As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, Board Chair Emeritus Robert (Bob) Goergen ’60 and Pam Goergen have made a $2 million gift to establish an endowed professorship at Wilmot Cancer Institute. The professorship recognizes Goergen’s oncologist, Jonathan Friedberg, director of the institute and the Samuel E. Durand Chair in Medicine.

Tara Daly, an associate professor of Spanish at Marquette University, presents this lecture on Friday, October 24, at 5 p.m. in Humanities Center Room D, Rush Rhees Library. Learn more here.

Attend a “Todd Talk” conversation with Tony Award nominee and acclaimed director, Daniel Fish, and Nigel Maister, the Russell and Ruth Peck Artistic Director of the International Theatre Program. Registration is required to attend via Zoom on Monday, October 27, at 6 p.m.

The Program of Dance and Movement presents its annual “Confluence” concert on November 1 and 2 in the Smith Theater, Sloan Performing Arts Center. This showcase highlights original works by students, faculty, and guest artist Alexandra Beller.

On Saturday, November 1, support the UR Medicine Food Pantry at the Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run. Sign up for the walk or run of your choice using this link, and 100 percent of your registration fee will benefit the emergency food program, aiding patients with urgent food needs. Reach out to Taylor Harrison with questions about the food pantry team or Kerrie Merz for event details or information on volunteers.

The Veterans Recognition Ceremony takes place on November 4, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the Sarah Flaum Atrium, School of Medicine and Dentistry. Hosted by the Office of University Engagement and Enrichment, this event honors faculty, staff, students, alumni, and families who have served in the US Armed Forces.

The November translational science grand rounds lecture features Jessica Sperling, who will present “How Can We Develop and ‘Achieve’ Translational Science? Building Translational Science via the Translational Science Promotion and Research Capacity Framework and Evaluation Practice.” Attend via Zoom on Thursday, November 13, from noon to 1 p.m.

The Hartnett Gallery at Wilson Commons is accepting submissions for exhibitions for the 2026–27 academic year. All student organizations and departments are encouraged to submit proposals, due by November 15. A limited number of proposals may be accepted. Questions can be emailed to Aaron Delehanty.

Students can learn about the Critical Language Scholarship Program, a funded immersive summer study abroad opportunity to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security and economic prosperity, at a Q&A session on Friday, October 24.

Simon Business School’s MS analytics programs now offer a spring 2026 start. Students can learn more at a webinar on Friday, October 24, at 9 a.m.

Students can learn about Red Watch Band, a bystander intervention training that aims to promote safety around alcohol and other drugs, on Monday, October 27, at 4 p.m.

The annual Sex and Chocolate Carnival is on Friday, October 31, and provides safer sex supplies, information on campus and community resources, and more.

Students looking for a low-distraction study space and snacks to keep them focused can visit the Study Zone from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, located in Dewey Hall, Room 1-160D. Enrollment details can be found here.

Randall Stone, a professor of political science and director of the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies, explains the UN’s enduring influence—and its limits.