Eric Fredericksen Honored for Contributions to Online Learning
Eric Fredericksen, associate vice president of online learning, has been named a Sloan Consortium Fellow for his contributions to and leadership in online education. He will be recognized at the…
Researchers Optically Levitate a Glowing, Nanoscale Diamond
Researchers at the University of Rochester have measured for the first time light emitted by photoluminescence from a nanodiamond levitating in free space. In a paper published this week in Optics Letters, they describe how they used a laser to trap nanodiamonds in space, and—using another laser—caused the diamonds to emit light at given frequencies.
Fairport Music and Food Festival Supports Children’s Hospital
Music festival fans are invited to attend the 9th annual Fairport Music and Food Festival from noon to dark, Saturday, Aug. 24, along Liftbridge Lane. Guests will enjoy live music,…
Go Green: The University’s Surplus Property Programs
Several programs exist to buy and sell furniture and other large items within and outside of the University including the Medical Center Surplus Property Program, the Corporate Purchasing Surplus Property Program, and Currents Classifieds.
University Mourns Professor Emeritus
The University flag near Eastman Quadrangle on the River Campus will be lowered Aug. 15 in memory of Richard F. Eisenberg ’44, professor emeritus of chemical engineering, who died Aug.…
Faculty, Staff Invited to Take Part in Wilson Day
The Rochester Center for Community Leadership invites faculty and staff to participate in Wilson Day 2013. Wilson Day is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 29. when 1,500 participants…
2013 Commencement Honorees Announced
The University’s 163rd commencement ceremonies will recognize the contributions of distinguished leaders and scholars who will receive honorary degrees, Eastman and Hutchison Medals for exemplary service, and awards for scholarship and teaching.
Online Learning Initiatives Leader Named
In this new position, Eric Fredericksen will recruit and lead teams that will support faculty in the curriculum development and instructional design of online courses.
This Year’s Super Bowl Ads: What to Expect
Professor George Cook examines the ad value, branding impact, and return on investment for companies. (video)
Classical, Jazz, and Rock Concerts This Weekend
The Department of Music presents several performances this weekend.