September 2022
Meliora! A message from our Chair
Class is officially in session, and students, faculty, and staff are excited to be reuniting on our many campuses. This year, the University of Rochester welcomed the Class of 2026, which includes students from more than 40 countries and nearly every US state, plus Guam, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. International students comprise nearly one out of every four first-year students, with increases across all underrepresented demographics.
For the first time since 2019, students were able to move-in to their new “home away from home” without wearing masks. The University of Rochester has done a tremendous job ensuring everyone’s health and safety over the last few years, and we are thrilled to be experiencing a more traditional sense of normal on campus this fall.
Since its inception, George Eastman Circle members have played a critical role through our collective support at the University and Medical Center. You’ve made an extraordinary difference, and I invite you to continue making a difference through your membership. Together, we are setting the best example possible for the Class of 2026, for all current students and generations of future leaders, for patients and families, faculty and staff, and so many others in the Rochester network.
Thank you for all you do.
Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA)
Member, Board of Trustees
National Chair, George Eastman Circle
Welcome, Class of 2026
The School of Medicine and Dentistry Class of 2026 recently received their white coats during the traditional ceremony that marks the beginning of medical school. Just a few weeks later, undergraduates of the Class of 2026 moved onto campus at the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering and Eastman School of Music.
“Legacy really comes down to selflessly helping others”
Meliora Weekend 2022
Upcoming Events
As a valued member, we encourage you to visit our George Eastman Circle events page regularly for upcoming event opportunities. Here are just a few of the many exciting events coming up:
September 1–30: Global Days of Service
September 29–October 2: Meliora Weekend
October 13: “The Future of Education” Discussion and Reception featuring Sarah Peyre, Dean, Warner School of Education
October 19: “The Future of Computer Science” Discussion and Reception
November 10: George Eastman Circle Appreciation Dinner