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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the contributions of women to history and society.

Join the Rochester community in celebrating Women’s History Month through music, art, lectures, and more, including the inaugural Women’s Summit March 27 through 29 in NYC!

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Want to see how one alumna’s vision is shaping the future of optics? Discover how Barbara Zuegel ’57 is empowering the next generation of innovators with a game-changing endowed professorship. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes.

Meet Carol Duquette ’85, ’03S (MBA), a dedicated Wilson Society member whose generosity is shaping the future. Find out what inspires her commitment to giving back and how you can help, too. Estimated reading time: 2 minutes.

AI is evolving fast—so how can industry and academia work together to keep up? Bloomberg’s Amanda Stent ’01 shares their insights on the next era of artificial intelligence. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes.

When every second counts, do you know when to use your child’s EpiPen? Get expert advice on recognizing the signs and taking action when it matters most. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes.

Look back at February highlights from across the University with this photo recap. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes.

The Women’s Network’s mission is to harness and celebrate the rich contributions of women around the globe who are part of the University of Rochester family. Through dynamic programming and engaging conversations, the Network helps members connect and support one another.

Get involved with the Women's Network

Celebrate the network’s impact and empower the next generation by giving to the Women's Network Scholarship.

The 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. Join us in NYC March 27-29!

Meet some of the women behind the scenes (pictured above) working to bring this event to life:

• Rose Cooper ’10S (MBA) and Ananya Goyal ’20 use their talents and passions to serve on the Women’s Summit planning committee.

• Marcia Mantell ’83 will share expert insights on personal finance in the Friday session, Personal finance, knowing your portfolio.

Check out the schedule of events and register today!

Reserve your room today! The hotel room block closes on March 14.

Exciting news! The Meliora Collective, the University’s online professional development community, has a brand-new look—plus a new app you can download for easier access on the go.

Now’s the perfect time to create or update your profile and take advantage of improved search features, mentorship opportunities, and meaningful connections within the University of Rochester community. And stay tuned—more updates, including a better job board and new ways to connect, are coming soon!

Upcoming events

Philadelphia Young Alumni Winter Social
March 8 (Philadelphia, PA)

Learning about the treasures in the Robbins Library
March 11 (London, UK)

EIOH Alumni and Friends Reception
March 13 (NYC, NY)

Virtual Book Club: The Bird Hotel
March 14- May 16 (virtual)

Experience Rochester Live: Parallels between insect and human societies
March 18 (Washington, D.C.)

Career Conversation: Approaches to creating an inclusive STEM environment
March 19 (virtual)

Rochester Connects
March 20 (Rochester, NY)

Experience Rochester: Evolving trust - the role of science in American life
March 20 (Chicago, IL)

View full event listing

Social media spotlight

A proud native of Washington, D.C., Jamal Holtz '20 has a very Rochester story. Check out his video on YouTube.

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