Defining the future of the School of Arts & Sciences
Gloria Culver was formally installed as dean of the School of Arts & Sciences during an investiture ceremony December 1 in the Interfaith Chapel. A professor of biology, Culver joined the Rochester faculty in 2007. During the ceremony, Culver talked about defining the School of Arts & Sciences—and charting its future.
University extends child-care discount program for employees
In addition to discounted child care already available to the University community at the Children’s School at URMC, a new Child Care Select program will offer University faculty, staff, and…
New assistant provost to serve as chief assessment officer
Jane Marie Souza is the University’s new assistant provost for academic administration. In the role, which she started May 1, Souza serves as the University’s chief assessment officer and manages…
AS&E Outstanding Dissertation Awards Announced
The following students in Arts, Sciences & Engineering are recipients of the 2014–15 Outstanding Dissertation Award. Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences Winner Kyoung-Lae Kang, visual and cultural studies, “Guilt Cinema:…
Something for everyone in College Town
Euakarn (Som) Liengtiraphan ’17, a student employee from University Communications visited College Town with seniors Joseph Bailey and Christopher Marsh, and offers a sample of what College Town has to offer Rochester students.
Fellowships can provide meaningful student experiences
With final exams, papers, and projects looming, it’s understandable that many students have tunnel vision at this time of the year. Spring also brings announcements of results from national student…
‘Untiring advocate’ for University employees stepping down
When Charles (Chuck) Murphy managed grocery stores for several chains in western New York and central Pennsylvania during the 1970s, and ’80s, he saw just how important it was to…
MAG closed today after nearby fire
The Memorial Art Gallery remains closed Wednesday, Jan. 28, after a fire damaged a nearby building that was once part of the University’s historic Prince Street Campus.
Colleen McCarthy tapped to lead University’s United Way campaign
Colleen McCarthy has been named director of the University’s annual United Way workplace campaign. In her current position as the University’s director of local government and community relations, which she’ll…
Register Before Traveling to Ebola-affected Country
Students, faculty, and staff planning travel to any Ebola-affected country must contact the University Health Service and the Office of Global Engagement prior to finalizing travel plans. “With winter break…