Meliora Weekend splashes with spirit

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n the spirit of last year's Sesquicentennial Weekend celebration, Meliora Weekend 2001, October 12-14, will combine four Rochester traditions--Homecoming, Family Weekend, Reunion, and the Stonehurst Capital Invitational Regatta. Alumni, parents, students, faculty, and friends are invited to participate in the wide-range of weekend events.

Festivities kick off Friday with symposia, academic open houses, and live musical performances. Friday evening's highlights will include two performances by comedian Bill Cosby, a spirit-building bonfire after the shows, and a late night party at the ADITI Meltdown. Hosted by the Association for Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent and other student cultural groups, the Meltdown will turn Wilson Commons into a cultural celebration, complete with a DJ and refreshments.

Saturday, President Jackson hosts the President's Breakfast, followed by the keynote address from Bill Bradley, former U.S. senator and 2000 presidential hopeful.

Parents are invited to attend the Parents' Afternoon Luncheon and afternoon lectures.

Other Saturday events include the MelioraFest luncheon on the Fraternity Quad, the Homecoming football game against the University of Chicago, a reception marking the 25th anniversary of Wilson Commons, and the Meliora Dinner at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

Students are invited to attend Saturday's Yellowjacket Student Dinner and "Rochester Sings" evening concert featuring performances by the Midnight Ramblers, Vocal Point, and the Chamber Singers.

Late night entertainment under the tent on the Fraternity Quad includes live jazz and casino games.

The weekend wraps up with the Stonehurst Regatta on Sunday. Dozens of crew teams from the United States. and Canada will compete on the Genesee River in Genesee Valley Park.

For detailed information on events, visit www.rochester.edu/alumni/meliora2001.

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