ECONOMIC INFLUENCE PITCHING POLITICS SHOW US YOUR TOWN: NYC Adding up Rochester’s A history of presidents Find your way around the Big economic impact. and baseball. Apple with alumni and friends.

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Committed to Memory How does memory shape our sense of who we are?

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NOSTALGIA. BRING IT. REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, URAlumniRelations JULY 25 AT NOON (EDT) You live ever better, every day, creating a ripple of positive change wherever MELIORA WEEKEND UofR Get back to the very best of your University you go. This fall, bring it home for our 18th celebration with classmates and OCTOBER 4–7, 2018 Our online system makes the process the entire Rochester family. Get back to the very best of your University roots, roots. Rediscover what you love about uofralumni easier than ever. View the full schedule, across the River Campus and Medical Center, to the Eastman School of Music Rochester at your reunion with fellow Don’t miss the festivities! transportation, hotel information, and Memorial Art Gallery. Register today at classmates and friends. See who’s registered, babysitting services–and everything rochester.edu/melioraweekend connect with classmates, and track giving CELEBRATE, RECONNECT, AND RENEW YOUR SPIRIT OF MELIORA. you’ll need to know before attending at progress at rochester.edu/reunion. Featuring Soledad O’Brien, Michael Steele, Ron Chernow, Nasim Pedrad, rochester.edu/melioraweekend. Pink Martini and more!

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Pitching 20 Show Us Politics Your Town: New York City Even before presidents such What do the locals do? There are some as Woodrow Wilson (above) 14,000 alumni who call New York City began throwing Opening Day home. We asked a few for their favorite first pitches, the histories of spots in the city that never sleeps. baseball and the presidency By Robin L. Flanigan were intertwined. English faculty member Curt Smith, a former presidential 28 Committed speechwriter and a baseball broadcasting expert, to Memory considers the connections in a Questions about memory and forgetting new book, The Presidents and drive the work of scholars, artists, the Pastime: The History of and scientists. Interviews by Kathleen Baseball and the White House. McGarvey By Kathleen McGarvey

ON THE COVER: Illustration by John W. Tomac for Rochester Review

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (WOODROW WILSON); SHANNON TAGGART FOR ROCHESTER REVIEW (TANYA CHANPHANITPORNKIT ’15E) July–August 2018 ROCHESTER REVIEW 1

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In Review 58 Simon Alumni 14 45 Recognized 6 Three Decades of Wilson Day The 58 Eastman School brainchild of Theresa of Music Guenther ’90 turns 30 in 59 School of Medicine August. and Dentistry The 8 Healthy Heroes 59 School of Nursing Warner School of Education welcomes 59 Simon Business School area K-12 students for 59 Warner School its summer engagement of Education programs. 59 In Memoriam 10 A Growing Impact As one of the largest private 60 Remembering Emil employers in New York Wolf A student of the State, Rochester plays noted physicist counts a vital role in the area’s up some of his mentor’s economy, according to a contributions to science new report. and to his colleagues. 12 Discover Measuring light, 64 Manners Matter  “fighting” cancer, and Etiquette consultant Jodi more research news. R. R. Smith ’90 offers advice for new graduates 43 A Chance Encounter 48 U of R, U of R, ’68! Fifty 14 “An Audacious and and others on navigating across the Pond Angela years later, classmates Radical Voice” An a diverse and modern Remus ’16 finds a share their memories. exhibition explores the art workplace. Rochester connection at of an outsider whose work 51 Four Years on Campus, Oxford. was almost lost to history. a Lifetime of Friendship  15 Ask the Archivist Is One 43 A Patent and a A close-knit group of Our Libraries Overdue? Milestone The nation’s celebrates the bonds that 10 millionth patent brought them together 16 In Brief The College is awarded to Joseph six decades ago. selects its first set of Marron ’81, ’86 (PhD). summer sustainability 53 Happy Birthday, fellows, the UHS building 44 The Art of Crafting George Eastman!  gets another floor, and Your Job A national arts Alumni celebrate other campus news. leader, Emil Kang ’90 took the legacy his first job as a gallery of one of 18 Setting Sights on receptionist and made it Rochester’s Successful Seasons  his own. most important Yellowjacket teams gear benefactors. up for the 2018–19 year. 45 Up Close with Kaveh Rastegar ’01E A sought- 57 Graduate  after bassist provides a Arts, Sciences & Alumni Gazette glimpse into his world. Engineering 42 The Show Goes On  Lusette (Andy) Smith ’72 Class Notes tells about her path 46 College Arts, Sciences & from stage manager to Engineering computer programmer to software engineer and 47 Meet the Young Alumni 64 technology consultant. Council

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Making an Academic Home at Rochester The University’s intellectual core is thriving as new faculty and students add to Rochester’s research and educational missions. By Richard Feldman new members of our faculty are coming from remarkable places, and their presence The University is an institution character- will add breadth and depth to our research ized by the strength and talent of its people. and educational missions. Our vibrant intellectual core is growing Lisa Kahn, a new professor in the eco- and thriving—and every new academic year nomics department, will join us from Yale brings opportunity for change and renewal. University’s School of Management. She Increasingly, it is a place people want to be. served as the senior economist for labor I recently had the pleasure of welcoming and education policy on President Obama’s Donald Hall as the new Robert L. and Mary Council of Economic Advisors from 2010 to L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sci- 2011. In her current work, she uses data on ences & Engineering. I’m impressed with job vacancy postings to examine whether his energy and creativity, and I know he the Great Recession accelerated technolog- will be a stellar addition to the AS&E deans’ ical change, exacerbating the polarization office. Donald started here in July, coming of the US economy. Her examination of the to us from Lehigh, where he was dean of consequences of graduating from college in Arts & Sciences. He is widely published in an economic downturn won the award for the fields of British studies, gender theory, the best paper published in Labour Eco- cultural studies, and professional stud- nomics in 2010–11. ies and has delivered lectures around the A new director of translational research world on the value of a liberal arts educa- and professor of biomedical genetics and tion, the need for nurturing global compe- the Wilmot Distinguished Professor in tencies in students, and the importance of Our Class of 2022 will be Cancer Genomics comes to us from Em- interdisciplinary dialogue. ory. Paula Vertino will soon join the Med- Donald and other outstanding new fac- among the most selective ical Center and Wilmot Cancer Institute ulty are choosing to come to Rochester be- in the University’s and be responsible for facilitating interac- cause of the richness of our culture and the tion among scientists and clinicians with quality of our people. A big part of the draw history. This year we the goal of accelerating the development is our students. Presented with numerous received more than of laboratory discoveries into technolo- attractive options, the extraordinary stu- gies or treatments for use with patients. dents who will make up incoming classes 20,000 applications Her experience at Emory, which received have similarly chosen to make Rochester for admission to the National Cancer Institute comprehensive their intellectual home. cancer center status, will be instrumental Our incoming College Class of 2022, ar- College—the most on in assisting in Wilmot’s pursuit of the same riving on campus in August, will be among record—from which designation. the most selective in the University’s Eastman welcomes a wonderfully tal- history. This year we received more than fewer than 30 percent ented group of new faculty, including the 20,000 applications for admission to the were admitted. music director of Eastman Opera Theatre, College—the most on record—from which Timothy Long. A musician of Muscogee fewer than 30 percent were admitted. Aver- won first, second, or third place in more Creek and Choctaw descent from the age SAT/ACT two-score equivalent for en- than 50 competitions while also achiev- Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, Professor Long tering students this year will surpass 1,400 ing distinction in poetry, chess, figure has received acclaim for his “sharp con- for the second year in a row. I am pleased skating, karate, tennis, swimming, dance, ducting” with operatic engagements that that students from underrepresented mi- power lifting, soccer, and skiing. Seven- have included companies such as the Bos- nority groups will make up 18.3 percent of teen of them will pursue joint degrees with ton Lyric Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, the Juil- the class, and one in five are the first in their AS&E. Our graduate students in business, liard School, New York City Opera, Opera families to go to college. International stu- education, nursing, natural and social sci- New England, and many others. dents will come from nearly 100 countries. ences, engineering, and humanities will be I look forward to welcoming an impres- Our entering medical students are the leaders who will help solve the world’s sive cohort of scholars to all of our schools among the most highly qualified in the most pressing problems of the future. in August. We should anticipate another country, with an admissions rate under Incoming students will have the oppor- banner year for our faculty and students to 5 percent. Future musicians entering the tunity to work with scholars at the top of Learn, Discover, Heal, Create—and Make Eastman School of Music have collectively their fields. Much like Donald Hall, other the World Ever Better.r

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A History in Genetics elected to statewide office” in 2003 (“Set An Act of Giving As a former biology major at the Univer- Your Calendar for Meliora Weekend,” May- sity, I was at first thrilled to see the article June). Unfortunately for poor Michael, “We have always been theater goers and “The Genes of Genetic Recombination” in Douglas Wilder was elected as governor July–August 2018 VOLUME 80, NO. 6 our family, including our daughter, Dana ’05, the May-June issue. However, I was dis- of Virginia in 1990, more than a decade ear- has benefited in so many ways from our appointed that the article did not men- lier. I think you owe Mr. Wilder an apology. Editor tion that the first cytological proof that Karl Roth ’62 Scott Hauser involvement with theater. Ensuring that crossing over occurs was demonstrated by Westerville, Ohio Associate Editors future students of all academic backgrounds Curt Stern, a former member of the biology Karen McCally ’02 (PhD) have the same opportunity to experience faculty at Rochester. Our apologies to Wilder and the people of Kathleen McGarvey I did not know Professor Stern until I Virginia. We should have made clear that Contributors and enjoy live theater, whether as audience was in graduate school at the University Steele, who is a guest speaker at this fall’s Jeanette Colby, Joyce Farrell, Adam members or as part of the team, is something Fenster, Peter Iglinski ’17 (MA), Sandra of California at Berkeley and served as a Meliora Weekend, was the first African Knispel, Jim Mandelaro, Phyllis we value. teaching assistant in his undergraduate American elected to statewide office in Mangefrida, Bob Marcotte, Melissa course in genetics. It was a great privilege Maryland.—Editor Mead, Mark Michaud, Sara Miller, Sarah to know him personally, as well as profes- Mossey, Dennis O’Donnell, Leslie Orr, Scott To do something special for my 50th Reunion, sionally, as he always opened his home and . . . and Clarifications Sabocheck, Kristine Thompson, Sofia in addition to our outright gifts, we funded Tokar, Laura Torchia, Lindsey Valich, Jim family to graduate students. Regarding your article, “Was the University Ver Steeg ’15W (MS), and Brandon Vick a charitable gift annuity that will provide Professor Stern is part of the distin- a Player in the Invention of Baseball” (Ask Business Manager lasting support for the University of Rochester guished history of the U of R and famous the Archivist) in the May-June issue, the Maureen Baisch International Theatre Program and guaranteed in the history of genetics. He should be re- later works of Priscilla Astifan (a Webster, Editorial Office membered with pride by the University. New York–based historian) would appear 147 Wallis Hall lifetime income for us. It’s a simple way to make Dorothy Botkin Rosenthal ’55, ’83W (EdD) to make it probable that a form of baseball University of Rochester a gift that creates great value for the University, Amherst, Massachusetts recognizable as today’s game was played Box 270033, Rochester, NY 14627-0033 the students, and for us.” in Rochester earlier than 1858, possibly as (585) 275-4118 Fax: (585) 275-0359 The Graduates Wore Yellow early as the 1820s or 30s, and almost cer- [email protected] Richard Alioto ’88M (MD), ’94M (Res) tainly by 1855. Rochester.edu/pr/Review DREW MITTELMAN ’68, P’05 of Clayton, North Carolina, says the photo Michael Nighan Address Changes AND MAUREEN ADDUCI P’05 on the opening page of class notes in the Rochester, New York 300 East River Road May-June issue shows graduates from the Box 270032 School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1988. Melissa Mead, the John M. and Barbara Rochester, NY 14627-0032 Drew and Maureen are Founding Members of the “Top row: Giovana Thomas ’88M (MD) Keil University Archivist and Rochester (585) 275-8602; toll free: (866) 673-0181 [email protected] Wilson Society. As members of the George Eastman and Steven Nakada ’88M (MD), ’94M Collections Librarian, responds: “While my Rochester.edu/alumni/stay-connected/ Circle, they also support the School of Arts & Sciences (Res); bottom row: Steven Grinspoon answer drew on Astifan’s scholarship in alumni-update-form ’88M (MD), Carol Rosenbaum ’88M Rochester History, her more recent work Design and Athletics. Drew serves as a volunteer leader on (MD), Christine Shotzko ’88M (MD), and indicates that early Rochesterians played Steve Boerner Typography & Design Inc. University regional and national councils. Martha David ’88M (MD), ’91M (Res). My ‘base ball’ in a former meadow in what is classmates—and I miss them all!” now downtown Rochester as early as 1825. Published six times a year for alumni, And Mary Jo Heath ’88E (PhD) of Those articles can be found online, along students, their parents, and other friends of the University, Rochester Review is Stamford, Connecticut, writes: “Love the with a video interview of Astifan: Roches- produced by University Communications. photo from 1988 commencement . . . with terbaseballhistory.org/research-projects. all of us in our bumblebee suits. I was the Although the game the young men played Opinions expressed are those of the authors, the editors, or their subjects marshal for the PhD candidates that year, was not the organized ‘New York game’ and do not necessarily represent official and I still carry the key chain that was at- that came to Rochester in the mid-1850s, positions of the University of Rochester. tached to my ceremonial baton. I returned my assertion that ‘Rochester—either as a ISSN: 0035-7421 to Eastman in 2016 and gave the com- city or university—played no special role IMAGINE YOUR LEGACY. PLAN TODAY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. mencement address and received a Dis- in the early development of the game’ is an Credits tinguished Alumni Award. At my request, unforced error: Rochesterians certainly did Alumni photographs, courtesy of the they searched far and wide for a bumble- play an early role. At this point, it seems subjects. Unless otherwise credited, all bee suit for me to wear on the occasion safe to say the University did not.” others are Rochester Review photos. (my friend, Dr. Betsy Marvin ’89E (PhD) To learn more about income for life from charitable gift annuities of the Eastman faculty, still wears hers!). Review welcomes letters and will print and other planned giving methods, visit www.rochester.giftplans.org/income Alas, none could be found, so I was forced them as space permits. Letters may be to wear the black one. Sigh.” edited for brevity and clarity. Unsigned letters cannot be used. Send letters Office of Trusts, Estates & Gift Planning Department of Corrections . . . to Rochester Review, 22 Wallis Hall, Methinks you were a bit overexuberant Box 270044, University of Rochester, (800) MELIORA (800-635-4672) • [email protected] when you billed Michael Steele as making Rochester, NY 14627-0044; rochrev@ “history as the first African American rochester.edu.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 4 7/30/18 4:31 PM An Act of Giving “We have always been theater goers and our family, including our daughter, Dana ’05, has benefited in so many ways from our involvement with theater. Ensuring that future students of all academic backgrounds have the same opportunity to experience and enjoy live theater, whether as audience members or as part of the team, is something we value.

To do something special for my 50th Reunion, in addition to our outright gifts, we funded a charitable gift annuity that will provide lasting support for the University of Rochester International Theatre Program and guaranteed lifetime income for us. It’s a simple way to make a gift that creates great value for the University, the students, and for us.”

DREW MITTELMAN ’68, P’05 AND MAUREEN ADDUCI P’05

Drew and Maureen are Founding Members of the Wilson Society. As members of the George Eastman Circle, they also support the School of Arts & Sciences and Athletics. Drew serves as a volunteer leader on University regional and national councils.

