Sheryl Lee Ralph, an award-winning actress, activist, and author, will deliver a keynote address during An Evening of Diversity & Empowerment March 28.

Noted by Washington Monthly and the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs, the Rochester Center for Community Leadership (RCCL) encourages involvement in service, political activities, and social and cultural life in and around Rochester.

Inspired by the 2003 film School of Rock, No Jackets Required hopes to teach its audience a lesson on rock ‘n roll at their spring concert, Friday, February 28, in Wilson Commons.

Deborah Rossen-Knill, founding director of the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program, was recently published in The Best of The Independent Rhetoric & Composition Journals.

Brandon Stanton, creator of the photo blog Humans of New York, will speak Thursday, Feb. 27, in Strong Auditorium.

Dr. Bernard “Doc” Lafayette Jr. arrives during Rochester’s Season for Nonviolence celebration for a week of training, lectures and workshops.

Rev. Thomas M. Rosica will speak about the momentous transition in the papacy one year ago.

An advocate of LGBT rights and an office that serves minority students will be publicly recognized with this year’s Presidential Diversity Award.

The youngest president in the NAACP’s history, Benjamin Jealous’ address will draw on the tradition of leadership.

The InspireDANCE festival has expanded rapidly in just four years, adding a sixth day and attracting nationally acclaimed choreographers and dancers.