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<\/strong><\/p>\nMeliora! A message from our Chair<\/h5>\n
Dear fellow members,<\/p>\n
The last two years have especially highlighted the strength and dedication the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community has in making life ever better. Health care workers, researchers, staff and faculty are working day in and day out, dedicated to our mission to learn, discover, heal and create.<\/p>\n
On Thursday May 5th, the University and Medical Center will be celebrating their annual Day of Giving<\/strong>. As a George Eastman Circle member, I encourage you to participate by renewing your membership, making a pledge payment, considering a challenge gift or an additional gift on this important day.<\/p>\n The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a proud, inspired community of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers, and you are an integral part. Thank you for staying involved through your membership, and for investing in the future.<\/p>\n Meliora,<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”tolmich”][vc_column el_id=”tolmich”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Eastman School of Music alumna Andrea Tolmich Shalhoub \u201969E, created a George Eastman Circle scholarship to support a music education major. After a successful teaching career of her own for 40 years, she is excited to contribute to the future success of talented musician educators. Read the full volunteer spotlight here.<\/a><\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”eastman-centennial”][vc_column el_id=”eastman-centennial”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Join us as we celebrate Eastman\u2019s rich history and promising future with Centennial Celebration events. Events include world-premieres of more than forty new compositions, fanfares composed by Eastman alumni, and more. Explore Eastman Centennial events.<\/a><\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”honor-nurses”][vc_column el_id=”honor-nurses”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Nurses are the heart of our health care teams. Every day, they\u2019re making crucial care decisions, supporting families, and saving lives. Through the University\u2019s new Honor our Nurses<\/a> campaign, you can go online to leave a special thank you message for a nurse who has made a difference in your life. Donations can also be made to a special fund that will support continuing education for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Medical Center and affiliate nurses, as well as School of Nursing students. #honorOURnurses<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”kreipe”][vc_column el_id=”kreipe”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n George Eastman Center member Richard Kreipe \u201981M (Flw) reflects on the importance of establishing the Mary Sue Jack Endowed Fund, to honor his wife, and underscore the importance of the nursing profession. Read Richard’s story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”dayofgiving”][vc_column el_id=”dayofgiving”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n On May 5, join our entire Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community for our annual Day of Giving<\/a>, a 24-hour celebration of the Meliora spirit and the power of giving back.<\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”celebration-scholarships”][vc_column el_id=”celebration-scholarships”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s annual Celebration of Scholarships. Every year, we gather to celebrate our students and recognize your generosity\u2014as key contributors to our students\u2019 success. Thank you to our current George Eastman Circle scholarship donors. Interested in learning about contributing to a scholarship? Check out our website.<\/a><\/p>\n [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”events”][vc_column el_id=”events”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Missed a George Eastman Circle virtual event? You can now explore our archive of virtual events and watch online whenever it is most convenient for you. We will continuously update this gallery as virtual events take place. View our video gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n We encourage you to visit our George Eastman Circle events page<\/a> or learn more about the many upcoming events<\/a> we are hosting for all alumni, parents, and friends of the University and Medical Center. Here are just a few of the many exciting events coming up:<\/p>\n March 30:<\/strong> George Eastman Circle: Simon Business School, Virtual [vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#065143′ thickness=” up=’20’ down=’20’]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” el_id=”update-information”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Your voluntary updated information will ensure we can most effectively communicate with you and send appropriate University and Medical Center news, updates, event invitations, and more.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lam_Evans-300x118-ps-e1646685258234.png\")
\nEvans Lam \u201983, \u201984S (MBA)
\nMember, Board of Trustees
\nNational Chair, George Eastman Circle<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Andrea-234x300.jpg\")
\nGeorge Eastman Circle member spotlight: Andrea Tolmich Shalhoub<\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/100YearsOfEastman-e1646778748985-300x43.png\")
\nEastman Centennial<\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Honor-Our-Nurses-300x200.jpg\")
\nHonor our Nurses<\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Richard-Kreipe-300x212.jpg\")
\nWhy I give: Richard Kreipe, MD<\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DOG_2022_Wordmarks_1-color_wDate-e1646940920460-300x60.png\")
\nToday is the day. Tomorrow is the reason.<\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2011-11-09_campus_RRL_273-3-300x213.jpg\")
<\/p>\nCelebration of Scholarships<\/h5>\n
Upcoming Events<\/h5>\n
\nApril 13:<\/strong> George Eastman Circle Reception, Washington, D.C.
\nApril 27:<\/strong> George Eastman Circle Family Reception, Rochester, NY
\nMay 5<\/a>:<\/strong> Day of Giving
\nMay 25:<\/strong> George Eastman Circle Reception, Boston, MA
\nJune 9-11<\/a>:<\/strong> Reunion Weekend
\nJune 18:<\/strong> George Eastman Circle Hospitality Suite \u2013 2022 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, Rochester, NY<\/p>\nUpdate Your Information<\/h5>\n