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endowed chairs

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:24:59 +0000

Names of endowed chairs are always capitalized, whether accompanied by a personal name or not. Use the full title on first reference.

Jane Smith, the Mary R. Jones Distinguished Professor of Philosophy
The Burt Wolbach Professor of Pathology will teach the seminar.

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en-dash (–)

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:24:30 +0000

An en-dash is used to connect continuing or inclusive numbers, replacing the word “to” in dates, times, or reference numbers. It is also used instead of a hyphen in compound adjectives when one or more of the elements consists of more than one word.

1968–72; 10 a.m–11:15 p.m.; pp. 35–45; New York–London flight

An en-dash is half the length of an em-dash and longer than a hyphen. In copy it is usually typed as a hyphen. In web copy, use the HTML character entity –

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emeritus, emeriti, emerita

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:24:03 +0000

Emeritus is an honorary rank bestowed on some retired University faculty. Not every retired faculty member has emeritus status, so do not use the terms interchangeably.

Use the construction “professor emeritus” not “emeritus professor.” The title should be in lowercase after the name; avoid constructions with the title before the name.

John Williams was named professor emeritus of mathematics in 1980.

Emeritus and emeriti are the preferred singular and plural terms of professors of any gender. The feminine term “emerita” may be used given the context of the publication or the preference of the subject.

The Department of History held a banquet to honor its professors emeriti.

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em-dash (—)

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:23:32 +0000

Em-dashes are used to denote sudden changes in sentence structure. They are also used (instead of commas) to set off an explanation or emphasis.

Joan—despite her brother’s warning—entered the dark building.

The em-dash is often typed as a double hyphen in copy. In printed material, use an em-dash—which has no space on either side. University typographical standards are to add a little “air” on either side of the dash, but not a full space. In web copy, use the HTML character entity —. Since the em-dash is a more commanding stop than a comma, its overuse is more jarring to readers than the overuse of commas. Use sparingly.

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email

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:23:01 +0000

Spell without a hyphen in all uses. [Note: this is a departure from the conventions spelled out in the Chicago Manual��(7.76).��

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Ellwanger & Barry Building

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:22:37 +0000

Located on Mt. Hope Campus. Use the ampersand.

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Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:22:16 +0000

May be referred to as the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences or the Hajim School, depending on the context and the audience.

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Edmund A. Hajim Alumni Gymnasium

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:21:54 +0000

Located in the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center on the River Campus. Offices of Athletics and Recreation, multipurpose rooms, fitness center, weight rooms. May be referred to as Hajim Gym, depending on the context and the audience.

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Eastman Theatre

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:21:32 +0000

Not “Theater.” Located on the Eastman Campus.

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Eastman School of Music

zbassett — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:21:06 +0000

May be shortened to Eastman on second reference. Do not abbreviate to ESM in formal writing.

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