IMAGINE YOUR LEGACY. PLAN TODAY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

To learn more about income for life from charitable gift annuities and other planned giving methods, visit www.rochester.giftplans.org/income

Office of Trusts, Estates & Gift Planning (800) MELIORA (800-635-4672) • [email protected]

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CELEBRATING COMMUNITY Three Decades of Wilson Day SORTING SERVICE: D’Lions from the Class of 1997—Anne Tam, Niloufer Hanjeebhoy, Kate Peters, and Erica Kuntz Moor—helped sort clothes during the sixth edition of Wilson Day in the fall of 1994. Part of orientation activities since 1988, the day celebrates its 30th anniversary in August. That’s when about 1,300 members of the Class of 2022 will fan out into the Rochester region for what is now called the Wilson Day of Engagement. Named in honor of Xerox founder Joseph Wilson ’31, the day was the brainchild of then sophomore Theresa Guenther ’90 and continues to be organized by students. The day also served as a catalyst for a Global Day of Service for alumni, which is held this year on September 15. For more: Rochester.edu/ alumni/service. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES/DEPARTMENT OF RARE BOOKS, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, AND PRESERVATION

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rr_July2018_InReview.indd 7 7/30/18 4:42 PM SUMMER PROGRAMS Healthy Heroes ACTIVE LEARNING: Students participating in Horizons at Warner, a six-week summer enrichment program at the Warner School of Education, jump rope outside Raymond F. LeChase Hall this summer during Health Hero Time, part of the program that encourages physical activity. One of several initiatives administered by Warner to engage K-12 students during the summer, Horizons is designed for Rochester City School District students in kindergarten through ninth grade. PHOTOGRAPH BY J. ADAM FENSTER

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rr_July2018_InReview.indd 9 7/30/18 4:43 PM IN REVIEW The University’s Economic Impact As Rochester’s largest employer, the University has a major economic impact on the immediate community. A new report by CGR Research shows that Rochester is also the largest private employer in upstate New York and the fifth largest in the state overall, with an Research is a significant component of economic influence that reaches far beyond the region. the University’s economic impact, generating a total estimated payroll of Employment Capital Investments $275 million and an estimated $18 million in income and sales tax revenue. The largest impact is generated by the direct employment of nearly The University’s annual capital investments support around 3,500 jobs 27,000 full-time equivalent workers at the University. Subsequent and bring in about $180 million of labor income to the state economy. Grant Activity spending by employees causes a “spillover” effect that creates more The University has received more than than 25,900 additional jobs in New York. University of Rochester Capital Investments $1.7 billion in external funding (federal 350 million (2017) dollars 5-year average: $290 million and nonfederal agencies) over the last five years. University of Rochester Direct Employment 300 320.6 327.9 250 286.1 292.4 400 million (2017) dollars 262.3 271.7 200 150 300 Spillover Employment across New York State 100

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Fiscal Impact 0 Top Private Employers in New York State The University and its affiliates are significant sources of revenue to FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 Rank Company Name NYS Employment state and local governments: almost $140 million for the traded sector and more than $200 million for local and traded sectors. Patents Issued 1 Northwell Health 54,000 The University had 73 patents issued 2 Montefiore Health System 32,000 Fiscal Impact on New York State and Local Governments in 2017. United States Total taxes generated, including sales tax, New York personal income 3 Mount Sinai Health System¹ 29,000 Foreign tax, and local property taxes, in millions of dollars. 80 patents issued 4 Walmart¹ 28,000 Direct Spillover 70 5 NYU/NYU Langone Medical Center 27,000 60 5 University of Rochester and affiliates 27,000 TRADED SECTOR 95.1 43.8 5 Verizon NY Inc.² 27,000 LOCAL AND 50 TRADED SECTOR 141.1 66.0 8 JP Morgan Chase² 25,000 40 0 50 100 150 200 250 8 Citigroup Inc.² 25,000 30 10 New York Presbyterian 20,000 Purchasing 20 1 Adjusted for likely part-time workers The University and its affiliates purchased almost $1 billion of goods 10 2 Estimate and services in 2017. Of the total, $182 million or 18 percent was spent 0 in New York State, touching all but six counties. Total Employment Impact in New York State FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 The CGR report differentiates between the traded sector, which brings More than $13,000,000 Invention Disclosures dollars into a region, and the local sector, which reallocates dollars $3,000,000–$13,000,000 The University had 106 invention already in the region. When total employment is taken into account— disclosures in 2017. including that created by capital investment, visitor activity, and so $1,500,000–$3,000,000 200 invention disclosures forth—the total number of jobs created by the University is around $300,000–$1,500,000 59,700, and total labor income is more than $3.5 billion. Less than $300,000 Number of jobs Direct Spillover 150

TRADED SECTOR 20,400 18,800 LOCAL AND 100 TRADED SECTOR 31,400 28,300 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000

Labor income (millions of dollars) 50

TRADED SECTOR 1,428.8 913,7 0 LOCAL AND TRADED SECTOR 2,134.5 1,376.4 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000

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RochRev_July2018.indb 10 7/30/18 4:31 PM IN REVIEW The University’s Economic Impact UNIVERSITY & THE COMMUNITY As Rochester’s largest employer, the University has a major economic impact on the immediate community. A new report by CGR Research A Growing Impact shows that Rochester is also the largest private employer in upstate New York and the fifth largest in the state overall, with an Research is a significant component of As one of the largest private employers in New York State, economic influence that reaches far beyond the region. the University’s economic impact, generating a total estimated payroll of the University ‘plays a vital role’ in the area’s economy, Employment Capital Investments $275 million and an estimated $18 million according to a new report. in income and sales tax revenue. The largest impact is generated by the direct employment of nearly The University’s annual capital investments support around 3,500 jobs By Mark Michaud says that while the report demonstrates the 27,000 full-time equivalent workers at the University. Subsequent and bring in about $180 million of labor income to the state economy. Grant Activity economic strength of the University, the spending by employees causes a “spillover” effect that creates more The University has received more than The University has added 9,000 employees institution’s most important impact comes than 25,900 additional jobs in New York. University of Rochester Capital Investments $1.7 billion in external funding (federal over the last decade, making it the fifth larg- from its community engagement efforts. 350 million (2017) dollars 5-year average: $290 million and nonfederal agencies) over the last est private-sector employer in New York Some of the most visible recent such ini- University of Rochester Direct Employment five years. State and the largest upstate-based employ- tiatives include the University’s partner- 300 327.9 320.6 er, according to a new report by CGR, a ship with East High School, support for 250 286.1 292.4 400 million (2017) dollars 262.3 271.7 public-policy analysis firm that traces its a business incubator in the former Sibley 200 origins to Kodak founder George Eastman. building in downtown Rochester; programs 150 300 Spillover Employment across New York State Released this summer, the report is one for music education through the Eastman 100 of an occasional series of studies the com- Community Music School; and efforts to 50 200 pany has done for the University as a way expand University’s nationally recognized 0 to assess the economic footprint of the health care network. FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 institution. “The numbers tell only part of the story,” 100 = 1,000 full-time equivalent employees The report, which looked at the year Feldman says. “I believe a significant part ended December 31, 2017, details economic of our impact comes from being a com- Fiscal Impact 0 data such as overall employment, payroll, munity partner, working to strengthen our Top Private Employers in New York State The University and its affiliates are significant sources of revenue to FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 capital expenditures, purchasing, spending region every day, helping to address some Rank Company Name NYS Employment state and local governments: almost $140 million for the traded sector by students and visitors, and tax impact. It of city and region’s most entrenched so- and more than $200 million for local and traded sectors. Patents Issued 1 Northwell Health 54,000 includes figures for the University; its clin- cioeconomic problems, to strengthen our The University had 73 patents issued 2 Montefiore Health System 32,000 Fiscal Impact on New York State and Local Governments ical health network, UR Medicine; and the health care capacity, and our contributions in 2017. United States Total taxes generated, including sales tax, New York personal income hospitals and other health care offices -af to the arts, and to truly embrace the role 3 Mount Sinai Health System¹ 29,000 Foreign tax, and local property taxes, in millions of dollars. 80 patents issued filiated with the network. and responsibilities that come with being 4 Walmart¹ 28,000 Mike Silva, CGR data analyst and lead a region’s major employer.” Direct Spillover 70 5 NYU/NYU Langone Medical Center 27,000 investigator on the study, says that in total, The report notes that education and 60 the University employs about 27,000 peo- health care have become major compo- 5 University of Rochester and affiliates 27,000 95.1 43.8 TRADED SECTOR ple when jobs are counted as full-time nents of the state’s economy, with 20 per- 5 Verizon NY Inc.² 27,000 LOCAL AND 50 TRADED SECTOR 141.1 66.0 positions. cent of all jobs and 15 percent of all income 8 JP Morgan Chase² 25,000 40 That’s an increase since 2016 of about in the state attributable to the two sectors 0 50 100 150 200 250 8 Citigroup Inc.² 25,000 30 2,300 full-time equivalent positions, or a Six of the top 10 largest private-sector em- 9 percent increase. Over the last 10 years, ployers in New York are universities, ac- 10 New York Presbyterian 20,000 20 Purchasing the University has added more than 9,000 ademic health centers, or health systems. 1 Adjusted for likely part-time workers The University and its affiliates purchased almost $1 billion of goods 10 positions. With 31,000 employees, which equates 2 Estimate According to the report, when the Uni- to the 27,000 full-time positions, the Uni- and services in 2017. Of the total, $182 million or 18 percent was spent 0 in New York State, touching all but six counties. versity’s broader impact is calculated, the versity is tied for fifth largest private em- FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 Total Employment Impact in New York State institution is responsible for about 59,700 ployer in the state and is the largest private The CGR report differentiates between the traded sector, which brings More than $13,000,000 Invention Disclosures jobs. That number factors in the economic upstate-based employer. dollars into a region, and the local sector, which reallocates dollars activity created by Rochester’s employees, CGR, which began as the Rochester Bu- $3,000,000–$13,000,000 The University had 106 invention already in the region. When total employment is taken into account— disclosures in 2017. who spend money at businesses that in reau of Municipal Research, was established including that created by capital investment, visitor activity, and so $1,500,000–$3,000,000 turn hire employees, and by the Univer- by Eastman with a mandate to “get things 200 invention disclosures forth—the total number of jobs created by the University is around $300,000–$1,500,000 sity’s construction and other projects, done for the community.” The firm conducts 59,700, and total labor income is more than $3.5 billion. Less than $300,000 which also supports businesses that hire research for a range of agencies, organiza- employees. tions, and communities across the country. Number of jobs Direct Spillover 150 “The University of Rochester has long The study included UR Medicine affili- TRADED SECTOR 20,400 18,800 played a vital role in the Rochester econ- ates of Highland Hospital, which is located omy,” says Silva. “Moreover, its impact ex- in Rochester; F. F. Thompson in Canandai- LOCAL AND 31,400 28,300 100 TRADED SECTOR tends beyond just economics. It improves gua; Noyes Health in Dansville; and Jones 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 the quality of life in our region. The growth Memorial Hospital in Wellesville. in the number of UR Medicine affiliates Many of the affiliates are the largest -em Labor income (millions of dollars) 50 demonstrates its commitment to providing ployers in their respective communities. TRADED SECTOR 1,428.8 913,7 world-class medical care. And the number Data from St. James Hospital in Hornell 0 LOCAL AND of capital projects is a testament to the Uni- was not included in the report because its TRADED SECTOR 2,134.5 1,376.4 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 versity’s research excellence.” affiliation with UR Medicine began in the 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 University President Richard Feldman spring of 2018.r

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A POWERFUL DEVICE: Optics professor Chunlei Guo calls the new type of interferometer he designed with PhD candidate Billy Lam “a revolutionary step forward” in measuring the properties of ultrafast laser beams.

Measuring Light, Point by Point Measuring beams of light The new device, developed by interference pattern from which level of precision is especially can help scientists perform Chunlei Guo, professor of optics, researchers measure key spatial important in imaging. tasks ranging from detecting and Billy Lam, a PhD student in characteristics of light beams: “If a beam is not perfect, and distant planets to treating his lab, promises to give scientists amplitude, phase, polarization, there is a defect on the image, an aberration in the human an unprecedented ability to fine- wavelength, and—in the case of it’s important to know the eye. Now researchers at the tune even the quickest pulses of pulsed beams—the duration of defect is because of the beam Institute of Optics have devised light for a host of applications. the pulses. and not because of a variation a simpler way to measure The device consists of a Unlike traditional devices, in the object you are imaging,” beams of light—even superfast, compact optical cube, assembled which measure an average along says Guo. pulsed laser beams that have from two prisms. When a laser an entire beam, Guo and Lam’s The device is described required complicated devices to beam shines through the cube, device allows measurements in Nature Light: Science and characterize their properties. the device creates a stable at each point of a beam. That Applications. —Bob Marcotte

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RochRev_July2018.indb 12 7/30/18 4:31 PM DISCOVER When Parents Fight, Kids May Benefit from Strong Sibling Bonds A study led by researchers in northeastern United States and relationships were protected develop friendship bonds that the Department of Clinical and a small city in the Midwest. The from a similar type of distress involve shared warmth, disclo- Social Sciences in Psychology researchers caution that the in response to later parental sure about concerns, and support shows that strong sibling bonds families studied were mostly disagreements and fights. and corrective feedback—such may offset the negative effects white and middle class, and the According to lead author as becoming a sounding board— of parental strife. The study is findings should not be gener- Patrick Davies, a professor of for their perceptions about published in the journal Child alized to families of all races or psychology, siblings serve many family life,” he says. Development. socioeconomic status. of the same functions as peers. “We showed that having a The researchers looked at 236 The researchers found that the For example, they may be good relationship with a brother adolescents and their fami- adolescents who witnessed high involved in joint activities such as or sister reduced heightened lies, whom they followed over levels of acrimony between their sports and introduce each other vulnerability for youth exposed the course of three years. The parents responded with greater to settings and relationships to conflicts between their parents families were recruited through distress to parental conflict a outside the family that help to by decreasing their tendencies to school districts and commu- year later. distract them from the distress in experience distress in response nity centers in a moderately Yet the researchers showed high-conflict homes. to later disagreements between sized metropolitan area in the that teens with strong sibling “Additionally, siblings may their parents.” —Sandra Knispel

‘Fighting’ Cancer May Detract Men from Palliative Care Men with advanced cancer are 30 that significantly influenced percent less likely than women to preference for palliative care, consider palliative care, accord- according to the study, which was ing to a Medical Center study. published in the Journal of Pain Researchers believe the findings and Symptom Management. reflect social norms about gender Timothy Quill—a profes- roles—as well as widespread sor of medicine, of medical messages in the media and soci- humanities and bioethics, and ety about “fighting” cancer. of psychiatry and an interna- Often men see themselves tionally recognized pioneer INTERESTED? Showing romantic interest may heighten sexual appeal. as the family protector, says in palliative care—says the study’s lead author, Fahad “fighting” is perfectly Uncertainty in a Date Dampens Saeed, a palliative care spe- compatible with palliative cialist and assistant professor care. Patients sometimes Interest in a Mate of medicine and public confuse palliative care with According to a new study, those Professor in Arts, Sciences & health sciences. When hospice, although the two who feel greater certainty that Engineering. While some scien- struck with a serious are distinct. Palliative a prospective romantic partner tists have argued that uncertainty illness, they usually care is designed to reciprocates their interest will spices up sexual desire, Reis want to be cast as a help patients navi- put more effort into seeing that says the team’s results suggest “fighter” or a “war- gate emotions, as person again, while rating the pos- the opposite holds true. “People rior,” and may view well as to relieve sible date as more sexually attrac- experience higher levels of sexual palliative care as symptoms such as tive than they would if they were desire when they feel confident giving up. pain, shortness of less certain about the prospective about a partner’s interest and Saeed and breath, or other date’s romantic intentions. acceptance,” he says. his colleagues medical issues Published in Computers in Lead author Gurit Birnbaum, a analyzed data that arise from Human Behavior, the study by social psychologist and asso- from 383 individ- the illness or its researchers from Rochester as ciate professor of psychology uals with advanced treatment. well as Israeli-based Interdisci- at Herzliya, says the findings cancer between the Better communica- plinary Center Herzliya found suggest that sexual desire may ages of 22 and 90, who had been tion around the myths and mis- that uncertainty about potential “serve as a gut-feeling indicator asked about their preferences understandings about palliative partners’ romantic interest of mate suitability that moti- for palliative care. Response care might help to promote its decreased their sexual appeal. vates people to pursue romantic options were: definitely no, services among men, according “People may protect them- relationships with a reliable and possibly no, unsure, possibly yes, to the investigators, including selves from the possibility of a valuable partner.” Conversely, and definitely yes. The analysis senior author Paul Duberstein, a painful rejection by distancing “inhibiting desire may serve as a accounted for other factors such professor of medicine and of psy- themselves from potential- mechanism aimed at protecting as aggressiveness of the cancer, chiatry, and director of research ly rejecting partners,” says the self from investing in a age, race, and financial status. in the Division of Palliative Care coauthor Harry Reis, a profes- relationship in which the future is But gender was the only factor at the Medical Center. —Leslie Orr sor of psychology and Dean’s uncertain.” —Sandra Knispel

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PRIVATE PRACTICE: While working as a seamstress in Rochester, Josephine Tota created private images that drew on several genres of art history. RECOVERING ART HISTORY ‘An Audacious and Radical Voice’ An exhibition explores the art of an ‘outsider’ whose work was almost lost to history.

