Volunteers needed for Lego Tournament
Volunteers are needed for the communitywide FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League Championship Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 9, in the Palestra.
Performance Features Rochester Faculty
“No Dancing Allowed,” a presentation of Biodance at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, will feature several University faculty members.
NSF Deputy Director to Present Seminar
Cora Marrett, deputy director of the National Science Foundation, will give a talk on “Research and Education in a Data Intensive Era” Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Leadership Luncheon Set for Nov. 27
The Rochester Center for Community Leadership is hosting its final Leadership Luncheon of the semester from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the Stackel Room, Wilson Commons. The luncheon will focus on Students with Disabilities: Advocacy and Awareness.
TEAM Master’s Program Info Session
Learn about the master of science degree program in technical entrepreneurship and management (TEAM) at an upcoming information session set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Center for Entrepreneurship, 1-211 Carol Simon Hall.
Computer Sales: Apple iPad Clearance Sale
University IT Computer Sales is offering $100 off their remaining inventory of last-generation Apple iPads (3rd generation).
Landfill Tour Scheduled for Nov. 16
Take a guided bus tour of Waste Management’s High Acres Landfill to learn about how it was engineered to protect the air, water, soil, and environmental integrity of the surrounding area.
Tickets on Sale Nov. 9 for Diwali Dinner
The Hindu Students’ Association and ADITI are hosting a Diwali Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 17. The event, which celebrates the Festival of Lights, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Douglass Dining Center.
Beinecke Scholarship Offers Support for Graduate Studies
Juniors (and 4th-year T5/Key students) majoring in arts, humanities, and social science fields can apply for the Beinecke Scholarship, which provides a $34,000 scholarship for future graduate study in those disciplines.
Truman Scholarship Deadline Approaching
If you have a record of campus leadership, civic engagement, and community service and are also committed to a career with a public-service orientation, then you may be a good candidate for the Truman Scholarship Program, which provides a $30K scholarship for future graduate study, a paid summer internship, policy training seminars, leadership development, and professional networking.