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Awards celebrate University’s outstanding staff

Awards celebrate University’s outstanding staff

May 24, 2022

This year’s President’s Staff Awards—the Meliora Award, Lamar Riley Murphy Leadership Award, and the Witmer Award for Distinguished Service—recognize leadership, dedication, and innovation.

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Awards celebrate community diversity and inclusion efforts

Awards celebrate community diversity and inclusion efforts

March 16, 2022

The recently redesigned Presidential Stronger as One Diversity Awards honor the breadth of excellence within and beyond the University of Rochester community.

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In a challenging year, staff efforts shine through

In a challenging year, staff efforts shine through

July 20, 2021

The 2021 President’s Staff Awards spotlight several people and groups who went above and beyond during the past year

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‘I learned to be a better scientist at Rochester’

‘I learned to be a better scientist at Rochester’

May 6, 2021

Among the few Black women to earn a PhD in neuroscience, Monique Mendes begins her career as a research scientist.

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Col Raimond named first AS&E staff ombudsperson

Col Raimond named first AS&E staff ombudsperson

September 9, 2020

In the newly created position, Raimond focuses on providing impartial, confidential assistance to Arts, Sciences & Engineering staff in resolving University-related issues or concerns.

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Awards celebrate dedication of University’s outstanding staff

Awards celebrate dedication of University’s outstanding staff

June 1, 2020

Each spring, the University of Rochester celebrates staff members for their significant and longstanding contributions through its staff awards program.

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Ten appointed to named professorships

Ten appointed to named professorships

March 4, 2020

Rochester faculty have been appointed to named professorships in recognition of their leadership as reseearchers and teachers.

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Victoria depicted, Victoria defined

Victoria depicted, Victoria defined

May 3, 2019

A new exhibit in Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation chronicles the often radical difference between the real and figurative queen through illustrations, etchings, letters, photographs, and other ephemera.

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Annual awards recognize staff stars

Annual awards recognize staff stars

April 22, 2019

Each spring, through the Meliora Awards, Witmer Awards, and Staff Community Service Award, the University celebrates outstanding staff members for their significant and longstanding contributions.

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Three appointed to named professorships

Three appointed to named professorships

February 25, 2019

Thu Le, professor of medicine; Paula Vertino, professor of biomedical genetics; and David Herrmann, professor of neurology; have each been recently appointed to named professorships.

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