{"id":717732,"date":"2020-11-10T14:53:32","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T19:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/advancement\/?page_id=717732"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:26:02","slug":"stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/advancement\/stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Read More Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Stories<\/h1>\n

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The Kessler family invests in the future of Hillel at Rochester<\/h4>\n

Rochester Trustee Larry Kessler, his wife, Karen, and his brother, Dennis, have made a generous $1 million commitment to establish the Kessler Family Fund, an endowed gift that will benefit Hillel at Rochester. Their generosity will provide long-term support for Jewish life on campus.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Wilson Society spotlight<\/h4>\n

Carol Duquette \u201985, \u201903S (MBA) says Rochester set her up to succeed in the face of any career challenge.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

New optics professorship<\/h4>\n

Optical physicist Joe Goodman and his wife, Honmai, have established a distinguished professorship at the Institute of Optics as part of the Wyant Challenge.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Preserving Rochester’s sports legacy<\/h4>\n

A new project will digitize historic Yellowjacket game footage from more than 1,000 athletic contests\u2014the oldest dating to a 1927 football game.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

New early career optics professorship<\/h4>\n

Barbara Zuegel \u201957 has established the Zuegel Family Professorship in Optics, marking the first fully funded early career professorship established through the Wyant Challenge to support the Institute of Optics.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Expanding hope<\/h4>\n

When Tim McDonald was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, he was determined to beat the odds. His self-advocacy led him to the University of Rochester Medical Center\u2014and to a stranger who became his lifesaver and lifelong friend.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Gift supports research, innovation, and the student experience<\/h4>\n

Rochester Trustee Barbara J. Burger \u201983 continues her legacy of philanthropy and engagement with a $2 million commitment to establish a new endowed directorship at the iZone and launch a pilot undergraduate research program for chemistry and chemical engineering students.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Endowed gift advances discovery in mathematics<\/h4>\n

Elizabeth \u201cBeth\u201d Sonnenschein \u201961, \u201962N has established the Hugo Freund Sonnenschein and Elizabeth Gunn Sonnenschein Research Endowment in Mathematics. Her generous $1 million gift honors her late husband, University Trustee Emeritus Hugo Sonnenschein \u201961, \u201917 (Honorary), an acclaimed economic theorist and academic leader, and recognizes the couple\u2019s shared commitment to research excellence.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Golisano Children\u2019s Hospital unveils pediatric radiology suite<\/h4>\n

This new state-of-the-art facility offers minimally invasive procedures for children across the region, delivering advanced care closer to home for them and their families.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Show us your town: Toronto<\/h4>\n

Jeffrey Kishner \u201901S (MBA)\u2014a member of the University\u2019s Canada Network Leadership Council and Simon Alumni Network\u2014shares his picks for the perfect long weekend.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Jon Onyiriuka \u201908: From courtside to client-side<\/h4>\n

This Rochester alumnus and former Rochester basketball star has converted his experiences as a student and an athlete into career success on Wall Street. <\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Neuroscience turns tragedy to triumph<\/h4>\n


\nJack Houseknecht was seriously injured in a car accident and airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital for lifesaving care. Thanks to timely intervention, expert medical treatment, and the support of his community, he made a remarkable recovery. #AdvancesHappenHere<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Committed to community<\/h4>\n

Bob \u201977, \u201978 (MS) and Mabelle Pizzutiello \u201963N, P\u201989 blend their passions for music, art, and service as active volunteers, dedicated alumni, and George Eastman Circle members.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

First, but not alone: Mentorship program pairs first-generation students with alumni<\/h4>\n

Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit \u201915E and Nichole Walig\u00f3ra \u201926E, \u201926 have forged a lasting connection as mentor and mentee.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Flaum Eye Institute: Providing hope and visionary care<\/h4>\n

A simple beach day became life-changing when Beckham Smith\u2019s parents noticed something amiss with their son\u2019s eye. Their search for answers led them to the expert team at UR Medicine\u2019s Flaum Eye Institute. As Upstate New York\u2019s only comprehensive eye care center, Flaum offers advanced care\u2014exactly what Beckham needed.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The enduring legacy of NROTC at the University of Rochester<\/h4>\n

