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$30 million committed | First-Generation College Celebration | Veterans Day | Upcoming events | Cancer research

The newly named Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance is the most comprehensive orthopaedic facility in the northeastern United States. (University of Rochester photo / Halkin Mason Photography)

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The Saunders Foundation, led by University Trustee Emeritus E. Philip (Phil) Saunders, has committed $30 million to support research and clinical programs in orthopaedics, faculty in the School of Medicine and Dentistry, and nursing students.

Anne-Marie Algier ’16W (EdD) has been named University of Rochester’s associate vice president for university student life and dean of students.

Vaccine researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center are investigating whether nasal vaccines, already available for the flu, can be effective against COVID.

As the new chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Darren Lipomi has made it his mission to educate the public through his YouTube channel.

First-Generation College Celebration Day is celebrated annually on November 8, however the University celebrates its first-generation population throughout their academic journey and beyond. Participate in an upcoming first-generation event on November 8 in Rochester/online or on November 13 in Washington, D.C.

Veterans Day 5K Run at Fauver Stadium November 9, 2023. // photo by Adrian Kraus for the University of Rochester

Veterans Day is November 11. Celebrate and recognize those who serve by participating in the University’s Veterans Day 5K in person or remotely.

Upcoming Events

Last Flight Home: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
November 6 (Rochester, NY)

Job Talk: Promoting yourself
November 8 (Virtual)

Eastman School of Music Social
November 8 (Washington, D.C.)

Alumni Connections with University of Rochester Athletics
November 12 (virtual)

NY Metro Women’s Nosh & Network Breakfast
November 13 (New York, NY)

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