Tagged - Meliora Weekend
COVID-19
Meliora Weekend canceled for Fall 2020
The announcement, written by Senior Vice President for University Advancement Thomas Farrell, says that the University canceled the event due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Read More
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UR Snapshots Vol. 3: Meliora Weekend
I was biking on campus on Friday and nearly got run over by a golf cart. Read More
Meliora Weekend
Jon Batiste brings jazz carnival to Eastman
Jon Batiste’s performance at the Kodak Hall this Saturday evening highlighted this year’s celebration of Meliora Weekend. Batiste is a reputed jazz musician who is known best for his role as the bandleader on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” His delightful music was an invitation to the members of the art community for a […]
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Author and smooth talker Ann Patchett visits Strong
Sarah Mangelsdorf welcomed Ann Patchett to Strong Auditorium on Saturday afternoon by listing a few of her accolades — an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, a spot as one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People of 2012, an Orange Prize, a PEN/Faulkner Award — but concluded her opening remarks by saying that her husband, […]
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Steele urges political involvement at Mel Weekend
Steele told students there are tools and mechanisms to use at their disposal to “move us from where we are to where you want us to be.” Read More
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Biographer Ron Chernow offers history and advice at Mel Weekend
Pulitzer-winning biographer Ron Chernow imparted historical perspective and life advice this past Mel Weekend, painting an unconventional but compelling portrait of Ulysses S. Grant along the way. Chernow is known for works on George Washington and Alexander Hamilton — the latter inspiring Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash-hit musical, on which Chernow served as historical consultant. He visited […]
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Sexual assault prevention campaign chalks up Mel Weekend
The messages included “#MeToo,” “We Stand with Survivors,” “Stop Blaming Victims!” and many chalkings of the phrase, “It’s On Us.” Read More
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First-years’ expectations mixed for Mel Weekend
Moreover, a large number of first-years were uncertain of what to expect for the weekend. Read More
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Mike Birbiglia scores at Meliora Weekend
Mike Birbigilia took the stage with little fanfare, joking about his hopes of making the night “even better.” Read More
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Roberts talks overcoming adversity through optimism
She referenced her parents as playing a critical role in instilling positivity in her from a young age. Read More
