Mar 26, 2018Searching for Ward's--and finding him
by Melissa Mead
In 1860 a new professor joined the University--he was absent from the classroom more often than not, but his impact has been as long-lasting as any of the fossils he collected on our behalf.
Mar 13, 2018Witch Cake 1: A Scottish Conundrum
By Steffi Delcourt (PhD Student, Department of English)
Feb 22, 2018Happy Birthday, Edward Gorey!
by Elizabeth Call
Edward St. John Gorey (February 22, 1925-April 15, 2000)
Feb 13, 2018Valentine's Day Storytime
by Elizabeth Call
Outreach Librarians Kristen Totleben and Alan Unsworth with Phillip Koyoumjian, instructor for HIS198: Science, Sex and Society in Victorian Britain, approached Liz Call, Outreach Librarian for Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation (RBSCP) about having students engage with rare books to compliment what they were learning in the classroom. The students "speed-dated" with a selection of mostly Victorian-era books that deal with love in some way and selected one that appealed to them. They then were tasked with carefully analyzing their book and writing a brief blog post. Students will share their experiences tomorrow, February 14th, in Evan Lams Square in Rush Rhees Library from 11:30am-1pm (this event is part of a series of events, "Love in the Library," taking place tomorrow).
Dec 26, 2017University Charter Day: January 31
by Melissa Mead
A new tradition to celebrate our founding documents
Sep 8, 2017The Rochester Hello
by Melissa Mead
Perhaps the most appropriate way to begin a blog and a new academic year is by highlighting one of our oldest and best traditions...
Sep 7, 2017I Studied Abroad at Rochester
by Melissa Mead
International students have been an integral part of the University of Rochester from its earliest days--a new exhibition celebrates their contributions