University honored with Tree Campus USA recognition
With its more than 1,400 trees of 116 different species, the University has again been named a Tree Campus USA institution for the sixth straight year, the Arbor Day Foundation has announced.
University receives $2.5 million HECap grant for Frederick Douglass Building renovations
With over 250 student groups on campus, the reconfigured and more flexible spaces will allow groups to host speakers, programs, and other activities organized for and by students. Work will be done in phases and expected to be complete by August 2016.
Statement from President Joel Seligman on Constantino’s Market closing at College Town
The University has learned that Constantino’s Market, one of College Town’s original tenants, plans to close effective Feb. 13.
University moves toward all antibiotic-free chicken
In working with Aramark and local suppliers, Dining Services has been able make this large-scale pledge without additional costs to students or customers.
Rochester Police Department and Public Safety to conduct joint preparedness drills on River Campus Jan. 5
These live exercises are intended to test crisis response capabilities and coordination among local response units by using a realistic scenario.
Statement on FY16 Omnibus & Tax Extender Package
On December 16, Congress released a $1.15 trillion FY 2016 omnibus spending bill and a $600 billion tax extenders package that it will be voting on in the coming days.
Rochester earns Bicycle Friendly University Bronze Award
The Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff and visitors.
Update on the University’s response to terrorist attacks abroad
Since the devastating terrorist assaults in Paris on Friday, the University’s Global Engagement Office has confirmed the safety of the faculty, staff and students who are known to have been staying or traveling in the region of the attacks.
Public Safety joins Willow Center’s Purple Box collection
This is the first year that Public Safety is participating in the Willow Domestic Violence Center’s annual Purple Box campaign to collect new holiday gifts for over 300 children in crisis.
Commencement Weekend to include new master’s degree ceremony
The combined master’s degree ceremony will give master’s graduates from October, March and May an opportunity to walk across the stage and individually celebrate their academic achievement.