MELIORA
MONTH
OCTOBER 2020
MELIORA
MONTH
OCTOBER 2020
In October 2020 the University of Rochester celebrated the spirit of Meliora with Meliora Month. In place of the traditional Meliora Weekend, we held a wide range of intellectually engaging programs and made the most of the month, together.
Stay tuned for information regarding Meliora Weekend 2021.
Join your fellow New England-area women for an empowering and energizing start to your day. Stay for the entire time, join later, or leave early. This informal, volunteer-led virtual gathering will provide an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves, get to know one another, and...
Hosted by the Young Alumni Council Join your fellow young alumni for an hour-long trivia night event! Your knowledge will be tested with university-based and Chicago-specific trivia.
Enjoy a game of mini golf under the stars! Participate by yourself or as a team of up to four (4) people on. Space is limited. Registration required. Sign-up on CCC to reserve your time slot and learn more about event guidelines. Sponsored by UR...
Get outside and join the race with your Rochester classmates! Current undergraduates can connect with fellow students virtually to "pass a baton" and keep the race going for up to twelve (12) hours. Visit CCC to sign-up for your class year's team. Runners will receive...
In celebration of Meliora Month, President Sarah C. Mangelsdorf’s State of the University address will be available online starting at 11 a.m. (ET).
This is a milestone year for women: 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and Susan B. Anthony’s 200th birthday. It is also a historic moment for women at the University of Rochester. Join us as this distinguished panel of accomplished women in...
In honor of LGBTQ History Month, join us for an anniversary meeting with LGBTQ alumni and students to celebrate this historic milestone. October 3, 2020 marks 50 years since the first meeting of the Gay Liberation Front––a student organization that is now widely known to...
Title: Season of Warhol Time: 11:00a.m.-5p.m. (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 11:00a.m.-9p.m. (Thursday) Description: With this season of exhibitions and installations, MAG presents the most exciting and exhaustive opportunity to experience art by Andy Warhol ever mounted in Rochester. Hosted by: Memorial Art Gallery Registration Link:...
Music fills our souls, especially during a time of such unrest and uncertainty. Join us for what will prove to be an enlightening and inspiring Experience Rochester music-focused event. Our panel is comprised of four accomplished Eastman School of Music alumni who’ve performed everywhere from...
In celebration of the launch of the University’s Women’s Network and the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, join us as this distinguished panel of women leaders from industry and academia discuss why they chose STEM-related professions, the future of their fields,...
Join your fellow young alumni for an hour-long trivia night event! Your knowledge will be tested with university-based and Bay Area-specific trivia.
This event will be hosted by Nan Johnson ’60 (MA), a retired professor and creator of the Susan B. Anthony Center at Rochester, and Laura Farber, Partner, Hahn & Hahn LLP, Immediate Past President Tournament of Roses Association and Chairman of the Rose Bowl Management...
Join the Class of 1970 in Celebrating your 50th Reunion. Even though Meliora Weekend has been canceled this year, we still want to get together to celebrate your 50th reunion. With the help from your fellow classmate, Vince DiMartino, we are very excited to hold...
Join your fellow University of Rochester alumnae for an empowering and energizing start to your day! Stay for the entire time, join later, or leave early—this informal event will provide an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves to one another and share resources and support...
Join SWA members for our bi-monthly virtual series, Simon Women Stories. The series highlights exceptional Simon women, their career path and lessons learned. Sheffali is the former Managing Director and COO of Wealth Management Americas at Deutsche Bank. Currently, she is the New York City...
Purposeful leadership is an emerging idea which enables leaders and their organizations to harness the power and resources of their employees, customers, vendors, and champions. Join Owner and Strategic Consultant of Ratoff Consulting, Paul Ratoff ’67 as he discusses Purposeful Leadership, how it works, and...
One of the longest-running, continuous programs in the country, the University’s Naval ROTC unit, celebrates 75 years of leadership this year. In this virtual event, a panel of NROTC alumni will offer leadership and career knowledge. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session...
As a graduate student, Emily Bernard was the victim of a random stabbing in a New Haven café. In this powerful lecture, she shares the story of her journey to ultimately make sense of this bizarre act of violence, including what it taught her about...
Join us for the first ever Reunion Virtual 5K! Run, jog, stroll, or roll (whatever way you choose) to celebrate and honor your Reunion while also making a difference for the University of Rochester. Registration is FREE but you can also make a donation to...
During this Experience Rochester webinar, Professor Lisa Kahn will share explanations and predictions for the country's economic recovery. Her research suggests that the economic collapse was not caused solely by the stay-at-home orders and would not be undone simply by lifting them. It hit all...
Relax and unwind with yoga on Eastman Quad - even President Mangelsdorf will be joining in! Be sure to bring your own mat on Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m. or you can borrow one if needed. Space is limited.
October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm In Caricature: Racial Profiling and Its Impact on Black America Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is an award-winning author, a Georgetown University professor, a prominent public intellectual, and a noted political analyst. He has enlivened public debate across...
Featuring Sharon Dudley-Brown, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, University of Delaware School of Nursing
Learn new moves or improve your skills with dance lessons from our very own student organizations! Sign-up on CCC to reserve your spot to join the featured group in the Wilson Quad tent or for Zoom access. Lessons are held both on campus and virtually.
On July 1, 2020, Sarah E. Peyre, EdD, began as the new dean of the Warner School. Join us to hear Sarah’s vision for the School and participate in a moderated conversation.
In this election season, explore the ideals, successes, and shortcomings of a democratic form of government from the interdisciplinary perspectives of the humanities. What have been the social and cultural consequences of democracy? How have democratic visions intersected with issues of race, gender, and power?...
