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Melissa Greco Lopes

Melissa Greco Lopes is the press officer for student life and teaching, and covers student organizations and campus activities.

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June 9, 2014 | 08:42 pm

Four Rochester grads honor high school teachers

All seniors in the College are invited to nominate a high school teacher for consideration for the Singer Family Prize. The four award winners received a plaque and $3,000, as well as $2,500 for their school.

topics: Singer Family Foundation, Singer Family Prize,
Campus Life
May 13, 2014 | 05:52 pm

Five Rochester students earn NSF research fellowships

The fellowship, which is part of a federally sponsored program, provides up to three years of graduate study support for students pursing doctoral or research-based master’s degrees.

topics: awards, fellowships, National Science Foundation,
Campus Life
April 21, 2014 | 06:41 pm

Rochester students to build community center in South Africa

This summer Rochester students John Dawson ’13/T5’14 and Katherine Wegman ’15, will spend two months in Cape Town, South Africa, building a new community center for residents of Egoli, a squatter community on the outskirts of Cape Town.

topics: announcements, Davis Projects for Peace, global engagement, South Africa,
University News
April 10, 2014 | 05:26 pm

Gift innovates support of Rochester fundraising

Trustee Laurence “Larry” H. Bloch ’75 and his wife, Cindy, have funded the position of chief fundraising officer, and established the Larry and Cindy Bloch Endowment for University Advancement.

topics: advancement, endowment, fundraising, James Thompson, Larry Bloch,
Society & Culture
April 7, 2014 | 04:20 pm

Video gamers’ aggression linked to frustration, not violent content

The disturbing imagery of videos games are often accused of fostering feelings of aggression in players. But a new study shows hostile behavior is linked to gamers’ experiences of failure and frustration during play—not to a game’s violent content.

topics: Andrew Przybylski, research finding, Richard Ryan, video games, violence,
University News
March 26, 2014 | 07:58 pm

Bollinger to deliver keynote at 5th annual diversity conference

The keynote address will be given by Lee Bollinger, president of Columbia University. Following the address, 18 workshops will focus on race in our community, power and empowerment, and redefining diversity.

topics: diversity, Diversity Conference, Lee Bollinger, Vivian Lewis,
Society & Culture
March 21, 2014 | 09:17 pm

Becket Fund president to discuss religious freedom

William Mumma will explore issues brought to light by the United States Supreme Court case involving a congregation of religious sisters who oppose certain aspects of the Affordable Care Act

topics: Catholic Newman Community, events, healthcare reform,
University News
March 17, 2014 | 08:32 pm

Diversity Conference celebrates fifth year

This year’s conference Crossroads: An Opportunity for Progress will explore race, power, and definitions of diversity in the University community.

topics: diversity, Diversity Conference, events, Lee Bollinger, Vivian Lewis,