University of Rochester
Sesquicentennial Weekend
October 12 - 15, 2000
Schedule of Events
INFORMATION IN RED INDICATES AN UPDATE OR CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINIAL LISTING.
Thursday, October 12
Friday, October 13
Saturday, October 14
Sunday, October 15
Exhibits/Tours
"Kids Kollege"
General Information
Thursday, October 12, 2000
The Role and Responsibilities of Academic Medical Centers in the New Century
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Guest speakers include Jordan Cohen, president, Association of American Medical Colleges; C. McCollister Evarts'57M (MD), dean, Penn State College of Medicine; Catherine Gilliss, '79N (Flw), dean, Yale University School of Nursing; Edward Miller, Jr. '68M (MD), dean of medical faculty and CEO, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and William A. Peck '60M (MD), dean, Washington University School of Medicine.
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Enjoy dinner on your own at one of Rochester's fine restaurants. A list will be available at Registration Headquarters.
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Friday, October 13, 2000
Successful Aging
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher '72M (Res) will be joined by national experts Jack Rowe '70M (MD), CEO, Mount Sinai-NYU Medical Center; Howard Federoff, professor and director, University of Rochester Center for Aging and Developmental Biology; Thelma Wells, professor of nursing, University of Wisconsin; and T. Franklin Williams, professor of medicine, University of Rochester.
Celebrating 150 Years of Sports and dedication of the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center
11 a.m.
Since the late 1880's, athletics have played an important part in the lives of thousands of undergraduates and in the life of the University of Rochester. In order to show its appreciation of the hard work and dedication that the athletes exuded over their college careers, the University is honoring ALL athletes at the dedication ceremony of the newly renovated Goergen Athletic Center. The alumni will also be special guests at the sports symposium featuring:
- Frank DeFord, Senior writer and commentator, Sports Illustrated
- John Rawlings, Senior Editor, The Sporting News
- Donna de Varona, President of the Women's World Cup
- Curt Gowdy, long-time sports announcer
We would like to see every former athlete from every sport that was played at the University come back to celebrate the University's 150th birthday. There will be an "Olympics opening ceremony" procession of ALL current and former athletes before the start of the symposium. Don't miss out on meeting up with your old teammates and reminiscing about the "Glory Days."
A la carte lunch in the Sesquicentennial Tent
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Slater Society Luncheon (classes of '30 to '49)
11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The traditional celebration for post-50th alumni. Guest speakers are Thomas LeBlanc, University vice provost and Robert L. and Mary L Sproull Dean of the College Faculty. Bring your singing voices, too!
Jesus, Judaism, & Archaeology
1 p.m.
Who was Jesus of Nazareth? What kind of world did he inhabit? Where did his followers come from? Interest in the historical Jesus dominates the television airways. Recent specials on PBS and ABC have explored the figure and character of Jesus. In this panel discussion, moderated by Dean William Scott Green, Rochester scholars will help to sort through basic issues in the search for the Jesus of history. In particular, we will learn what Rochester's own archaeological excavations in Galilee reveal about Jesus' world.
There will be fresh evidence, new questions, and lots of opportunities for open discussion.
Dean Green, Professor of Religion, Philip S. Bernstein Professor of Judaic Studies, Dean of the College, is an authority on ancient Judaism and is educational director of Rochester's Program in Galilean Archaeology. He will be joined by Anne Merideth, Moti Aviam, and Gabriel Mazor. Merideth is Assistant Professor of Religion and Classics. Aviam is director of Rochester's Program in Galilean Archaeology and District Supervisor for Western Galilee, Israel Antinquities Authority and Adjunct Professor of Judaic Studies.
Mazor is Chief Archaeologist, Beth She'an Excavations, Israel Antiquities Authority and, also, Visiting Professor of Judaic Studies. The event will take place in Hubble Auditorium.
Space: The Unforgettable Journey
1 p.m.
Rochester's own Ed Gibson '59 and Jim Pawelczyk '82 relive their experiences in space, while Physics and Astronomy professor Adam Frank shares news of current and future unmanned exploration of Mars and beyond. The event will take place in the Palestra.
The Clare Dennison Symposium on the Child
2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
How does a child's environment enhance or inhibit healthy development? International experts Kathryn Barnard, professor of family and child nursing, the University of Washington; and Robert Haggerty, professor of pediatrics, University of Rochester, share their insights.
Sponsored by the School of Nursing.
Election 2000: The Presidency and the Congress
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Our top-notch analysts include Thomas Mann, campaign finance expert; Norman Ornstein, longtime consultant to the MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour; and Vin Weber, former Minnesota Congressman and NPR commentator. Political Science Professor Richard Fenno moderates.
