Graduates taking selfie from the top of Rush Rhees Library overlooking University of 罗彻斯特

我们的象征和传统

我们的符号

关于 one year after the University was founded in 1850, 罗彻斯特 adopted its beloved motto, Meliora–Latin for “ever better.“有几个 years later, the first 校园 was built on eight acres of dandelion-covered牧场. 今天，我们的座右铭和我们的蒲公英是 ever present as tributes to our past and emblems of 罗彻斯特’s 特立独行的精神.

Meliora seal on flagpole in snow at University of 罗彻斯特

我们的座右铭：美利奥拉是我们的职业道德

的 idea for the motto is credited to Asahel Kendrick, professor 19世纪大学里的希腊语课. 它可能源自奥维德 变形, 第七卷，行 20-21:“视频视频，问题。...，意思是“我看得更清楚。事情，并批准...”

我们的官方花：蒲公英 (蒲公英officinale)

的 dandelion reflects the 罗彻斯特 spirit of perseverance. In 1853, Azariah Boody donated eight acres of pastures on his East Avenue estate to the University, which became the Prince Street 校园. 根据传说，肥沃的牧场 resulted in a proliferation of dandelions and led to the 花被采纳为校徽.

University of 罗彻斯特 mascot, Rocky, with two students

我们的吉祥物:黄夹克洛奇

Rocky is based on the yellowjacket wasp common in North America. Since its creation in the mid-1920s, the mascot has been portrayed in a range of styles, from club-wielding to cuddly. 的 current version debuted in 2008 to better reflect the fierce 我们的黄背心运动员的竞争精神.

University of 罗彻斯特 graduates in hat and gown singing the alma-mater at commencement

我们的母校:“创世纪”

通过T.T. 斯威本，1892届

“愿我们的心
无论我们漫游何处，
永远忠诚
回到我们挚爱的大学之家
在创世人旁边.”

So ends the final refrain of our alma mater “的 Genesee.”

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我们的传统

As a community, we cherish long-held customs and embrace 建立使我们团结起来的新传统的机会.

猪头大餐

One of the University’s oldest traditions, the Boar’s Head 晚宴始于1934年，每年12月举行. 的 dinner recalls the spirit of English court dinners, such as those served at Queen's College, Oxford University, during the 中世纪.

Three University of 罗彻斯特 students in medieval clothing performing at the Boars Head Dinner

Students painting over graffiti walls in tunnels at University of 罗彻斯特

粉刷隧道

Tunnel travel has been a way of life on the River Campus since 30年代早期. 伊士曼广场隧道的粉刷开始于 the 1970s and is a way for student organizations to announce 活动和提高意识.

威尔逊日和伊士曼日

Celebrated each fall, first-year and incoming students get to 参与社区服务项目. 向事件致敬大学捐助者和慈善家约瑟夫C. 威尔逊 ’31, who founded Xerox, and George Eastman, Kodak’s founder.

University of 罗彻斯特 students doing volunteer landscaping work for 威尔逊 Day

Students roast marshmallows during Winterfest tradition at the University of 罗彻斯特

Winterfest周末

在澳门威尼斯人网上赌场用烤棉花糖来迎接冬天 watching the live ice-carving demonstration while taking in 学生表演.

烛光仪式

在这个第一天晚上的传统中，即将到来的班级 surrounds the Eastman Quad to learn about the institution’s 烛光下的历史和传统.

Students take part in the candlelight ceremony tradition at the University of 罗彻斯特

的 clock tower on Dandelion Square at the University of 罗彻斯特

钟楼迷信

步行风险自负! 传说如果你从下面走过 the clock tower in Dandelion Square, something dreadful will 发生. 这是解除诅咒的唯一方法? 把橡子扔给 the statue of George Eastman on the quad and have it land in 他的帽檐.

召集大会+班级名单签名

Immediately following the Convocation ceremony, students sign the class roll to symbolically join the University community. Class rolls are preserved in Rush Rhees Library and displayed 毕业典礼和同学聚会.

Students sign the class roll as part of a tradition at the University of 罗彻斯特

Meliora周末

Founded in 2001, Meliora周末 combines reunion, family 周末，还有返校活动. 每年秋天， we welcome home alumni, parents, students, faculty, 工作人员, and friends of the University to experience a weekend full 的事件.

体验美利奥拉周末

Students wearing costume props taking a selfie at University of 罗彻斯特 Meliora周末.

毕业典礼的周末

毕业典礼标志着我们学生的 efforts—and the start of their new journey as graduates. 学生们聚集在福弗体育场参加全校范围的活动 ceremony full of pomp and circumstance that is distinctly 罗彻斯特.

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