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Westside Farmers Market

October 17, 2019

Just across the bridge from campus and a few minutes down Genesee Street lies the Westside Farmers Market. The market runs on Tuesdays from 4 to 8 pm from mid-June…

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Service at the University of Rochester

October 7, 2019

Civic engagement is a huge part of the campus culture and identity at the University of Rochester. A common misconception about Rochester students is that we stay isolated and focused…

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In the Heart of Matter: What the Arts and Humanities Teach

October 3, 2019

By Emily Tworek, Class of 2020 “The case for the humanities is not hard to make, though it can be difficult–to such an extent have we been marginalized, so long…

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Out and About in Rochester

September 30, 2019

While there are plenty of things to keep you busy, there are also many things to do in the city. Here are some of my favorite things to do in…

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The Rochester Promise

August 15, 2019

by Kyle Insixiengmay, Class of 2022 Hi! My name is Kyle and I’m a sophomore at the University of Rochester. I’m a recipient of the Rochester Promise Scholarship, which grants…

Academics

Summer Highlights: Part One

July 7, 2019

Hi everyone! Hope you’re all enjoying your summer, wherever you are. Whether you’re staying on campus or traveling to a new city, doing research or working at a company, or…

Careers and Outcomes

Humanities for Life

June 28, 2019

By: Bryce Davis, Humanities for Life Intern Hey, everyone! My name is Bryce Davis, and I’m a rising senior at the U of R originally from Wellsville, NY (about an…

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What To Do During Winter Break

January 22, 2019

Staying on campus during winter break? There’s still so much you can do! Winters at Rochester can be brutal. But that doesn’t mean your break has to be the same.…

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Four Tips To Make Sure Your Vote Counts In College

November 14, 2018

Happy election season! As a first-year in college, November likely marks the first time you are able to vote in a major election if you’re an American citizen. And if…

Campus

Rochester’s College Town: Part One

November 5, 2018

College Town is the University of Rochester’s and Medical Center’s hub for all things social, shopping, and dining. It is located at the intersection of Mount Hope and Elmwood Avenue.…

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4 Days, 8 Places to Eat

March 28, 2018

This month my mom visited me, which was great. One of my favorite parts of her visit was being able to get off campus and explore the food scene in Rochester.…

Academics

Film and Media Appreciation and Education

February 28, 2018

by Sara Kowalski, Class of 2017, Humanities Fellow Earlier this month, fellow blogger Jackie Heinzelmann wrote “Rochester: A City & Campus for Cinema,” where she listed her top five ways…