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Adrienne Morgan named associate vice president in Office of Equity and Inclusion
Nov 26, 2019
Adrienne Morgan, assistant dean for medical education diversity and inclusion in the School of Medicine and Dentistry, has been named associate vice president in the University’s Office of Equity and Inclusion established this past summer. The associate vice president supports the chief diversity officer in advancing the strategic goals and… read more
Alumni Census: Don't forget to take it!
Nov 25, 2019
It's not too late to count yourself in! Help us update your information so we can connect and engage with you more effectively. The Alumni Census is open to all alumni of the University of Rochester, regardless of which school attended or degree(s) received. Alumni from the United States, Canada, and Mexico may participate in the Census from… read more
Eddie Glaude Jr. to deliver University’s 2020 MLK Commemorative Address
Nov 18, 2019
Eddie Glaude Jr., a professor of religion and African American studies at Princeton University, will deliver the University of Rochester’s 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address. He’ll speak on Friday, January 24, at 6 p.m. in Strong Auditorium on the River Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Before his talk, Glaude… read more
Annual Event - UR at The Little Theatre: Moonlight
Nov 11, 2019
UR at The Little Theatre: Moonlight 240 East Avenue, Rochester, NYWednesday, November 206 p.m. | Reception6:45 p.m. | Remarks 7 p.m. | Screening In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, this event will include a tribute in memory of the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Join fellow alumni,… read more
19th Amendment Committee Celebrates Impact of Rochester Women
Sep 23, 2019
The University is pleased to announce the formation of the 19th Amendment Collaborative, a committee focused on marking the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and celebrating the impact of Rochester women, beginning in January 2020 and continuing through Meliora Weekend 2021. With a mindful eye on issues of… read more
Meet Karen Chance Mercurius
Sep 12, 2019
Karen Chance Mercurius:Connecting the Community Rochester’s new head of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement wants to strengthen connections, opportunities, and networks. Defining moments happened early in the life of Karen Chance Mercurius. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York, the child of parents who immigrated to the US from Grenada in… read more
Be a part of the Rochester Black Alumni Network!
Sep 9, 2019
Join the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement to celebrate and learn more about the emerging Black Alumni Network. Over dinner, discuss the progress of the University’s diversity initiatives and how you can be part of the Black Alumni Network nationally and in the Rochester region. Dinner hosted by Francis Clement… read more
AS&E Discussions on Topical Challenges Lecture: Reginald Dwayne Betts
Sep 5, 2019
Poet and memoirist Reginald Dwayne Betts will present “The Problem with Violence: the Inherent Contradictions in Criminal Justice Reform” at the Arts, Sciences, & Engineering Deans’ Conversation on Topical Challenges. The event takes place on Wednesday, September 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel, River Campus.… read more
Headlines & Happenings: September 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Headlines Catch up on some featured articles that you may have missed last month! These Mentors Make a Difference for First-Generation, Minority Students Five University faculty mentors are the inaugural recipients of a new mentorship award from the David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity: Roman Sobolewski, a professor of electrical and… read more
Aleta Anthony Named Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Research Education Support at SMD
Aug 21, 2019
The Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) at the School of Medicine and Dentistry has announced the appointment of Aleta Anthony to the role of Director of Equity, Inclusion and Research Education Support. The directorship is a newly-created position aligning with the University of Rochester and the Medical… read more
UR Nursing Faculty Take Lead in Launching Rochester Black Nurses Association
Aug 8, 2019
Faculty from the University of Rochester School of Nursing played an instrumental role in organizing a Rochester chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). The NBNA, open to nurses and nursing students at all levels, launched in 1971 and now has more than 90 chapters representing over 150,000 nurses across the U.S., Caribbean, and… read more
Gateways Music Festival Opens Today
Aug 6, 2019
The Gateways Music Festival, in association with the Eastman School of Music, begins today and runs through August 11. View the full lineup and ticket information. read more
Headlines and Happenings: August 2019
Aug 1, 2019
Headlines Catch up on some featured articles that you may have missed last month! Medical Center Trains Providers and Staff on Dealing with Racism, Bias, and Harassment Medical Center providers and staff will be better prepared when dealing with racism, sexual or gender harassment, and bias as a result of a new interactive training project with… read more
ROC UR PRIDE: U of R at Rochester Pride Parade
Jul 22, 2019
On July 20, 2019, University of Rochester was one of 150 local groups to walk in the Rochester Pride Parade. Record numbers for participation were achieved. Over 300 University constituents - students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends - signed up to sport their ROC UR PRIDE Meliorainbow shirts. read more
Headlines and Happenings: July 2019
Jul 1, 2019
Headlines Catch up on some featured articles that you may have missed last month! East High School student credits partnership with U of R for helping him graduate Originally published by Andrew Banas, 13 WHAM News on June 26, 2019. Race Could Be a Determinant in Physician-Patient Interactions and Pain Treatment in Cancer “We know that… read more
East High School student credits partnership with U of R for helping him graduate
Jun 27, 2019
VIEW VIDEO ROCHESTER, NY (WHAM) -- Graduation now less than 24 hours away for Maurice Coney, III. “This is exciting. Can’t believe this," he says. Opening his cap and gown makes it feel real. “Can’t believe this," he says. "Four years, I’ve been waiting for this moment.” The senior at East High School will receive his high school… read more
Gateways Music Festival 2019
Jun 19, 2019
The six-day Gateways Music Festival, held in Rochester, NY, is a collaboration with the Eastman School of Music, houses of worship and the local community. The Festival celebrates the participation and contributions of classically-trained musicians of African descent through more than 50 solo, chamber and orchestra performances in the Eastman… read more
Celebrating Stonewall's 50th Anniversary in NYC
Jun 4, 2019
On June 2, 2019, Rochester alumnx met from different regions in New York City for a brunch and panel discussion, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in Manhattan. In this discussion, panelists covered the history of the University of Rochester with the LGBTQ community, as well as the current the climate, resources, and… read more
Headlines and Happenings: June 2019
Jun 1, 2019
Headlines Catch up on some featured articles that you may have missed last month! University Appoints First Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Mercedes Ramírez Fernández, associate vice provost for strategic affairs and diversity at Virginia Tech, will join the University on July 1 as Rochester’s first vice president for… read more
University Appoints First Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
May 28, 2019
Mercedes Ramírez Fernández, associate vice provost for strategic affairs and diversity at Virginia Tech, will join the University on July 1 as Rochester’s first vice president for equity and inclusion. University President Richard Feldman announced Fernández’s appointment, which follows a national search that… read more