The 2024 spring semester kicks off on Monday morning. We currently have more than 6,600 students registered, a significant increase over Jan. 2023. Thanks to everyone for your assistance – large or small – in getting us to this number. Applications for the fall semester also are well ahead of last year’s pace.
In the News!
- Today marks 73 days until the Solar Eclipse (April 8). Our campus committee of 25+ is working through all details and logistics related to event passes, parking, communication, health and safety, merchandise, and so much more. Our next big effort will be around staffing, so please let Kaci know if you have a specific role you would like to be a part of, or lead. Info on specific roles will be coming out very soon.
- Soon after the Eclipse will be Commencement (May 17), with the “Almost Alum Block Party” the day before. Any and all assistance from A&C team members is encouraged.
- Next month, President Macpherson and I will begin our advocacy work related to the state budget with visits to our assembly and senate members.
- The Communications team continues to work with our partners at White Whale on the new institutional website. The expectation is that it will launch before the end of March.
- Advancement has entered into an agreement with Empreinte Consulting on some grant writing projects associated with the Comprehensive Campaign.
- A donor has come forward to establish a $250,000 endowed award in honor of Garth Fagan, emeritus professor of Dance. Details will be released in the coming weeks.
Upcoming dates and events to note:
- Our monthly A&C Divisional birthdays’ celebration is Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 12:45 pm in the 3 rd floor conference room.
- The A&C Campus Climate Forum is that same day at 1:30 pm in the Eagle’s Lookout.
- First Friday returns on Feb. 2 at Alumni House from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.
- There will be two Town Halls focused on the Eclipse on Monday, Feb. 5, at 12:10 pm (McCue Auditorium) and 7 pm (Tower Fine Arts Theatre).
- The annual Day of Giving is Wednesday, March 6.
- A celebration of the career of Garth Fagan will be held on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 pm, in the Hartwell Dance Theatre. More info will be coming, soon.
- Longer Term dates to get on your calendar:
- Honors & Awards Ceremony, April 19.
- Almost Alum Block Party, May 16, followed by Commencement, May 17
- Employee Appreciation Day/Lunch, May 21
- University Recognition Dinner, May 22
- JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, May 23
- A&C Day with the Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field, June 12
February Work anniversaries: Mike Z., 02/02/2023
February Birthdays: We don’t have any!!!
Enjoy your weekend!