The Refugee Student Alliance Gives back to Refugees In Rochester

In the spirit of giving and service, the Center of Community Engagement would like to highlight the work that students have done this semester at the University of Rochester. In…

It’s confusing enough for the average high school senior to navigate choosing the right college, filling out long application forms, and figuring out how to access financial aid or student…

Learning and Experiencing at Play (LEAP) is a valuable learning opportunity for kindergarten through 4th grade city school students. It provides a unique and engaging environment that fosters creativity and…

On Thursday, February 2nd, the Center of Community Engagement hosted a Community Engagement Fair in partnership with the Students’ Association Government, iZone, and the Rochester Youth Year (RYY) program. Organizing…

We in the Center for Community Engagement were distraught by the invasion of the Capitol building and the congressional offices earlier this week, yet we’re not surprised. This was the logical conclusion and even the…

The death of George Floyd in police custody last week, and the ensuing outrage that has been expressed in communities around the country—including here in Rochester this past weekend–demand that…

RCCL Course Development Grant Summary of Moving Memories, DAN 247, Spring 2019 Submitted by Anne Harris Wilcox, Program of Dance and Movement It is my great pleasure to share the…

Ellen Tomer Baker facilitated a discussion on eldercare and practical aspects of engaging with senior adults with students in DAN 249 Moving Memories in early February. Ellen focused on issues…

Hometown: Hong Kong Class Year: 2022 Majors/Minors: Double Major in Business and English Your UR activities other than working here? 1st Gen Society, Students Helping Honduras What has been your…

Learn about the Rochester refugee community through the work of the remarkable local organization Refugees Helping Refugees. “I lived in a refugee camp for ten years where I promoted girls…