Campus
RTS
Shuttle swipe requirement begins Feb. 1
Upcoming changes to shuttle service will require riders to swipe their ID cards to enter the shuttle, according to the University’s Director of Transportation and Parking Jim Chodak.
bike
No more bikes: Rochester ends its partnership with HOPR
HOPR offered bikes and scooter rental share hubs throughout Rochester and surrounding cities during the majority of the year.
Campus
New academic accommodations announced for Lunar New Year
Faculty members have been informed to give proper academic accommodations to students celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Campus
Winter Stay flooding at Brooks Crossing Apartments
Early on the morning of Dec. 25, major flooding occurred at the Brooks Crossing Apartments, beginning on the eighth floor and impacting all floors below.
bus
Orange Line service increases amid student dissatisfaction
The start of the semester saw the Orange Line overwhelmed, as five morning buses couldn't match the demands of students heading to campus.
Caribbean
Latin American Studies department resolution passes SA
SA passed a resolution supporting the creation of a Latin American Studies department after hearing speeches from seven student advocates.
bias incident report
SA solicits input on race-related trainings for faculty
SA released a survey seeking student input on potentially-mandatory race-related training curricula for faculty.
afghanistan
Veteran talks violence, masculinity, and capitalism in new book
Former marine Dr. Lyle Jeremy Rubin ‘20 gave a talk on violence, masculinity, and capitalism rooted in his Afghanistan War experiences.
Burton
Burton’s chimneys are coming loose
Contractors have begun the work of removing Burton’s chimneys, causing six students to be temporarily relocated.
culture
SA drafting Latin American Studies resolution with faculty, student group support
A petition to create a Latin American Studies department garnered 470 signatures, prompting SA to draft a supporting resolution with numerous endorsements.