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Under the leadership of our second president, David Jayne Hill, an Extension Department was organized in 1894 to offer evening and Saturday lectures…
In 1992, the custom of the "Passing of the Boar" was initiated for one Greek Life group to recognize another, was soon adopted as an award for one…
Telling the "Tale of the Boar" has been an annual ritual since at least 1982, but the records in the University Archives are incomplete for the full…
Speech given at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple Forum, Los Angeles, California
Excerpt from the 26th Annual Convocation Address on receipt of the Civic Medal
Speech given at First Unitarian Church, Wilmington, Delaware
Plaques listing the names of alumni and faculty killed during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War
Commencement address at St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York
Designed to be a focal point of River Campus activity this brick crossway with trees, benches, lighting and landmark clock tower was dedicated in 2000…
Image of Joanna Olmstead, University of Rochester commencement, 2014.
Digital reproduction of color negative of Marion Warren Fry,
Established to encourage excellence in the work of graduate students who assist undergraduate instruction, the E.P Curtis Award for Graduate Students…
Awarded for teaching excellence in schools with undergraduate programs, the E.P. Curtis Award recognizes a record of distinguished teaching, typically…
Joseph C. Wilson and his wife, Marie (Peggy) Wilson (center), served as the hosts for Eleanor Roosevelt when she visited Rochester for a University…
Seated, left to right: Albert H. Mixer, Asahel C. Kendrick, President Martin B. Anderson, Isaac F. Quinby, Samuel A. Lattimore
Standing, left to…
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"Remarks made in accepting Financial World's Oscar-of-Industry trophy for the best 1963 Annual Report. New York City, New York"
The Frederick Douglass Medal is awarded by the University of Rochester and its Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies…
Established in honor of Professor Ralph Helmkamp ’11, Professor of Chemistry, this award recognizes teaching excellence by a non-tenured member of the…
The Eastman Medal was awarded for the first time in 2000, during the University’s sesquicentennial celebration.
Knit beanie, green and yellow, belonging to Hiram J. Neun (Class of 1933).
The Charles Force Hutchison and Marjorie Smith Hutchison Medal is awarded to University of Rochester alumni in recognition of their outstanding…
Completed and dedicated as the Math-Science Tower in 1971, the eleven-story building was made possible by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation…
"Let every woman use the ability God has given her, do the greatest work she can, and in her own way. May no man say to her 'thus far thou shalt go…
This award award recognizes University of Rochester faculty members who have provided outstanding guidance and mentorship to doctoral students at the…
"A message in support of the Los Angeles United Crusade."
When the College for Men and the College of Women merged in 1955, Margaret Habein’s position as Dean of the College for Women became superfluous. She…
Ella Salome Wilcoxen, class of 1901, who was the first woman to graduate from the University of Rochester.
Speech given on receipt of the Harvard Business School Association's Alumni Achievement Award
Speech given at the New York State Welfare Conference, Buffalo, New York
Speech given at the United Negro College Fund Dinner, New York City, New York.
These renderings by John Wenrich show the "River Campus That Wasn't." Meant to attract the eye of potential donors, each image presents colorful,…
Reproduction of photograph of Beatrice Amaza Howard, ca. 1930.
These drawings show the planned expansion of the River Campus to meet the needs for student enrollment of 1000, 2500, and 4000 students. In addition…
The Distinguished Scholar award recognizes doctoral alumni who have led distinguished careers in academia, private enterprise, public service and the…
Speech delivered at the Visual Communications Congress, Dallas, Texas
iZone is a creative problem-solving space, program and community designed to empower students to explore and imagine ideas for social, cultural,…
John Richmond Russell receives a commendation from University of Rochester president W. Allen Wallis as part of the dedication events for the Rush…
Based on the concept of a town square, Lam Square serves as a communal space for users to do research, collaborate on projects, explore new…
Floor plans showing the areas of the library after the construction of the addition to Rush Rhees Library. Note that at that time the floors were…
Described as a library space of the 21st century, the Gleason Library was dedicated November 2, 2007. Its design is based upon direct input from…
For many years the Great Hall was the active hub of the library where the circulation desk and card catalog were located. It provided the only…
To assist library users in finding their way around the newly opened library, this handbook was issued, and featuring a new logo for the library.
Originally the Reserve Reading Room alumni who graduated before 1970 will remember spending hours in this space reading texts on reserve for class…
From its inception in 1930, this room has always been the main reading room of the Rush Rhees Library and a favorite for student study. Once housing…