An exhibition at the Memorial Art In 1990, an exhibition in the Gallery is bringing new attention Creative Workshop’s faculty and to an unconventional artist whose student exhibit space included talent as an “outsider” went large- more than 20 of her late paintings ly unnoticed during her life as a and a small group of ceramic fig- Rochester seamstress. ures and masks. The Surreal Visions of Jose- That was the only time that phine Tota, which will be exhib- Tota’s late paintings were exhib- ited through September 9, brings ited during her lifetime. The paint- together more than 90 of Tota’s ings were not available for sale and paintings, about 14 of which are almost everything remained in the drawn from the museum’s collec- artist’s possession until her death tion and the rest on loan from fam- in 1996. ily and friends. In an essay about the exhibition, Condensing art-historical and Janet Catherine Berlo, a professor popular culture sources—medi- of art and art history and of visu- eval illuminated manuscripts, al and cultural studies at Roches- early Renaissance panel paint- ter, puts Tota in a line of artists ings, the work of surrealist icons that includes medieval painter and Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí, nun Hildegard of Bingen, Mexican fairy tales, and children’s book il- surrealist Kahlo, and 20th-century lustrations—Tota created private “outsiders” Theora Hamblett and images of startling immediacy and Charlotte Salomon. timelessness, says Jessica Marten, Except for Kahlo, who came curator of American art at the to the attention of the art world museum. during her lifetime, Berlo writes, Imbued with themes of meta- the work of the other women morphosis, family bonds, physi- “could easily have been overlooked cal pain, human frailty, the natural or lost—a fate surely encountered world, loss, and tragedy, Marten by other unsung women. . . . The says the work represents the “au- serendipity of these histories dacious and radical voice” of an makes us wonder how many oth- artist almost lost to history, one er bodies of astonishing work by who challenges commonly held singular and remarkable wom- assumptions about female artists en may have perished in the last working outside the mainstream. A seamstress and amateur artist who century. In the exhibition’s catalog, Marten lived a conventional life among the Italian “Such a thought should make us writes, “Unusual paintings like these— immigrant community in Rochester, Tota value even more highly those that near death-defying expressions of a discovered the medium of egg tempera in have survived,” Berlo says. little-known artist’s interior world, with her early 70s. Painting in the privacy of After the premiere in Rochester, the incisive inquiries into womanhood, age, her home, she created a body of work that Memorial Art Gallery plans to tour the ex- and power—rarely find their way inside an includes more than 90 small, jewel-like hibition nationally.r art museum’s walls.” paintings. —Scott Hauser

JOSEPHINE TOTA, UNTITLED, 1984, EGG TEMPERA ON PANEL, COLLECTION OF ROSAMOND TOTA (TOP); 14 ROCHESTER REVIEW July–August 2018 JOSEPHINE TOTA, UNTITLED, 1987. EGG TEMPERA AND GOLD LEAF ON PANEL, MEMORIAL ART GALLERY (ABOVE) IN REVIEW Ask the Archivist: Is One of Our Libraries Overdue? A question for Melissa Mead, the John M. and Barbara Keil University Archivist and Rochester Collections Librarian. One of the books in the Memorial Art Gallery’s Charlotte an informal name to avoid confusion with the University’s main library Whitney Allen Library has the MAG bookplate with the added in Sibley Hall? There are enough documents to discount that theory. words, “Presented by the Eastman Theatre Library.” The 1929 The answer lies in the books themselves. The library’s accession MAG Annual Report notes, “When the Eastman Theatre Library books (kept from the 1850s to 2012) show that about 50 titles from was discontinued, the Art Gallery Library received many of its the Eastman Theatre Library were transferred between July and finest books, among them a rare edition of Nash’sMansions of September of 1929. All have some relation to art, architecture, and Old England.” What can you tell me about this mystery library design, making them well suited to an art gallery—or an art designer: and its books?—Lu Harper, Librarian, Charlotte Whitney Allen “The office of the theater’s art and scenic director was on the third Library, Memorial Art Gallery floor of the annex. His facilities included a miniature model of the East- man Theatre, complete in every detail (even to the chandelier), which The Eastman Theatre Library as a collection or location is unfamiliar to was used in planning scenic designs for the theater.” (Lenti, For the David Peter Coppen, head of the Watanabe Special Collections of the Enrichment of Community Life) Sibley Music Library, and it makes no appearance in the histories of Confirmation is found in the files of Clarence Livingston, building the Eastman School written by Professor Vincent Lenti, or the biogra- superintendent for the theater and music school from 1922 to 1927, and phy of George Eastman by Elizabeth Brayer. for the University from 1927 to 1950. From his diary: “January 4, 1928: In 1904, Hiram W. Sibley began collecting musical scores and litera- Carpenters building office for Williams, in Scenic Studio.” ture, and the materials were housed in the University’s general library Livingston’s inventory indicate that the studio was one of the few

NAME THAT LIBRARY: Hiram W. Sibley’s Music Library was once located in Eastman Theatre, but does that make it the “Eastman Theatre Library”?

in Sibley Hall (the building was funded by and named for his father, rooms equipped with a bookcase. And finally, “May 23, 1929: Delivered Western Union founder Hiram Sibley). to Art Gallery the Eastman Theatre Library from Williams office”; in How did the Sibley’s music collection move to Mr. Eastman’s music another file is the typed inventory of the books. school? Barbara Duncan, Sibley librarian from 1922 to 1947, wrote in Why was the library transferred? In January 1929, with the market for the University of Rochester Library Bulletin: “The [Eastman Theatre] movies and movie theaters changing rapidly and the theater running a was nearing completion and no provision had been made for the deficit, it was announced that the operation of Eastman Theatre would library. . . . What was to be done? President Rhees was in Europe and be leased to the Paramount Corporation. A March 7 memo to the Univer- Mr. Gilchrist [the University Librarian] had no authority to make a sity treasurer outlines budget and personnel cuts, including the assistant decision. Finally the architects solved the problem. They . . . invited Mr. art director; although “Williams” remains Sibley . . . to [come] at the hour when Mr. Eastman was accustomed to elusive, it seems likely that his position was make his daily visit . . . and the whole matter was settled in ten min- also discontinued, along with the library. Need History? utes. There had been doubts in some minds that Mr. Sibley would wish How do you get to Carnegie (or Kodak) Do you have a ques- to have the library bearing his name engulfed by the Eastman School, Hall? “Practice, practice, practice.” How do tion about University and . . . that Mr. Eastman would care to have the collection bearing you get to the Eastman Theatre Library? “Dig, history? Email it to another benefactor’s name placed in the new school. Fortunately dig, dig—and avoid red herrings.” rochrev@rochester. those doubts were completely dispelled.” To see the list of Eastman Theatre Library edu. Please put “Ask The Sibley Music Library was now technically located in the Eastman books, visit https://rbscp.lib.rochester.edu/ the Archivist” in the Theatre building: could “Eastman Theatre Library” simply have been blog/ATA-August2018 subject line.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 15 7/30/18 4:31 PM In Brief Program Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care The American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association has recognized UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals for having achieved the highest standard of care for stroke. The award identifies hospitals that provide care that can speed the recovery and reduce death and disability for stroke patients. Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals received the 2018 AHA/ ASA Get With the Guidelines pro- gram’s Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Strong Memorial was also SURVEYORS: Rebecca Saubermann ’20, Nicole Franki ’20, Antoinette Nguyen ’21, and Ivana-re Baldie ’21 (left recognized for the Target: Stroke to right) talk with Rochester-area resident David Pulhamus ’76 as he fills out their survey at the Public Market. Honor Role Elite Plus designa- tion, which identifies hospitals that have consistently and Students Chosen as Sustainability Fellows successfully reduced door-to- The College’s first group of Com- Saubermann ’20, an environmen- ongoing Climate Vulnerability needle time—the window of time munity-Engaged Summer Sus- tal health and financial analytics Assessment. Korfmacher also between a stroke victim’s arrival tainability Fellows are exploring double major—were selected directs the Environmental Health at the hospital, the diagnosis how climate change may affect as the inaugural cohort of the Sciences Center’s Community of an acute ischemic stroke, the Rochester region. initiative, which is supported Outreach and Engagement Core, and the administration of a The four students—Antoinette by the College’s undergraduate which works to address envi- clot-busting drug that has been Nguyen ’21, a Rochester Early sustainability program. ronmental health problems in shown to significantly reduce the Medical Scholar; Ivana-re Baldie The team worked with Katrina the community. As part of the effects of a stroke and lessen the ’21, a biochemistry major; Nicole Smith Korfmacher, an associate project, the students planned to chance of permanent disability if Franki ’20, an environmental professor of environmental med- conduct surveys and interviews given in the first four and a half studies and political science icine, to analyze health equity with area residents for a presen- hours after the start of stroke double major; and Rebecca aspects of the City of Rochester’s tation to city officials. symptoms.

Student Health Building to Get New Floor, Expanded Services The River Campus building million grant from New York promotion offices are on the that provides primary care and State’s Higher Education Capital second floor, and mental health Susan B. mental health services to about Matching Grant Program, known and counseling services are Anthony Halls 11,000 full-time students will get as HECap. The program funds provided on the third floor. an additional floor, allowing Uni- capital projects for independent In addition to creating space versity Health Service to increase private colleges in New York. For for psychiatric and mental health programs for mental health care every $1 in state matching funds, care, the new floor will also allow University and to provide meeting spaces independent colleges and univer- a Medical Center–based occupa- Health for health support groups. sities must provide $3 in support tional health program to relocate Service The vertical expansion will add of their projects. to the River Campus, where it can about 6,000 square feet to the In the current building, which better serve the entire University UHS building, which is currently a opened in 2008, physical therapy community. Rush Rhees three-story, 24,000 square-foot services are located in a portion Construction of the expansion Library facility. of the basement, primary med- is slated to begin in May 2019, The $4 million project is ical care is available on the first with plans to complete the addi- River Campus funded in part through a $1 floor, administrative and health tion by fall 2020.

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rr_July2018_InReview.indd 16 7/31/18 12:04 PM IN BRIEF Gift Supports Warner’s Efforts in Urban Education Success Shaun Nelms ’13W (EdD), who and Lower Schools, which the Jewish life and programs in the has served as superintendent of University has partnered with Rochester area. Rochester’s East High School as as a state-approved educational The late William Konar was a part of the University’s edu- partnership organization since Holocaust survivor who made his cational partnership with the 2015. He is also an associate way to Rochester in the 1940s school, has been named the first professor at Warner. and graduated from Benjamin William and Sheila Konar Director In addition to endowing the Franklin High School. for the Center for Urban Educa- position of the director for the This gift follows earlier tion Success at the Warner School center, the support bolsters commitments made by Sheila of Education. Warner’s ability to attract and Konar and the Konar Foundation The endowed position was retain top leaders for the center to urban education and Warner, made possible through a $2.5 and its work. including a gift in 2011 to launch million gift from the William Established in 1982 by William a literacy intervention program and Sheila Konar Foundation to and Sheila Konar and now led by called Project READ, which estab- provide lead support for urban their son, Howard, the foundation lished a partnership between SUPERINTENDENT: Shaun Nelms education research and practice. has supported issues close to Warner and select elementary has been named the first Konar Nelms will continue in his role as the family, including education, schools in the Rochester City Director for Warner’s Center for the superintendent of East Upper health and human services, and School District. Urban Education Success.

Leader of Dance Program Named Director of Institute for Performing Arts Missy Pfohl Smith, the director theater, and dance into a collabo- of the Program of Dance and rative venture. Movement, has been appointed As a central administra- to a three-year term to lead the tive center for performance Institute for Performing Arts. programs on the River Campus, Smith, who also serves as the institute is designed to artistic director of the modern inspire students with or without dance company BIODANCE, suc- prior training or experience to ceeds John Covach, a professor of explore a variety of aesthetic music in the Department of Music art forms and opportunities, and director of the Institute for and to increase collaboration Popular Music. and strengthen the relationships Established in 2015, the Insti- among the College, the East- DIRECTOR: Missy Pfohl Smith, the director of the Program in Dance and tute for Performing Arts brings man School of Music, and the Movement, will lead the Institute for Performing Arts. together the disciplines of music, Memorial Art Gallery.

International Services Director to Lead Advocacy Simon Master’s and Engagement Effort Program in Finance Cary Jensen, senior counsel and advocacy, and engagement ser- Ranked among Best director of the International vices. He will develop and imple- The Simon Business School has Services Office, has been named ment evidence-based campus been ranked among the top 10 assistant vice provost for inter- policies, programs, and processes business schools in the United national advocacy and engage- that support the diverse, often States for its master in finance ment in the Office for Global emerging needs of international (pre-experience) program for Engagement. populations on campus, helping the fifth year in a row by the The new role is designed to to ensure that the institution is Financial Times. provide broader support to the well positioned to support their Simon tied for fifth in the University’s international popu- success. He will also develop United States in this year’s lations, especially amidst shifting programs and processes that survey and 42nd among the top national policies regarding inter- promote international diversity 65 programs worldwide. national students and scholars and inclusion University-wide, The ranking is a weighted aver- studying in the United States. and help mitigate the risks for age of alumni career progress, Jensen, who joined the Univer- international populations who GLOBAL LOOK: Cary Jensen will school diversity, international sity in 1996, will lead the Univer- are subject to changing immigra- oversee support of Rochester’s course experience, and faculty sity’s international compliance, tion policies. international students. research.

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LEADER OF THE PACK: A national qualifier in 2017, Rachel Bargabos ’19 will help lead the women’s cross country team this fall.

SCOUTING REPORT Setting Sights on Successful Seasons Yellowjacket teams gear up for the 2018–19 year.

