
Public Safety Review Board recommends policy amendment
Public Safety leadership requested a review of current policy to consider an amendment allowing supervisors to use their judgement to respond to any campus area when a rapid response is required for life preservation.

Jeffrey Runner named dean of the College
The professor and chair of the Department of Linguistics succeeds Richard Feldman, who served as dean of the College for the past decade, and will begin his five-year term on July 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.

University Board elects seven trustees
“Each newly elected member has a deep affinity for the University and its mission,” said Board Chair Danny Wegman. “We are very fortunate to have them serve.”
Seven University trustees move to life status
The seven trustees have served on the Board for a combined 96 years across three University presidencies, supporting the creation of numerous new facilities, scholarships, professorships, and other initiatives.
University Statement on Recent ACJC Ruling
College Dean of Students Matthew Burns released the following statement on the ACJC ruling: “Recently, students at the University of Rochester examined the role and place of certain gender-specific organizations…

Counting up commencement
How many gallons of coffee does it take to product a commencement ceremony? Here are some of the ways that campus prepares for the Class of 2017.

d.health Summit showcases innovative approaches to aging
Nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older by the year 2030. To address this challenge, the University’s third annual d.health Summit will convene thought leaders across health care, finance, technology, and policy.

Registry connects international travelers back to University
The Office of Global Engagement can quickly locate and assist University travelers around the world through the use of the global travel registry.

Soccer alumnus champions new varsity house
The Boehning Varsity House, named for former standout member of the men’s varsity soccer team Christopher Boehning ’87, ’88 (MS) and his wife, Julie, will occupy the field level of Genesee Hall, the University’s newest residence hall.

University campuses to be tobacco free starting August 15
Effective August 15, 2017, all of the University’s campuses will be tobacco-free both inside and outside campus buildings. The University will now join 1,468 college and university campuses nationwide that are tobacco-free.