1. Meliora Weekend 2018

Weekend Highlights

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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

    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

    Meliora Village Wilson Quad Meliora Weekend

  • 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

    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

    Gretchen L. Birbeck MED Talks Meliora Weekend

  • 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

    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

    Meliora Village Wilson Quad Meliora Weekend

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  • 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

    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

    Ron Chernow Meliora Weekend Palestra

  • 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

    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

    Ron Chernow Meliora Weekend Palestra

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  • 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 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 Meliora Weekend Helen Wood Hall

  • 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 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

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  • 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 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

    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

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  • 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 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

    Meliora Weekend Soledad O'Brien Keynote Address Palestra

  • 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

    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

    Meliora Weekend Soledad O'Brien Keynote Address Palestra

  • 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

    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

    Meliora Weekend Michael Steele Strong Auditorium

  • 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

    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

    Meliora Weekend Michael Steele Strong Auditorium

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  • 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

    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

    Meliora Village Wilson Quad Meliora Weekend

  • 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

    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

    Miller's Court Strong Auditorium Meliora Weekend

  • 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 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

    rainbow Meliora Weekend Eastman Quad Rush Rhees Library

  • 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

    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

    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

    Nasim Pedrad Meliora Weekend Palestra

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  • 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

    Nasim Pedrad Meliora Weekend Palestra

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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

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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

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