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Campus Life
May 18, 2017 | 01:25 pm

Seniors in social sciences take on big policy questions

In their senior capstone projects, students take on original research on topics as varied as housing policy in South Africa and campaign spending in the United States.

topics: Department of Anthropology, Department of Economics, Department of Mathematics, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, Department of Political Science, featured-post-side, School of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate research,
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Campus Life
April 20, 2017 | 11:38 am

Mock Trial sends two teams to national championships

For the first time in University history, the Mock Trial team is sending two teams to the national championships at the University of California, Los Angeles, where they will join the top 40 teams in the nation to compete.

topics: mock trial,
woman holding 100 dollar bills in front of her face
University News
March 31, 2017 | 05:03 pm

Susan B. Anthony Center hosts Equal Pay Day panel

Panelists will discuss how the pay gap continues to affect gender and labor dynamics, and address how members of the University community can work to combat inequity.

topics: economy, events, feminism, Susan B. Anthony Center,
two students holding lightbulbs
Campus Life
March 23, 2017 | 12:21 pm

Wilson Quad goes dark for Earth Hour

When the clock strikes 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, iconic international venues such as Times Square, the Sydney Opera House, and the Taj Mahal all will become dark. So, too, will the River Campus’s Wilson Quad.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, events, sustainability,
Crystal Colon
Campus Life
March 3, 2017 | 10:50 am

Student wins statewide award for community service

“Everything I do is geared toward education and youth, education and youth—that’s where my passion lies” says Crystal Colon ’17, one of 10 recipients of the Independent Sector Student Community Service Award.

topics: awards, community, Rochester Center for Community Leadership,
group portrait of Delvin Moody, Charlisa Goodlet, and Caryl English.
Campus Life
February 16, 2017 | 11:09 am

Three presidents

Caryl English ’18, Delvin Moody ’18, and Charlisa Goodlet ’17 have followed different paths that have led them to leadership roles, each serving as the president of student organizations focused on issues of race, black culture, activism, and advocacy.

topics: black students union, douglass leadership house, featured-post, Minority Student Advisory Board,
Campus Life
December 9, 2016 | 12:51 pm

Heading home, feeling hungry

When you head home for winter break, what are you hungry for? Dani Douglas ’17 poses the question to four of her classmates, and provides links to recipes for these home-made favorites.

topics: Department of Religion and Classics, Environmental Humanities Program, holidays, Leila Nadir, Nora Rubel, profile, School of Arts and Sciences, sustainability,
cast of play on stage
Campus Life
November 30, 2016 | 01:36 pm

Cast reflects on Circle Mirror Transformation

A mixture of theater rookies and veterans, the student cast and crew of Circle Mirror Transformation share some of the insights they’ve gained in working on the production, which runs through December 10.

topics: Department of English, humanities, International Theatre Program, School of Arts and Sciences,
veteran rocky pin
University News
November 9, 2016 | 03:19 pm

Annual run brings veterans together

The annual Veterans Day Joint Service Run and a pinning ceremony are among the events honoring those who have served.

topics: Veterans Alliance,
Rocky yellowjacket mascot with I VOTED sticker
Campus Life
November 1, 2016 | 12:38 pm

Among University students, political engagement takes different forms

According to a national study, Rochester students voted in the 2012 presidential election at a similar rate to the national average — at around 42 percent. This year, students share their students of how they have become engaged in what for most will be their first political contest.

topics: elections, featured-post-side, politics, Rochester Center for Community Leadership,