By Dennis O’Donnell Faulstich ran consistently last year, along Liberty League. They won the league post- with Dan Allara ’21. Their top times came at season tournament and earned a bye in the Rochester teams and individuals are build- the NCAA Atlantic regional in November. first round of the NCAA playoffs. Roches- ing on last year’s success as they gear up Ivan Frantz ’20 was 34th of 209 at the UR ter defeated Husson College of Maine, 2–1, for the 2018–19 year. Last year, three teams Invitational. He ran second to Phinney. in round two before losing to eventual na- reached the national quarterfinals—the Women’s Cross Country: Rachel Bar- tional champion Middlebury in the Elite Elite 8—of the NCAA playoffs: field hockey, gabos ’19 will lead the Rochester pack after 8. Defender Courtney Dunham ’19 was an men’s soccer, and women’s basketball. earning all–UAA and all-Region honors All-American last year and Liberty League Squash finished sixth nationally. Women’s last season. At the NCAA championships, Defensive Player of the Year. She and Col- track and field had an individual national she finished 81st in a field of 279 runners. leen Maillie ’20 were first team all-Region champion. There is a lot to look forward to Classmate Samantha Tetef ’19 finished honorees. Maya Haigis ’20 was named to in the coming year. 22nd or better in three races with more the second team. than 100 runners. Danielle Bartolotta ’21 Football: Coach Chad Martinovich de- Fall and Eileen Bequette ’21 had strong seasons buts at Rochester after achieving success Men’s Cross Country: Six veterans will as first-year students. at MIT in the last nine years. He guid- be on the circuit for the Yellowjackets in Field Hockey: The Yellowjackets were ed the Engineers into the second round 2018. Seniors Hunter Phinney and Andrew 18–4 overall in 2017, a perfect 7–0 in the of the NCAA playoffs during his time in

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RochRev_July2018.indb 18 7/30/18 4:31 PM SPORTS Cambridge. The Rochester roster includes 47 letter winners and 16 players returning with starting experience. Ricky Simcic ’19 and Matt Capovani ’19 are returning all– Liberty League players. Men’s Soccer: Defense has been the hallmark of the program over the years. Last season, that defense, coupled with clutch scoring, carried the Yellowjackets to the Elite 8 round of the NCAAs. That matched the highest finish in program history. Eight starters return, sparked by Bryce Ikeda ’19 and Lucas Loecher ’19. Both earned all-Region honors as well as all– UAA honors. Rochester held 17 of 21 op- ponents to a goal or less and posted nine shutouts. Women’s Soccer: Six starters—three of whom earned all–UAA honors in 2018—are back, along with two experienced goalies. Jorie Freitag ’20 earned UAA plaudits at forward while Liz Mastoloni ’20 worked on defense and Margaret Lee ’19 operat- ed in midfield. In goal, Emma Campbell ’21 had 49 saves and two shutouts in 10 games. Samantha Hlavac had 13 saves in OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD: All–UAA midfielder Bryce Ikeda ’19 will help anchor men’s soccer. three matches. The Rochester women tra- ditionally play one of the nation’s toughest schedules and 2018 will be no different. Women’s Volleyball: A 19–13 overall re- cord last season included a sixth-place finish in the UAA championships. Rochester will host the UAA tournament this season from November 2 to 3. The Yellowjackets will build on last year’s late-season finish (win- ning 7 of the last 10). The list of returnees in- cludes Clara Martinez ’19 (all–UAA honors for two straight years), Alara Kocak ’19 (all– UAA in 2017), and Beth Ghyzel ’20 (5th in the UAA in aces and 12th in assists).

Winter and Spring Men’s basketball has all five starters back from a team that finished 16–9 last year and 24–5 two years ago. . . . Women’s bas- ketball has three straight NCAA playoff appearances (24–5 last year) but has to re- place four starters. . . . Both swimming and diving teams finished seventh at UAAs last year; 6–5 overall. The women broke three school records. For the men, Stephen Savchik ’20 was eighth on the one-meter DEFT DEFENSE: Defender Courtney Dunham ’19 was an All-American in field hockey last season. board at the NCAA zone diving champi- onships. . . . Squash was sixth nationally honors and won the heptathlon champion- shoots for another Liberty League title in 2018. All-American Ashley Davies ’21 ship). Rochester was second in the Liber- after winning in 2017 and finishing third will lead Rochester into a home schedule ty League championships in both seasons. in 2018. . . . Rowing won the New York filled with powerhouses. . . . Intrack and . . . Baseball will build on its success after State championship in the Varsity 4s. . . . field, the men finished fifth at the Liberty earning the top seed in the Liberty playoffs Men’s tennis defeated New York Univer- League indoor and outdoor champion- last year. . . . Softball played 11 of its first sity to finish seventh at the UAA champion- ships, while the women sent people to the 12 against Top 25 teams last year. Eight ships. . . . Women’s tennis wants to build indoor and outdoor NCAA championships starters are back. . . . Lacrosse earned its on a post-Florida run last spring when (Kylee Bartlett ’19 earned two All-America 200th all-time victory last year. . . . Golf Rochester won six of eight matches.r

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RochRev_July2018.indb 19 7/30/18 4:31 PM SPACES & PLACES: The 16-acre campus of Lincoln Center offers “a complete detachment from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can just be immersed in a performance—ballet, opera, symphony, and others,” says Barbara Grossman Berger ’77, who cochairs the New York Metro Women and is a member of the Metro New York City Network Leadership Cabinet.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 20 7/30/18 4:31 PM INSIDE VIEW: “Part of what gives you that insider’s view of New York,” says fourth-generation New Yorker Noah Pizmony-Levy Drezner ’00, “is that you can actually step back to see it from afar and appreciate where we are.”

Show Us Your Town

There are lots of reasons New York draws 62.8 million visitors annually. But the 14,000 alumni who call themselves locals know the teeming city as much more than a tourist attraction.

By Robin L. Flanigan

Minutes after the ferry horn blares, Noah Pizmony- It’s one of 11 regional networks—and the second Levy Drezner ’00 nods toward his destination, largest—initially identified as part of a strategic ef- Governors Island, a national monument in the fort to build a stronger sense of connection among heart of New York Harbor. Rochester’s key constituencies. “This place is a hidden gem,” says the fourth-gen- Over three days, Pizmony-Levy Drezner and eration New Yorker, who goes to the island often other members of the Rochester community en- for concerts or just for a tranquil respite from the thusiastically offered an insider’s peek at a city cap- commotion of the city. “Tourists might come here, tured countless times in songs, books, and movies. but city people know about it more.” “Part of what gives you that insider’s view of New Pizmony-Levy Drezner, whose family has been in York,” Pizmony-Levy Drezner says minutes after New York City since the early 1900s, is well suited the ferry docks, “is that you can actually step back for pointing out places that have special resonance to see it from afar and appreciate where we are.” for locals. The associate professor of higher educa- And there is plenty to appreciate. tion is one of about 14,000 Rochester alumni who The way Barbara Grossman Berger ’77 sees it: live in the New York City metropolitan area, a re- “New York is the only place I know where it seems gion that includes small parts of New Jersey, Penn- like a little bit of the rest of the world is in it—and sylvania, and Connecticut. at the same time, the New York City culture is so He’s also cochair of the Metro New York Net- uniquely its own. The two don’t seem like they work Leadership Cabinet, an organization that should coexist, but they somehow do.”r helps alumni and other members of the region’s University community stay engaged through ac- Robin L. Flanigan is a freelance writer based in tivities, programs, and opportunities. Rochester.

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c Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Ave. Historic brick building on the outside, modern installation art on the inside. That’s what lures Tanya Chanphanitpornkit ’15E to the unconventional music, dance, and other work exhibited in this space built by the Seventh Regiment of the National Guard. “In a lot of museums, you usually look at art from one perspective,” she says, “but when it’s interactive, you feel like you have a voice in it, too.” Performing Arts No matter your taste, there’s a creative expression in this melting pot that will cater to it.

d Symphony Space 2537 Broadway This cultural destination is home to more than 600 music, dance, comedy, theater, film, and literary events each year. “It’s off the beaten path, easily accessible, and relatively inexpensive,” Givant says. Visi- tors can attend a taping of “Selected Shorts,” a public radio show and podcast, as well as annual music marathons and the annual “Blooms- day on Broadway” celebration of James Joyce’s Ulysses.

e Lincoln Center 10 Lincoln Center Plaza With 11 resident arts organizations, Lincoln Center easily allows for a novel, first-rate experience. The 16-acre campus is “a complete de- tachment from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can just be immersed in a performance—ballet, opera, symphony, and oth- ers,” says Grossman Berger. “And now that there is so much attention to public spaces in New York City, it’s just a beautiful place to be.” Catherine Nguyen-Martinez ’08, who played the trumpet during a performance here with her high school jazz band, adds that it is “a location where every culture can come together and enjoy something they have in common, which is the arts and music.”

f Tomi Jazz 239 E 53rd St., lower level Press a discreet buzzer for entrance into this cramped, dark, and shadowy Japanese whisky bar and music club with a speakeasy vibe. Without a stage, musicians play atop tables and among the listeners. “Think of everything that the Four Seasons does to coddle its cli- entele—then reverse it,” says Tony Graham ’81, who visits to hear good jazz and have rice balls and sake. “It’s a statement for the suit- ed crowd to make that they can shrug off their corporate existence and relax in anonymous eccentricity.” Super Happy Hour, including food discounts and 40 percent off all glass drinks, runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday to Friday. Central Park In every season there’s something special about being in this urban oasis designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the famed landscape ar- chitect who was also responsible for Rochester’s Genesee Valley, Highland, Seneca, and Maplewood parks.

A VIEW OF THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: New York is a city for people who love books, says Tanya Chanphanitpornkit ’15E (top); one-of-a-kind views of urban landscapes, says Noah Pizmony-Levy Drezner ’00 (near right); and gathering spaces and parks where the opportunities to watch people are endless, says Tony Graham ’81 (right).

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RochRev_July2018.indb 24 7/30/18 4:31 PM g The Ramble Graham likes to meander through the 38 acres of winding path- ways known as the Ramble because it reminds him of upstate New York hiking trails. “It’s a great place to go for self-reflection and to feel completely renewed,” he says. Located between 73rd and 78th streets, the spot was dubbed a “wild garden” by Olmsted and is home to some 230 bird species.

h Naumburg Bandshell An original feature of the park, the site—where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech and John Lennon’s eulogy was read—draws music fans to the oldest continuous free outdoor western classi- cal music concert series in the world. Concerts are “achingly beau- tiful” in a setting where birds and nature “add to the music,” says Chanphanitpornkit.

i Bethesda Fountain One of the largest fountains in New York, the gathering place is Gra- ham’s favorite spot in the park because he never knows what he’s going to encounter: “Where else can you see a guy skating around with a snake, a Pilates class, and a guitar player singing ’70s music, all at the same time?” The View Gain a different perspective on the buildings, people, and other scen- ery that make New York City vibrant.

j Governors Island From this 172-acre vantage point, the majesty and strength of the city are undeniable. “You see the power of the financial district, the im- portance of the shipping and oil industries, the beauty of the Brook- lyn Bridge, and a reminder of our promise of liberty and history as an immigrant nation in the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island,” says Pizmony-Levy Drezner, adding that the island is the best place from land for front views of the Statue of Liberty. “It is inspiring.” Admis- sion to the island is free for New York City residents.

k Studio Cafe 99 Gansevoort St. The Whitney Museum of American Art’s indoor/outdoor eighth- floor eatery provides sweeping views of the city and Hudson River. The Empire State Building towers to the east, the World Trade Cen- ter complex is in the distance to the south, “and just to the north,” says Pizmony-Levy Drezner, who takes in the view over wine with friends, “you can people-watch as visitors and city dwellers snake through the trees and trails of the High Line,” a popular park on a historic, elevated railroad line.

l Washington Square Park Forget the famed Washington Square Arch. On nice days in the win- ter, when the park’s fountain is dry, Chanphanitpornkit and other residents relax on its interior tiered ledges. “It’s calming,” she says. “There’s an expectation that New Yorkers are always on the go, go, go, but we take time to smell the roses more than tourists might think.” The green space, near New York University, also draws eccentric street performers. Says Graham: “The park attracts anything that attracts college kids, and that’s the offbeat.” Let’s Eat With no shortage of places to nosh, New York City can take your taste buds on a trip around the world without leaving the border.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 25 7/30/18 4:31 PM m Chelsea Market NETWORK CONNECTIONS 75 9th Ave. You may have to elbow your way up to one of the 35 vendors at this Like Sharing ‘an Inside Secret’ indoor food hall in the southern end of the Chelsea neighborhood. Being part of a regional network offers But “sometimes you’ve got to work through crowds for some of the best things in New York,” says Pizmony-Levy Drezner, who visits the ‘breadth and depth of activities and Dizengoff stand for hummus, shakshouka, and other Israeli classics. affiliation opportunities that are unmatched The food mecca—in the old Nabisco factory where Oreos were in- anywhere in the world.’ vented—also serves up Italian imported goods, local and humanely raised meats, chocolate fudge milkshakes, and more. Alumni build strong ties to each other and to Rochester through the Metro New York City Network Leadership Cabinet. The orga- n The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites nization, made up of volunteers, helps engage fellow graduates 311 E. 60th St. through activities, programs, and opportunities. This self-proclaimed dark-and-cozy neighborhood joint under the Barbara Grossman Berger ’77 had no expectations before Queensboro Bridge is unassuming but has built a reputation among attending her first New York Metro Women event in Manhattan locals for its morning-to-night offerings. Nguyen-Martinez comes in 2012. “I thought, ‘It’s a few hours of my life,’ ” she says. early for the espresso bar and late for a rotating menu of 30 hard-to- But those few hours—at a talk by former School of Arts & find international and local brews. “Every time I come I try some- Sciences Dean Joanna Olmsted on the experience of studying thing different,” she says. “And it’s not a typical modern bar. It has and working as a woman in science, technology, engineering, charm. I like that no one seems to know where it is.” Food arrives on and math careers—transformed both her relationships with artificial newsprint-lined metal trays. Insider tip: order a sandwich other alumni and her connection to the University. between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and a beer or well drink from a selected “I met people of all different ages and every imaginable walk menu is on the house. of life, and I remembered that it was the people I met that was what I loved about the University of Rochester,” says Grossman Berger, who now cochairs the group, which existed prior to the formation of the Metro New York City Network Leadership Cabinet. Such a network is particularly important in an increasingly impersonal digital age, she says. “The only way I know of to maintain a vibrant community is to keep people engaged with and connected to one another,” she says. “Social media is great for supplementing, but in the end, I sub- scribe to the theory that the most powerful of all human drives is personal connection.” New York City native and cabinet cochair Noah Pizmony-Levy Drezner ’00 says the University was the first place where someone outside of his family gave him the confidence, and made him feel safe, to be himself. The network gives him the opportunity to have “good, critical, tough conversations” with like-minded people who share a love for their alma mater and want to make it a better place by increas- KNOW YOUR SIGHTS: One of the skills of native New Yorkers is discovering locations that “no ing engagement—a target that he says is being met. one seems to know,” like Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites, says Catherine Nguyen-Martinez ’08. “I’m extraordinarily committed to this institu- tion, and I can’t stop giving back,” he says. o A La Mode Cabinet cochair Catherine Nguyen-Martinez ’08 got involved 360 E. 55th St. soon after graduation because she feels as if she shares “an “Everything today is so over the top, but this place is just old-fash- inside secret” with the alumni she meets and makes connections ioned fun,” Grossman Berger says of the charming parlor, which with, given that they all experienced the tunnel system, the cold makes homemade, small-batch ice cream in a nut-free, sesame-free, weather, and other memories created at Rochester. “We call New and egg-free factory. That doesn’t mean flavors stick only to classic York City our home, but that was our second home.” chocolate and vanilla. Options include “Partly Cloudy,” blue cot- Involved since its inception, cabinet cochair Stephen Givant ton-candy-flavored ice cream with miniature marshmallows. ’81 has remained highly committed to share as well, especially with those who may benefit from his expertise. The Literary Scene “I’m not just hanging around with people in my cohort,” he says. “It’s also an opportunity to interact with young people who If you think it would be easy to find great books in a city home to the have been through what I’ve been through. Many times they’re New York Times Book Review, you are correct. looking for advice. It’s a pay-it-forward kind of concept.” As one of those young alumni, Tanya Chanphanitpornkit ’15E p Unoppressive Non-Imperialist Bargain Books is focused on building her career as a teacher of music. As a 34 Carmine St. relatively new resident of New York, networking with other Roughly the size of a double-wide trailer, Unoppressive Non-Im- Rochester alumni has been critical in making her feel more com- perialist Bargain Books is as quirky as its name. Titles line only two fortable in “that gap between academia and the real world.”

