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June 2024 in Photos

June took the University of Rochester far afield to lush green spaces and back home again for the sounds of summer. Take a look at how we spent the month. Photos by J. Adam Fenster unless otherwise noted.


Aerial drone view of Hariga River and Hariga Village, Makira Island, Solomon Islands

PRESERVE AND PROTECT: An aerial drone view of Hariga River and Hariga Village on Makira Island, Solomon Islands. Department of Biology Professor and Chair J. Albert Uy recently visited to meet with villagers and local officials as part of his efforts to assist with the creation of the nearby Yato Protected Area, a 12,000-hectare preserve of continuous tracts of primary forests and critical riverine ecosystems, essential for the preservation of plants and animals unique to Makira-Ulawa Province.

Red and black bird hovers near lush green plants

WINGING IT: A myzomela cardinalis, known locally as “kikito,” is pictured near Kirakira, the provincial capital of the Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. Using a combination of genetic and genomic approaches with field observations and experiments, biologist Uy explores the ecology and genomics of hybridization in this species.

A photonic wafer with sensor chips under a rainbow spectrum of light

SENSOR OVERLOAD: A photonic wafer with sensor chips used in microphysiological systems to simulate infection and treatment of human lungs and brains.

Allison Lopatkin in her research lab

SCHOLARLY PURSUITS: Allison Lopatkin ’13, an assistant professor of chemical engineering, of biomedical engineering, and of microbiology and immunology, in her lab. Lopatkin is one of 22 scientists selected to join the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences this year. The funding will help Lopatkin’s lab explore how changes in bacterial metabolism contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. (University of Rochester photo / Matt Wittmeyer)

Tom Golisano

HISTORICAL GENEROSITY: Earlier this month it was announced that entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader B. Thomas “Tom” Golisano made a historic $50 million commitment, making it possible to build the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center. (University of Rochester photo / Matt Wittmeyer)

Large letters spelling out JAZZ

ALL (JAZZ) HANDS ON DECK: The University is partnering with the 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, which runs through June 29. The internationally renowned festival features numerous musicians from the Eastman School of Music community including current students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  

A baby and a small child are pictured with a tiny dog outside among a crowd of people

THE TINIEST FANS: Attendees (and a pup) are pictured at the 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Man in glasses playing jazz guitar

IN THE GROOVE: Bob Sneider, an associate professor of jazz studies and contemporary media at the Eastman School of Music, performs at the 21st annual CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Lamar Riley Murphy Award winner Felicia Reed-Watt poses with Sarah Mangelsdorf and Kathleen M. Gallucci

LEADING WITH PURPOSE: Lamar Riley Murphy Award winner Felicia Reed-Watt (center) poses with University President Sarah Mangelsdorf and Chief Human Resource Officer Kathleen Gallucci at the 2024 President’s Staff Awards presentation. The award recognizes a staff member for innovative and proactive leadership. (University of Rochester photo / Matt Wittmeyer)