Bruning.   Read more...

Volunteers Needed for Online Survey
Ronald Rogge, assistant professor of clinical and social psychology, is conducting a study to understand what makes people happy in intimate relationships. Participants are needed for an online survey. Answers will be kept strictly confidential.   Read more...

Eastman Dental Offers Free Screenings
The Eastman Dental Center is offering free periodontal disease screenings for all students in November and December. The screenings will be held on Monday and Friday mornings and all day on Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, contact Heidi Lead at 275-1147 or stop the Perio/Prostho Department on the second floor.   

Facilities Wants Feedback
River Campus Facilities Operations is implementing an online customer satisfaction survey beginning Nov. 1. Customers will receive an e-mail when a work order (service request) is completed. The e-mail will include a link to an online satisfaction questionnaire. The service will be available to all faculty, staff, and students submitting service requests via the online service center or by calling the Customer Service Center at 273-4567. For more information, contact Darlene Castro at 273-5861 or dcastro@facilities.rochester.edu.  

News from Dining
Thursday, Nov. 8, there will be a Meliora Restaurant Night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call 275-0852 for reservations or stop by the catering office on the third floor of The Meliora. For menu details, visit www.rochester.campusdish.com.

Saturday, Nov. 10, The Pit in Wilson Commons will be closed all day in preparation for the Viennese Ball. It will reopen for normal operating hours Sunday at 11 a.m. Douglass Dining Center will be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight.   

Project Vote Smart
The Project Vote Smart Bus is making a stop on the River Campus on Sunday, Nov. 11, as part of its inaugural tour. "R World R Vote" and Rochester Center for Community Leadership are hosting the event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Library Road between the Frederick Douglass Building and Fauver Stadium. Contact Jenna Bower at 276.3277 or jbower@ur.rochester.edu.   Read more...

Having a Healthy Relationship
Health & Home, in collaboration with VOX, Women's Caucus, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and the Health and Society Undergraduate Council, is sponsoring a safe sex, healthy relationship program on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Friel Lounge in Susan B. Anthony Halls. The event includes games, prizes, and food. Contact Caroline Akwaa at cakwaa@mail.rochester.edu.