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RochRev_July2018.indb 26 7/30/18 4:31 PM At an on-campus Volunteers in Partnership Conference aisles, come from wholesalers, cost less than half the retail price, and last spring, she wound up sitting at a table with Pizmony-Levy reflect the taste of political activist owner Jim Drougas. “It’s a tiny Drezner, who took her around the room to make introductions. little hole in the wall in the West Village with used books and weird The people she met asked questions, shared stories, and gave titles, and it has stayed there even though the neighborhood has be- her a new perspective on what education means. come more exclusive,” Givant says. “You think all your learning in college is going to happen in four years, but you’re one of the alumni much longer than q Books Kinokuniya you’re a student,” Chanphanitpornkit says. “It’s a beautiful thing 1073 6th Ave. when you have people looking out for you and trying to help in “One of the coolest things about this city is the cultural unification, any way they can.” and this bookstore is the epitome of it,” Chanphanitpornkit says of For Tony Graham ’81, New York City can be an intimidating Kinokuniya as she walks past rows of manga, a cookbook dedicated place. Getting together with people who have common back- to rice ball recipes, and a craft kit for make-your-own origami sumo grounds offers “a sense of calmness in a city where the frenetic wrestlers. Across the street from Bryant Park, the three-story book- pace and seeming chaos can otherwise be overwhelming.” store offers some 20,000 titles in both English and Japanese. In ad- Graham appreciates the energy and passion younger alumni dition to CDs, DVDs, and toys, there’s a cafe that sells sushi, bubble have for staying connected with the University. They’re remind- tea, and mochi doughnuts, and a store on the lowest level that sells ers that previous classes, including his own, have left behind an handmade crafts from Japan. important legacy—one of continuity and deep impact. New York City is the perfect backdrop for maintaining that. r Strand Book Store “Our size and location,” says Graham, “gives us a breadth 828 Broadway and depth of activities and affiliation opportunities that are Arguably Manhattan’s most revered bookstore—the last vestige of unmatched anywhere in the world.” —Robin L. Flanigan “Book Row,” which once housed dozens of bookstores across six city blocks—the independent retailer boasts 18 miles of new, used, and rare books. What’s less well known is that it hosts book discussions, author interviews and signings, and other events with the Vulture In- siders Book Club. “These events are particularly geared toward popu- Waterbury Hartford lar culture novels,” says Chanphanitpornkit, “so it is fascinating to see New Haven the relevance and reflection of literature in modern-day book lovers.” Bridgeport Stamford Paterson Yonkers Bustling Boroughs Jersey City Newark New York Manhattan gets most of the attention, but equally deserving destina- Elizabeth tions await a short subway ride away.

s New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx Pizmony-Levy Drezner and Nguyen-Martinez both recommend a Philadelphia Metro New York City Network Region visit to the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden, a national historic landmark with more than one million living plants. For Pizmony-Levy Drezner, the lilac section reminds him of Highland Park’s Lilac Fes- tival. Nguyen-Martinez appreciates the specialty orchids and flow- ers, particularly “the Japanese blossoms when they’re in season.” A Metrow Ne York City Network world leader in plant research and conservation, the garden has both Centered on New York City, the regional network includes alumni, indoor and outdoor displays. parents, volunteers, and others living in a 23-county area. t New York Transit Museum 14,166 alumni 99 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn 1,766 students What better place to celebrate the history of the city’s mass trans- portation system than in a decommissioned subway station from the 1,899 current parents 1930s? Pizmony-Levy Drezner enjoys visiting the museum’s vintage 738 volunteers fleet of 20 subway and elevated cars dating back to 1907. “You’re al- lowed to sit in them, and they have ads from the time period they’re Alumniy b School from,” he says. “It’s really well done and engaging for both kids and 8,761 School of Arts & Sciences adults.” Permanent exhibits include archival documents, video foot- age, and photography. 1,818 Simon Business School 1,306 Hajim School of Engineering u Rego Park & Applied Sciences Neighborhood in Queens 1,131 School of Medicine and Dentistry “If you want to see the melting pot of America in action, there’s no 1,103 Eastman School of Music better place to go,” says Graham, who used to work in the area. The neighborhood is full of shops, including national retailers and a di- 361 School of Nursing verse array of ethnic restaurants. “Take the subway and explore from 326 Warner School of Education there, and you’ll see 20 countries represented in the first square 124 Eastman Institute for Oral Health mile.”r

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RochRev_July2018.indb 28 7/30/18 4:31 PM Committed to Memory

How does memory shape our sense of who we are?

hat do we remember? And how do we forget? Complicated questions, their man- ifold answers are pursued by scholars, scientists, and artists. W “Memory studies are a burgeoning area of humanistic inquiry that encom- passes multiple fields,” says Joan Shelley Rubin, the Dexter Perkins Professor of History and the Ani and Mark Gabrellian Director of the Humanities Center. The center chose memory and forgetting as the annual theme for its programs over the past year, with guest lectures, workshops, art exhibitions, and internal and external faculty research fellows in residence. “It seemed an excellent way to achieve the Humanities Center’s goal of fostering collabo- ration and interdisciplinary exchange. Individual memories are such an integral part of our identities as people, and collective memories—entangled as they are with history and cul- ture—shape the politics, society, and artistic expression of the present,” Rubin says. Jonathan Baldo, a professor of English at the Eastman School of Music, was a Bridging Fellow at the Humanities Center in the spring, working on a project about memory and for- getting in works by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Baldo calls the study of memory “fundamental.” “It’s at the basis of nearly every field of intellectual inquiry,” he says. Here is a sample of the ways Rochester researchers are working with memory.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 29 7/30/18 4:31 PM Telling stories Laura Smoller Professor of History Smoller studies the intersection of magic, science, and religion in medieval and Renaissance Europe. Memory can mean two things for a historian. Most his- torical studies that deal with memory are really about commemoration—of events, the memory attached to places, and the shifting memories of historical figures. But we also study memory in the sense that psychologists do: how our memories are distorted, how they shape our identities, and how stories shape our memories. When I was writing my book about Saint Vincent Fer- rer, I was reading miracle stories from his canonization trial. People testified about his life and the miracles he worked for them. I was struck by the way people were telling stories. I come from a Southern family, and my father hails from a long line of storytellers—front-porch storytellers. As kids, we knew how his stories went, and we’d say, “No, no! You forgot that part!” The testimony about Vincent Ferrer reminded me of my father’s stories. These people were telling stories they’d been shaping and polishing for years. I started reading psychological studies of autobi- ographical memory. The stories we tell about and to ourselves shape who we are and who we want to be. And autobiographic memory is pretty constructed and unre- liable. I started applying these ideas to medieval miracle stories, looking for cases where people were telling dif- ferent versions of the same story. I was investigating what the storytelling tells us about how they’re constructing their memories and the way those memories are part of their identities. If you think about the beginnings of the modern his- torical profession, in the 19th century, memory was kind of the opposite of what historians were trying to do—in the words of German historian Leopold von Ranke, to get at the past “as it really was.” Memory wasn’t seen as pro- viding scientific truth about the past. In graduate school, my advisor taught us that if you could just get the right source, you’d have a transparent window onto the past. The idea that memories and the stories people tell are doing cultural work was part of the theoretical trend that came to history later than to literary studies. Now, when historical sources tell a story and differ in the details, instead of saying, “OK, let’s sort out which one is right,” we’re saying, “What does it mean that peo- ple were telling different stories?” It’s almost like the focal length of people understand what someone’s cognitive deficits are so that your lens changes, to look at the evidence we have and think about they can focus not on the deficit but on the parts of the brain that how it was made and what it means that it was made in that way. are still working well. When people lose memories of whole events, that can be devas- tating. But sometimes when people don’t remember the event, they still remember the closeness of the person they’re with. And then Remembering the closeness the event itself doesn’t matter so much. The loss a caregiving spouse experiences when a partner no longer Carol Podgorski interacts with them is often harder than the death of a spouse—just Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Dentistry knowing that you’re with someone, but the intimacy and things that made you a couple are no longer there. Podgorski is the clinic director of the Medical Center’s Memory Care I tell people that we process behaviors with our heads and with our Program. hearts. And when the heart hurts, I try to move to the head. I don’t try When memory impairment enters a family, it knocks things off bal- to prevent people from hurting, but to help them understand things ance. My job is to help people restore that balance. I try to help in a different way, so that it doesn’t hurt all the time. And I teach

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RochRev_July2018.indb 30 7/30/18 4:31 PM people to be curious. If you’re curious about an illness or brain. It’s actually a very complex construct, memory. There are many a behavior, you’re not hurting about it. You’re standing different types, from short-term and working memory—holding onto outside it, trying to understand it. And that’s powerful. that phone number somebody just gave you—to longer-term mem- Everybody has their own memories that are most per- ories: your childhood, where you grew up. We have people working sistent. For some people, it’s music. You can give oth- across all those domains, trying to understand the basic neurophys- er people a blade of fresh grass, and it will trigger such iology of how neurons instantiate and solve memory problems. memories. Or a crunchy leaf during the fall. So many Neurons communicate with each other across synapses, and memories can be triggered by that one stimulus. we now understand that memories are changes, essentially, in the strength of communication across those synapses. The brain is chang- ing itself structurally and functionally. Music’s power Short-term and long-term memory rely on different parts of the brain. We have circuits in the prefrontal cortex and in the parietal David Temperley cortex that hold onto short-term information over the course of sec- Professor of Music Theory, Eastman School of Music onds and minutes. And we have structures in the medial temporal lobe—the hippocampus—that are key in consolidating short-term and Temperley is a music theorist, cognitive scientist, and medium-term memories into long-term memory. Quite a lot of the composer. consolidation occurs while we’re sleeping. The hippocampal circuits When people talk about memory in a nontechnical way, I are busy all night long, while we’re sound asleep, reestablishing these think they usually mean what psychologists call “episodic longer, more durable connections, so that information is “locked in.” memory”—the memory of specific experiences in one’s We’ve gained exquisite knowledge of how memories are formed. past. It’s distinct from what’s called “semantic memory,” We have fundamental understanding of how memories are laid down which refers to more general knowledge of the world. My and the circuitry involved in it. And that’s allowing us to have in- main area of research is music psychology, and I’m in- sights into neurodevelopmental disorders, where memory forma- terested in the way that episodic memory figures into it. tion is an issue. Episodic memory plays a big role in musical emotion. If a piece of music makes us feel happy or sad, that’s of- ten because we associate it with a specific time in the past Amplifying and erasing when we were feeling that emotion. Perhaps you heard it on the radio on your first date or were listening to it Kristin Doughty Associate Professor of Anthropology on the radio when you got a piece of bad news. It’s obvi- Doughty studies violence and collective memory, especially the ously very subjective; two people might have quite dif- Rwandan genocide of 1994. ferent emotional associations for the same piece. Music psychologists distinguish this “felt” emotion from “per- People remember events of the past as cultural memories—ones that ceived” emotion—the emotion that we perceive a piece are passed down and socially learned and transmitted, but also ones of music to express. The two are related, but they’re not that they remember in relation to how they understand who they are. the same thing. A piece we perceive as sad won’t neces- I began my work in Rwanda with an interest in understanding how sarily make us feel sad (though it might). Perceived emo- on earth people collectively put their lives back together in the wake tion, though also subjective, is more consistent across of violence. And that’s what brought me to think about questions of listeners than felt emotion. Partly for this reason, music collective memory. Rwanda put genocide suspects on trial in public, psychologists tend to focus more on perceived emotion. in grassroots courts. People were debating collective memory over A remarkable thing about our memory for music is that the course of several years, with complex consequences. it can often remain largely intact even when the rest of Collective memories sediment into recognizable narratives. And memory, both episodic and semantic, has greatly deteri- those narratives usually have good guys and bad guys and clear forms orated. This is very evident in elderly people with severe of causality. The Rwandan government has worked to solidify one cognitive deficits, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms particular narrative. They officially changed the name of the Rwan- of dementia. They may be unable to have a conversation dan genocide in the late 2000s to “the genocide against the Tutsi.” or even to recognize their family members. But when It was a move to solidify an ethnic genocide in which the victims you play them a favorite song—especially a favorite song were Tutsi. That’s not contested—but there were also victims who from their youth—they perk up and start singing along. weren’t Tutsi. Over time, the category of Hutu victim can be erased. This special power of music can be used therapeutically to help re- All collective memory has amnesia built into it. All memory am- vive other cognitive abilities, albeit temporarily. Once a piece of mu- plifies some things and erases others. The question is, what are the sic has brought people with Alzheimer’s out of their shells, they’re implications of those erasures? What is forgotten over time is an im- often more aware, responsive, and enthusiastic. portant part of the process of forming collective memory. And what falls out and what gets amplified is a function of politicization. I don’t mean party politics—I mean the politics of power dynamics: who is in A complex construct charge and who is more likely to amplify particular parts of the story? People pass on stories about the genocide in so many ways: at me- John Foxe morialization events, at museums, through art projects, and through Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt Chair in Neuroscience school curricula. I’ve had people grab me by the hand and say, “This Foxe is the director of the Ernest J. Del Monte is where I was hiding,” or, “I don’t like to go to this place because Institute for Neuroscience. that’s where I last saw my family.” I don’t pretend that the way they Memory is one of the major areas we study in the neurosciences. It’s tell the story to me, as an ethnographer, is the same way they tell it to such a profound part of what makes people human. their family and friends, but it gives me a glimpse of how the mem- All thoughts, all actions are physical because they begin with the ory is passed on.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 31 7/30/18 4:31 PM reliability to immediate recollections. The benefits and Does memory divide or unite? drawbacks of hindsight and reinterpretation often play Jonathan Baldo a prominent role in those conversations. Professor of English, Humanities Department, Questions about remembering and forgetting perme- Eastman School of Music ate civic education, too. How should teachers address Baldo is a specialist in Shakespeare and early modern culture who citizens’ propensities to forget inconvenient truths and was a Bridging Fellow at the Humanities Center in the spring. turn misinformation into memory as they defend com- mitted party-group positions? And, at a time when our Memory studies has become a large and growing part of the study cultural and civic identities increasingly are curated and of early modern English literature in general, and of Shakespeare in archived online, should we have a right to expect that particular. Shakespeare was born in 1564 into what appears to have past transgressions might be forgiven and forgotten and been a Catholic family, only 17 years after the beginning of the of- perhaps disappear completely when—to borrow a phrase ten-violent Edwardian Reformation, 11 years after the abrupt and sometimes used by politicians—our “thinking on an is- equally violent return of Catholicism under Queen Mary, and six sue evolves”? years after a sudden return of the nation to the Protestant faith un- der Elizabeth. Having been born a few years after many of the most violent and disruptive events of the Reformation, Shakespeare be- longs to what critic Marianne Hirsch calls a “generation after.” She’s Enacting memory referring to the experiences of people born a generation after a cul- Katherine Ciesinski tural trauma, who remember the events only through stories, imag- Professor of Voice, Eastman School of Music es, and behaviors they encounter growing up. Ciesinski is an opera singer who has performed at the I’m examining Shakespeare now as a “traumatist”: that is, as a dra- Paris and Metropolitan Operas, as well as at Covent matist who helps his audiences process traumatic memories and who Garden. also explores with his audiences various healthy, just, and productive For singers, memorizing is what we do—we perform from ways of recalling the past. His history plays ask whether memory di- memory. In terms of opera and recital performances, we vides rather than unites the English people. are out there with no physical separation between us and Interest in memory for early modernists surged in the 1990s. the audience. And those two periods—the 1990s and the 1590s, when Shake- Generally speaking, memorization is a very private speare was writing his history plays—both experienced technolog- process, one that’s not uniformly codified in our train- ical changes that altered how the culture as a whole remembered. ing. But each musician has to learn how to be a profi- In Shakespeare’s time, it was the proliferation of print. It was a new cient memorizer. We have a score, something tangible technology for remembering—or, in some people’s eyes, for attenu- that holds the basic information we’re responsible for, ating memory: if something was in print, you didn’t have to remem- and we have to enact that score. As a singer, I enact my ber it. It’s an old argument of Plato’s, that writing actually diminishes breath, my posture, my face, and my articulators: tongue, or impedes memory. And in our own time, there have been all the jaw, mouth, palate, and other physical structures. Those changes made by electronic forms of storage and retrieval. There’s things become part of how I memorize a piece. interesting work being done on the possible consequences of the fact Opera singers also work in different languages. You’re that now nothing disappears. memorizing the text you see on the page, but also the word-by-word meaning; the grammatical, syntactical meaning; and the emotional meaning. Staging rehears- Teaching historical memory als requires another distinct memorization process. You have to know where you are, what you’re doing, to whom Kevin Meuwissen you’re speaking, and other spatial and aural markers that Clinical Associate Professor of Teaching and Curriculum, Warner School of Education orient you and make you a believable stage character. An astute listener can easily tell when a performer has frozen in Meuwissen directs the Warner School’s teacher-preparation fear or is running the ticker tape of the music in front of their mind’s program. eye. One can sense that distance and an unnaturalness within a per- The act of remembering, individually and socially, is central to so- formance. But when the performer is fully working from memo- cial studies education—even if students and teachers don’t explicitly ry, audiences will feel that this singer truly inhabits the character discuss the nature and consequences of that act. I aim to help begin- and is spontaneously producing the character’s thoughts, emotions, ning teachers support young people in doing just that: considering and actions. It then becomes a compelling and viscerally exciting what people remember, how they remember it, why they remember performance. it that way, and what ends those memories serve. In the field of history education, the term “collective memory” represents resilient, predominant narratives and themes that are Mind and body perpetuated over time and serve a harmonizing function. But they can also be divisive, particularly when we examine who is repre- Alison Peterman Associate Professor of Philosophy sented and mythologized in—and who is omitted from—those nar- Peterman studies the philosophy of science and mind and was a ratives and themes. fellow at the Humanities Center in the spring. I ask teachers in my social studies education program to examine how kids conceptualize historical memory and its consequences. In Memory is such a common and important phenomenon, but still a one experiment, teachers and students look together at conflicting very mysterious one, so it’s not surprising that thinkers have long sources of evidence about a contested historical event, discussing been fascinated by it. One area of my research is 17th- and 18th-cen- how testimony taken several years after the event might compare in tury philosophers’ conceptions of the architecture of the mind. Many

