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Alumni
Students look their best after Meliora Weekend hair styling event
This event was a product of ClipDart, a nonprofit created by UR alumnus Kyle Parker that offers free, on-site hair care for individuals who might lack access to the service.
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abbyandtheghost taking the Rochester music scene by storm
After being recommended to join the cover band, “BB Dang,” by her friend post-graduation, Johnson made their debut in the Rochester music scene. She cultivated her connections and wanted to explore the solo side of her career.
Alumni
From the Archives: LOGOS and Campus Times finally bury the hatchet
Dan Kimmel says that, in addition to finding an audience and an identity, LOGOS helped him find his voice.
Alumni
UR alumnus brings new life to Tin Roof
After graduating in 2019, Chitaphong never imagined he'd go on to run Tin Roof, a popular bar near campus. Although it wasn't easy learning to run a business in the midst of the pandemic, Chitaphong has a vision for Tin Roof - making it the best time for as many people possible.
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UR alum and mayoral candidate Malik Evans encourages UR students to make a difference through politics
For months, protestors have been calling for Mayor Lovely Warren to be replaced, and Rochester City Council Member and UR alum Malik Evans ’02 is her main competitor. Although Evans reveals he too is "turned off by politics," he encourages UR students still consider how they can make a difference through political participation.
Alumni
Carillon concert commemorates COVID-19 tragedies
For the past week, the bells at the top of Rush Rhees were rung in memory of alumni who lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Alumni
From the Archives: Shirley Jackson’s mysterious time at UR
While not enough to add her to Wikipedia’s notable alum, Jackson’s time at UR was significant and depressing enough to inspire many elements of her novel, “Hangsaman.”
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PA Attorney General reflects on his time at UR
But after deciding against pre-med and getting cut from the basketball team, Shapiro decided to try out student government, spending his first year as a senator. That spring, “when they were taking nominations for president, I said ‘you know what, I love this school, I care deeply about these issues [...] I’ll give it a shot.’”
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Advancement
Arthur Satz: Visionary of the humanities
Earlier this month, UR announced the largest-ever endowed gift for the Humanities from alum Arthur Satz ‘51. Satz, who passed away two years ago at 89 years old, left the gift through his estate.
Alumni
Activism stands strong in UR alumni discussions
On Oct. 5, during Meliora Weekend, alumni came to the Sloan Auditorium for a panel discussion on “Campus Activism as…