The Alumni Blog

Joshua Miller ‘02

November 3rd, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Now a resident in Internal Medicine, Joshua Miller ’02 earned three degrees at UR. During his time as an undergraduate, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and played with both UR’s Symphony and Chamber orchestras. He currently lives in New York City.

Tell us about what you’ve accomplished since graduation.
I finished my Bachelors …

Read More →

Reducing the carbon footprint of alumni

October 29th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Last Thursday the CT ran an article about how UR declined in the latest College Sustainability Report Card rankings (down from a B- to a C+ this). To recap, the College Sustainability Report Card evaluates the efforts of 332 schools in the U.S. and in Canada.

Last Thursday I also received a very nice thank-you card …

Read More →

Lauren Selby ‘07

October 27th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Originally from Pittsford, Lauren Selby ‘07 majored in Religion and is currently studying at the Warner School. This week, she offers some thoughts on studying abroad and being a transfer student.

What are you currently studying at UR as a graduate student?
I am now in my last year at the Warner School as graduate student …

Read More →

Alumni Op: What can be done to promote UR’s public image?

October 23rd, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Much of the University’s strength lies with its graduate medical and health-care programs (including public health and nursing). Meanwhile, the city of Rochester has a large poverty stricken and uninsured population. The University could establish clinic hours specifically for the uninsured and under-insured. This would be a great learning experience for medical, nursing and public …

Read More →

Dan Rowen ‘04

October 20th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Dan Rowen ’04 graduated with a degree in Brain and Cognitive Science and a minor in Film Studies. While at Rochester, he was a member of UR Concerts and UR Cinema Group and also occasionally contributed to the Campus Times. Originally from Cranford, New Jersey, Dan now lives in New York City, where he works …

Read More →

350 Miles from Rochester

October 19th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Every once in a while, we find ourselves craving a little bit of Rochester. Since there are so many alumni living in NYC, we figured we’d share some of the places we’ve found to be good substitutes for some Rochester favorites.

Rochester: Nick Tahou’s
NYC: Trout
100-102 Smith Street at Pacific Street, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
Looking for a …

Read More →

Jackie Borchardt ‘07

October 13th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

This week, former CT Editor-in-Chief Jackie Borchardt ’07 offers some advice for students pursuing a career in journalism and sheds some light on the role that media plays on UR’s campus. After studying English and Spanish at UR, Jackie earned a graduate degree at the University of Missouri. Recently, she started a job as an …

Read More →

Cheers and jeers (meliora style)

October 8th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

In honor of Meliora weekend, here’s our list of what we think UR is doing right (and not so right) when it comes to the alumni community.

CHEERS to the expansion of the UR Involved program, providing alumni with a meaningful way to give back to the University without making a financial contribution.

JEERS to …

Read More →

Annamarie Zmolek ‘05

October 6th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Originally from Denver, Annamarie Zmolek ‘05 earned a BM in Vocal Performance at Eastman. During her time at UR, she was part of the Eastman Opera Theatre and Eastman Musica Nova. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Rice University.

Tells us about what you’ve been doing since graduation.
Since graduation, I have been taking …

Read More →

Top Ten (revised edition)

October 2nd, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

We’d like to add a few things to Ariee Jung’s article, “Top 10 things I wish I’d known as a Frosh,” from the September 17 issue of the CT. Consider this the “Top 10 things we wish we’d known about the top 10 things.”

10) “Most people you meet your freshman year, you will probably never …

Read More →