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MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Cassada (585) 275-4461 or Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800
November 22, 2000
TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Great Hall of Rush Rhees Library on the River Campus; reception with refreshments begins at 5:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
The Friends of the University of Rochester Libraries will hold its annual holiday reading at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Great Hall of Rush Rhees Library on the River Campus.
The evening includes a reception at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment by actors Sonya Raimi and Jim Scholes of the Geriactors, a local group, and by the Cant e Sonar Early Music Group, featuring Colleen Liggett, soprano, and Deborah Fox, lute.
Readings will be given by Jim Memmott, senior editor and writer at the Democrat and Chronicle and adjunct assistant professor of English at the University; Sarah Higley, associate professor of English; and students from the University's Debate Union.
The Friends' holiday event has grown into a popular yearly tradition. The program is free and open to the community. For information and reservations, call (585) 275-4461.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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