Message to the University Community on Press Release from the Monroe County District Attorney
As I promised, I want to communicate material information about the abduction of our two students on a timely basis. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley recently distributed the release…
Message to the University Community on Abduction Incident
To the University Community: Two University of Rochester students were abducted in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 5, 2015 at an off-campus location. They were subsequently located at…
Response to November 20 Student Petition
Ten years ago, I began my service here, emphasizing that diversity is a core value of our University. I meant by that respect for all students, faculty and staff regardless…
Harassment and Discrimination and VAWA Training
To: All University of Rochester Faculty and Staff From: Joel Seligman, President and CEO Beginning Nov. 9, all University employees will receive instructions to complete the…
Appointment of Holly Crawford as Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
To: The University Community From: Joel Seligman With the unanimous support of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees at our Board meeting earlier this month, I am…
Appointment of Rob Clark as Provost
With the unanimous support of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees at last week’s Board meeting, I am appointing Rob Clark to be Provost of our University effective July…
Peter Lennie Stepping Down as Provost
Peter Lennie has informed me of his preference for stepping down as Provost and Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Engineering at…
Statement on Campus Climate
Earlier this week, the Association of American Universities (AAU) released the results of a multi-university Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault. The results are deeply disturbing. Although the University of…
Announcement of Dean Raffaella Borasi’s Two-Year Deanship Extension
For 15 years, Dean Raffaella Borasi skillfully has led the Warner School of Education through profound growth, including the construction of LeChase Hall and the start of the East High…
Lighting Up Rochester, the Upstate Revitalization Plan, and 10 Lessons I Have Learned in 10 Years
Remarks to the University Community, September 21, 2015 Printable slideshow presentation (.pdf) Printable text of the speech (.pdf) I. Lighting up Rochester – Let me begin by…
Welcome Back: Fall 2015
welcome back message from President Seligman – fall semester 2015
Joint Statement on AIM Photonics Center
Joint Statement from: Danny Wegman, CEO, Wegmans; Co-Chair, Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council Joel Seligman, President and CEO, University of Rochester; Co-Chair, Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council Louise…
President Issues End of Year Letter
To: To the University Family From: Joel Seligman Re: End of Year Letter Ten years ago on July 3 at 8 a.m., I sent my…
2015 Garden Party Address: We Are Ready for the Next Level
WE ARE READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL JOEL SELIGMAN GARDEN PARTY SPEECH JUNE 9, 2015 View/print presentation SLIDE 1 Ours is a proud history. Our original charter was granted…
Statement on Marketplace Taxi
welcome back message from President Seligman – spring semester 2015
The Next Level
Remarks to the Faculty Senate, April 14, 2015 Printable slideshow presentation (.pdf) Printable text of the speech (.pdf) WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY – Ours is a proud history.…
Message on Campus Attitudes on Sexual Assault (CASA) Research Study
As with virtually all of our Association of American Universities peers, the University of Rochester is inviting all students to participate in a research study that will involve a brief…
Statement on Civility
welcome back message from President Seligman – spring semester 2015
Statement on Today’s Active Shooter Situation
Today, at 1 p.m., local police and emergency personnel responded to River Campus for reports of an armed individual and possible shots fired. Our Department of Public Safety immediately issued…