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Together for Rochester

A one-year campaign to make life better

Together for Rochester

A one-year campaign to make life better

State of the University

In her first “State of the University” address, recorded in the Welles-Brown Room of Rush Rhees Library, President Mangelsdorf provided a wide-ranging update to the University community. Posted at the launch of Meliora Month, Mangelsdorf praised students, faculty, and staff, for their commitment to safely reopening campus and discussed the current hybrid learning environment. “Everyone at the University has made a COVID-19 Community Commitment to staying healthy and keeping other members of our community healthy, too,” she said.

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Together for Rochester is a one-year campaign to make life better for the University of Rochester community and for the world.

It’s about everyone pitching in.

It’s about helping our students and graduates find internships and jobs. It’s about promoting equity and access. And it’s about communicating how important our network of alumni, volunteers, and friends is to our future. This year, we hope to raise $100M to fund scholarships, research, faculty projects, and other critical initiatives.

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Thank you

On May 5, the entire University of Rochester community came together to make a difference on our 2021 Day of Giving. President Mangelsdorf is saying thank you with a special message.

#TogetherForRochester #RochesterGives

Thank you

On May 5, the entire University of Rochester community came together to make a difference on our 2021 Day of Giving. President Mangelsdorf is saying thank you with a special message.

#TogetherForRochester #RochesterGives

Together, we can do more.

Here are six easy ways to get involved with our Together for Rochester campaign:

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Read about the needs of our students, faculty, alumni, and patients
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Learn more about our new affinity groups or a regional network
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Hire or mentor a recent graduate
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Stay connected with our alumni and the University
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Make a gift
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Download our action plan for more ways to get involved
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100 years of Eastman

The Eastman School of Music is honoring a century of music–a legacy of musical excellence, education, and innovation. Learn more about Eastman’s centennial activities and its Centennial Campaign, and listen to some of Eastman’s students, musical ensembles, alumni, and faculty who are all shaping the future of music.

100 years of Eastman

That’s the Rochester Effect–Rochester is on a relentless quest

The University of Rochester Medical Center is at the forefront of the pandemic response, including testing four of the six major coronavirus vaccine candidates. Angela Branche, MD, and David Topham, PhD, discuss how Rochester is contributing to the science needed right now.

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Blending the old and the new: the Sequoia Reed Quintet

This innovative student ensemble delights audiences with its versality and energetic approach to music. Reed quintets like theirs thrive on tradition and innovation—just like Eastman does. Learn more about Sequoia Reed and listen to some of their music.

Dave Duryea ’83, Sara Apanavicius ’20, Cole Sonett ’19

Start building and using your network

Dave Duryea ’83, a career Navy officer, retired Rear Admiral, and dedicated alumnus, enjoys helping students be all they can be. In his current role at a national security consulting firm in the D.C. area, he mentors students and lets them know about internships and job opportunities in the federal government that they might not be aware of.

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Experiencing Rochester again and again

In the last year, Trixie (Sanborn) Meteyer ’67 has attended dozens of the University’s virtual events that feature faculty, alumni, and guest scholars. She often schedules her days around them, too, knowing she will always learn something new.

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Upcoming Events

May 12

EDUCATIONGlobal Debt Crises: COVID-19 in Emerging Markets

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Virtual

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May 17

EDUCATIONAthletes and Scholars: Understanding Wellness in Urban Sports

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Virtual

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May 27

MUSICThe Inner Light: The Beatles, India, Gurus, and the Legacy

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Virtual

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That’s the Rochester Effect–Rochester is on a relentless quest

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That’s the Rochester Effect–Rochester is on a relentless quest

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Gift establishes the Sobel Professorship in Radiation Oncology at the Wilmot Cancer Institute

A gift from Dr. Sidney Sobel ’73M (FLW) and his wife, Barbara, recently established the Dr. Sidney H. and Barbara L. Sobel Professorship in Radiation Oncology at the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The professorship will support an accomplished Wilmot faculty member who is dedicated to advancing radiation oncology research and education. Brian Marples, PhD, has been named the inaugural recipient of this professorship.

Dr. Sidney Sobel and his wife, Barbara Sobel

Together for Rochester is a one-year campaign to make life better for the University of Rochester community and for the world.

Together, we can do more.

100 years of Eastman

100 years of Eastman

That’s the Rochester Effect–Rochester is on a relentless quest

That’s the Rochester Effect–Rochester is on a relentless quest

Featured stories

Blending the old and the new: the Sequoia Reed Quintet

Start building and using your network

Experiencing Rochester again and again

Upcoming Events

That’s the Rochester Effect–Rochester is on a relentless quest

That’s the Rochester Effect–Rochester is on a relentless quest

Gift establishes the Sobel Professorship in Radiation Oncology at the Wilmot Cancer Institute

Gift establishes the Sobel Professorship in Radiation Oncology at the Wilmot Cancer Institute

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