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woman looking at computer and singing
Science & Technology
March 6, 2014

CompSci students help singers voice their vowels

Voice students who want to perfect their vowel vocalizations can get help from a new simple, free application, developed by a group of computer science students, called “Vowel Shapes.”

topics: announcements, Department of Computer Science, Eastman School of Music, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,

Created with a lead gift by University Trustee Janice M. Willett ’78S (MBA) and Joseph T. Willett ’75S (MBA), the Russell and Ruth Peck Artistic Directorship is endowed thanks to generous contributions from 176 additional University alumni and friends.

topics: International Theatre Program, Nigel Maister, Russell Peck,

Home to some of the most active volcanoes in the world, researchers now have a better picture of the subterranean plumbing system that feeds the Galápagos volcanoes.

topics: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
people shopping for potatoes as men in medical scrubs look on
In Photos
March 5, 2014

From farm to table

Diana Lacona (right) buys potatoes from Erik Fellenz of the Fellenz Family Farm at the grand opening of the University Farmers Market in the Flaum Atrium of the Medical Center.

topics: community, School of Medicine and Dentistry, sustainability,
students helping a child set up dominos

Noted by Washington Monthly and the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs, the Rochester Center for Community Leadership (RCCL) encourages involvement in service, political activities, and social and cultural life in and around Rochester.

topics: announcements, Rochester Center for Community Leadership,
judge with a gavel

A new study suggests that the American Bar Association ‘s sometimes-controversial ratings systematically award lower ratings to minorities and women than to white or male candidates.

topics: Department of Political Science, gender, government, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Suxing Hu
Science & Technology
February 26, 2014

Scientist named American Physical Society Fellow

Suxing Hu, senior scientist in the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE)’s theory division, is recognized for his work in attosecond physics.

topics: announcements, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, planets, Suxing Hu,
student performers on stage
Campus & Community
February 26, 2014

Student musicians salute those who rock

Inspired by the 2003 film School of Rock, No Jackets Required hopes to teach its audience a lesson on rock ‘n roll at their spring concert, Friday, February 28, in Wilson Commons.

topics: events,