NEWS FOR ALUMNI

In this issue: iZone / News / Connections / Social Spotlight

2018: The year in pictures

University photographer Adam Fenster sees and documents more than the average person at Rochester. Learn more about the photo above, peruse some of his favorite photos, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes each one special. Check out this video, too, for a look at this year’s highlights.

Introducing Sarah Mangelsdorf, the next UR president

Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, an experienced academic leader recognized for her work on issues of academic quality, educational access, and diversity and inclusion at some of the nation’s leading public and private institutions, has been named the 11th president of the University of Rochester.

Rochester represents at Nobel Prize ceremony

The groundbreaking work of three scholars with ties to the University of Rochester took center stage last month when pioneering laser scientist Donna Strickland ’89 (PhD) and her Rochester advisor Gérard Mourou formally received the Nobel Prize in Physics. Paul Romer, whose early career tenure-track appointment was in Rochester’s Department of Economics, also received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

A new generation in preservation

As cofounder of the Young Urban Preservationists, Caitlin Meives ’05 is helping to ensure that preservation itself endures. She serves as the preservation planner for the Landmark Society of Western New York, a Rochester-based nonprofit that maintains and celebrates historical sites around the city.

8 questions about the iZone

Julia Maddox, director of the new Barbara J. Burger iZone at Rush Rhees Library, talks about iZone’s problem-solving philosophy. The iZone is a newly opened 12,000 square-foot-space and program designed to empower students to explore and imagine ideas for social, cultural, and economic impact.

University News

Report Highlights Initiatives Aimed at Strengthening Culture of Respect

One year after the release of the Mary Jo White report, President Richard Feldman updates the University community on efforts to ensure a campus climate built on respect and inclusion. “To succeed in implementing sustainable change, the University must continue to work to identify and address challenges within the organization related to diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Feldman writes in an executive summary of the report. Read the full report.

Headlines

1. Ten Eastman alumni and faculty receive Grammy Award nominations
2. Brain neurons work together to help you grab a cup of coffee
3. Would you vote for a Democrat who behaves like a Republican?
4. Full tuition program helps employees become nurses
5. Listen to a rediscovered Frederick Douglass song

Your Rochester Connections

Class Notes: We want to hear from you!

Did you get married? Have a baby? Get a new job or move to a new city? Tell us about your recent travels, career developments, family updates, and anything else you want to share!

Join alumni and friends for activities throughout the country and around the world.

Cheer on the Yellowjackets!

Join fellow parents, alumni, and friends to support the men's and women's basketball teams as they face off against opponents along the East Coast this winter. Between games, take a break from the action with exclusive tailgate receptions for Yellowjackets fans. Click each city name to learn more and register in advance:

• Friday, January 18: Rochester


• Friday, February 1: NYC


• Sunday, February 3: Boston


• Saturday, February 23: Atlanta

Social Media Spotlight

In December, we shared the extraordinary news of Eastman School of Music alumnus, Jassen Todorov's '00E (MM) grand prize win in the National Geographic 2018 photo contest. Follow us on Facebook to see more great highlights from the alumni community.