
Global Celebration Committee seeks input from University community on plan to showcase diversity
The group is accepting submissions through October 31 and will make recommendations to President Mangelsdorf in December.

Todd Ferrin named interim Director of Campus Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations
Ferrin, who joined the University in 2008, has helped lead many of the University’s auxiliary services and operations.

University of Rochester recertified by National Weather Service as StormReady
The certification recognizes the University’s preparedness to handle all types of severe weather.

Adrienne Morgan named interim vice president and chief diversity officer
Morgan brings more than 20 years of experience to the interim role, including having led the development of the Medical Center’s Equity and Anti-Racism Action Plan.

Construction begins on new Laser Lab expansion
The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics has broken ground on a new $42 million, 66,000-square-foot expansion to house office and lab space.

James Longenbach ‘made a central and rich place for poetry’ at Rochester
The English professor and acclaimed poet devoted his life’s work to studying, teaching, and writing poetry.

Adrian Melissinos remembered as a pathbreaking particle physicist, mentor
The long-time Rochester physics professor emeritus studied the mysteries surrounding dark matter and other phenomena in particle physics.

University embraces community solar through Amp Energy
The University will receive financial credits as a result of the clean, renewable energy generated by six solar farms in nearby areas. Amp Energy is also providing a $100,000 endowed scholarship for undergraduates in the College.

Elizabeth A. Milavec to be University EVP
Milavec will be the University’s inaugural executive vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer.

Rochester faculty newly appointed to named professorships
Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers.