  {"id":29922,"date":"2016-09-22T17:27:42","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T17:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/?p=29922"},"modified":"2019-04-05T17:49:00","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T17:49:00","slug":"september-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/september-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 id=\"moser\" class=\"&quot;\">Meliora! A Message from Our Chair<\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_24616\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24616\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/MoserHeadShot.jpg\" alt=\"Nathan Moser \u201975, National Chair, George Eastman Circle\" width=\"225\" height=\"295\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nathan Moser \u201975, National Chair,<br \/>George Eastman Circle<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dear Friends,<\/p>\n<p>During our upcoming <strong>Meliora Weekend<\/strong>, in addition to the traditional reunion, homecoming, and family fun, we will celebrate the historic success of <em>The Meliora Challenge<\/em>, our most ambitious, comprehensive fundraising campaign ever.<\/p>\n<p>George Eastman Circle members are among the more than <a href=\"http:\/\/campaign.rochester.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">200,000 donors who helped the Campaign exceed expectations and raise\u00a0$1.37 billion<\/a> in support for the faculty, students, programs, facilities, infrastructure, research, and the Annual Fund. I sincerely thank all of you for helping to make this possible<em>. <\/em>If you are planning to attend Meliora Weekend, we hope you can join us for a Campaign Celebration BBQ on Friday, October 7.<\/p>\n<p>Although the Campaign has concluded, our collective, continued leadership and support is more important than ever. It can\u2019t be stressed enough; together, we are making an extraordinary difference in many lives at the University, within the Rochester community, and around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Meliora,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/moser_sig-1.gif\" alt=\"moser_sig\" width=\"137\" height=\"36\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nathan Moser \u201975<br \/>\nLife Trustee<br \/>\nNational Chair, George Eastman Circle<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"vip\" class=\"article_subhead\">Your Meliora Weekend<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW_GEC_Wade_2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30182 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW_GEC_Wade_2-300x170.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW_GEC_Wade_2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW_GEC_Wade_2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW_GEC_Wade_2-539x303.png 539w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now that Meliora Weekend is only two weeks away, we wanted to take this opportunity to make sure you know about some of the exclusive event benefits you have as a member. In recognition of your leadership, dedication, and generosity you are invited to attend both a special welcome reception and breakfast, plus you will also have access to a members-only hospitality suite. Here are the details:<\/p>\n<p><strong>George Eastman Circle Welcome Reception<br \/>\n<\/strong>Friday, October 7<br \/>\n4\u20137 p.m.<br \/>\nHawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library<br \/>\nStop in and kick off a celebratory weekend with some hearty refreshments and the opportunity to connect with fellow George Eastman Circle members from across the country in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>George Eastman Circle Breakfast<br \/>\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 8<br \/>\n9\u201310:30 a.m.<br \/>\nGoergen Athletic Center<br \/>\nEnjoy a nice meal, mingle with fellow George Eastman members and scholarship recipients, and hear a special University update from Robert Clark, provost and senior vice president for research. At the conclusion of Provost Clark&#8217;s remarks, you will be given early access to seating for the keynote address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>George Eastman Circle Hospitality Suite<br \/>\n<\/strong>Saturday, October 8<br \/>\n11 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<br \/>\nWelles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library<br \/>\nVisit this exclusive members-only space to enjoy food, drink, a comfortable place to rest, and entertainment from student musicians. Family and friends are welcome to join. Plus, don\u2019t forget to pick up your special thank you gift.<\/p>\n<p>Have you registered for all of your Meliora Weekend fun? If not, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/melioraweekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meliora Weekend website<\/a> to ensure you don\u2019t miss the weekend\u2019s keynote address from MSNBC\u2019s <em>Morning Joe<\/em> hosts <strong>Joe Scarborough<\/strong> and <strong>Mika Brzezinski<\/strong>, a discussion on race in America with documentary filmmaker <strong>Ken Burns,<\/strong> or multi-platinum singer\/songwriter <strong>Ben Folds<\/strong> performing in an outdoor concert. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/melioraweekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Register online by September 30 at noon (EDT)<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"givant\" class=\"article_subhead\">A Member Conversation with Virgil Joseph <strong>\u2019<\/strong>01<\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_29972\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW082616UR1_-423-resize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29972\" class=\"wp-image-29972 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW082616UR1_-423-resize-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW082616UR1_-423-resize-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/MW082616UR1_-423-resize.