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RocHack’s Spring 2014 Hackathon: 24 Hours of Making Things

Last month, students from both Rochester and RIT got together for RocHack’s first 24-hour Hackathon. The start of the 24-hour event on Saturday, April 12, in Rettner Hall on the…

Hijabi for a Day

Here at the University of Rochester, we have great campus diversity, and part of that diversity includes females who wear the hijab, which is a head covering traditionally worn by…

Faculty and Staff

Living Off Campus: Luxe Life or Budgeting Bonanza?

Now that the housing lottery is over and the dust has settled, you know where you’ll be living next fall! That’s great news! I bet you’re excited, whether you’re a…

Committed to Rochester Already? The One Decision that Changed My Life

The first time you got an A in math class. The time you won your first track race. The time you made your new best friend in your fifth high school…

Faculty and Staff

Rochester’s Pre-College Programs were the Highlights of my Summer!

Today's guest blog post is by Jaclyn Capita, a member of the incoming Class of 2018. She attended Rochester's Pre-College Programs four years in a row, participating in the Rochester…

NaStuEmpWe 2014

NaStuEmpWe 2014 Well, we have wrapped up another highly successful National Student Employment Week (known on Twitter as #NaStuEmpWe), and I wanted to highlight some of the neat stuff we…

Why Rochester?

Hi all, it’s been a crazy few months as I’ve transitioned into my role as Midwest Regional Rep. Getting used to the new responsibility and a new city, Chicago, have…

Summer Internships in Rochester and Beyond

The college student must always be looking ahead, and summer is fast approaching. Wherever you spend your summer, it is wise to be proactive and find an internship. Internships transfer…

Alternative Spring Break with Habitat

This past spring break, I went somewhere warm with a group of fellow college students. However, instead of going with just the intention of relaxing in the sun, we went…

Thoughts on Common Core and the Future of Education

Bill Gates has called it a “big win for education.” Its website prominently displays the noble mission of “preparing America’s students for success.” US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan claims…

How a Business Major Found Himself in Theatre

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing my own one-act play performed at the University of Rochester's International Theatre Department in Todd Union. My play was formally chosen back…

The Campus Visit: A Trip Worth Taking

When it comes to the college search, anyone will tell you that visiting potential schools is a good idea. Campus visits not only give you the chance to see the…