Former senior vice president George Angle remembered
George Angle, a longtime University administrator, was a passionate supporter of the Memorial Art Gallery and the Yellowjackets rowing program.
Rovet to lead Event and Classroom Management
Christine Rovet will be responsible for the overall management of event planning and support, event space utilization, classroom technology support and student events including commencement.
Installation shows ‘beauty in inclusivity’
On Display, a “deconstructed art exhibit,” explores the diversity of the human form. The piece been performed around the world and had its Rochester premiere at the Memorial Art Gallery in October. A December performance is planned at the Disability Studies Cluster conference.
Eastman musician has ‘hidden passion‘ for fabrics with flow
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra violist and Eastman School of Music professor Melissa Matson talks about her “hidden passion” for creating dyed fabric pieces and garments.
Happy birthday, George!
The Eastman School of Music, the Eastman Quadrangle, and the Eastman Institute for Oral Health are all named for the Kodak founder, but did you know he also made a mean lemon meringue pie? In honor of what would’ve been his 162nd birthday, here are a few lesser-known facts about famed businessman and inventor George Eastman.
Professorships established during The Meliora Challenge
Here is a listing of Rochester’s professorships established during The Meliora Challenge, between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2016. Edward J. and Agnes V. Ackley Executive Professorship in Entrepreneurship…
David Yule appointed Louis C. Lasagna Professor
For the past 15 years, Yule has studied calcium’s role in disorders in which calcium signaling and secretions are disrupted.
Steven Goldman reappointed as codirector of Center for Translational Neuromedicine, Dean Zutes Chair
His lab focuses on the use of stem and progenitor cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington’s Disease and glial diseases such as the pediatric leukodystrophies and multiple sclerosis.
Robert Novy-Marx appointed Zekelman Distinguished Professor
Novy-Marx’s research focuses primarily on asset pricing, both theoretical and empirical, though he also works in industrial organization, public finance, and real estate.
Aram Hezel appointed the John and Ethel Heselden Professor
Hezel’s clinical focus is on treating patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers including those of the pancreas and liver.