June 2023

June 2023

Meliora! A message from our Annual Giving Chair

It was a perfect day for commencement. The sun was shining as everyone from across the University came together in May to celebrate the Class of 2023. The next generation is incredibly promising, and I can’t wait to see what they accomplish. Thanks in large part to your generosity, they are ready to step out into the world.

The University also held its annual Day of Giving this spring, and I’m happy to share that a significant part of our George Eastman Circle membership participated. We played an important role in the success of the day, with nearly 450 donors contributing more than $2M to funds across the University and Medical Center.

Summer is officially here, and June 30 marks the close of the University’s fiscal year. I want to remind you that if you have not yet made your annual membership payment, or renewed your membership, please take a moment to do so, by clicking here.

On behalf of the University, thank you for all you do. My best wishes for a wonderful summer.

Meliora,

Gwen M. Greene ’65
Member, Board of Trustees
Chair, Annual Giving Programs

Meliora Weekend 2023

Themed “Be Boundless,” Meliora Weekend 2023 is gearing up to be an unforgettable weekend, featuring broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff, critically-acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Rochester’s own Fleetwood Mac tribute band, The Seven Wonders.

Registration opens August 9
Celebrating the Class of 2023
On May 12, the University conferred academic degrees to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Thousands of family, friends, loved ones, faculty, staff, community members, and distinguished guests celebrated the graduates in person while an additional 4,400-plus viewers from more than 88 countries tuned in online.
Moments from Commencement
UR Medicine and the Wilmot Cancer Institute: Discovering cancer earlier to save lives
Christine Skivington, mother of 3, credits early screening at the Wilmot Cancer Institute and subsequent early detection to giving her more time with her family.
Learn about Christine’s story
Make a Gift

As the 2022-2023 academic year comes to a close, there is still time to make a charitable contribution to any area of the University or Medical Center you care most about by June 30th.

Make a Gift by June 30
Upcoming Events

As a valued member, we encourage you to visit our George Eastman Circle events page regularly for upcoming event opportunities. Here are just a few of the many exciting events coming up:

June 24: Hospitality Suite at the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival (Rochester)
July 16: 2023 Rochester at Tanglewood: A Spectacular Afternoon of Music (Tanglewood)
July 21: Wilmot Cancer Institute Survivors Night at Innovative Field (Rochester)
October 5-8: Meliora Weekend (Rochester)
October 11: Huang Speaker Series feat. Lynne Maquat, Ph.D. (San Francisco)
November 15: Member Dinner (Rochester)
December 12: Holiday Party (New York City)

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