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On-Campus Spotlight: UR Concerts

Jessica Bendes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:17 +0000

What is UR Concerts?
UR Concerts brings musical performances to campus for all students to enjoy! With free Coffeehouse performances by University students in Starbucks on Friday nights and headliner concerts each semester by acts like Janelle Monae and Matt Nathanson, UR Concerts works to ensure that all students can find something to enjoy during the academic year. In addition to a show each semester, UR Concerts coordinates the Yellowjacket Weekend and Dandelion Day performers.

What kinds of new programming is UR Concerts doing this year?
Last semester, UR Concerts added a new committee: Roc Thursdays. Roc Thursdays is an entirely student run initiative that works to put on inexpensive concerts featuring local and campus bands. By allowing students to run not only the show itself but also all aspects of production ranging from contract drafting to stage management, it gives students firsthand experience in the concert business.

What kinds of concerts are coming up?
Starbucks has live music every Friday night from 10pm to 12pm featuring different campus performers. Roc Thursdays has its first show of the semester on March 8th.

How can I get involved in UR Concerts?
UR Concerts meets every Wednesday at 8pm in the Ruth Merrill Center (across from the Common Market). You can also join their mailing list by visiting their page on the Campus Club Connection. To perform at one of their events, you can email their Coffeehouse Manager or email RocThursdays@gmail.com.

Senate Minutes available from Jan. 23, 2011

Alina Czekai — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000

At the Senate Meeting of January 23, 2012, Stephanie Panama was approved to serve as an aide on the Communications Committee, Alina Czekai was approved to serve as a representative on the Singer Awards Committee, and Becky Donnelly was approved to serve as the Election Chair for the Spring 2012 Elections. President Halpern announced that he was looking for representation for three University committees: The Event Registration Committee, the Financial Aid Advisory Board, and the Academic Living Centers Selection and Review Board. Treasurer Eckert explained that the Appropriations Committee will be moving to a teller system and Chair Topudurti of the Policy & Review Committee announced that the Mid-Year Reports were due.

Read the minutes or view the archive

Meal Plans Open Forum Tonight at 8 p.m. in Gowen Room

Rebecca Donnelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:40:13 +0000

Got something to say about MEAL PLANS at UR? Come to the Gowen room tonight at 8:00pm!

Give feedback, express concerns, and/or share ideas about meal
plans to the director of dining services himself!

Get your voice heard!

MAIC Interior Design Feedback

Bradley Halpern — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:27:46 +0000

As you may have heard, construction on a new Media Arts and Innovation Center will begin shortly, and will be completed by Fall 2013. The building will be located between Wilson Commons and the back of Morey Hall, adjacent to the “sphinx” tunnel entrance from that quad.

The Students’ Association Government is seeking feedback on interior design. If you are interested in providing your thoughts on color schemes, furniture, and amenities of this 24-7, student-friendly space, please contact Bradley soon.

Off-Campus Spotlight: The New York Special Olympics

Jessica Bendes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:31 +0000

What’s going on in the area in February?
Looking for something both fun and rewarding to do in the area during February? The New York State Special Olympics Winter Games are taking place in Rochester this year! While athletic competition doesn’t begin until Saturday February 11th, volunteers are needed to support the opening ceremonies, sporting venues and events from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th.

What are the New York Special Olympics?
Founded in 1969, the New York Special Olympics serve over 51,000 athletes. As one of the largest
programs in the world, it aims to provide athletic and training opportunities for all individuals born with intellectual disabilities.

What are the Winter Games?

The New York State Special Olympics Winter Games are one of three annual State Games events. Each year the games bring over 850 coaches and athletes from around the state for competition in FloorHockey, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Figure Skating, and Snow Shoeing.

How can I get involved?
You can volunteer either as an individual or as part of a team simply by filling out a volunteer form. Forms can be found on the New York Special Olympics webpage or by emailing volunteer@nyso.org.

Re: A Note on Bar Parties

Bradley Halpern — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:05:12 +0000

Following last semester’s moratorium on bar busses, today Dean Burns reinstated a subset of the busing effective immediately. As explained in his attached memo, there remains excessive risk associated with what was formerly known as “restricted” bar nights, and those events will undergo further evaluation.

As I explained in my previous open note to you, the reasons bar parties were suspended are issues upon which we all agree. Since then, many students have embraced the principle of communal responsibility, and I have been pleased to see students watching out for their friends and exercising better judgement. Fewer have not, and a small number of problems have persisted. Rochester students are better than that; we know how to have fun responsibly. With this privilege back, I hope we will all continue to demonstrate responsible behavior moving forward. As always, please contact me with any questions, comments, and concerns.

Sincerely,
Bradley

Read the memo from Dean Burns

Request for Your Feedback on Technology

Sonja Page — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:49:14 +0000

Projects & Services and University IT are looking for your feedback and opinions on the use of information technology on campus. Please take few minutes to provide your views on the 2012 Student Technology Survey. This information is used to guide future programs and services that support your experience at the University.

The first 100 respondents will receive a free gift and everyone that provides feedback can be entered in a drawing for one of three free iPod Touch devices to be raffled off at the end of the survey period. The survey runs from February 1 – February 15.

Resignation from Senator DeMeo

Dan Cohn — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:48:31 +0000

Class of 2013 Senator Eric DeMeo formally resigned from Senate on December 12, 2011. He is studying abroad in Australia this spring semester.

Read Senator DeMeo’s Resignation Letter

Senate Meeting for Monday January 30th

Rishi Sharma — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:26 +0000

There will be no Senate meeting today, Monday, January 30th. Senate meetings are scheduled to resume next Monday. Thank you!

Mid-Year Report will be available online starting tomorrow

Shilpa Topudurti — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:35:07 +0000

The Mid-Year Report will be available online
under the Policy & Review section of the Hive beginning
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at 12 p.m.

Each group only needs to fill out one report, and they are due on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 by the end of the day.