NEWS FOR ALUMNI

In this issue: First Jobs / The Rochester Effect / Did you know? / Connections / Social Spotlight

Show Us Your Town: San Francisco

Some 3,500 alumni and friends will tell you that amazing views, stellar food, and cultural activities abound in the Bay Area. We asked six alumni “guides” to show us their favorite spots and share how they stay connected to their alma mater.

The Show Goes On

Lusette (Andy) Smith ’72 tells about her path from stage manager to computer programmer to software engineer and technology consultant.

First Jobs: The Art of Crafting Your Job

National arts leader, Emil Kang ’90 took his first job as a gallery receptionist and made it his own, helping him hone his ability to interpret and evaluate art.

Introducing The Rochester Effect

You will soon start seeing communications about The Rochester Effect. Launched at Meliora Weekend, this powerful campaign showcases the myriad ways Rochester is advancing knowledge to improve humankind. Starting in November and continuing throughout 2019, Rochester Effect events will occur in 10 cities and in one international location. See the cities and register to attend an event here. Share how you are making the world ever better by publicly posting to social media and tagging #RochesterEffect.

In Memory: Paul Burgett

A public memorial service for University Vice President Emeritus and University Dean Emeritus Paul Burgett ’68E, ’76E (PhD) will be held Tuesday, November 13 at 4 p.m. in Strong Auditorium. A reception will follow in Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons. Organizers request that you register if you’d like to attend. The service is open to all, and will also be streamed live on the memorial website.

Meet...

• Spikeball—the most popular game you’ve never heard of


• Claude Monet—eight views of his work now at the Memorial Art Gallery


• Missy Pfohl Smith—the new director for the University’s Institute for the Performing Arts


• Guy Johnston ’12E—cellist and new faculty member at Eastman School of Music


• 3,000 scientists who are pursuing lifesaving medical cures

Did you know?

1. We are researching new therapies for hearing loss


2. We are peering into what goes awry in schizophrenia


3. We are looking at possible intelligent life beyond Earth


4. We recently premiered a recovered landmark opera


5. We are starting a River Campus solar project

Your Rochester Connections

Join alumni and friends for activities throughout the country and around the world.

The Rochester Effect: Chicago

Join us for a lively, interactive event featuring the Rochester luminaries and thinkers who are questioning the world as we know it. Learn more about the Rochester Effect event coming to Chicago, and check to see when we will be in a city near you!

Cheer on the Yellowjackets as they head to the playoffs!

This Saturday, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s field hockey, and men’s and women’s cross country teams all take on opponents across the Northeast as they advance in their respective NCAA championship tournaments. Learn more about each of the athletic contests—including where you can catch live coverage—at uofrathletics.com.

Social Media Spotlight

At Meliora Weekend 2018, class years ending in 3 and 8 celebrated their reunions. Hundreds came together to reconnect and reminisce. Stay connected to your class year by exploring your reunion class page. Explore some of the great reunion class photos on our Facebook.