The University of Rochester has updated its student sexual misconduct policy to be clearer about consent and incapacitation, says Morgan Levy, director of equal opportunity compliance and Title IX coordinator for the UR. “Those are two areas where we felt that our students needed more clarification,” she says. “There were perspectives out there in the […]
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Classic innovation
As Jamal Rossi was presented as the new dean of the Eastman School of Music earlier this month, both he and University of Rochester President Joel Seligman highlighted the school’s history. But they also addressed the task of operating in an increasingly changing music world. “Our challenge in the coming years,” Rossi said at the […]
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Rochester school board chooses UR proposal for East High
As expected, the Rochester school board has decided to work with the University of Rochester to improve East High School. The board made its decision at a meeting last night. The UR proposal was chosen over that of a nonprofit and Superintendent Bolgen Vargas’s own plan. Vargas wanted to convert East into three smaller schools […]
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UR says it won’t be rushed into rescue of East High
University of Rochester officials say they’re interested in helping East High School, but they won’t be rushed. UR President Joel Seligman has sent a letter of intent to State Education Commissioner John King, agreeing to submit a proposal for East if certain conditions can be agreed upon by King, UR, the Rochester City School District, […]
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Treatment for a traumatized world
One of Vikki Reynolds’ first clients was a young girl who’d pee the bed to avoid being raped. Another early client fled halfway around the world to escape torture for his political beliefs. Reynolds, a clinician and instructor, says she observed similar characteristics in these early clients. Alongside pain and sadness, she says, there was […]
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Exhibit Review: “The Museum of Failure” at Hartnett Gallery
Though Thomas Edison was a concept thief and a bad wolf of a businessman, I’ve always appreciated this paraphrased quote attributed to him: “I haven’t failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” We are essentially momentary blips on a vast radar, signifying little unless we create some significant impact. And to our egos’ […]
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Rochester’s viral profile
When the Gangnam Style music video hit YouTube in 2012, it became a viral sensation that made South Korean singer Psy an international star, and introduced much of the world to Korean pop music or Kpop. Psy’s prancing dance moves inspired imitation and parody worldwide. And the video that seemed to erupt out of nowhere […]
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Conversion therapy
The Upper Mt. Hope neighborhood is part of a busy universe right now, with the College Town and CityGate development projects, as well as the construction of a new Route 390 interchange at Kendrick Road. Amid these growing pains, members of the Upper Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association say they are working with City Hall to […]
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Bike lane, trail projects receive state funding
For at least the past decade, planners in the Rochester region have made a coordinated effort to connect the area’s many multi-use trails. And one of those efforts recently received a substantial state grant. The state Department of Transportation will give Brighton $1.3 million toward the $1.7 million Highland Crossing Trail project, which will connect a […]
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UR making moves in Brighton
A University of Rochester plan to build out its South Campus in Brighton is inching forward after several years on hold. Most of the 180-acre property, which is home to UR’s laser lab, is situated between East River and Crittenden roads. Besides the lab, it is generally undeveloped. UR officials are asking the Town of […]
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Sight without light
Most people would likely agree that humans cannot see in total darkness. But spelunkers, people who study and explore caves, have made anecdotal observations for years disputing that assumption. And they may now have data on their side. A new University of Rochester study shows that some people have the ability to see their own […]
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ARTS: Holcomb announces retirement from Memorial Art Gallery
Early Tuesday morning the Memorial Art Gallery announced that Grant Holcomb, the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the institution, will retire effective July 1, 2014. Holcomb has been MAG director since 1985, and under his tenure he shepherded the ongoing year-long 100th anniversary celebration and the development of the Centennial Sculpture Park. […]