Exploring and Exploiting the Quantum World of Light and Matter
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nobel Prize winner Steven Chu '70 leads us through some of the mysteries, marvels, and puzzles of physics and optics. He'll be joined by Nick Bigelow, professor of physics, and Ian Walmsley, professor of optics.
Student Essay Contest Prize Winners
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Come to the refurbished Welles-Brown Room in Rush Rhees Library to hear two U of R students read their prize-winning papers on University history. In support of growing campus-wide emphasis on encouraging primary research by undergraduates, the River Campus Libraries is sponsoring this Sesquicentennial competition, with prizes of $1000 and $500. Stay after the presentations to enjoy refreshments and to congratulate the winners.
Explore the College: Department Open Houses and Lectures
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Departments and programs throughout the River Campus will open their doors for an exciting array of activities. Many are offering scheduled talks starting at 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. See the Registration form for times.
- American Sign Language: "Stories in Sign Language" An interactive presentation by Werner Zorn , open to all ages. Afterwards, learn the basics from faculty and students.
- Anthropology: "Anthropology as a Gateway to Understanding African-American Public Life," featuring Patricia Guthrie '77 (PhD).
- Art and Art History: "Conversations with Art Alumni," a talk with graduates who have continued in the field.
- Art and Art History: "The Campus that Wasn't: Designing the University," a conversation about the exhibition of proposed ideas and realized plans for the River Campus, with its creator Jean France.
- Biology
- Brain and Cognitive Sciences: Demonstrations of human perception, language understanding, learning, and insights into how the brain accomplishes these tasks.
- Center for Future Health: "21st Century Health Care: Imagine the Future," a presentation by Professor Philippe Fauchet, the director of the new interdisciplinary effort at the University.
- Center for Visual Science: "Sight and Mind: Exploring Visual Science at UR," an ongoing exhibition of Rochester's field-leading research into vision. The tour will include demonstrations of unique optical instruments and computer-generated visual illusions that teach us how the brain creates our perceptual world.
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology: Ongoing conversations. Edward Deci on "Motivating Performance in School and Work Organizations"; Dante Cicchetti, "Child Maltreatment." Richard Koestner '80, '86 (PhD) on "My Life and Times at UR."
- College Writing Program: A Web-based tour to take place at Rush Rhees Library, ground floor, Room 121 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Computer Science: Demonstrations of computer vision, spoken dialogs with computers, and virtual reality at state-of-the-art labs.
- Computer Science: "Computation and Coordination on the Information Superhighway," a presentation by Computer Science Professors Sandya Dwarkadas and Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor David Albonesi.
- Computer Science: "Brain Computation," a talk by Professor Dana Ballard.
- Dance: Come and find out about the academic Dance Program and the Performing Arts Series. In addition to talking to the faculty, there will be drumming and participatory dancing.
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Economics: "The State of the Discipline," a conversation lead by department chair Alan Stockman.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering: Visit Rochester's own Music Technology and Imaging labs.
- English: "A Passion for Books: The Practice and Pleasure of Book Collecting."
- Film Studies
- Frederick Douglass Institute
- Health and Society
- History: "History Revisited: The Alumni Perspective."
- Linguistics
- Mathematics: "Getting to the Surface: Visualizing Soap Film and Bubble Surfaces," a presentation by David Hoffman '66.
- Mechanical Engineering: "Energy and Power in the 21st Century" Amazing research currently under way at Rochester's Laser Lab may form the basis of everyday power sources in the near future. You'll hear from the Lab director Robert McCrory.
- Modern Languages and Cultures, and the Russian Studies Program: They ask the question, "Where in the World Have You Been?"
- Music: Musical Showcase, taking place at 3:30 p.m. in Lower Strong Auditorium
- Philosophy: Political philosopher and presidential adviser, William Arthur Galston will speak on "Freedom of Association, Expressive Liberty, and Constitutional Citizenship."
- Physics and Astronomy
- Political Science: Reception with faculty and current students in the Periodical Reading Room in Rush Rhees Library from 3:30-5:30.
- Polish and Central European Studies
- Statistics: "Science, Society, and Statistics," featuring Professor Poduri S. R. S. Rao, Nicholas Zaino '73 (Mas), and Jeffry Morris.
- Visual and Cultural Studies: "Swing Dancing: See it, Learn it, Do it!"