Generations of cadets honor military veterans through tradition, service, and the pursuit of ever better. Meet some current students and alumni.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Pluta Cancer Foundation commits $4 million to support breast health initiatives at UR Medicine\u2019s Wilmot Cancer Institute<\/h4>\n

The investment will establish the endowed Pluta Professorship in Breast Care to support ongoing faculty excellence and name the Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care program at Wilmot.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Thank you, Saunders Foundation!<\/h4>\n

The foundation\u2014led by University Trustee Emeritus Phil Saunders\u2014makes a $30 million commitment to the Medical Center.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Ain Center receives $2M gift, names new leader<\/h4>\n

Gift from Mark S. Ain \u201967S, University of Rochester trustee emeritus, supports Simon Business School\u2019s Ain Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Roberto Colangelo becomes the center\u2019s new executive director and faculty advisor.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

UR Medicine Home Care: Helping families through difficult times<\/h4>\n

From in-home hospice to bereavement counseling and special programs for children grieving the loss of a parent or other family member, UR Medicine Home Care provides for the needs of families not just when their loved ones are nearing the end of life, but also as they grieve the loss that follows hospice. Support from donors helps to fuel these countless services<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Inaugural Ann and Irving Norry Curator of Contemporary Art Named at MAG<\/h4>\n

In September, the museum welcomed Timothy Peterson as its first Ann and Irving Norry Curator of Contemporary Art. This endowed position, created by Deborah Ronnen, honors her parents\u2014lifelong art collectors, advocates, and community leaders.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Art New York<\/h4>\n

This immersive internship program offers Rochester undergraduates an exceptional educational opportunity in New York City\u2019s vibrant art scene. Students combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice, gaining valuable insights into art world operations. Theory meets real-world application in this transformative program.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Honor a life of achievement\u2014and a 100th birthday<\/h4>\n

Throughout her 70-year-career, Ruth Lawrence \u201949M (MD), \u201958M (Res) broke gender barriers in medicine, advanced the fields of breastfeeding and toxicology, and influenced generations of scholars and clinicians. On August 15, she turned 100 years old. Help us celebrate her life and career milestones\u2014support the Ruth A. Lawrence Educational Fund, which will forever support the Division of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Gift establishes new distinguished professorship at the Institute of Optics<\/h4>\n

Bill Krupke, a physicist, laser scientist, technology entrepreneur, and a former program director at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, has established the William F. Krupke Distinguished Professorship in Optics at the University of Rochester. Krupke\u2019s generous $800,000 gift will be matched with $1.2 million from the Wyant Challenge.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Two alumni generously give $1 million each to support Simon Business School<\/h4>\n

Ron Fielding \u201973 (MA), \u201976S (MBA), \u201918 (Honorary) and University of Rochester Trustee Juan Jones \u201988S (MBA) have each made new $1 million gifts to support students at Simon Business School, advancing their ongoing commitment to education and student success.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Gift supports Strong Memorial Hospital\u2019s Expansion Project<\/h4>\n

Rochester business leaders Peter J. Landers \u201983 (MS) and Kathleen \u201cKathy\u201d E. Landers \u201982 have committed $1 million to support the Strong Memorial Hospital\u2019s Expansion Project, the largest capital project in the University of Rochester\u2019s history. The couple\u2019s gift will name the Landers Adult Waiting Room in the soon-to-be-expanded emergency department that will serve generations of future families.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Wilson Society member spotlight Alan James Kozak \u201965, \u201969M (MD), \u201972M (Res)<\/h4>\n

Dreams sparked at the University led to a fulfilling career in medicine and teaching for this alumnus.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

VIP Leadership Conference<\/h4>\n

Nearly 300 University volunteers gathered on campus for this annual weekend of collaboration, celebrating, and skill-building.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

$2M gift to the Hajim School\u2019s Department of Computer Science<\/h4>\n

Daniel Sabbah \u201974, \u201978 (MS), \u201982 (PhD) has committed $2 million to establish the 50th Anniversary Distinguished Professorship in Computer Science.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Go on a visual adventure<\/h4>\n

Learn about \u201cIllusionary Odyssey,\u201d a mural by South Asian conceptual artist Avinash Kumar, now on display at the University\u2019s Memorial Art Gallery. This immersive artwork invites visitors to explore a world where imagination meets reality.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Thank you, Tom Golisano<\/h4>\n

