A Message to the Members of the University of Rochester Community
Rochester – the University and the City – has been my home for more than 40 years. Today’s news regarding the arrest of a member of our campus community for…
National search underway for University’s first vice president for equity and inclusion
Making History by Continuing a Tradition
Welcome to the spring semester. It’s been a while since my last “Words from Wallis Hall,” but I wanted to take a moment to discuss a number of remarkable things…
Reports on Diversity, Bias, and Sexual Misconduct Available
The University has released its 2018 reports on Diversity and Inclusion, Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response, and College Bias-Related Incidents to provide more transparency about issues of diversity, discrimination, and sexual…
Message from Chair Francis Price on PSRB reviewing Department of Public Safety proposal
University Trustee and Chair of the PSRB, Francis Price, on behalf of the University’s Public Safety Review Board (PSRB), has submitted the following statement to outline the process for the…
President Feldman calls for unity after acts of bigotry and hate
To the University of Rochester Community: The recent acts of bigotry and violence in Pittsburgh and Louisville, the national threat created by pipe bombs sent in the mail, and many…
Welcome Message from President Richard Feldman
In the fall, the University of Rochester welcomes many new students, new researchers, new faculty members, and new employees into our vibrant community. To those of you who are new…
Our Entrepreneurial Mission
Whether it’s the next medical breakthrough, the next patent, or the next sustainable plan to help people in need, entrepreneurism is part of who we are and it consistently informs…
Responding to the Commission Report
TO: The Commission on Women and Gender Equity in Academia FROM: President Richard Feldman DATE: June 29, 2018 I am writing to respond to the thoughtful and informative Preliminary Report…
Watch the 51st annual Garden Party
Watch the 51st annual Garden Party event June 12 at the Memorial Art Gallery. President Feldman sat down with University Trustee Emerson Fullwood to discuss his time since stepping into…
Celebrating Staff Achievements
By Richard Feldman Near the end of each academic year, the University takes time to celebrate and honor staff members who are celebrating milestone anniversaries with us, and who every…
Congratulations to the Class of 2018
By Richard Feldman In my remarks to the College’s graduating Class of 2018, I noted an article in The New York Times by former Secretary of the U.S.…
The University’s Neuroscience Network
By Richard Feldman One of the University’s greatest strengths is its ability to tap into the expertise from all parts of the institution. When the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience…
Transcript of Town Hall Meeting, January 22, 2016
Johnson: Hello, I think we’d like to get started. My name is Jim Johnson, I teach Political Science and I’m on President Seligman’s commission and an academic advisor at Douglass Leadership…
Transcript of Town Hall Meeting, January 20, 2016
Nancy: Hello everyone, welcome to Warner. I’m Nancy Ares, faculty member and teaching curriculum here. This is one of a series of town hall meetings that Commission on Race and…
Transcript of Town Hall Meeting, January 19, 2016
Burgett: welcome, friends, to this town hall meeting that’s the work of the Presidential Commission on Race and Diversity. I am Paul Burgett, senior advisor to President Seligman and co-chair…
Transcript of Town Hall Meeting, January 11, 2016
I. WELCOME Dean Jamal Rossi-: Well good evening everybody. Thank you so much for coming. First of all, welcome back to a new semester. Happy New Year. And I am –…
Transcript of Town Hall Meeting, January 6, 2016
Paul Burgett: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a little past the hour and we thought we would get started. I’m Paul Burgett, co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Race and Diversity…
Minutes of Yik Yak Town Hall Meeting
Held December 11, 2015 I. WELCOME Paul Burgett: The hour has struck, it’s 3 o’clock and I think we should get the show moving. I want first of all to thank…