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typewritten papers with annotations from President Kennedy
Society & Culture
January 14, 2013

A Presidential Voice

Just in time for President Barack Obama’s inaugural address on Monday, Jan. 21, the University of Rochester will open an exhibit on the history of presidential speechwriting.

Joseph N. Lambert and Harold B. Schleifer
University News
January 8, 2013

Rare Books Directorship Endowed

This $1 million endowment will expand the University’s efforts to preserve, digitize, and share historic collections once only available to a select few.

brain scans
Science & Technology
January 3, 2013

Your Brain on Big Bird

Using brain scans of children and adults watching Sesame Street, cognitive scientists are learning how children’s brains change as they develop intellectual abilities like reading and math.

topics: brain, child development, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, research finding,
Gaurav Sharma
Science & Technology
December 27, 2012

Electronic Imaging Researcher Recognized

Sharma is being recognized for contributions to electronic imaging and media security. His work has had a lasting impact in both the academic community and in industry, and he holds over 50 US patents.

topics: awards, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, fellowship, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Kenneth Gross
Society & Culture
December 18, 2012

Kenneth Gross Receives Award for Dramatic Criticism

Kenneth Gross, Renaissance scholar and professor of English at the University of Rochester, will share the 2011-2012 George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism for his book Puppet: An Essay…

topics: Kenneth Gross,
John Covach
Uncategorized
December 17, 2012

Everybody Talkin’ ‘Bout Pop Music

From rock ‘n’ roll to pop and hip hop, popular music may be, well, popular. But it is rarely understood as a musical form. Now that’s about to change. The new Institute for Popular Music, led by founding director John Covach, will treat the study of popular genres as seriously as classical music.

diagram showing wireless communication process through neutrinos
Uncategorized
December 14, 2012

Top 10 Physics Breakthrough of 2012

Rochester researchers are part of a collaboration named in Physics World magazine’s list of top 10 breakthroughs for 2012. The group was chosen for being the first to demonstrate communications using neutrinos – nearly massless particles that travel at almost the speed of light.

Gail Norris
University News
December 10, 2012

Gail Norris Named Vice President, General Counsel

Norris has served as the University’s senior legal counsel the University for all aspects of operations, including litigation management, risk management, business and tax matters, and conflicts of interest since 2005.