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Career Conversations | Mentorship | Women's Summit | Upcoming events | Social media

Biologist Al Uy ventures to the South Pacific to answer one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: How do species originate? Read more about Rochester’s own Charles Darwin. (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster)

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Have you ever wondered how photographers capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments? Go behind the lens with University photographer Adam Fenster. Estimated watch time: 4 minutes.

Loretta Ford, founding dean of the School of Nursing, is remembered as a remarkable leader and trailblazer who transformed the face of healthcare. Read more about this National Women’s Hall of Fame member who cofounded the nurse practitioner model. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes.

Calling all WNY and CNY artists—the Memorial Art Gallery is accepting local submissions to its upcoming Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition. Interested in submitting? Estimated reading time: 2 minutes.

If your New Year’s resolution to go to the gym has stalled, try these tips to overcome “gymtimidation.” Estimated reading time: 2 minutes.

Ready to level up your career? Check out Career Conversations, a series of game-changing workshops. Don’t miss recent webinars like Job Search 2.0 – LinkedIn + ChatGPT secrets revealed and Overcoming limiting beliefs to find the work you love. Estimated watch time: 1 hour per webinar.

Join The Meliora Collective’s University-wide Mentorship Program this spring!

The Meliora Collective is the University of Rochester's online community of over 15,000 members. It provides a place for career resources, professional development, and interest groups, accessible only to members.

The mentorship program meticulously pairs members of the Meliora Collective as mentees with mentors. For three months, the pairs interact with one another and foster community.

Registration to be a mentor or mentee closes on February 9.

Join today

Save the date: University of Rochester Women’s Summit
March 27–29, 2025 | New York City

The University of Rochester Women’s Summit is a multi-day event designed to empower attendees through panel discussions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities with spaces to connect and engage.

The summit kicks off on Thursday evening, March 27, with a reception at the InterContinental New York Times Square, followed by a full schedule of events from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. A detailed session and speaker schedule will be announced soon—registration opens in February.

Secure your spot! Room blocks are available now.

Upcoming events

Women’s basketball 55th anniversary weekend
January 24-26 (Rochester, NY)

Advancing emergency cardiac care: where cardiology meets artificial intelligence
January 28 (virtual)

Professional narrative workshop
February 1 (virtual)

Conversation with the coach: men’s soccer coach Ben Cross ’04, ’06W (MS)
February 4 (virtual)

Gateways Music Festival
February 4 (Cleveland, OH)

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