- Women's Studies
From Blue Books to Bandwidth: The Future of Higher Education
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
University President Thomas H. Jackson moderates a panel discussion on the future of higher education in the United States. Panelists include past Rochester presidents Dennis O'Brien and Robert Sproull, and other Rochester alumni who have helped shape higher education today and for the next generation.
UR in Hollywood
4:30 p.m.
Entertainment industry "insiders" look at the worlds of art, technology, business, and politics. The star-studded cast from both sides of the camera includes Elaine Dutka '69, LA Times correspondent; Academy Award-winner Michael Kanfer '80, Titanic's digital compositioning supervisor; Oscar nominee Robert Forster '64; Barry Meyer '64, chairman and CEO at Warner Bros.; Robert Rubin '77, senior vice president at MCA Universal Pictures; and Jack Valenti, president and CEO, Motion Picture Association of America.
Korean War Memorial Dedication
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The 220 alumni who served our country will be honored in a ceremony at the site of the WWII Memorial, between Burton and Crosby residence halls.
Parents' Reception
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
All parents of current undergraduates are invited to join Thomas LeBlanc, University vice provost and Robert L. and Mary L Sproull Dean of the College Faculty; Robert L. Sproull, Dean of the College Faculty; Paul Burgett, University vice president for student affairs; and William Scott Green, dean of the College, for a Family Weekend kick-off.
Goergen Center Open House and Tour
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Shabbat Service and Dinner
5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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University Welcome Reception
6 p.m.
Our Summer at the Top of the World
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hutchison 473
This summer, Dr. John A. Tarduno, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences here at the University of Rochester, led a team of one Postdoctorate Researcher and five undergraduate students to the High Canadian Arctic to study the Earth's climate 200 to 65 million years ago. In this slide show presentation, Professor Tarduno will discuss preliminary findings regarding his research, as well as the rigors and experiences of an expedition to the High Arctic.
Come and be surprised, not only by our Earth's history, but also by the spectacular Arctic scenery. Refreshments will follow the presenation in Hutchison 224.
University Welcome Dinner
7 p.m.
Sesqui Tent on Wilson Quad
College Reunion Class Dinners
- 1995: Sesquicentennial Tent on Wilson Quad - 6 p.m.
- 1990: Sesquicentennial Tent on Wilson Quad - 6 p.m.
- 1985: Sesquicentennial Tent on Wilson Quad - 6 p.m.
- 1980: Sesquicentennial Tent on Wilson Quad - 6 p.m.
- 1973-75: Frederick Douglass Dining Center - 6:30 p.m.
- 1970: Goergen Athletic Center - 6:30 p.m.
- 1965: The Meliora Ballroom (Classes of 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 welcome!)- 6:30 p.m.
- 1960: Lodge at Woodcliff - 6 p.m.
- 1955: Great Hall in Rush Rhees - 6:30 p.m.
- 1954: The Spring House - 6 p.m.
- 1953: Monroe Golf Club - 6 p.m.
- 1952: Country Club of Rochester - 6 p.m.
- 1951: Hyatt Regency of Rochester - 6 p.m.
- 1950: Oak Hill Country Club - 6 p.m.
- 1945: The Meliora - 6:30 p.m.
- 1940: The Chatterbox Club - 6 p.m.
- 1935: Country Club of Rochester - 6 p.m.
Computer Science's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner
(Especially for Alumni of the Department.)
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy a spectacular evening with special guests University President Emeritus Robert Sproull; Thomas LeBlanc, University vice provost and Robert L. and Mary L Sproull Dean of the College Faculty; Richard Rashid, vice president, Advanced Technology and Research, Microsoft Corporation; Herbert Voelcker; emeritus professor of mechanical engineering, Cornell University; Jerome Feldman, professor of computer Science, University of California at Berkeley; and Dana Ballard, Rochester professor of computer science.
Women's Soccer vs. St. John Fisher College
8 p.m.
Friday Night Live!
8 p.m.
A live comedy show starring comedians Wayne Brady & Friends and Larry Miller. We all know Wayne best for his role on ABC's Whose Line Is It Anyway? Larry is most recognized for his role as the pretentious boutique manager in Pretty Woman, although he has also appeared on Law and Order, Seinfeld, The Tonight Show, and Late Night with David Letterman.
After Hours
8 p.m. to midnight
A Showcase of Eastman Jazz
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Featuring the acclaimed Eastman Jazz Ensemble and New Jazz Ensemble. Eastman Theatre.
The Skycoasters at the Sesqui Tent
9 p.m.
Recent performances at the Super Bowl and the Summer Olympics doesn't keep this hot band from playing in their own back yard. These guys are versatile enough to play for those who enjoyed the Rat Pack to those who love to shag. There will be a cash bar.
