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<\/a><\/p>\nWhy better than ever? Aside from the standard Rochester answer of \u201cthat\u2019s what we do,\u201d it\u2019s because we will also be celebrating the success of The Meliora Challenge<\/em>, which will be concluding at the end of this month.<\/p>\n You have helped us raise more than $1.3 billion, and we want to thank you with a weekend you won\u2019t soon forget. But don\u2019t take our word for it. See some of the featured fun and guests<\/a> that will accompany legendary singer Tony Bennett, October 6\u20139.<\/p>\n During the weekend, George Eastman Circle members and their guests will also be invited to these exclusive George Eastman Circle events:<\/p>\n Welcome Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, October 7 Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, October 8 Hospitality Suite<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, October 8 Registration and ticketing for Meliora Weekend opens in July. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.rochester.edu\/melioraweekend<\/a>, email alumni@rochester.edu, or call 877.MELIORA (877.635.4672).<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Nathan Moser \u201975, National Chair, Dear Friends,<\/p>\n Each year, our gifts help support academic and community programs, advance research, and enhance health care. By giving to the areas we care about most, our collective generosity since the program\u2019s inception in 2007 totals to more than $75 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n As June 30 marks the close of the University’s fiscal year, I’m sure many of you will renew your membership this month. In thinking about that, I want to emphasize that we have been able to accomplish so much because so many of you continue your philanthropic commitment to the University and its Medical Center, helping leaders shape their budgets for world-class programs and new initiatives.<\/p>\n For the George Eastman Circle to continue making its historic impact, maintaining our collective investment is just as important as expanding our base of supporters and members. If you have not already done so, please renew your membership<\/a> or make your George Eastman Circle installment<\/a>. I recommend using the convenient auto-pay option. If you are interested in this method to easily keep your membership current, please contact Kim Rasmussen<\/a> in University Advancement.<\/p>\n Thank you all for your dedication. Staying together and working together will enable us to make an extraordinary difference in many lives, for many years to come.<\/p>\n Meliora,<\/p>\n Nathan Moser \u201975 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n A passion to make a global impact through the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ unites all members of the George Eastman Circle, but the connections between Pramit Jhaveri \u201987S (MBA)<\/strong> and Navin Ram \u201995<\/strong> run even broader.<\/p>\n Alumnus from India? Ram and Jhaveri are challenging other Indian alumni to join the George Eastman Circle. Their incentive: each has generously committed $25,000 in matching funds. That means if the challenges are met, they will have helped generate several new George Eastman Circle memberships.<\/p>\n For Ram and Jhaveri, the challenge and matching gift are characteristic of who they are.<\/p>\n Navin Ram<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cGiving is an attitude,\u201d said Navin Ram, who credits his father\u2019s charitable disposition, in part, for his own generous nature. \u201cIt\u2019s not about an amount. You give what you can to help make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n A charter member of the George Eastman Circle, Ram has provided annual support to the College and the Debate Union, of which he was an enthusiastic member as an undergraduate student. Now he\u2019s an impassioned advocate.<\/p>\n \u201cDebate incorporates improvisation, critical thinking, and other communication skills that help you develop confidence as a speaker. I think everyone should have to take a class in debate at least once in their life,\u201d said Ram, who, after a 10-year stint with Goldman Sachs, is currently running a manufacturing business in Chennai, India.<\/p>\n Ram credits earning the job at Goldman Sachs to his University experience, which is among the many reasons he is grateful to the University, including being able to return to India and give back to his native community. Simon Business School had a similar impact on the CEO of Citibank India, Pramit Jhaveri.<\/p>\n Jhaveri has become increasingly aware of how significant his Simon education was to his career. On June 5, he was able to share lessons and experiences from his life with newly minted graduates during his address at Simon\u2019s commencement ceremonies, where he also received Simon\u2019s Distinguished Alumnus Award.