Posts categorized Leadership Messages

In a message sent to faculty, staff, and students, University President Sarah Mangelsdorf emphasized the importance of demonstrating respect and following health guidelines.

August 25 Update: View the latest guidance on quarantine requirements for students arriving from international locations, including Canada. Dear international students, The following is an update message sent on behalf…

In this message, President Sarah Mangelsdorf shares an update on students returning to campus for the fall semester, a phase three COVID-19 vaccine trial at the Medical Center, and a…

Dear Student: These are stressful and challenging times, especially as you cope with quarantine and isolation. As students at the University of Rochester, you have several resources and support systems…

In a message to students, parents, faculty, and staff, President Sarah Mangelsdorf calls for a commitment to the health and safety of our community. “All of us at the University—students,…

To University of Rochester Faculty and Staff:  It’s been nearly five months since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives, both personally and professionally. In early March, the University curtailed routine…

Update July 10: President Mangelsdorf and Provost Clark issue a new statement regarding the ICE policy. The University of Rochester, like many institutions, was surprised by the July 6 guidance…

To Our University Community: Last month we celebrated our graduating class in unprecedented fashion. The pandemic dictated that we put the safety of our community above our desire to gather…

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, The anxiety and displacement caused by COVID-19 and the economic downturn, combined with more recent incidents of racist violence, have affected all of us in…

To the University of Rochester Community, As I wrote in a message last week, many members of the University community have been devoting many hours to developing plans and processes…