Features

Research Rochester: UR researcher engages community in Ladakh, India

As part of the Ladakh Project, Benson spoke with members of the Ladakh community to get local perspectives on the dilemmas facing the region.

This Week in the Campus Times: Sept. 23

Classes begin at the newly opened Eastman School of Music. Despite unfinished construction, the first class had over 100 students, and the number of faculty was 32.

CT Eats: Kung Fu, bubble tea that comes with a kick

I absolutely adored my honey milk tea. The honey flavor was spot on, strong, and easily identifiable without being overly sweet — I could easily drink the whole thing pleasantly without feeling that awful numbing, tongue-drying buildup of sweetness.

CT Eats: Sakura House’s food blossoms with flavor

One nice adjustment was making the individual wheels of negimaki perfectly bite-sized. Being able to eat the negimaki in one bite allowed for all the flavors to burst in your mouth at once.

Research Rochester: Pillow encourages resilience through dance

“It’s about celebrating how you can move, how useful that is and how beautiful that is. Everyone moves, so everyone can dance.”

CT Eats: Aladdin’s puts the magic in Mediterranean food

The restaurant had a very welcoming aesthetic. Warm colors, plants, and tons of natural light made for a friendly, comfortable, inviting atmosphere — perfect for an impending food coma.

Research Rochester: Biochemist Hoey finds candidates for bio-based materials

Scientists, including Madeline Hoey, are working to develop bio-based composites from plant waste to replace unsustainable petroleum-based materials.

Paul Burgett: A man of music and charisma

Burgett, who died on his Aug. 22, his 72nd birthday, had been involved with UR as a student, dean, professor, and vice president for 54 years. By the time of his death, he had become one of the most respected and beloved members of the University community.

Research Rochester: Senior astrophysicist explores the mysteries of the universe

Astrophysicist Elise McCarthy spent her summer at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in La Serena, Chile, characterizing Reticulum III, a dwarf galaxy so small, it might not be a galaxy at all.

The latest move in the campus alcohol scene? A dry frat

Despite the sometimes nitpicky policies, it’s clear that the University isn’t trying to keep students from drinking.