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person holding photo and a candle at memorial service
University News
September 9, 2016 | 03:58 pm

Never forget: Remembering September 11

Among the nearly 3,000 people who died during September 11 attacks were six alumni—three who had just settled in to their offices in the World Trade Center; two who were flying aboard United Flight 93 when it crashed in rural Pennsylvania; and one who rushed to help survivors escaping the crumbling towers. This year and every year, we remember those we lost.

topics: alumni,
no smoking sign
Uncategorized
August 29, 2016 | 01:40 pm

All University campuses to become tobacco-free starting next July

All of the University’s campuses and locations will become tobacco-free both inside and outside campus buildings. A new policy will reflect this change, which applies to River Campus, the Eastman School of Music, and all other University properties, including the Medical Center.

topics: announcements,
Three women
University News
August 25, 2016 | 04:20 pm

Teaching the teachers about students with disabilities

Three colleagues from the University’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning joined forces this summer to teach a nationally available online course on supporting and teaching students with disabilities in the college classroom.

topics: disabilities,
a car packed with stuff with the words UofR Bound painted on the rear window
University News
August 19, 2016 | 03:42 pm

New look, new vibe as Move-In Day approaches

When more than 1,300 students from the Class of 2020 move in this week, they’ll see a River Campus that’s undergoing a transformation in more ways than one, with major renovations underway to student spaces.

topics: Class of 2020, construction, featured-post,
scaffolding around Goergen Athletic Center
University News
August 19, 2016 | 03:17 pm

River Campus construction update

This summer has been one of the most active construction periods of all time on River Campus. Multiple new facilities and improvement projects are wrapping up, while others are still in progress. With the new academic year starting this week, here is an update on many of the bigger projects on River Campus and what is soon reopening.

topics: construction,
close-up image of windows
University News
August 2, 2016 | 03:28 pm

Restoring a River Campus original

This summer, a team of experts, engineers, and facilities crew worked together to painstakingly restore 90 panels of stained glass originally designed in 1928 for Strong Auditorium.

topics: construction, River Campus,
Young East High students
University News
July 21, 2016 | 04:43 pm

Kearns Center to expand services to Rochester middle-school students

A $1.2 million Talent Search grant from the U.S. Department of Education will enable academic services for upwards of 500 RCSD students each year via College Prep Centers at East High School and Vanguard Collegiate High School.

topics: David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity, grant,
Melissa Sturge-Apple
University News
July 21, 2016 | 02:25 pm

Sturge-Apple named dean of AS&E graduate studies

As dean of graduate studies, Sturge-Apple will continue to strengthen and grow graduate programs, and provide cohesion for graduate studies so that master’s and doctoral students have a strong connection to AS&E.

topics: announcements, Arts Sciences and Engineering, Melissa Sturge-Apple,
George Eastman statue wearing birthday hat and holding balloons
University News
July 11, 2016 | 04:33 pm

Happy birthday, George!

The Eastman School of Music, the Eastman Quadrangle, and the Eastman Institute for Oral Health are all named for the Kodak founder, but did you know he also made a mean lemon meringue pie? In honor of what would’ve been his 162nd birthday, here are a few lesser-known facts about famed businessman and inventor George Eastman.