In this webinar, Coach Martinovich will discuss the challenges and successes of coaching football during a pandemic. He’ll look back at how the coaching staff had to react last spring to all-virtual training and recruiting––plus a summer like no other for pre-season preparation.
Join the Class of 1980 in Celebrating your 40th Reunion. Even though Meliora Weekend has been canceled this year, we still want to get together to celebrate your 40th reunion. With the help from your fellow classmate, Sachi Patitucci (Peggy Crickenberger), we are very excited...
Tune in to reconnect and learn about how the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences is navigating the fall semester. Hear from Dean Wendi Heinzelman and all Hajim Department Chairs and Program/Institute Directors. This event will be catered to Hajim alumni, parents, students and...
Join your fellow young alumni for an hour-long trivia night event! Your knowledge will be tested with university-based and Philadelphia-specific trivia
Filmmaker, photographer, painter, commercial illustrator, music producer, writer and even fashion model—Andy Warhol was a true radical in his approach to art. The breadth and significance of his influence has made him one of the most important artists of the 20th century. He challenged traditional...
Title: Season of Warhol Time: 11:00a.m.-5p.m. (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 11:00a.m.-9p.m. (Thursday) Description: With this season of exhibitions and installations, MAG presents the most exciting and exhaustive opportunity to experience art by Andy Warhol ever mounted in Rochester. Hosted by: Memorial Art Gallery Registration Link:...
The Meliora spirit has never been stronger. While we can’t be together as expected this fall for Reunion festivities on campus, we can still celebrate our community, experiences, and stay connected with each other online until we can meet up again in person.
Many are familiar with the groundbreaking partnership between the University of Rochester and East High School. But few understand the role the Warner School's Center for Urban Education Success (CUES) has played in the successes realized at East. This program will discuss the emerging CUES...
In this election season, explore the ideals, successes, and shortcomings of a democratic form of government from the interdisciplinary perspectives of the humanities. What have been the social and cultural consequences of democracy? How have democratic visions intersected with issues of race, gender, and power?...
Title: Season of Warhol Time: 11:00a.m.-5p.m. (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 11:00a.m.-9p.m. (Thursday) Description: With this season of exhibitions and installations, MAG presents the most exciting and exhaustive opportunity to experience art by Andy Warhol ever mounted in Rochester. Hosted by: Memorial Art Gallery Registration Link:...
Presented by: The University of Rochester Diversity Advisory Council, the Black Alumni Network, and the Office of Equity and Inclusion Description: "Black people, young and old, are fatigued," says award-winning diversity and inclusion leader, author, and University of Rochester life trustee Mary-Frances Winters '73, '82S (MBA) in her...
In this election season, explore the ideals, successes, and shortcomings of a democratic form of government from the interdisciplinary perspectives of the humanities. What have been the social and cultural consequences of democracy? How have democratic visions intersected with issues of race, gender, and power?...
Title: Season of Warhol Time: 11:00a.m.-5p.m. (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 11:00a.m.-9p.m. (Thursday) Description: With this season of exhibitions and installations, MAG presents the most exciting and exhaustive opportunity to experience art by Andy Warhol ever mounted in Rochester. Hosted by: Memorial Art Gallery Registration Link:...
With the presidential election imminent, join Professor Gretchen Helmke, University of Rochester political science professor, and Professor Brendan Nyhan, Dartmouth College government professor, as they share new research from Bright Line Watch, a non-partisan watchdog group that they co-founded. Their research and discussion will cover...
Hosted by: Heidi B. Schwartz ’83M (MD), ’89M (Res) Student Moderator: Jess Hubert ’22M (MD) Dr. Harding is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. A board-certified psychiatrist, she is the author of The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and...
Mark your calendars for this special fall social! Alumnae, parents, and friends from all over the Golden State are welcome to attend this casual monthly gathering. Grab your favorite drink, a snack, and join us! Costumes are optional, but there will be a prize for...
Four events throughout the evening located in various locations on the River Campus.
Title: Season of Warhol Time: 11:00a.m.-5p.m. (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 11:00a.m.-9p.m. (Thursday) Description: With this season of exhibitions and installations, MAG presents the most exciting and exhaustive opportunity to experience art by Andy Warhol ever mounted in Rochester. Hosted by: Memorial Art Gallery Registration Link:...
Boots 'n Bling Virtual Gala. Tune in from the comfort of your home. A night together, keeping our distance. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/ways-to-give/events/gala.aspx
Hosted by the Spanish and Latino Students' Association (S.A.L.S.A.) Tropicana is one of the longest-standing traditions of SALSA, the Spanish and Latino Students' Association. This year marks the 33rd annual Tropicana and the 50th anniversary of SALSA as an organization. At this virtual event, SALSA will...
Try your best at numerous table games – Blackjack, Craps, Texas Holdem, Three Card Poker, Let-it-Ride, and Roulette! The more you win the better the prize! Limited to 50 people at a time.
Try your best at numerous table games – Blackjack, Craps, Texas Holdem, Three Card Poker, Let-it-Ride, and Roulette! The more you win the better the prize! Limited to 50 people at a time.
Join UR Late Night and WCSA for Glow Golf! Participate by yourself or as a team of four (4) people or less. Teams: Everyone must be registered for the same time slot. All members must be present at the start of the time slot reserved....
Title: Season of Warhol Time: 11:00a.m.-5p.m. (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 11:00a.m.-9p.m. (Thursday) Description: With this season of exhibitions and installations, MAG presents the most exciting and exhaustive opportunity to experience art by Andy Warhol ever mounted in Rochester. Hosted by: Memorial Art Gallery Registration Link:...
Event times are in Eastern Time.
