EVENT: Teen Health & Success Conference
Over 50 students from the Rochester City School District will attend a “Your Vision, Your Future” conference at URMC, as part of the University’s Teen Health and Success Partnership program.
Restored Research Funding Requested
President Joel Seligman joined 165 other university presidents and chancellors in calling on leaders in Washington to close what they call the “innovation deficit.”
EVENT: Moms Ready to Build Healthy Children
Building Healthy Children is an innovative community collaboration addressing the needs of low-income, high-risk young mothers and their children.
New Hillel Leader Named
Rabbi Michael Silbert is no stranger to the Hillel foundation, having served in a development role at the Boston University Hillel and most recently as executive director of the Vancouver Hillel Foundation.
Training, Career Fair for City Residents Hosted
The City of Rochester and University will host the Rochester Employment Training and Career Fair on Aug. 22 and 23 to bolster employment for city residents and promote professional opportunities for minority job seekers.
Lynda Powell Wins Fenno Prize
The Fenno Prize is awarded annually for the best book in legislative studies, in this case, Lynda Powell’ls The Influence of Campaign Contributions in State Legislatures
EVENT: Rochester Joins in Second Annual Fringe Festival
Around 30 performing groups comprising students and faculty from the College, the Medical Center, and the Eastman School of Music will perform at venues throughout the city.
Mt. Hope Family Center Showcased
Deborah Rosen, director, child and family services of Monroe County, will join Maggie Brooks on the tour of the research institute. Monroe County is a major funder of outreach services provided by Center.
Sculpture Proposals Sought
The University is seeking proposals for a permanent outdoor art installation for the northern gateway to its River Campus, to follow the theme of “Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.”
Toth Honored for Research on Child Abuse
Toth has helped Mt. Hope Family Center achieve national recognition in the treatment of childhood trauma, maternal depression, and attachment disorders.