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October 2023 in photos

October 2023 in photos

October 31, 2023

October brought fall in all its splendor to the University of Rochester. Take a brief look back at some favorite images from the past month.

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Boundless festivities at Meliora Weekend 2023

Boundless festivities at Meliora Weekend 2023

October 8, 2023

The annual fall celebration combining reunion, homecoming, and family weekend welcomed thousands to campus for four days of activities, get-togethers, and programs.

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Lea Nordhaus named secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees

Lea Nordhaus named secretary to the University’s Board of Trustees

September 12, 2023

Effective October 1, Nordhaus will serve the board, report to the president, and work with the senior leadership team.

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Behind every name, there’s a story

Behind every name, there’s a story

May 25, 2023

Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.

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Get to know Pennsylvania governor—and Commencement speaker—Josh Shapiro

Get to know Pennsylvania governor—and Commencement speaker—Josh Shapiro

May 9, 2023

The Rochester alumnus reflects on his time at the University, his unplanned veer into politics, and his advice for graduating students.

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Julie Myers named 2023 Technology Woman of the Year

Julie Myers named 2023 Technology Woman of the Year

May 3, 2023

The nonprofit TechRochester recognized Myers, who joined the University in 2006 and became CIO in 2021, for her achievements.

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‘Communicating Your Professional Identity’ flourishes at 10

‘Communicating Your Professional Identity’ flourishes at 10

February 28, 2023

“It brings together writing pedagogy, career and life design, and campus stakeholders,” says lead instructor Laura Jones.

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Alumnus Brian Daboll named NFL Coach of the Year

Alumnus Brian Daboll named NFL Coach of the Year

February 10, 2023

Brian Daboll ’97 was selected the National Football League’s Coach of the Year by the Associated Press after leading the New York Giants to the playoffs in his first season. 

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University Archives exhibition creates an audio-visual time machine

University Archives exhibition creates an audio-visual time machine

November 17, 2022

A collection that includes hundreds of recordings makes it possible to ‘attend’ University of Rochester events from the 1920s to the present.

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Rockin’ and rollin’ at the Palestra

Rockin’ and rollin’ at the Palestra

November 10, 2022

Musical giants from Simon & Garfunkel, Ray Charles, and the Grateful Dead to Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Springsteen have played at Rochester’s iconic gymnasium.

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