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CJ Van Huben

From saxophonist to student government treasurer, to internships at BASF, SpaceX, and Ernst & Young, C.J. Van Huben has packed a lot into four years. “I had a feeling I knew what I wanted to do, but I didn’t want to be put in a box,” the financial economics major says. “The open curriculum was perfect for me.”

topics: Class of 2018, Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences,
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Science & Technology
May 9, 2018

Hands-on AR/VR lab slated for Carlson Library

A new hands-on learning and research lab envisioned for the Carlson Science and Engineering Library will give students and faculty a place to explore augmented and virtual reality—regardless of their level of expertise.

topics: augmented reality, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, River Campus Libraries, virtual reality,
hand holds a glowing vial on top of a small black box

For their senior design project, a team of biomedical engineering students are working to bring screening and treatment to a remote region suffering from endemic diabetes.

topics: Class of 2018, Department of Biomedical Engineering, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Timothy Dye,
Ian Manzi

For Ian Manzi, a photo of Rush Rhees Library left behind in an office at his Rwandan high school changed his life. “It looked so beautiful, a representation of college,” he says.

topics: Class of 2018, Department of Economics, School of Arts and Sciences,
photo of a cityscape in Hong Kong, China

The University was selected as the “Most Proactive University Career Services Team” by the Global University China Career Union (GUCCU) and Lockin China. This award recognizes active cooperation with Chinese enterprises through strong job-seeking initiatives.

topics: awards, China, global engagement, Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, Simon Business School,
single dancer on stage

Erin Dong ’18 didn’t start dancing until she came to college. Now as she graduates with a double major in biology and dance, she is combining her two fields to explore how the body experiences both the emotional and physical aspects of grieving.

As she graduates with a double major in biology and dance, Erin Dong '18 is combining her two fields to express how the body experiences grieving.
topics: Class of 2018, Department of Biology, Program of Dance and Movement, School of Arts and Sciences,
University of Rochester College Commencement ceremony

Awards for outstanding contributions of distinguished leaders, educators and humanitarians will be presented at the 168th Commencement ceremonies on May 18, 19, and 20, and at the Simon Business School ceremony on June 10.

topics: awards, Class of 2018, commencement, David Primo, Frederick Douglass, School of Arts and Sciences, Simon Business School,
Al Leslie

The business major described by her coaches as a “once-in-a-generation player” knows that community service will be in her game plan. “It’s something I love,” Al Leslie says. “And it’s something that will always be part of my life.”

Al Leslie, the business major described by her coaches as a “once-in-a-generation player,” knows that community service will be in her game plan.
topics: Class of 2018, School of Arts and Sciences,