Golisano\u2019s $50 million historic commitment\u2014the largest single gift in the University of Rochester\u2019s history and the largest single gift Golisano has ever made\u2014will build the new Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the University\u2019s Medical Center.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Scholar in Exile on Alexei Navalny<\/h4>\n

Dmitry Bykov discusses the late Russian opposition leader\u2019s legacy, his own poisoning, and why Navalny posed a threat to the Russian president.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Generations in vascular surgery<\/h4>\n

Kevin J. Geary \u201983M (MD), \u201988M (Res), \u201990M (Flw) extends his family\u2019s and the Medical Center\u2019s vascular surgery legacy.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Meet The Maple Quartet<\/h4>\n

Eastman\u2019s inaugural Celentano string quartet award recipients talk about music and more in this Q&A.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

For whom the bells tolls: Siblings honor late father<\/h4>\n

A bench on the River Campus serves as a memorial to the man who discovered the University of Rochester for his three children.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Meet David Lineahan<\/h4>\n

Learn more about Linehan, a surgical oncologist, an accomplished surgeon-scientist, and URMC\u2019s new CEO, SMD dean, and SVP for health sciences.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Boundless Possibility<\/h4>\n

Narayana Kocherlakota, Rochester\u2019s Lionel F. McKenzie Professor of Economics, delves into how economics can help us better understand a complex world. <\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Wilson Society member spotlight<\/h4>\n

The University of Rochester School of Nursing will always be a place Jane Tuttle \u201979N, \u201984N (MS) calls home. <\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Campus life<\/h4>\n

First-generation students\u2014the first in their family to go to college\u2014find mentors, resources, and niches at Rochester.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Catching up with Abby Hurley-Martin<\/h4>\n

Meet Rochester\u2019s new softball coach\u2014a seasoned leader with a history of softball success.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

From unexpected runner to Hall of Famer<\/h4>\n

Jackie Blackett \u201981 has set records, earned career-related accolades, and more.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Amerks Honorary Captains<\/h4>\n

The Rochester Americans hockey team, in collaboration with UR Medicine\u2019s Golisano Children\u2019s Hospital, offers an opportunity for a child to take the ice with the team during the national anthem. Meet Captain Nathan Woodring in this video.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

In Memoriam: Legendary optics leader James C. Wyant \u201967 (MS), \u201969 (PhD), \u201921 (Honorary)<\/h4>\n

SThe University of Rochester and the global optics community are grieving the loss of Jim Wyant. A revered pioneer in the field of optics and a University life trustee, Wyant died on Friday, December 8, in Tucson, Arizona. His legacy is intricately woven into the fabric of the University.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Campus Times<\/em> at 150<\/h4>\n

Since 1873, the\u00a0Campus Times<\/em>\u00a0has informed, entertained, and provided a journalism training ground for students.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Jazz, comics, and the search for sound<\/h4>\n