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virgil Joseph &#8217;01 and Lisa Joseph &#8217;02<\/p><\/div>\n<p>How did <strong>Virgil Joseph \u02bc01<\/strong> go from aspirations to become a doctor to a job with Canandaigua National Bank &amp; Trust (CNB) and a place among <em>Rochester Business Journal<\/em>\u2019s \u201cForty Under 40\u201d for 2015? We talked with him to find out.<\/p>\n<p><em>When did you realize you weren\u2019t going to have MD after your name?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Virgil Joseph: <\/strong>It wasn\u2019t until my junior year. That\u2019s when I started looking for something to fall back on. Since I\u2019d always done well in math, I thought, \u201cWhy not make it a major?\u201d At the time, I wasn\u2019t sure what I was going to do with [my math degree] when I graduated, but it was a good place to start.<\/p>\n<p><em>Seems like it worked out pretty well. Where did that math degree take you first?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>VJ:<\/strong> Back to my home in New York City. I thought it would be easy to find something in the finance industry. This was in August 2001, and two months later, the tragedy on 9\/11 happened. After that, no one in the industry was hiring. That\u2019s when I moved back to Rochester and found a job at [Strong Memorial Hospital], as an administrative assistant in the emergency department.<\/p>\n<p>For a second, I started to fall in love with medicine again. Maybe give it another try. But then I got a call out of the blue from the National Bank of Geneva\u2014as it was called at the time\u2014looking to interview me for a position in their commercial underwriting department. That\u2019s how I got started in banking.<\/p>\n<p><em>Why do you think the bank came to you?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>VJ:<\/strong> I had an Accounting\/Finance Management Certificate from [Simon Business School]. We look at and interpret a lot of financial statements from different companies. Having that knowledge of accounting and an analytical background gave me a little bit of a leg up.<\/p>\n<p><em>And now you\u2019re a commercial loan officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>VJ: <\/strong>That\u2019s right. I try to represent the bank in a positive way and sell it in an effort to gain new business\u2014small business loans from small- to medium-sized companies. I\u2019ve been doing it for six years, and I love it. It probably seems out of character to anyone who knew me in college. I was an introvert, who didn\u2019t go out much or talk to people I didn\u2019t know. But this job requires me to be outgoing and strike up conversations because you never know where they might lead.<\/p>\n<p>It helps that I\u2019m passionate about the bank. I think that authenticity comes through when I talk to prospects, which has helped me to be successful.<\/p>\n<p><em>Speaking of passion, has that played a role in your giving at the University?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>VJ: <\/strong>Absolutely. It started with a conversation about my plans to give back. I thought about it and realized it had been about 14 years since I graduated, and I really felt I owed the University for a lot of my career. My wife, who also went to Rochester, and I discussed that maybe this was the right time.<\/p>\n<p>But we had just had our fourth child, and couldn\u2019t just write a check. Being able to do it over a five-year period [through the George Eastman Circle] was very appealing to us.<\/p>\n<p><em>Did you designate your gift to support Arts, Sciences &amp; Engineering because of your degree?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>VJ: <\/strong>Yes, and I like to think part of the financial package I received when I started was due in part to someone else\u2019s generosity. Now I can be that person, helping a student coming up, who maybe doesn\u2019t have all the resources they need to [attend Rochester].<\/p>\n<p>You have to feel strongly about where you give. It makes me proud to know the University is doing well, locally and nationally, and know that I\u2019m contributing to its success.<\/p>\n<p><em>Virgil and his wife, <strong>Lisa Joseph \u02bc02<\/strong>, have been members since November 2015. Virgil is a member of the Arts, Sciences &amp; Engineering\u2019s 15th Reunion Committee and the <strong>George Eastman Circle Rochester Leadership Council<\/strong>. The Josephs live in Rochester with their children <strong>Justin<\/strong> (15), <strong>Virgil<\/strong> (9), <strong>Sofia<\/strong> (5), and <strong>Hannah<\/strong> (20 months). Look for the Josephs at the upcoming Meliora Weekend!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"work\" class=\"article_subhead\">Your Philanthropy at Work<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/student-simulation-resize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30032 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/student-simulation-resize-300x211.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/student-simulation-resize-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/student-simulation-resize.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over the last decade, George Eastman Circle members have supported the University with their hearts, minds, and aspirations for the future of our world. Your commitments have had an impact on our faculty and students, facilities and infrastructure, and programs and research in every corner of the University.