University of Rochester fraternity and sorority community to host 5th annual Greek or Treat event for city after-school program on Friday, Oct. 30
WHAT: The University of Rochester’s fraternity and sorority community will host 90 students from the “Quad A For Kids” after-school program. Around 25 University chapters will participate. Events include trick-or-treating,…
Sigma Xi awards David R. Williams the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
David R. Williams, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on human vision and pioneer in the use of adaptive optics technologies for vision applications, serves as the William G. Allyn Professor of Medical Optics, director of the Center for Visual Science, and dean for research in Arts, Science & Engineering.
PHOTO GALLERY: Meliora and Eastman Weekends 2015
Alumni, parents, friends, students, and community members gathered on campus for Meliora and Eastman Weekends 2014, October 8–11. This year’s program featured dozens of events, including class reunions, guest speakers,…
Zuhal Sultan, founder of the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq, to speak at the University of Rochester’s Interfaith Chapel and Eastman School of Music
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. (Sanctuary, Interfaith Chapel) and 7 p.m. (Ciminelli Lounge, Eastman Student Living Center) WHAT: Internationally acclaimed musician and peace activist Zuhal Sultan will speak…
Never forget: Remembering September 11
Profiles by Robin L. Flanigan Events on campus to remember September 11 September 11 Commemoration Vigil, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Eastman Quadrangle Carillon concert, 5:30 p.m., Eastman Quadrangle They…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Local children to apply research and robotics and explore recycling in FIRST® LEGO® League TRASH TREK Challenge at University of Rochester on Saturday, Sept. 12.
WHAT: Creativity and science come together at the FIRST® LEGO® League TRASH TREK season kickoff event at the University of Rochester. More than 150 teams from the region will…
To University of Rochester employees: Excellus data breach
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced Wednesday it has been the target of a cyberattack in which attackers may have gained access to approximately 7 million individuals’ personal information. Excellus is working…
University extends child-care discount program for employees
In addition to discounted child care already available to the University community at the Children’s School at URMC, a new Child Care Select program will offer University faculty, staff, and…
University of Rochester Researchers Awarded $1.5 Million to Develop a Technology to Concentrate Sunlight onto Solar Cells
Funding from ARPA-E Announced as Part of Initiatives by President Obama to Advance Innovative Clean Energy Technologies University of Rochester researchers have been awarded $1.5 million to develop a technology…
Radio drama for your—and their—enjoyment
Graduate students share their creativity in a fictional podcast series about prohibition-era Rochester