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RochRev_July2018.indb 32 7/30/18 4:32 PM Now we’re at an exciting time in the history of philoso- phy as we’re starting to recover and study these wonder- ful thinkers. We’re bringing back into memory women and many other forgotten philosophers, with the aim of rethinking ossified narratives of the historical canon. Collecting memories Joanne Bernardi Professor of Japanese and Film and Media Studies Bernardi is a specialist in Japanese cinema and culture and material culture studies. I engage with memory through my research on silent films and ephemera—much of which is from the same period as early film, the beginning of the 20th century. People often talk about film as similar to dreams, as if through film you can see the thoughts of others. And I think there is something dreamlike about my experience when I go to a silent film festival, watching these films for 10 days and becoming immersed in their world. The films help me learn about the past. It’s a way of col- lecting knowledge and collecting people’s experiences, even if most of the films are fictional. The narratives are grounded in events, relationships, or circumstances that would have been familiar to people at the time. It’s the same with collecting objects: I’m really collect- ing other people’s memories. It concretizes other people’s thoughts, fantasies, and perceptions. That’s what I’m try- ing to investigate with my work on Japan—the “idea” of Japan that people had. Some of the objects I’m attracted to are really very mundane, like train schedules or guide books—although guide books are interesting for lots of reasons. Once you start thinking about these objects, what interests you be- comes complicated because you realize just how much is involved in that object. Guide books, for instance, can tell you not only about how places have changed since the guides were written, but also about the people who created them and the people who used them—what they valued, what they wanted, how they viewed the world, and how they lived their lives. When people are dealing with historical objects and of these philosophers were trying to understand how we make infer- practices, they’re trying to put a puzzle together, learning about the ences or mental associations, and to characterize the difference be- past through the ways we can fit things together. It’s always going to tween different kinds of mental states, like beliefs, hopes, imaginings, have some kind of personal bias, but I try to see things from as many and memories. There was also lively interest in how mental states possible angles as I can. correspond to body and brain states, just as people are interested in that today, although instead of neurons, they talked about “impres- sions on the brain” and “movements of animal spirits.” Philosophers Mental space also discussed memory in connection with other philosophical ques- tions. For example, John Locke, one of the most influential philoso- Ehsan Hoque Assistant Professor of Computer Science phers of the early modern period, argued that the continuity of your and Electrical and Computer Engineering memories is necessary for you to be a single person over time. And Hoque, the Asaro Biggar Family Fellow in Data Science, is a many people were interested in the connection between knowledge specialist in human-computer interaction. and memory: when do our memories justify our beliefs? Today, lots of philosophers, sometimes working alongside cognitive scientists, The conscious mind can only process 40 bits of information per sec- are still interested in questions like these. ond. It’s not a lot. Let’s say I’m speaking in front of an audience. My Recently, I have been studying the 19th-century philosopher Mary conscious mind is thinking about what I’m going to say next—and Shepherd. She has some fascinating ideas about how the mind works it’s getting overwhelmed. What am I going to do about my nonver- and how our perceptions and memories justify our beliefs, including bal actions? I don’t have space in my conscious mind to do anything some that anticipate later important developments in the philosophy with that. And so it goes to the subconscious mind, which can pro- of mind. She was widely read and respected in her time, but like a lot cess up to four million bits per second. of other women philosophers, she has been forgotten until recently. When you’re talking with people face to face, your nonverbal

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RochRev_July2018.indb 33 7/30/18 4:32 PM behavior is communicating most of the information—but it’s your subconscious mind that’s managing that, and you can’t control your subconscious mind the way you can your conscious mind. Can computers help make you more aware of what your subconscious mind is doing? I design algorithms that help people use their mental band- width more effectively, so that they can train themselves to think not just about what they’re going to say, but also about what’s happening with their hand gestures, their voice intonation, and so on. Computers can also help desensitize people to a fright- ening memory, so that at some point it doesn’t hurt any- more. Virtual reality can be a part of exposure therapy to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias. Human working memory is finite, and we can use com- puters to augment it. Google and other search engines have access to unlimited information. It’s liberating to be able to look up a wide variety of information with a few mouse clicks. It’s much more efficient than trying to remember it all. Now I can decide deliberately what in- formation I want to remember. In most cases, I remem- ber the trace or path toward the information rather than the information itself. The fact that we’re able to share how we retrieve information imposes more transparen- cy, objectivity, and repeatability on anything that we do.

Being present Susan Dodge-Peters Daiss Senior Associate, Medical Humanities and Bioethics Daiss oversees “Meet Me at the MAG,” an art museum program for people with dementia. The visual arts can elicit deep memories for people whose short-term memory has begun to diminish. One of the wonderful gifts of the visual arts is that they stand still and allow us to catch up with them. We’ve been offering “Meet Me at the MAG”—first monthly and now almost every Tuesday—at the Memo- rial Art Gallery since 2009. We partner with the Alzhei- mer’s Association and also provide programming for people who have moved to elder-care facilities. Specially trained docents, including some Rochester undergradu- ates, help people to be in the presence of the work of art. We simply ask, “What do you see?” We’re engaging peo- ple first in describing what they’re looking at, and then inviting any connections they might have. Narrative paintings—and occasionally sculpture—that can easi- ly suggest connections with daily life tend to work best. There’s a The ice remembers still-life painting with a young woman in a kitchen. In front of her are fruits, vegetables, and an unplucked chicken. Participants share Vasilii Petrenko Associate Professor memories that range from recipes to plucking chickens. There’s ab - of Earth and Environmental Sciences solutely no right and no wrong response in these conversations. It’s Petrenko runs the University’s Ice Core Lab, studying ancient ice to really personal stories that we’re evoking in the presence of these learn about changing climate conditions. works of art. The memories can be quite concrete or might not make immedi- Glacial ice is a kind of memory of climate and the atmosphere. This ate sense to those of us who are listening. But we never challenge the memory is much better than human memory in some ways and much memory, because it’s making sense to the individual. worse in others. Extended periods of quiet are always welcome. And for people who The ice faithfully records the atmospheric composition and cli- are having challenges finding words, language isn’t the only way to be mactic conditions over very long periods of time. The oldest con- present with a work of art. Being present is of value in and of itself. tinuous ice cores we have right now go back about 800,000 years.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 34 7/30/18 4:32 PM They’re from interior Antarctica, and with them we can can anchor ourselves to them and spare ourselves the discomforts of very accurately reconstruct both the temperature at that change. I want my art to prompt what feels familiar, but I also want location in Antarctica over time, as well as what was in it to point to the fragility of that comfort. the atmosphere. I’m trying to use the familiar language of objects, putting the tangi- Things don’t get forgotten in the ice—while the ice ble into the service of a process that is not unlike remembering. Dis- is still there. But ice moves through the ice sheet, down parate parts are assembled along a singular line that may make sense from the very top, where it was deposited as snow, and to one, but of which others are ignorant. When a viewer can imagine slowly sinks down toward bedrock. Eventually it either the process being put to the making of something, their imaginings flows out to the margins, where it collapses into the sea as can be likened to the construction of memory. icebergs, or it melts very slowly at the base. It’s perfectly preserved while it’s there, and then it’s gone. We think there’s ice in interior Antarctica that goes Cultures of remembrance back more than 1.5 million years. The ice cores have ex- cellent long-term memory, but it isn’t “high resolution” Bette London Professor of English because you might only get a couple of centimeters of London studies 19th- and 20th-century British writing and culture. ice per year. She was a Bridging Fellow at the Humanities Center last fall. Closer to the coast, ice cores have excellent short-term memory. Snowfall rates there are much higher, and the In Britain after World War I, an obsession with remembrance, snow transforms into a relatively large thickness of ice marked initially by a frenzy of war memorial construction and the for every year. It’s so thick you can even tell seasons apart launching of a minor culture industry in commemorative art and lit- and know what the conditions during them were like. erature, made “Lest we forget” a national watchword. But as scholars But because it snows so much, the ice flows faster and of memory and commemoration have demonstrated, remembrance you can fit fewer years into the same thickness of ice. So practices invariably negotiate a complex calculus between remem- there, the entire thickness of your ice core might show bering and forgetting, both in their own time and in the ways their only a couple thousand years. meanings are reinvented to speak to new historical circumstances As humans, we’ve evolved to store memories to help us and new constituencies of spectators and readers. learn and cope with what we encounter in the present. I I’ve been studying work often dismissed as ephemera—eclectic, think that’s a good analogy for ice cores, as well, because often privately published, memorial volumes, compiled by family they record the earth’s climate memory. It has recorded members of dead soldiers and published as posthumous tributes to some intervals that were at least a little bit warmer than loved ones. today, and we can try to understand why and what the They’re extraordinarily miscellaneous volumes. They’re trying to atmospheric composition was like. They can inform us produce something that will contain and sum up the soldier’s life— about our current climate trajectory and where we’re but there’s not really enough life to do it. They might include a re- likely to be headed. membrance from a sibling, or the parents, or a friend. There are often extracts from letters he wrote as a schoolboy, or from the front. Or a poem he wrote to his mother when he was seven years old. It’s as if somehow the only way to make sense of this loss was for them just to Between memory collect everything that they possibly could. It’s incredibly poignant. and nostalgia I’ve also investigated the fate of the “shot at dawn” soldiers, who were executed for cowardice, desertion, and other military offens- Allen Topolski es. They were excised from official casualty lists and excluded from Associate Professor of Art local war memorials and remembrance celebrations. Most of the ap- Topolski is a sculptor who examines nostalgia and proximately 300 soldiers executed were noncommissioned officers memory through material objects. or private soldiers. Their families didn’t receive pensions or other Most of my later teenage years were spent in frequent benefits. There was a lot of shame and silence. contact with my grandmother, whose dementia I came But the turn of the millennium brought a contentious campaign to understand in very subtle ways—I was often able to to secure posthumous pardons and recognition for the executed see the threads that bound her seemingly dissociated soldiers. Many of those who were executed experienced post-trau- ramblings. Objects and places were catalysts for stories matic stress disorder—then, it was called shell shock. Exonerating she relived in the telling. Her reality wasn’t bound to the them became a grassroots cause, and the stories of individual soldiers same moment as mine. But it was just as real. were taken up in the press. In 2006, the British government agreed I mostly come to memory through objects, which I see as remnant, to retroactively pardon all of the soldiers. Public opinion changed component, evidence, keepsake, memento, document, heirloom, or radically for people formerly seen as threatening and shameful. And souvenir—and I enjoy the investigation of the subtle differences be- the change came at a time when there was almost no one left with a tween them. living memory of the war. Desire differentiates between nostalgia and memory. Especially in The tradition of listing the names of all the dead, which has be- academia, I sometimes find myself needing to tread lightly between come typical of memorials, was something new after World War I. them. The former is all too often dismissed as emotional, with the And for those omitted, it was like being unnamed, unremembered. implication that it lacks intellectual rigor. We teach ourselves to It was a deliberate effort to erase memory. And so, 90 years after the generate the comforts that we think we need, and nostalgia is one war, their names were added. way to do that. With the campaign for restitution came this odd moment in Brit- Nostalgia is a longing for something from the past that is unat- ish culture when the most famous people who fought in the war tainable. It gets folded into our futures, and objects become recep- were these soldiers. To me, it’s a dramatic shift that illustrates how tacles for nostalgia because we think that they’re static and that we memory works and what it is that people choose to remember.r

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RochRev_July2018.indb 35 7/30/18 4:32 PM PPitchiitching PPoliticsolitics Former presidential speechwriter Curt Smith documents the twinned histories of baseball and the presidency. By Kathleen McGarvey

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RochRev_July2018.indb 36 7/30/18 4:32 PM BASEBALL BOOSTER: Franklin Roosevelt— pictured here in 1937, alongside manager and owner Connie Mack—threw out the first ball every year except one between 1933 and 1941. He relished trips to the ballpark and saw the game as critical to keeping up troop and civilian morale during World War II.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 37 7/30/18 4:32 PM PERFECT PITCH: Former Washington Senators pitcher Walter Johnson in 1937 holds the first ball ever pitched by a president—William Taft, in 1910—to open a major league game.

eorge Washington was known to throw a ball—for hours, reported one soldier under his command—with his aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War. Abraham Lincoln would join baseball games on the lawn of Blair House, which still stands across Pennsylvania Av- enue from the White House. “I remember how vividly he ran, how Glong were his strides, how far his coattails stuck out behind,” the home’s owner, Francis Preston Blair, recalled in a letter to his grandson. The story of baseball in the United States is intertwined with that of the presiden- cy, says Curt Smith, a senior lecturer in English and the author of The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House (University of Nebraska Press, 2018). He traces the points of connection from the colonial era to the pres- ent, devoting a chapter to each president since William Howard Taft, who in 1910 inaugurated the practice of the president throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. Growing up in small-town Caledonia, New York, Smith would sit on his front porch, poring over the presidential biographies and baseball entries in the family’s encyclopedia set. “I was enamored,” he says. “Fixated.” He followed his entrancements to their ends, becoming a speechwriter to Pres- ident George H. W. Bush and the person USA Today once dubbed the “voice of au- thority on baseball broadcasting.”

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RochRev_July2018.indb 38 7/30/18 4:32 PM BIPARTISAN EFFORT: Dwight Eisenhower (above) throws out a ball to open the American League baseball season in April 1960. In 1961, John F. Kennedy (left) tosses the season’s first pitch at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. Home park for the Senators, it boasted a presidential box in its stands.

GRAND OLD GAME: A contemporary political cartoon (far left) depicts Abraham Lincoln winning the “national game” by defeating his three opponents in the 1860 presidential election. Lincoln played informal ballgames before and after becoming president. Richard Nixon (above) prepares to pitch at the Washington Senators’ opening game in 1969.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 39 7/30/18 4:32 PM READ MORE Around the Horn A newspaper columnist, former National Public Radio affiliate series host and presi- dential speechwriter, and one-time Saturday Evening Post senior editor, Curt Smith has written 17 books, including a range of pub- lications on baseball and on the presidency. Here are a few of his “hits.”

A Talk in the Park: Nine Decades of Baseball Tales from the Broadcast Booth (Potomac Books, 2011) An oral history of baseball announcers, whose ability to entertain and report can forge an almost familial bond with listeners. The book brings together the voices of 116 baseball commen- tators to discuss players, ballparks, teams, and other aspects of the game.