\u00a0 Below are just a few examples of where and how you have helped make a difference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/school-of-nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SCHOOL OF NURSING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are talented aspiring nurses whose financial circumstances are large, if not insurmountable, barriers to their goals. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/school-of-nursing\">You helped 150 of these students<\/a>. Annual gifts enabled us to award $1.8 million in scholarships that put an exceptional nursing education within reach.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/simon-business-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SIMON BUSINESS SCHOOL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2015, 70 percent of Simon\u2019s top candidates enrolled in the full-time MBA program. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/simon-business-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">It couldn\u2019t have happened without you<\/a>. Your commitments have contributed to this happening in three consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/ur-medicine-home-care-visiting-nurse-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UR MEDICINE HOME CARE<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(formerly Visiting Nurse Service)<\/p>\n<p>You might know about how your gifts support Meals on Wheels deliveries, but do you know about the Care Transitions Coaching Program?\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/ur-medicine-home-care-visiting-nurse-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thanks to you<\/a>, the program, which serves high-risk patients with complex care needs during and after hospital discharge, ranked in the top-nine nationally.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"linkedin\" class=\"article_subhead\">Getting Social<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/6749197\/profile\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22296\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Linked-in-resized-1-300x74.png\" alt=\"Linked+in+resized\" width=\"300\" height=\"74\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you part of our social circle?<\/p>\n<p>Being part of the George Eastman Circle LinkedIn group provides networking and volunteer opportunities. For example, you could serve on a George Eastman Circle Council if you live in Boston, Chicago, Metro NYC, Philadelphia, Rochester, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C. You can learn more about these volunteer opportunities by joining the George Eastman Circle LinkedIn group.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/6749197\/profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Eastman Circle LinkedIn page<\/a>, and click \u201cJoin\u201d in the upper right hand corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"news\" class=\"article_subhead\">Leading by Example<\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_29952\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/160809__DSC2210-resize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29952\" class=\"wp-image-29952 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/160809__DSC2210-resize-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/160809__DSC2210-resize-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/160809__DSC2210-resize.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">C. McCollister Evarts, MD, and John T. Gorczyca, MD<\/p><\/div>\n<p>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<p>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<p><strong>Leadership in orthopaedics<\/strong>. On August 9, <strong>C. McCollister (Mac) Evarts \u02bc57M (MD), \u02bc64M (Res)<\/strong>, was recognized for the leadership and generosity he displayed in creating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/4196\/former-urmc-ceo-orthopaedics-chair-establishes-endowed-professorship.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dr. C. McCollister Evarts Professorship in Orthopaedics<\/strong><\/a>. Evarts was recognized alongside the inaugural Evarts Professor John T. Gorczyca, MD.<\/p>\n<p>Chief of the division of orthopaedic trauma and director of the orthopaedic residency training program, Gorczyca guides residents through a rigorous training curriculum that encompasses 12 orthopaedic subspecialties and provides extensive clinical and research experience. In 2016, he was named to the list of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Top Surgeons\u201d by the Consumers\u2019 Research Council of America.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Championing cancer research<\/strong>. On September 12, <strong>Aram F. Hezel, MD<\/strong>, became the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/aram-hezel-appointed-john-ethel-heselden-professor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">inaugural <strong>John and Ethel Heselden Professor<\/strong><\/a>. Chief of the division of hematology\/oncology for the Medical Center, Hezel provides care to patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including those of the pancreas and liver, areas in which he also focuses his research. His work aims to better understand why genetic changes lead to cancer and how we can use those changes to design better treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Champions for the Medical Center, the late John Heselden and his wife, Ethel, generously supported the School of Medicine and Dentistry, its facilities, and programs. The John and Ethel Heselden Professorship was established through a gift the Heseldens made in honor of their late daughter, Carol. It was the late couple\u2019s desire to fund research, clinical program development, and education within the Medical Center, specifically the Department of Hematology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A pricing catalyst.