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Posted on April 30, 2021April 15, 2021 by student

The Power of Reading Reading is a great way to expand one’s horizons.  Books help to improve our sense of empathy, memory, as well as a whole host of other Read More …

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Student’s Corner

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by student

Reading can provide many scientifically-proven benefits, from vocabulary expansion, memory improvement, to stronger analytical thinking skills. If your reading list is running short or you just want to revive this Read More …

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Living away from home

Posted on September 6, 2017September 5, 2017 by Patricia Beaumont

  This was my first summer living away from home, which means that I have been learning a lot about what it takes to be more financially dependent. Most summers, I Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Books, City of Rochester, library, reading, Rush RheesLeave a comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on October 16, 2015October 16, 2015 by student

Hey, bookworms! Go visit the display shelf in Rush Rhees to check out a couple of sustainability-themed books. This was organized by some of the wonderful Ecoreps. Take advantage of Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged EcoReps, Education, Environment, reading, Rochester, Rochester New York, Student Life, Sustainability, sustainable living, University of RochesterLeave a comment

Bored? Read a used book

Posted on February 24, 2010February 18, 2014 by Patricia Beaumont

Books are a time-tested form of entertainment—there’s a reason people have been reading them for hundreds of years.  Next time you get bored, head to your public library or a Read More …

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