May 2019: Wilson Commons turns 40, presidential inauguration date set, and more...

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In this issue: Rochester Legend / Beer Yeast / Inauguration / Day of Giving

Wilson Commons on the Universirty of Rochester Campus

Happy Birthday, Wilson Commons

Designed by famous architect I. M. Pei, Wilson Commons celebrated its birthday last month. Over the years, this iconic student union has become a centerpiece of campus life—a place to study, eat, dance, drink coffee (and, at one time, beer), get a haircut, play billiards or violin, and publish a weekly newspaper. It has even served as the stage for student protests. At its 40th anniversary in 2016, the University honored this exceptional structure.

Actor and motion capture artist, Noshir Dalal ’03

Noshir Dalal ’03 has performed on theater stages, in TV shows and on movie screens, and in video games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Spider-Man. As a motion capture artist, Dalal creates dynamic performances that become the inspiration for digital characters. He recently ran a workshop to help students learn more about motion capture performance and physical theater.

Unpacking the life of a Rochester legend

John Green, a PhD candidate in musicology at the Eastman School of Music, recently served as an archivist with the Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation. He jumped on the opportunity to develop a system to help scholars and researchers search the broad expanse of Joseph C. Wilson’s papers. The process provided Green with incredible insight into the former CEO’s character and leadership approach.

Spring Fever

From canvas tents to hammocks on the quad. Check out these (and more) then and now moments, here.

Headlines

Unraveling the origin story of beer yeast

Fitness trackers keep cancer survivors on the move

Why do new college students need alone time?

Students are giving peace a chance around the world

Crisis at the border? Anthropologist looks at Central American migration

University News

Presidential Inauguration Set for October 4

The inauguration of Sarah Mangelsdorf, the University’s next president, will occur on Friday, October 4, during the annual Meliora Weekend. Planning for the ceremony and related events is being led by team members from the Office of the President, the Office of the Board of Trustees, Advancement, University Communications, and the Office of the Provost. For more information on inauguration activities and the First-Year Celebration Committee, please visit the Presidential Inauguration website.

Video: Introducing Warner School Dean Anand R. Marri

Anand R. Marri, who became dean of the Warner School of Education on January 1, shares his background and thoughts on the strengths of and opportunities for the Warner School, with a focus on equity and excellence.

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'Jump-Starting Rochester' with Economist Jon Gruber

The City of Rochester has what it takes to become a major driver of national economic growth according to Jon Gruber, the Ford Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “Rochester has a large and highly educated workforce, a fantastic University base, and a high quality of life, making it an ideal candidate to become a next generation technology hub.”

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Save the date: Homecoming 2019

This September, we’re warming up for Meliora Weekend with a special celebration of home field traditions. Join the huddle and cheer on the Yellowjackets as they take on the Alfred State Pioneers on September 21 at Fauver Stadium.

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