<\/strong> Pricing has been an area of interest for University Trustee <strong>Robert J. Keegan \u02bc72S (MBA)<\/strong> since his days at Simon Business School, a focus that served him well when he was CEO and chairman of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. That experience and his gratitude for the education he received at the Simon School led him to establish the<strong> Robert J. Keegan Endowed Professorship in Pricing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Keegan Professorship was the 100th to be created during The Meliora Challenge. Read more about Robert Keegan and the gift that he hopes will serve as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/university-trustee-creates-milestone-professorship-simon-business-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a pricing catalyst<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two doctors, two passions.<\/strong> Students at the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the residents and patients of Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) have <strong>Dennis A. Clements III \u02bc72M (MD)<\/strong> and <strong>Martha A. Keels, DDS, PhD<\/strong>, to thank for some exciting learning opportunities and facility upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>The couple\u2019s gift created the <strong>Dr. Dennis A. Clements III and Dr. Martha Ann Keels Student Support Fund<\/strong>, which will enable medical students to participate in educational, research and clinical activities in countries with health disparities. It also will establish the <strong>Dr. Dennis A. Clements III and Dr. Martha Ann Keels EIOH Pediatric Dentistry Clinic<\/strong>, allowing renovations and technology updates to EIOH\u2019s training and care environment.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about how Dennis Clements and Martha Keels are helping to support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/4599\/1-million-gift-to-support-school-of-medicine-and-dentistry-students-and-eastman-institute-for-oral-health.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">children\u2019s health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"events\" class=\"article_subhead\">Save the Dates<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MW-feature-2016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29482 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/MW-feature-2016-300x180.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/rax.rochester.edu\/s\/1676\/index.aspx?sid=1676&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=13&amp;cid=664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rochester Alumni Exchange<\/a> or contact the Office of Donor Relations at (800) 281-2055.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meliora Weekend<\/strong><br \/>\nOctober 6\u20139, 2016<br \/>\nÄ¢¹½´«Ã½<br \/>\nRochester, N.Y.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to register, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/melioraweekend\">www.rochester.edu\/melioraweekend<\/a>. Online registration closes September 30. A hospitality suite will be available to George Eastman Circle members and their families until 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 8. If you have any questions, contact Teresa Rodgers at (800) 281-2055.<\/p>\n<p><strong>George Eastman Circle Regional Recognition Events<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin us for an evening where we celebrate and thank our members, featuring a University update from President Seligman and current students.<\/p>\n<p>October 24, 2016<br \/>\nThe National Press Club<br \/>\nWashington, D.C.<br \/>\nTo RSVP for this event, please contact <a href=\"mailto:DonorRelations@rochester.edu\">DonorRelations@rochester.edu<\/a> or (585) 281-2055.<\/p>\n<p>November 1, 2016<br \/>\nMonroe Golf Club<br \/>\nRochester, New York<br \/>\nTo RSVP for this event, please contact <a href=\"mailto:GECevents@rochester.edu\">GECevents@rochester.edu<\/a> or (585) 265-6603<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ren\u00e9e Fleming and the Eastman Philharmonia<\/strong><br \/>\nNovember 14, 2016<br \/>\nAlice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center<br \/>\nNew York, New York<br \/>\nThe evening will include a dinner reception followed by a concert featuring the Eastman Philharmonia, conducted by Neil Varon, and special guest Ren\u00e9e Fleming \u02bc83E, \u02bc11E (Honorary). For more information, and to RSVP, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/uofr.us\/flemingnyc\">uofr.us\/flemingnyc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meliora Celebrations<\/strong><br \/>\nCelebrate the success of <em>The Meliora Challenge <\/em>in a city near you. Additional details will be available soon.<\/p>\n<p>November 16, 2016<br \/>\nBoston, Massachusetts<\/p>\n<p>December 4, 2016<br \/>\nLos Angeles, California<\/p>\n<p>December 5, 2016<br \/>\nSan Diego, California<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Celebration<\/strong><br \/>\nDecember 9, 2016<br \/>\nGeorge Eastman Museum<br \/>\nRochester, New York<br \/>\nMore details on our annual celebration are coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How did Virgil Joseph \u02bc01 go from aspirations to become a doctor to a job with Canandaigua National Bank &#038; Trust (CNB) and a place among Rochester Business Journal\u2019s \u201cForty Under 40\u201d for 2015? 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