SesquiNight at The Elmwood and The Distillery
9 p.m.
Our long-time neighbors on Mt. Hope Ave. will open their doors for some "Sesqui Specials" just for UR grads and friends.
Piano Bar
9 p.m. to midnight
A traditional event during Homecoming and Reunion Weekends of the past...really, we just turn a quiet lounge on campus into a relaxing piano bar. If you're not into the loud music or dancing happening around campus, this is the perfect place to sit down with friends and talk about old times and new.
Bonfire and Fireworks Display
10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Especially for Students - Club Night 2000
11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
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Saturday, October 14, 2000
Sesqui Games
A little friendly competition with Capture the Flag, Ultimate Frisbee, and all the games you enjoyed plus some new ones.
Kids age 6-14 - 10:30 a.m. to noon
Kids age 15-18 - 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Soccer Training Techniques
A Clinic with Rochester Women's Soccer Coach Terry Gurnett '77. Terry will offer two sessions, separated by age, and will share several pointers on the game.
Kids age 6-14 - 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Kids age 15-18 - 10:30 a.m. to noon
For children younger than 7 years: The Parent-Child Activity Room in Wilson Commons will feature crafts, games, and snacks.
Sesquicentennial Convocation
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Eastman Theatre
George Fisher, chairman of the Eastman Kodak Company; University President Thomas H. Jackson; and Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will recognize our ties with community and history in their keynote addresses.
Shabbatt/Sukkot Morning Services
10 a.m. to noon
Field Hockey vs. Geneseo
11 a.m.
Fauver Stadium
Men's and Women's Cross Country Host UR Invitational
11 a.m.
Mendon Ponds Park
The Sesqui Fest
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In conjunction with the Sesquicentennial, each fraternity and sorority will be celebrating its own reunions to commemorate this milestone occasion at the SesquiFest. It is the single largest social event of the weekend. The SesquiFest can be likened to a "Taste of Rochester Festival." It is the only event that is open to the whole University community. A performance by The Gap Mangione Big Band from 12 noon to 4 p.m. will be one of the highlights of the festival, along with
area vendors selling their gastronomical specialties such as Nick Tahou's, Sal's Birds, Pontillo's Pizza, Country Sweet Ribs and Wings, Zwiegle's White Hots, and Genny Beer.
In addition to the food and music, each fraternity and sorority will partake in their own "All Class" picture. It is our objective to get ALL U of R graduates who were a member of a fraternity or sorority back on campus. How great would it be to see those friends again that helped make our college days some of the best days of our lives!
College Parents' Luncheon
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by the deans for Freshman and Sophomores with special guests from the Study Abroad program, Career Center, and the Dean of Students Office.
Computers, the Internet, and You
12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Featuring Richard Rashid '77 (Mas), '80 (PhD), vice president for research at Microsoft, and Henry Fuchs, professor of computer science at the University of North Carolina.
Space Exploration
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Hear firsthand about future adventures in space from NASA chief Dan Goldin.
Up Close and Personal With Robert Duvall
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
An interview with the Academy Award winning film star.
Chemistry Sesquicentennial Symposium: Frontiers of Research in Chemistry
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join current chemistry graduate and undergraduate students for an in-depth discussion with these experts: Harry B. Gray, the ArnoldO. Beckman Professor of Chemistry, California Institute of Technology; Edward J. J. Grabowski '66 (PhD), chemist at Merck & Co.; Clifford P. Kubiak '80 (PhD), Harold C. Urey Professor of Chemistry, University of California at San Diego; and Rochester's own Chemistry Professor, Benjamin L. Miller. Tours of the department and a reception will follow the symposium.
Kids Kollege
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Explore the five senses through hands-on projects like making perfume, testing your taste buds, and performing in a percussion band.
The Yellowjackets Homecoming Football Game
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Come cheer on the 'Jackets as they face Canisius College. Let's fill Fauver!
New Frontiers in Evolution
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The newest ideas and connections between evolution and the fields of medicine and human biology.
Privacy and the Media
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A roundtable debate with ABC legal commentator Arthur Miller '56; Tom DeFrank, Washington editor of the New York Daily News; Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin; U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Robert Sack '60; Marc Rosenwasser '74, senior broadcast producer of Dateline NBC; Political Science Professor Annabelle Lever; and more.
Various Topics in Computer Science
(A program especially for Department Alumni presented by its faculty.)
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- "Lewis Carroll's 1876 Election System: Conceptually Beautiful but Computationally Disastrous?" presented by Lane Hemaspaandra.
