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Valerie Alhart is press officer for humanities and broadcast media, and covers humanities and the arts at the University.

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The Arts
February 5, 2014 | 08:27 pm

Digital artist receives Lillian Fairchild Award

The selection committee chose Cary Peppermint for his portfolio of innovative and collaborative projects exploring connections between industry and nature.

topics: awards, Cary Peppermint, Department of English, Environmental Humanities Program, Lillian Fairchild Award,
Society & Culture
February 5, 2014 | 05:14 pm

Beatlemania at 50

On Feb. 9 1964, an estimated 73 million Americans tuned in to the Ed Sullivan Show to watch the Beatles make their American debut. This weekend, we look back on the four lads from Liverpool, and the impact they made on music, popular culture, and Rochester students and alumni.

topics: alumni, rock and roll,
University News
February 5, 2014 | 01:54 pm

Anthony Center honors Jane Possee

For more than four decades, Jane Possee has served as a role model to female athletes at the University.

topics: athletics, awards, Jane Possee, Susan B. Anthony Center, Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award,
Society & Culture
January 17, 2014 | 07:05 pm

“It was 50 years ago today…”

The Institute for Popular Music will continue its “In Performance” Series with a concert and lecture series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first U.S. performance.

topics: anniversary, Institute for Popular Music, John Covach,
Society & Culture
January 17, 2014 | 12:07 am

Check out a human “book”

A Human Library connects community members, or “readers,” with volunteer storytellers, or “books,” they would not otherwise have the chance to meet.

topics: library,
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