Meet Rocky
Fresh from a mascot makeover, the new Yellowjacket made his debut at the basketball doubleheader on Friday. Rocky, the wasp's new name, was selected by the University community.
Vote in Tuesday's Primary
Students registered to vote in Monroe County can visit the Board of Elections Web site to view their polling place. Those registered with their campus address vote at Helen Wood Hall, which can be reached via the free Blue Line shuttle. Students needing additional transportation information should stop by the Common Connection.
Super Bowl-themed Super Tuesday Party
Watch the primary and caucus results from 24 states on big screen televisions, enjoy free food, browse information booths about the candidates, and register to vote on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Wilson Commons from 8 to 11 p.m. Sponsored by R'World R'Vote and the Rochester Center for Community Leadership.
Sustainability Town Hall Meeting
Join the conversation on sustainability at a town hall meeting with Ralph Kuncl, University Provost, and Peter Lennie, Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, on the work of the University Council on Environmental Sustainability. The Wednesday, Feb. 6, meeting runs from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hubbell Auditorium. The Council is working toward a University-wide sustainability vision encompassing operations, research, and curriculum.
Dining Events
Monday, Feb. 4: Check out the Pit's Comfort Kitchen Night with a new dinner selection every Monday of the month. This week’s feature: five cheese lasagna with garlic breadsticks. 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 5: Halal station night in Danforth.
The Art of Voicing Organ Pipes
Master organ builder Munetaka Yokota gives a series of lectures with demonstrations exploring the art of voicing organ pipes and the scientific factors that affect the sound of each pipe. The series is open to students and includes a lecture Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 12:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 141 East Ave. Details on future lectures are at the Humanities Project Web site.
Blood Drive Tuesday and Wednesday
The D'Lions will be hosting a blood drive in the May Room of Wilson Commons from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6. To pre-register visit: urochester.givesblood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Study Abroad Proposals Due Monday
The Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs has extended the Feb. 1 deadline for proposals until Monday, Feb. 4. All students who are considering studying abroad for the fall 2008 semester or the 2008-09 academic year are required to fill out the online proposal. For more information, call 275-7532 or drop by during the center's expanded walk-in hours. Proposals are not required for summer programs.
Simulcast of Bill Nye the Science Guy
Tickets for a live simulcast of the Bill Nye the Science Guy lecture are available at the Common Market in Wilson Commons. Bill Nye will lecture on the science of global warming. Tickets are $3 for undergraduates with ID and $6 for others. The simulcast will be broadcast in Lower Strong Auditorium. For more information, call the Common Connection at 275-5911.
Journalist DeFrank to Speak at the University
Thomas DeFrank, a veteran political journalist and bestselling author considered among the foremost president-watchers in the country, will speak about the current presidential race at 5 p.m. in Rush Rhees on Thursday, Feb. 7. Read more...
Join the D'Lions
Applications for the D'Lions are now available in Common Connections, Quad Office, Susan B. Anthony area office, and the residential life office (Gates 020). The application deadline is February 11.
Eastman Dental Offers Free Screenings
The Eastman Dental Center is offering free periodontal disease screenings for students in February and March. The screenings will be held on Monday and Friday mornings and all day on Thursdays. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums, bone, and attachment fibers that support the teeth and hold them in the jaw. To schedule an appointment, contact Heidi Lead at 275-1147 or stop the Perio/Prostho Department on the second floor.
New Blog for Homepage Redesign
As part of the homepage redesign process that began last semester, the University community can keep up with the redesign’s progress and to contribute ideas, suggestions, and feedback at rochester.edu/publications/redesign.
Fulbright Information Session
Apply for a grant to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. Campus application process begins this spring. Learn more at the Fulbright information session on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. All students are welcome. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students: this is the time to apply for a Fulbright for 2009-10.
Fellowships Information Session
Excellent grades? Scholarly passion? Creative leadership? These qualities can lead you to a nationally recognized academic fellowship. Freshmen and sophomores are invited to learn about competitive, merit-based academic awards. Friday, Feb. 8, at noon in the Gowen Room. For more information, visit the fellowship's Web site, e-mail Belinda Redden at fellowships@mail.rochester.edu, or call 275-2354.
Free Gallery Admission, Family Day
The Memorial Art Gallery opens its door to students and others for free on Sunday, Feb. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. in celebration of Black History Month Family Day, an annual event featuring music, dance, storytelling, art activities, and tours of the quilt exhibit Wild by Design.
Heart Health: What You Need to Know NOW
James Eichelberger, associate professor of cardiology, tells students how to protect themselves from heat disease, the number one killer of Americans. Part of American Heart Month events. Thursday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. in the Stackel Room, Wilson Commons.
Free Graduate Admissions Practice Tests
Take a free practice test to see how you would score on the actual test. Each student will receive a full score report including a breakdown of the test by section and personalized feedback based on their test scores. Online registration required. Saturday, Feb. 23 , at 10 a.m.
Entrepreneurship Networking Dinner
The Women in Science & Engineering Program is sponsoring a complimentary dinner on Monday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., in the Hawkins-Carlson of Rush Rhees Library for students to meet local alumnae and others who represent various careers in science, engineering, math, and entrepreneurship. Students are invited to come when they can and to stay as long as they are able.
Donate Your Pop Tabs
Donate the metal pop tabs used to open soda cans to the D'Lions, the Quad Office, the ID Card Office, or Common Connections from Feb. 4 to 29. Proceeds from the recycled aluminum will help support the Ronald McDonald House of Central N.Y., located in Syracuse. The Pop Tab Program is sponsored by the D'Lions.
Bellydance Ensemble's Spring 'Shimmy'
Enjoy an evening of different bellydance styles at the spring show for the Sihir Bellydance Ensemble on Friday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. in the May Room.