<\/p>\n Pramit Jhaveri<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a combination of things,\u201d said Jhaveri about the value of his time at Simon. \u201cThere are the courses you take and Simon\u2019s overall approach, which teaches you how to think about and analyze issues. But, for me, it was also being 10,000 miles from home. That helped me develop confidence, exposed me to new things, and gave me the opportunity to make friends.\u201d<\/p>\n A desire to help his alma mater and other Indian and international students like him led him to establish the Pramit S. Jhaveri George Eastman Circle Scholarship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are very high quality students who don\u2019t have the funds to go to Simon,\u201d said Jhaveri. \u201cI want to make a contribution to a bright young person\u2019s future. Giving back is an important part of my life, in general. And that doesn\u2019t only mean financially.\u201d<\/p>\n Jhaveri has been working with Advancement to create a Simon alumni network in India. Here, too, Jhaveri is mirrored by Ram who is a member of the School of Arts & Sciences National Council.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m like the Energizer bunny,\u201d said Ram. \u201cI\u2019ve always been engaged in many things, but they\u2019re things I\u2019m passionate about\u2014the University, my community, my family, and many other areas. It\u2019s just who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n Jhaveri would undoubtedly say the same.<\/p>\n To learn more about challenge opportunities or how you can use your membership to inspire others, contact Martha Krohn<\/strong>, associate vice president for Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, and Engagement, at (585) 273\u20133298 or martha.krohn@rochester.edu.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n George Eastman Circle members have pledged more than $75 million in annual funds since the program\u2019s inception in 2007. Students, faculty and staff, and patients feel the impact of these gifts every day. Below are some of the areas where your support has helped enable significant advancements and achievements. Learn more about your philanthropy \u201cat work\u201d by following the links below.<\/p>\n RIVER CAMPUS LIBRARIES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n One of our many aspirations for The Meliora Challenge<\/em> was to enrich our collections. You helped us do that<\/a>. Your gift help us acquire close to 100 letters written by Susan B. Anthony, adding to a rich collection of rare and unique 19th century manuscripts, which now include a total of 300 letters by Anthony.<\/p>\n SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n There are critical areas in health care that need exceptional young doctors. But heavy debt loads often restrict their career choices. Your generosity helped remove those limitations<\/a>. We were able to provide scholarships that made it easier for top medical and graduate students to follow their passions.<\/p>\n MEMORIAL ART GALLERY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n One of the Memorial Art Gallery\u2019s ongoing missions has been to bring art to the community. By designating your gifts to the museum, you helped us triple our outreach<\/a> to students in public elementary school and host and provide educational tours to 9,500 regional students.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Are you part of our social circle?<\/p>\n The George Eastman Circle LinkedIn group provides networking opportunities to its members around the world. Our LinkedIn page is an excellent place for you to catch up on honors and accolades of current members, share insights on business topics you are interested in, and exchange ideas with other members.<\/p>\n To join this exclusive members-only group, you first need to have a LinkedIn account. Once you have created an account, or if you already have one, visit the George Eastman Circle LinkedIn page<\/a>, and click \u201cJoin\u201d in the upper right hand corner of the screen.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Joel Seligman, president, CEO, and Robert G. Witmer, Jr. University Professor awards the Charles Force Hutchison and Marjorie Smith Hutchison Medal to Joseph F. Cunningham ’67.\u00a0 \/\/ photo by J. Adam Fenster \/ Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/p><\/div>\n George Eastman Circle members provide critical funds that enable world-class research and health care, create countless academic opportunities, and cultivate the imagination.<\/p>\n The members featured below have made significant Campaign gifts in addition to their membership commitments or have exemplified Meliora in the areas of academia, health care, arts and culture, and\/or research.