First College Town Tenants Revealed
The list of tenants can be found at www.CollegetownRochester.com and features national and local names.
Haunting at Rush Rhees Library: A Ghost Story
Pete Nicosia’s ghost haunts Rush Rhees Library. The legend dates back to the building’s construction in the late 1920s.
New Report Highlights UR Start-Ups
New ideas and technologies produced at research universities are essential to U.S. industry and its ability to compete globally.
University renews Rochester Promise Scholarship Program
ince its launch at the University in 2007, more than 70 City graduates have taken advantage of the program, which guarantees any graduate of City high schools at least $100,000 in sponsored scholarships.
Liders Wins National Research Admin Honor
Gunta Liders will be presented with the Award for Outstanding Achievement this Monday morning at NCURA’s 55th annual meeting, being held in Washington, DC.
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.