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Weekly Buzz
A newsletter for all undergraduates at the University of Rochester
Sept. 2, 2007
News & Updates | Event Highlights | Sports | Rochester in the News
News & Updates

Free Music and Movies
Access more than 3 million tracks, music videos, and films by signing up for a free Ruckus account.    Read more...

Newsweek: Eastman Is Hot
Eastman School of Music has been named the "Hottest Music School" in the 2008 Kaplan/Newsweek "How to Get into College" guide.   Read more...

Bus Schedules
View schedules and maps for the improved student bus service.   Read more...

Yellowjacket Weekend
Don't miss the fun. Friday: Activities Fair, Comedy Central's Mike Birbiglia, grand opening of The Hive Game Room, and screening of Spider-Man 3. Saturday: carnival, luau, live reggae, screening of Hot Fuzz, and late-night bowling. Get your coupon for a free "Feel the Sting" t-shirt.   Read more...

Eastman Students: Fulbright Info
Interested in applying for a Fulbright Grant? Attend an information session on Friday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. in Miller Center 320 to learn more.  

Calling All Actors
Audition for the International Theatre Program's first fall production on Friday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. in Todd Theatre on the River Campus. No need to prepare and no prior experience required.   Read more...

Poster Sale
Need a poster for your dorm room? Swing by the poster sale in Wilson Commons daily Sept. 2-6.  

Debate Union
The Debate Union is holding its first interest meeting on Monday, Sept 10, at 7 p.m. in Morey 100. Open to all undergraduates. No experience required.   Read more...

New Web Portal
University IT launched a new student portal in August at my.rochester.edu. Every student who is registered for classes will have an account and be able to access course materials and One Card information. College students also can access University e-mail through the portal. If you haven't already logged in, check it out today.   Read more...

Wilson Day
More than 700 undergraduates assisted organizations in the city and suburbs as part of Wilson Day on Saturday. Organizer Danchi Nguyen, a senior from Murray, Utah, chose “with a little help from my friends” as this year’s theme.   Read more...

Event Highlights
Sept. 3:

Labor Day: University holiday.

Sept. 4:

Classes Begin: Eastman School and College

Symphony Orchestra Auditions: Strong Auditorium. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Women's Glee Club Auditions: Todd Union 108. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 5:

Logo Launch Party: Live music, giveaways, and refreshments. Steps of Wilson Commons. Noon.

Sept. 6:

Eastman School Convocation: Kilbourn Hall. 2:30 p.m.

Study Abroad Information Session: Stackel Room, Wilson Commons. 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 7:

College Convocation: Dandelion Square. Noon.

Sept. 8:

Clothesline Festival: Annual arts and entertainment festival. Memorial Art Gallery. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Gateways Music Festival: Kilbourn Hall. 5 p.m. (Continues on Sunday.)

Events calendar: www.rochester.edu/calendar
Sports

Sept. 2: Men's soccer vs. Oswego. Fauver Stadium. 3 p.m.

For a full schedule: www.rochester.edu/athletics
Rochester in the News

CNN: Anderson Cooper 360
Katrina Two Years Later
Alex Pearlman '07, past president of the Students' Association who began his first year as a math instructor at Frederick Douglass High School in New Orleans, was featured in a CNN report on the New Orleans educational system on Aug. 28.   Read more...

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Did You Know?
The University's Political Science Department was recently ranked fourth in two national studies that measure the quality of graduate students produced by the program, based on their job placements, and how often their research is cited.