UR Office of Engagement & Enrichment

The annual Presidential Awards for Inclusive Excellence honor faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, and community members and organizations whose accomplishments cultivate a profound sense of belonging and thriving for all members of our community. More than 150 people attended this year's celebration, held on March 31 at the Feldman Ballroom at the Frederick Douglass Ballroom.
https://www.rochester.edu/oee/events/presidential-awards/

Join the Office of Engagement and Enrichment for the 25th Annual Tana Grady-Weliky Lecture to honor Dr. Grady-Weliky, former University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Senior Associate Dean for Education and Department of Psychiatry faculty member. This year’s lecturer is Dr. Russell J. Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA, a Triple Board resident physician at the Indiana University School of Medicine. As Co-Founder and Chairman of The 15 White Coats, Dr. Ledet transforms his journey into mentorship and opportunity for future physicians nationwide. Box lunches are provided, registration is required. Click the link below to register. https://events.rochester.edu/event/-tana-grady-weliky-25th

Come celebrate Black History Month at Eastman School of Music. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm at Kilbourn Hall. All are welcome to a free concert featuring two world premier pieces by Eastman students, as well as performances from world renowned performers/faculty Joshua Conyers, Alison d’Amato, and Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle.

Minister, civil rights leader, author, and social justice advocate Reverend Dr. William Barber II keynotes the 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address in Douglass Commons Feldman Ballroom on January 29, 2026. Reverend Dr. Barber is President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. More than 300 people from the University and Rochester community attended the lecture.

Join Us in Honoring Our Veterans on November 4, 2025

The University of Rochester invites you to the Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, November 4, in the Flaum Atrium, School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Breakfast Reception: 7:30 AM
Program & Color Guard: 8:00–9:00 AM

Hosted by the Office of University Engagement and Enrichment, this annual event celebrates the service and sacrifice of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and families who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Register:

Veterans Recognition Ceremony The Veterans Recognition Ceremony is an annual event to honor those in our community who have served in the U.S. military and to acknowledge their contributions to the University of Rochester. On Nov. 11, we will honor all faculty, staff, and students who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, includ...

What a Day! Boundless Together 2025 Was a Huge Success

On October 3rd, the University of Rochester hosted its Annual Boundless Together Conference at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center — and it was nothing short of inspiring. This year’s theme, “Meeting the Moment,” brought together students, faculty, alumni, and community members for a powerful day of learning, reflection, and connection.

Key Highlights:
Michele Norris, Peabody Award-winning journalist and MSNBC Senior Contributing Editor, delivered a moving keynote on race, identity, and the power of honest dialogue.

Harriet Washington ’76, acclaimed author of Medical Apartheid, joined President Sarah Mangelsdorf for a thought-provoking fireside chat on ethics, advocacy, and the importance of historical awareness.

Attendees engaged in 22 breakout sessions led by campus and community experts, exploring topics like community building, belonging, and personal and collective well-being.

Together, we asked:
What do I need to know to understand this moment?
What can I do to respond to this moment?
How can I care for myself and my community as we do this work?

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event unforgettable. Let’s keep the momentum going — because together, we are truly Boundless.