All University campuses to become tobacco-free starting next July
All of the University’s campuses and locations will become tobacco-free both inside and outside campus buildings. A new policy will reflect this change, which applies to River Campus, the Eastman School of Music, and all other University properties, including the Medical Center.
Professorships established during The Meliora Challenge
Here is a listing of Rochester’s professorships established during The Meliora Challenge, between July 1, 2005, and June 30, 2016. Edward J. and Agnes V. Ackley Executive Professorship in Entrepreneurship…
David Yule appointed Louis C. Lasagna Professor
For the past 15 years, Yule has studied calcium’s role in disorders in which calcium signaling and secretions are disrupted.
Steven Goldman reappointed as codirector of Center for Translational Neuromedicine, Dean Zutes Chair
His lab focuses on the use of stem and progenitor cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington’s Disease and glial diseases such as the pediatric leukodystrophies and multiple sclerosis.
Robert Novy-Marx appointed Zekelman Distinguished Professor
Novy-Marx’s research focuses primarily on asset pricing, both theoretical and empirical, though he also works in industrial organization, public finance, and real estate.
Aram Hezel appointed the John and Ethel Heselden Professor
Hezel’s clinical focus is on treating patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers including those of the pancreas and liver.
The main thing to do this weekend: celebrate commencement
Jeanette Colby, the University Events Calendar editor, offers one thing to do this weekend in honor of Commencement Weekend activities. The ‘5 things to do this weekend’ feature will take a break over the summer and will return in September.
Eastman Philharmonia to premiere new composition with Renée Fleming at Lincoln Center
The Eastman Philharmonia returns to New York City for first time in more than 25 years this November with a concert featuring a new composition by Pulitzer Prize–winning alumnus Kevin Puts ’99E and soprano Renée Fleming ’83E (MM).
Award honors staff who exemplify Meliora
The Meliora Award recognizes staff members whose work performance and dedication during the preceding year exemplify the University’s motto, Meliora (“Ever Better”). President and CEO Joel Seligman and Robert Witmer…
Witmer Awards recognize staff for distinguished service
The Witmer Award for Distinguished Service is given to staff members whose careers have been characterized by outstanding and sustained contributions to the University. President and CEO Joel Seligman and…