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.
Student Lifts Young Refugees
Since she was a senior at Brighton High School, Fatima Bawany ’15 has been looking for ways to inspire the young refugees with whom she volunteers.
High School Girls Get Hands-On Science Experience
Summer is a time for kids to take part in fun, stimulating activities. And 17 high school girls from the Rochester area are doing just that, learning about motion, electricity, and optics.
How To Hide a Boy – or Maybe a Satellite
With the help of his 14 year-old son, Benjamin, John Howell built three simple but surprisingly effective optical cloaking devices with inexpensive, off-the-shelf materials.
University Board Elects New Trustees
The University of Rochester Board of Trustees elected three new trustees at its May meeting.
Festival Highlights Student Filmmakers
A diverse group of 12 student films were presented at the 8th annual Gollin Film Festival on May 1, with the top three films winning $1,000 in cash prizes.
Nine Undergrads Get Internships in Germany
Sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), RISE is an internship program for undergrads to conduct research in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and engineering.
Languages Scholars Adventure Abroad
Critical Language Scholarships are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Students Head to Business Competitions Finals
Six teams from across the University system will advance to the New York Business Plan Competition statewide finals on April 26, where they will compete for $225,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.
Trustee Endows English Professorship
“It’s a privilege and a pleasure to be able to contribute in my small way to a department that enriched my life,” said Hilfiker. “I am a very proud and grateful alumnus.”