Pull Up a Chair: The Vin HOME TEAM: Longtime Chicago White Sox fan Barack Obama delivers the first pitch of the Scully Story (Potomac Washington Nationals’ home opening baseball game, against the Philadelphia Phillies, in 2010. Books, 2010) The first biography of one of the Many politicians have been baseball fans, and Smith seized opportunities to talk about the sport’s most famous game with people such as President Richard Nixon and New York Governor Mario Cuomo, broadcasters, the book once widely viewed as a likely future president. takes its title from Scully’s Nixon was uncoordinated and not much of an athlete, but he had “an endearing ‘Walter famed on-air greeting. Mitty’ quality to him regarding baseball, which is true of many people,” Smith says. Cuomo, Smith published the book when the Dodgers’ by contrast, was a former center fielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system. But each of announcer marked his 60th year of them saw strong links between politics and baseball. play-by-play broadcasting. Both pursuits are combative, Smith says they told him. “They require strategy and the use of all your resources—mental, physical, and often moral and spiritual. And neither pur- What Baseball Means suit is bereft of ego.” to Me: A Celebration of While the high stakes of the presidency are self-evident, for millions of Americans—Smith Our National Pastime included—the rewards and perils of the playing field are deeply felt, too. (Warner Books, 2002) After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis For this official wrote to President Franklin Roosevelt, asking whether the 1942 baseball season should go publication of the ahead as planned. Roosevelt gave his reply publicly, at a press conference: “I honestly feel National Baseball Hall that it would be best for the country to keep baseball going.” of Fame and Museum, The president had concluded that the game was crucial to morale, both for troops abroad Smith rounded up 172 essayists—including and on the home front. Smith writes: “Baseball’s cachet was so overwhelming that FDR did presidents, actors, athletes, and writers—to not consider obliging another sport . . . The priority here was the war, which baseball could reminisce about baseball. Their memories help win.” are augmented by more than 200 The game’s fortunes have since declined. In the 1960s, television networks broadcast five photographs. regular-season match-ups per week. Now the only people who watch “already love baseball. It doesn’t court casual fans,” Smith says. This “freefall” in popularity pains him, and he has Windows on the White pointed suggestions for baseball’s leaders on measures that he thinks would draw more peo- House: The Story of ple to the sport, including keeping the batter in the batter’s box, enforcing the strike zone, Presidential Libraries and eliminating pitchers’ delays. (Diamond Communica- But the pleasure of what he calls “this evocative sport” isn’t in the technicalities, and the tions, 2001) Smith book weaves together political and athletic anecdotes. “There are a lot of statistics includ- examines the origins and ed, because baseball has a lot of statistics,” he says. “But I hate the whole mania for analyt- purposes of presidential ics. I love stories.” libraries, beginning with So do many politicians—and baseball’s legendary broadcasters. “It’s known as the great- the first such institution, Rutherford B. est talking game,” says Smith. “You tell stories between pitches. Between innings. Between Hayes’s library, which opened in Fremont, batters. Between games in a series.” Ohio, in 1916. One of his own favorite stories is about the first President Bush. The captain of his college —Kathleen McGarvey team and a tireless spectator, he told Smith he loved the game from the first time he picked up a bat, at age five. “Baseball,” Bush said, “has everything.”r

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rr_July2018_Baseball.indd 40 7/31/18 12:06 PM SPORTS HISTORY: Babe Ruth presents to Yale baseball captain and future president George H. W. Bush the original manuscript of The Babe Ruth Story in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1948. The manuscript was placed in the Yale University Library.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 41 7/30/18 4:32 PM Alumni Gazette

LIVES The Show Goes On Lusette (Andy) Smith ’72 tells about her path from stage manager to computer programmer to software engineer and technology consultant. Interview by Kristine Thompson

Lusette (Andy) Smith ’72 first stepped onto a stage when she was 10 years old. Alice in Wonderland was the play and she was given the part of the Two of Hearts. “I got it simply because I was the shortest,” she says, with a chuckle. That modest role marked the begin- ning of a lifelong interest in theater. Over the years, however, she found she was well suited—and perhaps better suited— to working behind the scenes. “I quickly moved from acting to stage managing,” she says. “I think it’s because whenever I audi- tioned for a show, I was often ‘invited’ to work backstage.” She began a career that took her to pro- fessional stints on, off, and off off Broad- way. Then, decades later, she transitioned to a career in the computer technology industry. There are similarities to both fields, which require strong problem-solving skills and teamwork. “Regardless of whether it’s an actual the- ater production or a computer program, the show always has to go on,” says Smith, who retired from BEA Systems/Oracle Sys- tems in 2014.

1970 Smith moves into Theta Delta House for the summer—a fraternity house with room to spare for her and a few other leaders of the University’s summer theater program, then in its third year.

1971 Eight students involved in summer theater—including Smith and her future husband, Ed Smith ’72, whom she met in an introductory psychology course their first year—rent a house on South Plymouth CAREER CHANGER: Technology consultant Lucette (Andy) Smith—pictured with her husband, Ed, Avenue. whom she met at Rochester—is a former stage manager of on- and off-Broadway productions. “The University gave each of us a sti- pend of about $50 per week. That money went fast. So, we would 1972 After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English, Andy go to the store, buy a couple of loaves of day-old bread, peanut heads to Syracuse University, where she enrolls in a master’s butter and jelly, and bologna and cheese. Every morning, we’d program in theater stage management. slap on the peanut butter, spread the jelly on the other side, and She leaves after a semester. “Academia was no longer the place then off we’d go.” for me.” Summer theater programs back then were eclectic. “We did ev- erything from Gilbert and Sullivan to Broadway shows to obscure 1973 Andy and Ed move to New York City. “Times Square was contemporary productions to Shakespeare.” just beginning to turn over then. A production house called

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rr_July2018_Gazette.indd 42 7/31/18 12:07 PM ALUMNI GAZETTE Playwrights’ Horizons—which later became one of the off-off- Broadway theaters with the best reputation—took over an old A Chance Encounter burlesque house. I ended up organizing its prop shop and then across the Pond became one of its stage managers.” At a University of Oxford, England, formal dinner earlier this year, Angela Remus ’16, a master’s student in refugee and 1976 Andy and Ed get married. forced migration studies at Kellogg College, happened to be seated near a “DPhil” (the Oxford equivalent to a PhD) student 1976 Andy serves as a production assistant for the New York named Chris Jones, a curator with Salomons Museum in Tun- Shakespeare Festival, now known as the Public Theatre. bridge Wells. Much to her surprise, Remus learned that Jones As she works her way up to production stage manager on and had studied abroad at Rochester in 1970. off Broadway, she collaborates with performers who later make Remus followed up with Jones, which inspired, as he said, “a it big, including Meryl Streep, Robert Guillaume, Raul Julia, Wil- mad search for memorabilia” from his Rochester days. Jones liam Hurt, Sam Waterston, Michael Moriarty, and Estelle Parsons. found a sachet of sugar with the Meliora seal on it and a blue and yellow pennant that “the moths have got to.” Jones recalled 1981 While Andy is between stage management jobs, a friend math and European history classes, living in Hill Court, his room encourages her to take a computer aptitude test at New York number—Fairchild 234—his roommate’s name, and even a small University. She does it on a whim. cat called Ivan. “I didn’t have anything going on that day, so I decided to take the In an email to Remus, Jones noted, “I really enjoyed my term test. I remember there being a lot of puzzles on the test and that I there. It may have been a very narrow section of American life, was done much faster than other people in the room.” but it was a very intense experience—first time I ever had pizza, NYU accepts Andy into its 12-week-long computer program- an awareness of the Vietnam War way beyond what we had in the ming certification program. “The computer industry was in its UK, a culture that was both very familiar but also very different.” infancy. There weren’t any computer engineering degrees back “Rochester connections pop up in the most unexpected then, so it was a lot of on-the-job training.” places,” added Remus, who graduated with a dual major in Andy lands a job with Thomson McKinnon Securities as a com- Spanish and international relations at Rochester, and was elect- puter programmer. “I thought I got that first computer job because ed to Phi Beta Kappa during her junior year. She, too, studied of the certification program, but years later I found out it was re- abroad as an undergraduate—in Spain and Malawi. ally because of my Rochester degree. —Kristine Thompson “The supervisor and hiring manager were both graduates of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis. During their required sum- mer cruises, they had come into contact with Naval ROTC mid- shipmen from across the United States. They both felt that U of R students were the only ones who could hold a candle to their A Patent and a Milestone Annapolis colleagues.” Joseph Marron ’81 ’86 (PhD) She never did remind them that she was an English major, not has more than 20 patents to an engineer like most of the University’s ROTC participants. his credit. But the latest issued to the principal engineering 1986 The Smiths move to Boston. For the next 10 years, Andy fellow at Raytheon Space and works at Computer Associates International, PowerSoft, and Airborne Systems has a special Sybase in a variety of positions spanning computer programming, significance. computer engineering, system analysis, and customer training. “Coherent Ladar Using Intra-Pixel Quadrature Detec- 1996 The Smiths move to the Washington, D.C., area, where Andy tion” was the 10 millionth holds leadership positions as a software engineer and instructor patent issued by the US Patent at BEA Systems/Oracle Systems. Highlights include managing and Trademark Office. To mark projects for the Department of the Navy and working with clients the occasion, President Donald such as Boeing, the Census Bureau, and the Internal Revenue Trump personally signed the patent, and the patent office rolled Service. out a new patent cover. Marron, who earned both of his Rochester degrees in optics, 2003 The Smiths, having continued their mutual love of theater compares the achievement to someone who buys a lottery ticket throughout their careers, start hosting young artists affiliated with every month. “Eventually it hits,” Marron says. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, just a few miles The patent is for a new way to obtain real-time readings from down the road from their home in the D.C. suburbs. large laser radars. The technology has a variety of applications, “For 15 years, we’d take in an opera singer, stage manager, or including in autonomous vehicles, medical imaging devices, vocal coach. It was a great way to get to know a different genera- military defense systems, and space and undersea exploration. tion and get the inside scoop on the opera world. It’s been quite A statement from the patent office notes, “More than just rewarding to follow these artists over the years and see their ca- a number, patent 10 million celebrates the rich history and reers flourish at places such as the Metropolitan Opera, the Vien- strength of the American intellectual property system dating na Opera, and elsewhere.” back to the first US patent, signed 228 years ago by George Washington on July 31, 1790, and issued to Samuel Hopkins for a 2018 Now retired, the Smiths move to the heart of D.C. to be process of making potash, an ingredient used in fertilizer.” closer to the theater, symphony, opera, and ballet.r —Bob Marcotte

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rr_July2018_Gazette.indd 43 7/31/18 12:07 PM ALUMNI GAZETTE The Art of Crafting Your Job A national arts leader, Emil Kang ’90 took his first job as a gallery receptionist and made it his own. Interview by Jeanette Colby

You graduated as an economics major with several lucrative offers. Why did you take a job as an art gallery receptionist? As a child of immigrants, I was actually raised with the expectation that I would be a doctor. At Rochester, I met my pre- med requirements, at the same time purs- ing an economics major and an art history minor. It was art history professor Grace Seiberling who had the greatest impact on me. Up until that point, I had really been a student of memorization and regurgi- tation. She helped discover my ability to express original thought and interpreta- tion and to worry less about “being right.” She supported my interest in art history, and when I asked her about careers in the arts, she encouraged me to pursue a job at an art gallery. GIFTED: Kang, who discovered a passion for art history as an undergraduate, says the “gift” he What did your job involve? received at Rochester was learning that “my curiosity would lead me someplace valuable.” I worked at Eli Wilner & Co., which specializes in 19th-century period frames, that they assume is somehow preordained. and talked with collectors and gallery FIRST JOBS They’re not being given the opportunity— owners all the time on the phone. I was Alumni share stories about their first either by themselves or by loved ones—to the first person they talked to. Through my post-Rochester jobs. actually pursue the things that they find experience with Professor Seiberling, I had interesting. formed opinions on art. As clients called, I Emil Kang ’90 was able to develop even further my ability What do you know now that you wish Major: Economics to see art and to explain what I was seeing. you’d known when you started out? Minor: Art history Soon I found that collectors would call me The most important thing is to discover First job: Receptionist, Eli Wilner & Co., and ask how I was doing, and if there was one’s voice. As people started to see the val- New York City anything I saw recently that I liked, and ue in my opinion, it shaped my own sense Current job: Executive and artistic director why. I was able to build relationships, of self and my own confidence about my of Carolina Performing Arts; professor of the through mutual knowledge and interest in contribution to the world. Those things practice; special assistant to the chancellor art, and a network of advocates around the are really very valuable as a young person, for the arts, University of North Carolina– world in the field of art and art collecting. when you’re trying to find your own way, Chapel Hill. Member, National Council of the to know that the things you have to say ac- Arts, appointed by President Barack Obama in How else did your education prepare you tually matter to someone. 2012 to a six-year term. for the job? Professor Seiberling really pushed me. Her Are there things you learned in your first belief in my own thinking made me feel, for the first time, that job that you still draw on now? I had the ability to research and analyze subject matter. I also Absolutely. I’ve been in the arts my whole life now, and my own think that a real gift that I received at Rochester was to acknowl- interpretive abilities in evaluating art—my ability to hear music, edge that my curiosity would lead me someplace valuable. I think see dance, to see theater, to see paintings, sculptures—really ex- that a lot of people follow on a path that they think is practical or tends from that experience.r

What was your first job after earning your Rochester degree? We’d like to hear from you, whether you are in that first job now or would like to share recollections in hindsight. We’d like to know how your education prepared you-whether directly or in the most unexpected ways. Write to us at [email protected] with “First Jobs” in the subject line. Please include your title at your first post-Rochester job, your employer, and a brief synopsis of what you do—or did—there.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 44 7/30/18 4:32 PM ALUMNI GAZETTE Up Close with Kaveh Rastegar ’01E A sought-after bassist provides a glimpse into his musical world. Interview by Kristine Thompson What was one of your most memorable experiences Kaveh’s on tour? Kaveh Rastegar ’01E, songwriter and master of the A few years ago, I was on a California tour with Playlist upright and the electric bass, has performed with hun- Colin Hay, former front man of Men at Work. And Here’s what Ras- dreds of musicians, played on countless recordings, there’s Paul McCartney, in the front row. After the tegar is listening and written or cowritten songs for artists from Bruno gig, Paul came back stage and hung out with Colin, the to now: Mars to the Grammy-nominated jazz ensemble Knee- drummer, keyboard player, and me. He was so friendly “Tangled Up body, which he cofounded at Eastman with classmates and interested in everyone around him. in Blue” Adam Benjamin, Shane Endsley ’97E, and Ben Wen- Bob Dylan del ’99E. He’s been part of John Legend’s band for Any other surprises? Blood on the five years and had a small role in the film La La Land, I once got locked in a car trunk just minutes before Tracks which Legend produced. playing in front of 80,000 people at a crowded stadium This summer, he releases his solo debut, Light of in Palermo, Sicily, with Luciana Ligabue. Before each “Equatorial” Love (Ropeadope). performance, the band had to move from our backstage Lô Borges “Everything really took shape at Eastman,” says Ras- locker room to the concert stage. That night, a rather Via Lactea tegar. “I was around such an incredible cast of unique small sedan showed up. The only room for the drum- “Coming in Hot” (2002 remas- tered version) Peter Tosh Wanted Dead or Alive “Long Distance Love” Little Feat The Last Record Album “Can’t Take a Joke” Drake Scorpion “Hit it and Quit It” Funkadelic Maggot Brain “Spirit” Al Jarreau We Got By WRITE IT DOWN: “Write down your dreams, no matter how crazy,” says Rastegar. “Then, keep checking that list.” “Going Down” and fantastically interesting and talented musicians. mer and me was in the trunk. Everyone got out, doors Freddie King For me, it was kind of like when Harry Potter goes to slammed shut, but, in the hustle and hurry, no one re- Getting Ready . . . Hogwarts and sees other kids like him. It opened up membered us. It took some finagling to figure out how (World) my mind, my heart, and my playing.” to get out fast, and I lost my pants in the process. Crazy! “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This What songs first grabbed you? What would surprise people to know about you? Time)” So many. The first song that I ever learned by ear on I speak Italian fluently, enough French to get by, and The Delfonics the bass was “Fascination Street” from the Cure’s Dis- a little Spanish and Farsi. My father is an Iranian im- The Delfonics integration album. That bass line was so cool. Joni migrant, so I picked that up from him. Mitchell’s “Silky Veils of Ardour” from her album Don “Powa” Juan’s Reckless Daughter is another great tune. Talking What advice do you have for aspiring musicians? Tune-Yards Heads’ “Big Country” from More Songs about Buildings Write down everything that’s important to you. Write Whokill and Food always brings me back to a special time in my down your dreams, no matter how crazy or unattain- life. The Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” from Let It able they may seem. Then, keep checking that list. If Bleed always makes me feel energized—it’s a powerful you take the time to articulate them in writing, they tune in every way. become more real, more doable.r

