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MEDIA CONTACT: Sharon Dickman sdickman@rochester.edu
585.275.4128
October 20, 2006
TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Hubbell Auditorium of Hutchison Hall on the University of Rochester's River Campus
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
Hunter "Patch" Adams, the real person behind the hit movie Patch Adams starring Robin Williams, is a physician and professional clown. He is the founder of the Gesundheit! Institute, a holistic health facility that relies on laughter and humor as an essential part of the healing process. Adams travels the world spreading his humor and therapy, including visits to prisons and war zones. He believes that being happy is "the most important health factor in your life."
His talk is part of the Neilly Series, now in its sixth year, which is supported by a major gift from University alumnus Andrew H. Neilly and his wife, Janet Dayton Neilly. It is produced by the River Campus Libraries of the University of Rochester. This event is co-sponsored with Wilson Commons Student Activities and the Campus Activities Board.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact (585) 275-4461 or www.library.rochester.edu/neillyseries.
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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