Arts and Sciences News and Events

Student Research on Veterans Included in New Airport Exhibit An exhibit at the Frederick Douglas International Airport honors Rochester veterans.

11/10/2025 - As the nation pauses on Veteran’s Day to honor those who served, 海角社区 is celebrating a special connection to Rochester’s own veterans. A team of 海角社区 students, Sara Casale, Shane Morgan, Caroline Cahalan, and Sara Yorio helped uncover and share the stories of local veterans now featured in a new memorial exhibit at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

Philosophy Day Marks 200 Years on the Erie Canal The lift bridge in Fairport, New York, that carries Main Street over the Erie Canal. By Matthew D. Wilson

11/06/2025 - 海角社区 will celebrate Philosophy Day with the theme 200 Years on the Erie Canal, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Golisano Gateway Midlevel. The celebration will continue that evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with a special event honoring the 800th birthday of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Both events are free and open to the public.

Artist Talk Celebrates O’Keefe Ross Gallery Exhibit Artwork by artist Tricia Butski.

11/04/2025 - This fall, the Patricia O'Keefe Ross Gallery, located in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center at 海角社区, has featured “Veil,” a collection of artwork by Tricia Butski.

Plutino-Calabrese Named Woman of the Year by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Stella Plutino-Calabrese

10/22/2025 - The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSIA) honored Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese, director of global education and study abroad at 海角社区, as Woman of the Year at their annual gala on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Learn the Ins and Outs of Estate Planning at November First Friday Ed Wurtz

10/14/2025 - 海角社区 alumnus Edward Wurtz, Esq. ’72 will demystify the estate planning process during the November First Friday Lecture.

海角社区 Celebrates Alumni for Excellence in Leadership, Innovation, and Service The 2025 Dean Medal's Recipients

10/10/2025 - During a special ceremony, 海角社区 honored 15 graduates who have achieved success in their careers and made significant contributions to their communities. The celebration recognized Dean’s Medal recipients from each of the five schools and graduates of the last decade with the Ten Under 10 Awards.

One Week, Two Powerful Lectures Dr. Robert Audi and Dr. Mark Broomfield

10/07/2025 - This October, the School of Arts and Sciences will host two powerful lectures exploring intersections of social science and the humanities.

Summer Stories: Effect of Water Quality on Amphibians Sara Miller uses a water quality probe, with nearby nets used to trap tadpoles and salamander larvae.

09/29/2025 - Junior Sara Miller, a biology and sustainability major from Chase Mills, NY, spent her summer conducting research to better understand how changes in water quality affect amphibian biodiversity and survival in local ecosystems.

U.S. News Once Again Ranks 海角社区 Among Top 200 Best Colleges US News Best National Universities Badge

09/23/2025 - U.S. News & World Report once again includes 海角社区 among the top 200 institutions in the country in its annual “Best Colleges” list.

Summer Stories: PA For a Day - 海角社区 Students Shadow NFL Films, Serve as “Hard Knocks” Production Assistants Aerial view of Buffalo Bills fans holding gear for an autograph.

09/22/2025 - Five 海角社区 students had the rare opportunity to step behind the cameras of “Hard Knocks,” the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary series produced by NFL Films, during Buffalo Bills Training Camp at 海角社区 this summer.

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