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holocaust
Enzo Traverso talks about his newest book: “Gaza Faces History”
Decorated scholar of the Holocaust, totalitarianism, and contemporary historiography professor Enzo Traverso met with students in the department of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLC) on Thursday, Oct. 24 to discuss his newest book: “Gaza Faces History.”
Halloween
Solve the frights: UR River Campus Libraries’ Annual Scare Festival combines spooky scavenger hunt and a tower tour
The River Campus Libraries host their Scare Festival the weekend before Halloween every year. This year’s pirate theme has students follow the “x” marked on the map to collect enough stamps to climb the infamous Rush Rhees bell tower.
Class Council
Students’ Association releases Fall 2024 election results
With new additions to the 2028 Class Council and Senate, UR’s Students Association has welcomed new members as a result of the Fall 2024 Elections.
19th ward
URMC opens new full-service pharmacy in the 19th Ward
The Highland Brooks Landing Pharmacy is a five-minute walk from the River Campus, by far closer than pharmacies such as the CVS at Mt. Hope Avenue.
coffee
Pit introduces new coffee machine
Frequent visitors to Wilson Commons’ Pit might have noticed a new addition: a self-service coffee machine.
CBS
Norah O’Donnell’s take on life: The quality of relationships
She recently landed an interview with Pope Francis by writing him several personal letters over the course of 10 years.
Gaza
Rochester commemorates one year of war in Gaza, partaking in the global call to action
A collective life of culture and resilience, among other things, have been targeted and profoundly affected.
anxiety
UCC introduces a new writing anxiety therapy group
The weekly sessions include talk and practice-based approaches focused on writing and mindfulness techniques.
Dining
Sustainability at UR has changed: What you should know
This summer, Dining Team Green and Facilities Team Green merged into one, now called the Sustainability Office. Although the two separate teams no longer exist, many of their familiar projects and initiatives will remain, as will the ability for student staff members to propose ideas and hold leadership roles.
criminal justice system
Rethinking Public Safety at the intersection of law enforcement, race, and justice
Speakers offered insights into the dynamic interplay between law enforcement and society in the 21st century.