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Attendees enjoy activities in Meliora Village on Wilson Quad during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Gretchen L. Birbeck, MD, MPH delivers her talk, “Going Global: How Research off the Beaten Path Unravels Important Medical Mysteries,” at the MED Talks at the University of Rochester Medical Center during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Tiwalade Dairo (right) makes an attempt at the high striker. // Attendees enjoy activities in Meliora Village on Wilson Quad during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and writer of Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow speaks at the University Symposium in the Palestra during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
![Chernow is joined by Roswell Smith Burrows Professor of English Joanna Scott [R] for a discussion following his lecture. // Pulitzer Prize-winning author and writer of Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow speaks at the University Symposium in the Palestra during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester](https://photos.smugmug.com/Meliora-Weekend-2018/Weekend-Highlights/i-ZnH2Ljh/0/e6e148bc/L/2018-10-5_Ron_Chernow_790-L.jpg)
Chernow is joined by Roswell Smith Burrows Professor of English Joanna Scott [R] for a discussion following his lecture. // Pulitzer Prize-winning author and writer of Alexander Hamilton, Ron Chernow speaks at the University Symposium in the Palestra during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Meliora letters are seen outside the School of Nursing's Helen Wood Hall during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Meliora letters are seen outside University of Rochester Medical Center during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Meliora letters University of Rochester Medical Center Meliora Weekend
Pink Martini plays at Eastman School of Music’s Kodak Hall during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Pink Martini Meliora Weekend Eastman School of Music Kodak Hall Eastman Theatre
China Forbes sings as Pink Martini plays at Eastman School of Music’s Kodak Hall during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Pink Martini Meliora Weekend Eastman School of Music Kodak Hall Eastman Theatre
Award-winning journalist, speaker, author and philanthropist, Soledad O'Brien delivers the Keynote Address in the Palestra during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Award-winning journalist, speaker, author and philanthropist, Soledad O'Brien is joined by Donald Hall, the Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences & Engineering for a discussion after delivering the Keynote Address in the Palestra during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Michael Steele, MSNBC exclusive senior political analyst and former Republican National Committee chairman and Lieutenant governor of Maryland, leads a conversation in Strong Auditorium during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Steel pays a visit to the voter registration table after his talk and chats with l-r: Hager Elkhidir, Merve Gulbay Gulbay, and Prashanta Augustine. // Michael Steele, MSNBC exclusive senior political analyst and former Republican National Committee chairman and Lieutenant governor of Maryland, leads a conversation in Strong Auditorium during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
l-r: Meghan Daly Lippman, Douglas Stiller and Jennifer Carpenter Siedman (all '88) pose for a photo in costumes. // Attendees enjoy activities in Meliora Village on Wilson Quad during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 5, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Arthur Miller '56, '08 (LLD) leads Miller's Court, consisting of l-r: Mark Steven Zaid, ’89, founding and managing partner, Mark S. Zaid PC; Bruce Schneier ’84, special advisor to IBM Security; Dr. Cheryl Howard, ’83, P’18, senior data scientist at IBM; Randall Curren, P’16, professor and chair of Philosophy at the University of Rochester; Thomas Barnett, MBA, chief information officer of the University of Rochester Medical Center; Emily Trapani ’14 professional staff member, house committee on Homeland Security; in Strong Auditorium during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Eastman Quad and Rush Rhees Library are seen at dusk during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Eastman School of Music / University of Rochester Women's Chorus, conducted by Philip Silvey performs during Rochester Sings! Meliora Choral Concert in Strong Auditorium during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Rochester Sings Meliora Choral Concert Strong Auditorium Meliora Weekend Women's Chorus
UofR alumni Rebeca Tomas performing with her band and two dancers (right to left) Laura Peralta and Elisabet Torras
Comedian and actress Nasim Pedrad performs in the Palestra during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Comedian and actress Nasim Pedrad performs in the Palestra during University of Rochester’s Meliora Weekend October 6, 2018. // Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
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Bryan Brown (junior and vice president of the strong jugglers) with Arron Goldin (junior and co president of the strong jugglers) perfrom for the Strong Jugglers' 9th Annual Fire Show