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detail from the cover of the book THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: A HISTORY
Society & Culture
May 22, 2019 | 01:09 pm

Has the World Health Organization measured up?

In a new history, Rochester professor emeritus Theodore Brown looks at how well the organization, founded in the aftermath of World War II, has met its lofty mission of ensuring the “highest possible level of health” by all peoples.

topics: book authors, Department of History, Department of Public Health Sciences, public health, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
graduation caps being thrown into the air
Uncategorized
May 9, 2019 | 01:14 pm

Graduating seniors share memories, look ahead

Four seniors share their aspirations for the future and some favorite memories as members of the Class of 2019 in this episode of the Quadcast podcast.

topics: Class of 2019, commencement, QuadCast,
Rush Rhees Library with the city skyline in the background.
Society & Culture
April 8, 2019 | 02:21 pm

Rochester can become US growth engine, says MIT economist

In his latest book, Jon Gruber puts Rochester at the top of the list of 102 cities poised to become next generation tech hubs. The MIT economist will host a panel discussion on Rochester’s potential to jump-start America.

topics: community, economy, events, Robert Clark,
student playing soccer alone on the quad.
Society & Culture
April 5, 2019 | 04:16 pm

Why do new college students need alone time?

Spending time alone isn’t necessarily bad, especially for first-year college students. A new study shows that having a positive motivation for seeking solitude can be a predictor for successful adjustment to college life.

topics: Edward Deci, featured-post-side, research finding,
illustration of Dean A. Miller
University News
April 3, 2019 | 01:10 pm

Colleagues remember history professor emeritus Dean A. Miller

Friends and colleagues are remembering Dean A. Miller, a professor emeritus of history with a secondary appointment in religion and classics, for his 30-year career at Rochester, and for his scholarship, character, and generosity.

topics: Department of History, Department of Religion and Classics, obituaries, School of Arts and Sciences,
Alaska state flag
In Photos
March 28, 2019 | 03:43 pm

Celebrating 60 years of ‘Seward’s Folly’

The Alaskan flag, with its simple Big Dipper and North star design, was the winning entry submitted by a 13-year-old Aleut boy, John Bell Benson, for a competition by the Alaska Department of the American Legion. Chosen in 1927, this particular example is now part of the University’s William Henry Seward Papers.

topics: Department of Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation, River Campus Libraries,
close up of hands hammering a nail, with a thumb covered in bandages and bent nails all around.
Society & Culture
March 19, 2019 | 04:27 pm

How to fail properly and often

Julia Maddox, director of the University’s Barbara J. Burger iZone in Rush Rhees Library, talks about creating a safe space for students to try things, and fail, while reducing the pressure to have to succeed all the time.

topics: Barbara J. Burger iZone, River Campus Libraries,