Artist and musician Dave Chisholm \u201913E (DMA) presents a graphic novel on jazz legend Miles Davis.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Celebrating a legacy in optics<\/h4>\n
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Tina E. Kidger and Emery L. Moore have established a distinguished professorship of optics as part of the Wyant Challenge.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Taking it to the streets<\/h4>\n
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Since 2011, the School of Medicine\u2019s Street Outreach Program has given medical students the opportunity to aid the homeless in Rochester.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If the University of Rochester were …<\/h4>\n
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a season, which one would it be? Or a flavor? Or an element? See if you agree with these descriptions in our most popular video of 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Undergraduates recognized for standout work in engineering and the humanities<\/h4>\n
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Each year, the Hajim School awards well-rounded students with the Robert L. Wells Prize. Meet the Class of 2024 recipients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Show us your town, Philadelphia<\/h4>\n
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Explore the city\u2019s rich history and its vibrant arts and cultural scene, and find out why nearly 3,000 alumni love calling the region home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Women’s Network<\/h4>\n
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Cochairs Kathy Waller \u201980, \u201983S (MBA) and Abby Zabrodsky \u201914, \u201919S (MBA) lead the group to connect, support, and engage women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Now she’s thriving<\/h4>\n
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Josie was just 11 days old when she had her first open-heart surgery. In an instant, her condition shifted from stable to critical. Fortunately, Golisano Children\u2019s Hospital\u2019s care team, routinely trained with pediatric simulations, responded quickly and skillfully. Today, this energetic three-year-old is thriving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q&A with new faculty members in the Department of Black Studies<\/h4>\n
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Scholars are bringing their expertise in Black creativity and geographies to Rochester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Breaking barriers<\/h4>\n
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Evelyn Santos \u201923N (MS), lead nurse at UR Medicine\u2019s Lazos Fuertes Clinic, is at the forefront of addressing the local Hispanic and Latino community\u2019s mental health needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Harmonizing careers<\/h4>\n
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Chris Foley \u201994E (DMA) and Tyler Ramos \u201922E (DMA) share their experience as Eastman alumni, mentorship partners, and music collaborators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Meet the Dunning Family<\/h4>\n
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Learn about the incredible impact UR Medicine and its Department of Orthopaedics are making for Chase and Carter, brothers who were both diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Changing lives\u2014including their own<\/h4>\n
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Alexander A. Levitan \u201963M (MD) and his wife, Lucy, have given nearly $10 million to support the medical experience of Rochester students from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Eastman alumna turns 100<\/h4>\n
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Happy birthday to Gloria Mikialian \u201945E, a pianist and accompanist who has dedicated her life to music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Healthcare spotlight<\/h4>\n
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UR Medicine\u2019s new orthopaedic facility is already helping patients. Can it also help revitalize a suburban shopping mall?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Coming home<\/h4>\n
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Abby Zabrodsky \u201914, \u201919S (MBA), a chemical engineering major and MBA, gives her all to her family, workplace, and alma mater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2023 Miracle Kids<\/h4>\n
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Twelve-year-old Jeyliana \u201cNana\u201d Gonzalez shows fearlessness and faith after a rare cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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‘Together we can achieve our full potential’<\/h4>\n
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Iveth Reynolds \u201912S (MBA) and Raquel Ruiz \u201999, \u201920S (MBA) cochair the Latin Alumni Network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Leadership lessons from football<\/h4>\n
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Football provided Dr. Michael Recny \u201979 invaluable lessons about always giving 100 percent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Buzzing through the years<\/h4>\n
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Learn about Rocky\u2014Rochester\u2019s Yellowjacket mascot\u2014and its evolution over the decades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Food myths debunked<\/h4>\n
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Susan Friedman, MD, MPH, director of Highland Hospital\u2019s Lifestyle Medicine program, provides nutrition suggestions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Give me five<\/h4>\n
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Delve into a Q&A with Sarah Peyre, Dean and Professor at the Warner School of Education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Two decades of gratitude<\/h4>\n
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After years of giving, Gwyn Hankinson, a breast cancer survivor, and her husband, Garth, add to their support of Wilmot with a major philanthropic gift in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Art for the people<\/h4>\n
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Always open, always free, the Memorial Art Gallery\u2019s newly expanded Centennial Sculpture Park offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What’s cooking?<\/h4>\n
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Jill Chodak, MS, RD, CDN, a clinical dietitian at UR Medicine\u2019s Center for Community Health & Prevention, offers healthy snack recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Good books<\/h4>\n
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In his Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career, Jason Tartick \u201916S (MBA) provides actionable steps for readers to achieve their vision of financial, professional, and emotional success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The adventures of Zack and Jill<\/h4>\n
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An alumna and her husband retired, sold everything, and now live full-time on their 56-foot sailboat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In and after the Navy Rear Admiral Gretchen Herbert \u201984<\/h4>\n
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Sports, the military, and a career full of milestones have marked this alumna\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Stories of evolution<\/h4>\n
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A conversation with Shane Campbell-Staton \u201908, a scholar, evolutionary biologist, master storyteller, and PBS documentary series host.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Meet our Groundbois<\/h4>\n
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Explore the interactive River Campus burrow of these quad friends, made popular by students and recent alumni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Miracle Kids 2023<\/h4>\n
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Specialty care only available at Golisano Children\u2019s Hospital made it possible for Amina Mbodji, a newborn, to beat the odds over and over again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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