<\/p>\n For broad thinkers. <\/strong>Faculty members, students, and alumni have shown a renewed interest in ensuring the humanities remain vibrant at the University. Joseph F. Cunningham \u201967 (MA)<\/strong> and his wife, Andrea<\/strong> are among them. With a $2 million commitment, the Cunninghams created the Joseph F. and Andrea H. Cunningham Endowed Fund for the Humanities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Read more about the Cunninghams and how their fund will help students obtain a fuller appreciation for the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n New leaders. <\/strong>George Eastman Circle members provide leadership through their annual gifts, and for many, through their service as volunteers. On May 13, fifteen-year Trustee Danny Wegman <\/strong>became the new board chairman. Wegman succeeds fellow George Eastman Circle member Ed Hajim \u201958<\/strong>. In recognition of Hajim\u2019s leadership, the board voted to name the new Science & Engineering Quadrangle in his honor. And two other members were elected as new trustees: Lizette M. P\u00e9rez-Deisboeck \u201987<\/strong> and Alan Zekelman \u201987S (MS).<\/strong><\/p>\n Read more about our new board chair, the new quadrangle, and our newest trustees<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Through a dedication to philanthropy, the George Eastman Circle helps to shape the future of the University and touch lives around the world. Your five-year commitments provide critical budget-relieving annual funds to specific schools and units of the University and its Medical Center and, ultimately, strengthen the University\u2019s ability to make a profound impact on society.<\/p>\n One of the ways we\u2019re able to thank you is to extend invitations to various regional gatherings, dinners, and University programs. For more information or to register for any of the following events, please visit the Rochester Alumni Exchange<\/a> or contact the Office of Donor Relations at 800-281-2055.<\/p>\n 49th Annual Garden Party<\/strong> UR Reception in London<\/strong> Join Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni, parents, and friends for a reception featuring Joel Seligman, president, CEO, and Robert G. Witmer, Jr. University Professor.<\/p>\n Find more information and RVSP on the Rochester Alumni Exchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n UR Reception in Zurich<\/strong> Join Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and Simon Business School students, alumni, parents, and friends for a reception featuring Joel Seligman, president, CEO, and Robert G. Witmer, Jr. University Professor and Simon Business School Dean Andrew Ainslie.<\/p>\n Find more information and RSVP on the Rochester Alumni Exchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2016 Shaw Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n July 9 Join University alumni, parents, and friends for a performance of Alice in Wonderland<\/a><\/em> at the internationally acclaimed Shaw Festival, now in its 55th season! Prior to the show, enjoy lunch at Queens Landing, as well as a presentation by Paul Sportelli \u201983E, music director of the Shaw Festival and conductor for Alice in Wonderland<\/em>.<\/p>\n Find more information and RSVP on the Rochester Alumni Exchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rochester at Tanglewood<\/strong> 6:30 p.m.\u2014Dinner Join fellow Rochester alumni, parents, and friends at Tanglewood for an exciting performance<\/a> of Adams, Chopin, and Strauss, conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero and featuring pianist Daniil Trifonov.<\/p>\n Prior to the concert, enjoy dinner on the beautiful Tanglewood grounds with Joel Seligman, president, CEO, and Robert G. Witmer, Jr. University Professor and Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music.<\/p>\n Tickets for the dinner and concert are $90 per person. Register online<\/a> or\u00a0contact the Office of Donor Relations at 800-281-2055.<\/p>\n
\n4\u20136 p.m.
\nStop for some light refreshments to kick off the weekend.<\/p>\n
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\nPrecedes the keynote address.<\/p>\n
\n11 a.m.\u20135 p.m.
\nTake a break, and enjoy some food, drink, and entertainment from student performers.<\/p>\nMeliora! A Message from Our Chair<\/h5>\n
George Eastman Circle<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\nLife Trustee
\nNational Chair, George Eastman Circle<\/p>\nSharing an Impact<\/h5>\n
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\nCheck.<\/em>
\nPhilanthropy a part of their identity?
\nCheck.<\/em>
\nCreated a challenge to inspire others?
\nCheck.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>Your Philanthropy at Work<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGetting Social<\/h5>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLeading by Example<\/h5>\n
<\/a>Upcoming Events<\/h5>\n
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\nJune 14, 2016
\nMemorial Art Gallery
\nRochester, N.Y.<\/p>\n
\nJune 21, 2016
\nBarber-Surgeon’s Hall
\nLondon, England<\/p>\n
\nJune 23, 2016
\nHotel Savoy Baur en Ville
\nZurich, Switzerland<\/p>\n
\nNiagara-on-the-Lake
\nOntario, Canada<\/p>\n
\nAugust 6, 2016
\nTanglewood
\nLenox, MA<\/p>\n
\n8:30 p.m.\u2014Concert<\/p>\n
\nDinner only tickets can be purchased for $35 per person.<\/p>\n