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University News
November 6, 2020 | 04:28 pm

Rochester historian recognized with third book award

Brianna Theobald scores unusual ‘hat trick’ of academic accolades for her book on Native women’s reproductive histories and activism.

topics: awards, book authors, Brianna Theobald, Department of History, School of Arts and Sciences,
Voices & Opinion
October 29, 2020 | 04:55 pm

Teaching national mythologies doesn’t help society address problems

In a RealClearEducation op-ed, Rochester philosopher Randall Curren and his coauthor argue there is “little merit in the notion that love of country is something that can be taught through celebratory history.”

topics: Department of Philosophy, Randall Curren, School of Arts and Sciences,
Voices & Opinion
October 23, 2020 | 05:40 pm

The politicization of the CDC was under way before Trump

The CDC’s vulnerability to political interference is rooted in its role working in health risk assessment, write University of Rochester health policy historian Mical Raz and her coauthor in a Washington Post op-ed.

topics: Department of History, Mical Raz, School of Arts and Sciences,
University News
October 22, 2020 | 07:27 am

Professors from AS&E recognized for excellence in undergraduate teaching

Tanya Bakhmetyeva, Rudi Fasan, and Scott Seidman are this year’s recipients of the Goergen Awards, an annual recognition for faculty members in Arts, Sciences & Engineering.

topics: Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rudi Fasan, School of Arts and Sciences, Scott Seidman, tanya bakhmetyeva, teaching,
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October 22, 2020 | 07:25 am

Tanya Bakhmetyeva ’06 (PhD) is a teacher and teammate in the classroom

The associate professor of gender, sexuality, and women’s studies believes in empowering students through experiential learning.

topics: awards, Goergen Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, School of Arts and Sciences, Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender Sexuality and Women's Studies, tanya bakhmetyeva,