Archives - Justin O'Connor

Artist Sandra Brewster gives Sawyer Seminar on art, migration, and memory

Brewster said her art is about migration, memory, community, identity, intimacy — all subjects that she has tackled for the duration of the “Blur” series.

Students react to January classes moving online, guidance to remain off-campus

Many students voiced their thoughts about the decision on social media and in interviews with the Campus Times.

Rochestarians take to the streets after Grand Jury exonerates officers involved in Daniel Prude’s death

Demonstrators spoke on perceived failures of the criminal justice system, but also on potential fixes, like Daniel’s Law, a piece of state-level legislation that calls for regional and state councils.

Rochester responds to RPD pepper-spraying 9-year-old girl

On Sunday, a nine year old girl experiencing a mental health crisis was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police officers. Two…

Kearns Center receives grant to support first-gen, low-income students

The Kearns Center’s model of support includes a mix of "intensive academic advising, graduate school preparation, and an emphasis on undergraduate research."