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Society & Culture
February 8, 2013 | 08:07 pm

The Day of the Arts

The two-day series of events combines dance, music, theatre, art, and culture to bring awareness to the many artistic disciplines housed across the University.

topics: dance,
Alice in Wonderland illustrations
Society & Culture
February 1, 2013 | 10:09 pm

Looking Back at Alice in the Looking Glass

Since the initial publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in 1865, its fantastical story has inspired artists across the world. A new exhibit, “Alice IN the Looking Glass: Illustrations and Artists Books, 1865-2012” is on display at the department of Rare Books and Special Collections.

man's brain, woman's brain
Society & Culture
February 1, 2013 | 09:27 pm

Men Are from Mars Earth, Women Are from Venus Earth

A new study shows that it’s time for the Mars/Venus theories about the sexes to come back to Earth – no matter how strange and inscrutable your partner may seem, gender is probably only a small part of the problem.

topics: gender,
man pulling a kicking woman off another woman
Society & Culture
January 31, 2013 | 08:50 pm

Premiering: The Rochester Plays

Set on a snowy inner-city street during a time of blizzard, a young single mother embarks on a friendship with an ex-con and with a reclusive welfare recipient looking to overcome his addictions.

topics: Nigel Maister,
dancers
Featured
January 29, 2013 | 08:42 pm

Hip-Hop, Modern Dance and More

The third annual inspireDance festival continues to showcase the rich diversity of dance and movement styles found throughout the Rochester community.

topics: dance, Missy Pfohl Smith,
girl holding mobile phone up to show screen
Featured
January 23, 2013 | 05:09 pm

An Urban App to Slow You Down

“Indeterminate Hikes” encourages users to focus on their environment in unexpected ways, via an app developed by a faculty art professor and a sustainability writer.

topics: Environmental Humanities Program, mobile app,
typewritten papers with annotations from President Kennedy
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January 14, 2013 | 10:01 pm

A Presidential Voice

Just in time for President Barack Obama’s inaugural address on Monday, Jan. 21, the University of Rochester will open an exhibit on the history of presidential speechwriting.