- "Spoken Dialogs with Computers," by George Ferguson.
- "Towards Three-Dimensional Video," by Kiriakos Kutulakos.
Women's Tea & Tour of the Prince Street Campus
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A nostalgic walk-through of Cutler Union, Anderson Hall, and the rest of the former Women's Campus on Prince Street.
STING Alumni Reception
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wear your rugby because we'll be blowing up balloons, moving flower arrangements, and hanging bathroom signs around campus. Oh, we're kidding, of course! It's finally your opportunity to relax and have fun at a Reunion...let us drive you around in a golf cart!
The Frederick Douglass Symposium: Does Diversity Matter?
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
This interactive session will feature a panel of distinguished educators engaging the audience in a dialogue concerning the implications of diversity (or the lack of it) in everyday life. The continued underrepresentation of certain populations of Americans in higher education has far-reaching consequences in the lives of all people, and the audience will be challenged to examine how this underrepresenation impacts their own lives and futures.
In the Classroom...With Robert Duvall
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Dean William Scott Green is joined by fellow lecturer Robert Duvall in one of Rochester's most popular undergraduate courses "Theories of Religion," which uses Duvall's movie The Apostle as a core component of the curriculum.
Catholic Mass
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Interfaith Chapel
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Formal Student Dinner
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Danforth Dining Center
150th Gala Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Riverside Convention Center
Enjoy the lighter side of politics with entertainer Mark Russell and discover "What Money Can't Buy" at an auction to benefit the new Sesquicentennial Scholarship. Legendary local band Nik and the Nice Guys will play late into the night!
Men's Soccer vs. Nazareth College
7 p.m.
Fauver Stadium
Yellowjackets Concert
8 p.m.
Strong Auditorium
The Yellowjackets' biggest and best concert of the year!
Eastman PRISM Concert
8:30 p.m.
Eastman Theatre
A special concert featuring various Eastman ensembles and alumni soloists.
Casino Night takes over the Wilson Commons Quad
11 p.m. to 3 a.m.
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Sunday, October 15, 2000
Stonehurst Capital Invitational Regatta
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fun, food, and foliage along the river as you cheer on the crew teams.
Catholic Mass & Reception
10 a.m. to noon
Interfaith Chapel, Middle Level
Hillel Sunday Brunch at the Interfaith Chapel
11 a.m.
Interfaith Chapel, Lower Level
Rabbi Ari Israel and Hillel will host Sukkah on the lower level of the chapel.
Brunch and Open House Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Co-Education at Rochester
11:30 a.m.
Interfaith Services
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Interfaith Chapel
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Ongoing events/exhibits
During the weekend, don't miss these ongoing exhibits around campus:
- Celebrating 150 Years: Significant and remarkable memorabilia.
- A Century of Women: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of coeducation and the contributions of our female faculty, students, and alumni.
- 150 Year of Leadership: The presidents of the University.
- The Works of Current Studio Art Majors: An exhibit in the Art and Music Library's gallery.
- The Campus that Wasn't: Designing the University: An exhibition of proposed ideas and realized plans for the River Campus.
River Campus Tours
Walking Tour
Guided by STING, your student hosts, the tour begins on the steps of Rush Rhees Library and continues to Lattimore Hall, Wilson Commons, Schlegel Hall, and the residence halls. Revisit sites that shaped yoUR experience and see how the River Campus has changed.
Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.; Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Rush Rhees Library Tower Tour
Enjoy a bird's eye view of the campus. Ronald Dow, dean of the River Campus Libraries, will highlight recent renovations to Rush Rhees as you climb up to the spectacular view. The tour involves strenuous stair climbing, and space is limited to 30 people. Meet at the Circulation Desk, Main Floor, Rush Rhees Library.
Saturday at noon, 12:15 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please direct all inquiries to:
University of Rochester
Alumni Association
Fairbank Alumni House
685 Mt. Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(800) 333-0175
(716) 273-5888
(716) 473-5739 FAX
info@alumni.rochester.edu
Hospitality Rooms
The 25th and 50th Reunion alumni, and Korean War veterans will share a Memory Room in the Friel Lounge at Susan B. Anthony Hall. There will be light refreshments available and a comfortable place to catch up with old friends. Be sure to check out the display of Rochester memorabilia while you are there.
All other guests will find refreshments and a comfortable area to meet with friends in Hirst Lounge by the clock in Wilson Commons.
Accessibility
The accessibility of campus facilities varies. Those who need assistance should inquire at Reunion Headquarters in Wilson Commons for campus maps and services.
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