Archives - Sam Passanisi

Tuberculosis case in isolation, says UHS

A River Campus student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, prompting University Health Services (UHS) to initiate containment measures. In an…

Institute for the Performing Arts promotes dance, theatre and music on and off campus

The UR administration’s push to strengthen the humanities and arts on campus continued this week, with the announcement of the…

Beta Theta Pi and Kappa Alpha Theta to open chapters at UR

For the first time since 2010, a pair of new greek organizations will be establishing chapters at the University of…

Bill Nye challenges students to ‘change the world’

The students started to chant his name before he entered the room, before the lights had begun to dim in…

Photonics institute to be headquarted in downtown Rochester

After almost a year of deliberation, Rochester was announced in July as the headquarters for the federal government’s new Integrated…

Seniors adjust goal

The annual Senior Class Gift drive is underway, with the 2015 Class Council soliciting donations to the University from graudating…

Posse Foundation seeks to promote college access

On Sunday, May 17, education strategist and Posse Foundation founder Deborah Bial will give the commencement address for UR’s class…

Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor researches gulf oil spill

Earth and Environmental Sciences Professor John Kessler recently returned from a two-week research expedition in the Gulf of Mexico, where…

In a campus far, far away

“I love you,” Susan B. Anthony said, staring into George Eastman’s eyes as he stood on the platform, ready to…

Culver appointed dean

UR Professor of biology Gloria Culver was chosen as the new Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences this…