Jim Mandelaro

Jim Mandelaro

Jim Mandelaro

Communications Specialist

jim.mandelaro@rochester.edu

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Jason Middleton in a mask teaches his film class.

Campus & Community

Jason Middleton: Looking at film with a critical eye

October 26, 2021

The associate professor of English and visual and cultural studies lived all over the globe growing up, and developed a love of film at an early age.

Elaine Sia in a mask points at a figure on the blackboard.

Campus & Community

Elaine Sia: Teaching the ‘how’ as well as the ‘what’ in science

October 26, 2021

The biology professor has taught nearly 4,000 undergraduates since joining the University in 2000, including students in the 100-level Genetics, the first demanding course in that major.

Campus & Community

Will Bridges: Innovation and student involvement as teaching tools

October 26, 2021

A fourth-generation teacher with a passion for post-World War II Japanese literature, the associate professor is always searching for innovative ways to reach his students.

Four college students sit cross-legged outside and meditate.

Campus & Community

Amid student mental health challenges, Rochester broadens outreach and access

October 26, 2021

Peer counseling, mindful practice, therapy dogs, 24/7 care—supporting the well-being and mental health of college students at Rochester takes many forms.

George Takei and Dean Donald Hall seated on stage under a screen that reads George Takei

Star Trek’s George Takei: Boldly becoming an activist for LGBTQ, immigration rights

October 22, 2021

The actor, speaking as part of Rochester's Difficult Conversations"series, says he struggled for years before finding his true voice.

three women, wearing face coverings, stand together holding signs

University News

Lynnett Van Slyke honored with award from Rochester Area Employment Network

October 20, 2021

The University’s director of disability compliance is being recognized for her efforts in hiring and promoting people with disabilities.

Graduation cap and crumpled paper to illustrate college application essay writing.

Campus & Community

How to write your best college application essay

September 28, 2021

Rochester’s dean of undergraduate admissions Robert Alexander offers college applicants some dos and don’ts when writing the application essay.

portrait of George Takei

University News

Actor, activist George Takei of Star Trek fame to speak at Rochester

September 22, 2021

Takei is the latest guest speaker to visit campus as part of the Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change series.

headshots of three faculty members

University News

Three professors to receive Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

September 13, 2021

Will Bridges, Jason Middleton, and Elaine Sia will be honored at an on-campus ceremony in October.

student standing beside a painted yellow rock with '25 painted on it

Campus & Community

Moving on in: The Class of 2025 arrives to campus

August 19, 2021

First-year and transfer students—including the largest incoming class in College history—arrive at Rochester, ready to kick off the academic year.

collage of Instagram headshots in the background with a colorful 2025 icon in the foreground.

Campus & Community

Incoming students use Instagram to connect with each other

August 17, 2021

Meet just a few of the members of the Class of 2025 have been getting acquainted before the start of the school year.

archival photo of Zenon Snylyk.

Society & Culture

Zenon Snylyk ’55 captained US men’s soccer team at ’56 Olympics

As the Toyko Games begin, we remember an alumnus who rose from post-World War II chaos in Europe to the world’s sports stage.