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Richard Fischoff
The Arts
October 25, 2019 | 12:34 pm

Reel time: Richard Fischoff ’68 had big role in popular movies

Richard Fischoff ’68 didn’t star in Kramer vs. Kramer, Sleepless in Seattle, The Big Chill, or Fatal Attraction. But the veteran Hollywood producer and executive played a major role in those movies becoming box office hits.

topics: alumni, Department of History, School of Arts and Sciences,
three students jump in front of Meliora letters
University News
October 5, 2019 | 05:22 pm

Community celebrates the spirit of Meliora

The inauguration of President Sarah C. Mangelsdorf set the celebratory tone of the University of Rochester’s 19th annual Meliora Weekend. In addition to the inauguration ceremony and related events, Meliora Weekend events across all campuses showcased the exceptional talent within the University community and included unforgettable headliners, unique speakers, interactive workshops, engaging lectures, student performances, and more.

topics: alumni, featured-post-side, Meliora Weekend, Presidential Inauguration,
three navy midshipmen standing and holding an American flag in front of Rush Rhees Library
In Photos
September 11, 2019 | 11:08 am

Remembering September 11

From left, Naval ROTC midshipmen third class Cal Niezabytowski ’22 and Andrew Lazarus ’22, and midshipmen second class Vanessa Carollo ’21 stand at attention on Eastman Quadrangle at a vigil remembering the terrorist attacks of September 11. Among the nearly 3,000 people who died during the attacks were six University of Rochester alumni: Jeremy Glick ’93; Jean Hoadley Peterson ’69N; Jeffrey Smith ’87, ’88S (MBA); Zhe (Zack) Zeng ’95, ’98S (MBA); Aram Iskenderian ’82; and Brendan Dolan ’86. (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster)

topics: alumni, NROTC,
graduates in cap and gown process on the quad toward the library tower.
University News
May 3, 2019 | 08:59 am

Medals and teaching awards will honor outstanding achievement at 2019 Commencement

The University of Rochester will recognize the outstanding contributions of distinguished alumni, educators, and scientists by bestowing the Eastman Medal, Hutchison Medal, and awards for scholarship and teaching.

topics: alumni, awards, commencement, commencement awards, Department of Chemistry, Department of English, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, humanities, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Simon Business School,
Campus Life
May 2, 2019 | 11:46 am

Susan Ojukwu ’17 to receive USAID fellowship

The Albany, New York native is the first Rochester student or alumnus to receive this fellowship, which supports outstanding individuals interested in careers in foreign service.

topics: alumni, awards, Class of 2017, Department of Public Health Sciences, global engagement, School of Arts and Sciences,
portrait of Mary Calderone
Society & Culture
March 25, 2019 | 10:46 am

‘Your sexuality is yourself, as the total person you are’

The latest Rochester Women profile looks at the life of Mary Calderone ’39M (MD), a pioneering advocate for sex education who was both celebrated and vilified for her work during a time a great cultural division over sexuality and feminism.

topics: alumni, diversity, featured-post,
shadow of meliora letters with rush rhees library tower in the background
In Photos
October 6, 2018 | 06:51 pm

A celebration of Meliora

University alumni, community members, and friends celebrated the annual Meliora Weekend traditions of reunions, thought-provoking conversations, performances, and family fun.

topics: alumni, featured-post, Meliora Weekend,
photo looks down from above at four people in matching University of Rochester r-shirts packing boxes with food
In Photos
September 25, 2018 | 01:17 pm

‘A good reputation is measured by how much you can improve the lives of others’

Alumni and their families assemble food packages at the Baltimore Hunger Project, which was founded by Rochester alumna Lynne Kahn ’91. University of Rochester alumni are joining with alumni groups from the nation’s leading colleges and universities this month in a Global Day of Service. Alumni groups in San Francisco, New York City, Baltimore, Rochester, and other cities around the country are gathering to support the work of local nonprofits and community organizations. (AP Images for Rochester Review / Steve Ruark)

topics: alumni, community,