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photo of Mary Ann Mavrinac
University News
February 17, 2017 | 12:48 pm

Mavrinac reappointed to five-year deanship

Mavrinac is a recognized leader in the creation of inspiring learning spaces and the development of digital services. In her first five years here, she has led two major space renovations in Rush Rhees Library—the creation of Evans Lam Square, and the forthcoming iZone.

topics: announcements, University of Rochester Libraries,
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University News
February 11, 2017 | 10:00 pm

Diversity Engagement Survey report now available

Results from the first University-wide Diversity Engagement Survey (DES) will serve as a baseline to inform the work of the Presidential Diversity Council, which was established by President Seligman in November 2016.

topics: Presidential Commission on Race and Diversity,
Jimmie Reyna
University News
February 11, 2017 | 10:00 pm

Federal Circuit Court Judge Jimmie Reyna ’75 to deliver 2017 Commencement address

The Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna ’75, Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, is the first Latino to serve on the country’s second highest court. He will be bestowed the Charles Force Hutchison and Marjorie Smith Hutchison Medal, the University’s highest alumni award.

topics: announcements, commencement,
W. Kamau Bell.
University News
February 1, 2017 | 12:38 pm

Events celebrating black history

W. Kamau Bell, sociopolitical comedian and host of the Emmy-nominated CNN show United Shades of America, highlights a month of lectures, films, performances, and exhibits.

topics: Black History Month, events, Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies, Humanities Project, Susan B. Anthony Center, We're Better Than That,
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University News
January 26, 2017 | 03:58 pm

Two honored with 2017 Presidential Diversity Awards

This year’s winners were chosen from among five nominees who were recommended by their colleagues for their commitment to diversity.

topics: Department of Medicine, featured-post-side, Memorial Art Gallery, Presidential Diversity Awards,
table full of awards and photo of Susan B. Anthony
University News
January 18, 2017 | 03:06 pm

Students, civil rights leader to be honored at Susan B. Anthony Legacy brunch

Save the date for this year’s ceremony, Saturday, February 4. Eight undergraduates will be saluted for their contributions to the University and local community, and this year’s Frederick Douglass Medal will also be presented to community leader Connie Mitchell.

topics: awards, Frederick Douglass Medal, Susan B. Anthony Center,