Basketball Teams Defeated in NCAA
The women's and men's basketball teams both competed in the Sweet 16 playoffs for the national NCAA championship on Friday night. Despite a one-time 15-point lead, the women succumbed to Messiah 73-61 on Messiah’s home court. Finishing their season at 22-6, the men's team lost 57-48 against the Coast Guard at Ursinus College. Read more ...
Help Redesign the University's Home Page
Check out mockups of the University's new homepage and give feedback on the proposed look, structure, and functionality at the redesign blog.
Audition for One Act Play Festival
No preparation and no prior theatrical experience required to audition for this annual festival sponsored by the International Theatre Program. Just show up in the Todd Theatre lobby on Monday, March 17, or Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m.
Hat and T-shirt Sale
Regularly priced hats and t-shirts will be 25 percent off at the bookstore through March 29. (Sale prices do not apply to kids clothing and UnderArmour.)
Learn How to Declare Your Major
Advisors from academic support will discuss topics such as the Rochester Curriculum, certificates, clusters, double majors, and individualized (self-designed) majors from 5 to 6 p.m. in Wilson Commons on Wednesday, March 19, in Havens Lounge and on Thursday, March 20, in Gowen Room. Study Abroad and Take Five Scholars programs will be explained as well.
Diversity Survey Coming to Your E-Mail
The Campus Climate Survey about diversity at the University will be delivered to your e-mail on March 19. The survey, which can be completed online through April 2, provides students with an opportunity to speak out about inclusiveness and multiculturalism on campus.The survey is sponsored by the College Diversity Roundtable.
Hosts Needed for April 7 Engineering Day
Volunteers, especially current engineering students, are needed as hosts for the Engineering Spring Open Campus Day for prospective engineering students on Monday, April 7. Responsibilities include meeting prospective students at the admissions office at 4 p.m. and showing them around campus. Click here to sign up. Prior hosts should update their information as well.
Forum on 'The Ecosystem of Translation'
Enjoy a roundtable discussion with several University experts on the art and business of literary translation. The Thursday, March 20, forum runs from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Rare Books and Special Collections Room of Rush Rhees Library.
The discussion is the first in a series of forums sponsored by Open Letter, the University's new literary translation publisher. A reception follows, during which Open Letter's inaugural catalog will be available.
Applications for KEY Program Due March 20
The deadline to apply to the KEY Program, a tuition-free 5th year program where students complete an entrepreneurial project, is Thursday, March 20.
March is Women's History Month
Visit the University's Women's History Month Calendar for details on lectures, concerts, and events, as well as links to University resources about women’s history.
Study, Research, or Teach English Abroad
Attend the last Fulbright information session of the semester on Wednesday, March 19, at 12:30 p.m. in the Stackel Room of Wilson Commons. The campus endorsement process is now underway for the fall competition and first drafts of project proposals are due April 7. See the fellowships Web site for more information or contact Belinda Redden, director of fellowships, at fellowships@mail.rochester.edu, 275-2354, or at Lattimore 312.
Sign Up for Poetry Reading in Starbucks
The Undergraduate English Council is sponsoring a poetry reading on Thursday, March 24, at 8 p.m. in honor of English Week. Students who would like to read should e-mail Ben Thompson at rthomps6@mail.rochester.edu. Both original submissions and the works of others can be read and should be submitted with your e-mail.
Want to Get Involved in Research?
Join a panel discussion with professors Celia Applegate, history; Chunlei Guo, optics; and Douglas Brooks, religion and classics, on Thursday, March 20, at 5 p.m. in Rush Rhees Library. Find out how these professors got started in research and what they are working on now. Refreshments will be served.
Undergraduate Research Exposition
Support your friends, learn about research possibilities at the University, and enjoy talks, poster sessions, and the Professors of the Year Awards during the Undergraduate Research Exposition. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Students' Association, the exposition is Thursday, April 17, in Rush Rhees Library.
Sustainable Energy Lecture Talk
Daniel Nocera, from MIT, presents "Powering the Planet: The Challenge for Chemistry in the 21st Century" in Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is organized by KEY program students.
Post Patty's Day Party
Get in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day when the University's Celtic Club performs its first show. The night features live Irish dancing and music, along with a special guest playing the bagpipes. Wilson Commons in the May Room on Saturday, March 22, at 8 p.m.
