Catch the Optics Musicians
Enjoy a mix of classical and popular music by optics students Dean Brown, Hillary Maben, Katie Schwertz, Abbie Tippie, and Tom Zielinski on Friday, Feb. 29, at 3 p.m. in the Munnerlyn Atrium of Goergen Hall.
Simon Undergrad Day
Students with an interest in graduate education in business are invited to attend the Undergraduate Preview Day at the Simon School on Friday, Feb. 29, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Current Simon students, faculty, alumni, and admissions staff will be available at the event. Read
more...
Traffic Light Approved for Elmwood Ave
A traffic light will be installed later this spring at the Elmwood Avenue crosswalk that connects the River Campus with the Medical Center, close to the Arthur Kornberg Medical Research Building. University officials have been working with City of Rochester and Monroe County agencies in response to accidents in the area. Read more ...
University Diversity: A Challenge to Change
Leaders from the Students' Association, College Democrats, Pride Network, Students for Social Justice and the Fraternity Presidents' Council will be panelists in an open forum on "whether students care enough about the lack of cultural and racial diversity on campus to take action for change." Hosted by the Minority Student Advisory board, the discussion is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gowen Room of Wilson Commons.
Help Students Write
Enjoy one of the more rewarding and higher paying jobs on campus by helping your fellow students with their writing. Application for Writing Fellows are available online or at Rush Rhees Library G-121. (across from the IT Center). Application are due March 3.
Panel Discussion on Pakistan
Learn about Pakistani history and current events during a panel discussion with Thomas Gibson, professor of anthropology, and Mohammad Rehimani, president of the Pakistani American Society of Rochester. Sponsored by the International Living Center, Muslim Student's Association, and Messenger Magazine, the discussion begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Sloan Auditorium of Goergen Hall.
Screening: The Colonial Misunderstanding
This 2004 film explores the legacy of colonialism, the violence of monotheism, the arrogance of white supremacy, and the history of Rwanda. Following the screening, the film's director, Jean-Marie Teno, will be available to answer questions and talk about filmmaking in Africa. Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies, the event is Thursday, Feb. 28, in Morey Hall 321 from 5 to 7 p.m. For details, call 275-7235.
Book Bargains at the Libraries' Sale
Pick up hardcover books for $1 and paperbacks for 50¢ at the book sale in Rush Rhees Library on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the River Campus Libraries and the Friends of the UR Libraries, the sale supports the libraries’ collections.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Starting Feb. 25, learn about symptoms and causes of eating disorders, how to help a friend, and campus/community resources. The week’s events begin with a panel discussion, “Health, Art, & Life: Breaking The Silence of Eating Disorders,” Monday at 7 p.m. in Hoyt Auditorium. View a full list of the activities online at University Health Service.
Vagina Monologues
The Women's Caucus is sponsoring a performance of The Vagina Monologues to raise awareness about violence against women on Friday, Feb. 29, at 8 p.m. in Strong Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for University students, $7 for the public, with proceeds donated to charity. Read more ...
Vote for a University T-Shirt Design
Pick your favorite t-shirt design at in the online ballot. The winning design will be sold in the bookstore and 10 percent of sales will be donated to Foodlink. Voting is open through March 3.
HPV Vaccine Clinic
The University Health Service is holding a clinic for students who would like to receive the HPV vaccine Gardasil. This vaccine helps protect against cervical cancer, which is caused by the human papillomarvirus (HPV). A nurse practitioner will be available to answer questions and to administer the vaccine. The clinic will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the UHS River Campus office. Read more ...
Creative Excellence Award Contest
Students are invited to submit poetry, fiction, fine arts, photography, or a personal essay dealing with human values in health care as part of the Creative Excellence Award contest sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Cluster for Human Values in Health Care. Submissions for the $200 award are due April 28. Find out more online.
Talk on Civil Rights History
Anthea Butler, assistant professor of religion and classics, will speak about organizations involved in the Civil Rights Movement that offered an alternative to the nonviolent approach espoused by Martin Luther King Jr., such as the Black Panther party and the Nation of Islam. Sponsored by Sigma Beta Rho, the talk is
Monday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in Morey Hall 321.
Big Band Swing Dance
Dip, twirl, and bop with a partner at the first-ever Big Band Swing dance hosted by the UR Ballroom Dancers, the Eastman School of Music Student Association, and the 2010 Class Council. The event features a live, 20-piece big band from Eastman and takes place Friday, Feb. 29, from 9 p.m. to midnight in Douglass Dining Center. Tickets go on sale this week. Read more ...
Talk on the Historical Reliability of the Bible
Ron Satta, author of The Sacred Text, will present "The Validity of the Bible, Part 1 of 2: Is the Bible Historically Reliable?" Sponsored by the Campus Crusade for Christ, the talk is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel.
Tiernan Project Spaghetti Dinner
The Tiernan Project invites prospective members to a spaghetti dinner on Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Tiernan Community Room. The evening is a chance to talk to professors, deans, and others in a casual setting. Tiernanites are asked to help set up and clean up. After Hours performance is planned.
