Giving Back through Volunteering: Tiffany Taylor Smith '91  Volunteering is a great way to give back. Tiffany Taylor Smith '91 serves on Rochester's Diversity Advisory Council and mentors students in the Douglass Leadership House, which aims to celebrate and raise awareness of black culture, politics, and history. Watch Tiffany's story » A Mind for Sound: Kedar Shashidhar '15, '16 (KEY)  Kedar Shashidhar '15, '16 (KEY), one of Rochester’s first audio and music engineering graduates, is on the forefront of three-dimensional sound. As both a musician and an engineer, Shashidhar is steeped in sound. When he’s not working to develop state-of-the-art 3-D headphones and audio-only games, the one-time classical saxophone student—and pioneering audio and music engineering major—sings in a San Diego barbershop quartet. Read more » Introducing President Richard Feldman  On March 1, Richard Feldman officially assumed the role of University president. Explore his updated website to learn more about Feldman, including his video message, monthly blog, and more. Share Your Thoughts with Us A 13-member subcommittee—made up of members from the Presidential Diversity Council and the Presidential Diversity Council Implementation Committee—is drafting a new Vision and Values statement for the University. The subcommittee is asking members of the University community to share their feedback on the draft statement. Read more and share your feedback » Find Latest Updates on 'Culture of Respect' Website Visit the "Cultivating a Culture of Respect" website to stay informed on how the University community is responding to the recommendations from Mary Jo White's report. The site includes a "Latest Updates" page where you'll find news, messages, and events that focus on meaningful steps already underway, as well as a wide range of new initiatives. You can also use the site's feedback form to share suggestions or ideas. Learn more » Intersections 
This series of stories showcases the University of Rochester's exceptional cross-disciplinary approaches to teaching, learning, and research. Read more »
Renowned cardiologist Arthur J. Moss '62M (Res) passes away Arthur J. Moss '62M (Res), whose research saved hundreds of thousands of lives and improved the standard of care for legions of people with heart disease, died on February 14. He was 86. Read more and see his New York Times obituary. Students show gratitude Last month, our University community came together to celebrate the third annual I <3 Eastman Day and sixth annual I <3 Rochester Day. Students hand-wrote more than 500 thank you notes to alumni and parent donors. View photos from both events »
Your Rochester ConnectionsLearn from Distinguished Alumni in Rochester and Washington, D.C. Hear from fellow Rochester alumni at the top at their fields at upcoming career panel and networking events in Rochester and Washington, D.C. Discuss women's leadership and career success with fellow alumni in Rochester on Wednesday, March 21, and learn the art of successfully navigating the district's public and private sectors from a panel of D.C. alumni on Tuesday, March 27. Admission to both events includes hearty hors d’oeuvres and a networking reception. Register for these events in Rochester or Washington, D.C now. Connect with Fellow International Alumni Join fellow University alumni in Seoul, Jakarta, and Singapore for upcoming career and networking events, as well as the opportunity to hear from Vice Provost for Global Engagement Jane Gatewood. |
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