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CAMPUS COHORTS: Students pose on the Prince Street Campus as they get ready for orientation, an annual introduction to the University for first- year students that will take place this August for the Class of 2022. Recognize anyone? Email us: [email protected].

and played both basketball and College baseball for the Yellowjackets. In ARTS, SCIENCES & ENGINEERING 2007, he was inducted into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. 1949 Iva Allan Larsen (see ’12). Postgraduation, Tom served in the US Army for two years before 1952 Tom Sarro died in April earning a law degree at Georgetown 2018 in Aldie, Virginia, writes his University. He spent his career nephew, Paul Sarro. The son of practicing intellectual property immigrant parents, Tom was raised law before retiring from Larson in the Greek Orthodox community & Taylor in Alexandria, Virginia, in Jamestown, New York. The first in 2001. His family shares this in his family to attend college, he recollection: “A sports enthusiast majored in chemistry, was a member to the end, Tom spent hours on the of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, tennis court and golf course at Army 1958 Gardner Navy Country Club in Arlington and Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota, Abbreviations Florida. His competitive spirit E Eastman School of Music made him a formidable foe, which, M School of Medicine combined with his wonderful wit, and Dentistry also made him a well-sought-after N School of Nursing partner.” S Simon Business School W Warner School of Education 1956 George Gold, profiled in Mas Master’s degree Marquis Who’s Who in America RC River Campus and Who’s Who in American Law, Res Medical Center residency writes that he is a recipient of the Flw Postdoctoral fellowship Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Pdc Postdoctoral certificate Achievement Award. 1958 Gilbert

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MEDALLION REUNION ALUMNI LEADERS OCTOBER 4–7 Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1958 Meet the Young Alumni Council 1958 Jerry Gardner ’65 (MA) The mission of the Young Alumni Council is to foster and sustain relationships with College grad- sends a photo of his family taken uates of the last decade—more than 15,000 people. Comprising about 50 alumni who work with late last year at the home of his son, Bradley ’96, and Bradley’s wife, Ida. the Office of Alumni Relations, the council helps develop programs to connect young alumni with Jerry and Bradley are in the back the University, faculty, and their classmates through volunteer opportunities and networking and row. In front of them are Ida, Jerry’s social events. wife, Pat, and their daughter, Anita. “The council allows us to go straight to the source to create programs and communications that In the front row are Jerry and Pat’s speak to, and strengthen, our broader young alumni community,” says Lauren Bradley ’11W (MS), grandchildren: Bradley and Ida’s associate director of reunion and class programs. “As a relatively young professional and alumnus children—Ella, 10, and Dylan, 7— of the University myself, it excites and energizes me to see such dedication and commitment.” and Anita’s daughter, Isabella, 7. . . . Joyce Timmerman Gilbert sends Nick Benjamin ’14 (cochair), Buffalo a photo of herself taken outside Majors: Mathematics and economics Carnegie Hall, signaling her lifetime passions of choral singing and travel. Occupation: Financial analyst, M&T Bank Starting with the Women’s Glee Club, Abby Zabrodsky ’14, ’19S (MBA) (cochair), Buffalo she’s performed with the Cleveland Major: Chemical engineering Orchestra Chorus under conduc- Occupation: Associate marketing manager, Rich tor Robert Shaw (in Puerto Rico Products Corp.; executive MBA student, Simon for the Festival Casals, in Carnegie Hall, and at the 20th anniversary Business School of the United Nations), the Chicago Brittany Hopkins ’14, Chicago Symphony Chorus, and the Eastman Major: Neuroscience Rochester Chorus, which was sing- Kayleigh Rae Stampfler Emily Hart Occupation: PhD candidate, Northwestern University ing at Carnegie with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra when the National Cochairs Farrell Cooke ’14, New York City photo was taken in 2014. “What rich Major: Neuroscience Kayleigh Rae Stampfler ’08, Rochester experiences for an amateur singer Occupation: Senior clinical researcher in Major: History from a small upstate New York anesthesiology, New York–Presbyterian Weill town who had the good fortune to Alumni involvement: University Alumni Board, Cornell Medicine study at the U of R and the Eastman the Young Alumni Council, the Rochester Network School of Music,” Joyce writes. She Leadership Cabinet, the Barbara J. Burger iZone Matt Watman ’12, Philadelphia and her husband, Richard, have Advisory Council Major: Brain and cognitive sciences lived in Rochester since 1970. After Occupation: Senior philanthropic advisor, Occupation: Program analyst, Mental Health the children graduated from the Rochester Area Community Foundation Partnerships Harley School in Rochester in the mid-1980s, Joyce became a volun- Emily Hart ’12, New York City Nicole St. James Berman ’12, Rochester teer for local, state, and national Major: Chemistry Major: History and English organizations, including Harley. “One Student groups: Louvre Performance Ensemble, Occupation: Associate director of development, of my ongoing commitments has Ballet Performance Group, Habitat for Humanity, American Diabetes Association been to Class of 1958 alumni activi- Meridian, Susan B. Anthony resident advisor ties, of course! But the most import- Lauren Sacks Hopton ’10, San Francisco Occupation: High school chemistry teacher ant reason that Richard and I stayed Major: Psychology in Rochester when he retired after Regional Leaders Occupation: Producer and project manager at the a 32-year ministry at Rochester’s sustainable shoemaker Rothy’s First Unitarian Church is that our The council is organized into eight regions that three grandchildren live here.” She Jonathan LoTempio Jr. ’14, Washington, D.C. correspond to the Regional Network Leadership adds, “Another joy of our lives has Major: Biochemistry Cabinets. Each region has a chair or cochairs. been hosting high school students Occupation: PhD candidate, George Washington from other countries. In 1968–69, Jennifer Roach ’11, Boston University two sisters ages 13 and 16 from then Major: Economics Czechoslovakia stayed with us for a Occupation: Private equity senior associate, Learn more about the Young Alumni Council and school year. In 1985–86, we acquired a German ‘son.’ It’s really mind-bog- Yellow Wood Partners the events and activities the members organize gling to realize our Czech ‘daugh- at Rochester.edu/alumni. ters’ are grandmothers. And it was a delight in July 2018 when three generations of the three families the Genesee Valley Club, 421 East participation and discussion is “The well breakfast is from 8 to 10 a.m. spent time together in Europe.” . . . Avenue. On Saturday, October 6, Role of Alumni in the University at the Hilton Garden Inn in down- Ed Kaplan shares the itinerary for from 8 to 9:15 a.m., the Class of 1958 Setting: 60 Years’ Perspective.” The town Rochester. . . . Susan Storing the 60th Class Reunion, the Class of Breakfast and Class Conversations 60th reunion reception and dinner Maybeck writes that she took her 1958 ‘Better Than Great’ Reunion. will take place in the Feldman will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday first European trip “in ages” this On Friday, October 5, from 11:30 a.m. Ballroom of Douglass Commons at the Country Club of Rochester, spring. She spent time in Amsterdam to 1:15 p.m., the Class of 1958 60th (formerly the Frederick Douglass 2935 East Avenue. On Sunday, with her friend’s daughter and time reunion luncheon will take place at Building), where the topic for class October 7, the Class of 1958 fare- in Oslo with her Norwegian daugh-

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 47 7/31/18 9:46 AM CLASS NOTES 50TH REUNION Janet Fish Baldwin Dutch elm trees and the state- Major: Nursing ly buildings wowed a young Hometown: Maine, New York freshman.” “Becoming friends with a few RNs also pursuing their Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs BS in nursing. Working as an Major: Biology RN weekends on campus at Hometown: Kingsport, the Student Health Center Tennessee U of R, and one to two, half shifts “Strong Auditorium and the per week/weekends at the smell of the greasepaint, learn- Brightonian Nursing Home ing new music a week before a on Elmwood Avenue kept show opened, exhausting late- me busy! Finally realized night rehearsals with a chem my dream of getting my exam in the morning, and the BS degree, enabling me to fabulous theater people. How U of R, become a public health nurse.” to Succeed in Business had to be my favorite.” Martha (Marty) McRoberts Bartlett Robert Klein Major: Political science Major: Optics Hometown: Shelby, Hometown: Albany, California Michigan “Many memories involve ’68! “Sunday afternoon study music at the River Campus break concerts at Todd and at Eastman. I was concert- hile many of the historic events and cultural moments given by Eastman students. master (first clarinet) of the of 1968 continue to resonate in American social Taking Hindi with only two symphonic band at the River W and political life, members of the Class of 1968 also other students. Dr. [Richard] Campus for three years. One remember the era as their time on the River Campus. It was a Fenno and his courses about of my favorite memories is of momentous period, shaped by events involving civil rights, the how Congress works. The hearing the Eastman Wind Vietnam War, trends in music and entertainment, and the assas- silence that fell on Rochester Ensemble perform at the sination of civic and political leaders. Philharmonic Hall on April 4, Eastman Theatre twice a year.” On campus, during the senior year for the class, a student 1968, when it was announced strike—sparked after protesters tried to block recruiters from that Martin Luther King Jr. Dow Chemical—had ramifications for student and faculty gov- had been assassinated.” ernance. In the spring of 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the Black Students’ Union was founded. Lora Kaywin Block At the same time, members of the class were immersed in a Major: History community marked by friendships, scholarly and career oppor- Hometown: Bennington, tunities, encounters with new ideas, introductions to a wide Vermont range of people, and just plain fun. “Bringing only skirts to As with all 50th reunions, members of the class were asked to campus freshman year and submit reflections on their time at Rochester as they prepared the change in fashion expecta- to return to campus for Meliora Weekend. The submissions are tions for women to wear pants collected for a memory book that’s shared with class members. . . . what a relief. The excite- Here’s a small sample of those memories. ment of moving to the Towers To learn more about this year’s Meliora Weekend, October after coming home from a 4–7, visit Rochester.edu/melioraweekend. semester at the University of Marjory Wieczorek Myhill Warwick! It was coed! There Major: Biology were suites! Hometown: Severna Park, Mina Aprill Aibel Guy Bailey “And I fondly remember the Maryland Major: History Major: History pride of giving tours to pro- “I saw Bobby Kennedy Hometown: New York City Hometown: Stamford, spective students as a member when he was campaigning “Rush Rhees coffee hour, Connecticut of D’Lions.” on campus. When the great the insane fresh apple vend- “Freshman orientation, the northeast blackout struck, ing machine in the base- strike in December of senior John Dunnigan I was in a music practice ment of the Hill, the end year, the Preachers band, Major: Business room in the tunnel between of curfews and coed hours, lifelong friends, my 1960 Hometown: Flemington, the women’s dorm and the Winter Weekend with Duke Triumph TR-3, the Bungalow, New Jersey women’s gym. But, never Ellington, picketing Dow late-night poker games, the “The visual impressiveness fear—the U of R was so well Chemical Company in front of best music ever from ’64 to of the Eastman Quadrangle organized that somebody Strong, and Robert Kennedy ’68, Genny Cream Ale.” when I first arrived on showed up quickly with a coming to Rochester.” campus. The splendor of the flashlight to lead me out.”

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 48 7/31/18 12:08 PM CLASS NOTES Ted Rabkin Todd listening to the Beat- stay in Rochester over the Major: Mathematics les in the afternoon; I got my summer, I and five classmates Class Cheer Hometown: Rockville, mail in the post office box at rented a house near campus We’re terrific, we are great, Maryland the old Todd and still remem- and enjoyed this time togeth- We’re the ones who “I spent years working on ber my box number, 5432; my er. I have fond memories of really rate, the tech crew for the plays in grandmother used to mail me sharing a Tower suite during We are stalwart through Strong Auditorium and was chocolate chip cookies and an senior year. My suitemates and through, the only one on it who also occasional five bucks to keep and I shared food, music, U of R, we’re true to you! acted. The summer after I me going. clothes, etc. There was never a We’re the greatest, graduated, I did construc- “When I think of the U of dull moment in that suite. We it’s our fate, tion, technical crew, and R, I see images of my past. are all still friends.” U of R, U of R, ’68! sound for the first year of Moving into Gilbert Hall, room the University of Rochester 205 as a frosh. I can see all the Michael Steinberg Top 5 Majors Summer Theater.” After grad- cars on the lawn across the Major: English y1. Histor uation, Rabkin was drafted street, and all the kids who Hometown: Glencoe, Illinois 2. Education into the US Army and served seemed so much more pre- “Playing bridge in Todd 3. General Studies in Vietnam as an infantry ser- pared than I was; I see pink Union, conversations around 4. Business geant with the First Cavalry sheets, created because my the dining tables of the 5. English Division. He earned the first wash made all my white Towers, courses taught by Combat Infantryman’s Badge clothes pink; the Quad in Russell Peck, and fraternity Useful Student Tools and an Air Medal. winter can be beautiful and parties. My worst memory is 1968 very cold; the Palestra for a Calculus 161, which is still my basketball game during the ‘no-pants’ nightmare.” week could serve as a great study break; the main room at Rush Rhees where I went to pretend to study when I was actually just looking for a date.” Electric typewriters Douglas Rundell ’77 (PhD) Major: Chemical engineering Hometown: Elmira, New York “Many of my best memo- ries from Rochester revolve around the radio station David Ragusa ’76W (Mas) WRUR, where I served as a Major: English control room engineer, tech- Touch-tone phones Hometown: Venice, Florida nician, treasurer, and station Ardith Albers Wylie “I have many great memories manager.” Major: Nursing of my time at Rochester. I con- Hometown: Springfield, Illinois sider those four years to have Barbara Bockelmann “Walking from Strong given me the basis for so much Rundell ’79 (PhD) Hospital to our dorm, Helen of my life. In the memory cat- Major: Biology Wood Hall, either outside egory, my time as an athlete at Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois or in the tunnel. Riding the the University made me part “I remember all the fun places bus everywhere—for fun or Polaroid instant of a group of fellow students we went to for socializing: for home-nursing assign- cameras who sacrificed lots of time and beer blasts at the MDC, hang- ments. Doing puzzles in the energy in pursuit of the sports ing out in the Steinkeller in dorm living room. Clinicals, we loved. I was never happier Todd Union, hiking with like learning to find a vein in at Rochester than when I was friends over to Izzo’s or ‘The a fellow student, and having involved in sports. Bung’—even if it was freez- the ‘easiest-to-find’ veins “When I remember ing cold outside: We enjoyed myself, so that anyone who Rochester, I remember the fun these get-togethers on and off couldn’t find a vein on their I had and the people I shared campus—wonderful memories partner got sent to try on it with. I walked across the of good times with old friends. me! Our triangular caps— Pocket-sized radios frozen river to go to the bars I also enjoyed working in the staff at one of the hospitals on Genesee Street; I went biology labs of Dr. Raven and I later worked at called me 2018 to a Beer Blast in the Todd Dr. Muchmore one summer. ‘the flying Nun’ because of Laptops Union on Saturday night, then What a great opportunity to my cap and because I always Smart phones attended Catholic Mass in the get to know the faculty and walked so fast down the hall. Graphic calculators same spot on Sunday morn- grad students in their research Graduation!”r Tablets ing; I used to sit at a table in environment. In order to —Kristine Thompson

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 49 7/30/18 5:25 PM CLASS NOTES ter. “Three weeks of family time, League of Women Voters everywhere breathing in nature, and time to we lived, including in Plano. As the read. Although I am 82, I’m ready for children grew I figured out ‘what I more traveling.” wanted to be when I grew up,’ so I went to graduate school, earned 1960 Cathy Spencer Henn is the a master’s degree in education in owner and CEO of Better Power, counseling, and earned the appropri- a Rochester company providing ate state licenses. I worked about 15 backup generators and related years in hospitals and agencies, then equipment to a variety of entities on 12 years in private practice.” Mary state contract, and for local private says that some of the couple’s many contractors. She writes that after favorite U of R memories include 17 years in business, Better Power “Sunday night’s pizza truck in front received certification from New York of the women’s dorm, sharing cokes 1963 Bustos State as a Woman-Owned Business (the beverage) on study breaks in Enterprise last January. the tunnel under Rush Rhees, hear- ing then senator John F. Kennedy MEDALLION REUNION speak at Strong Auditorium, classi- OCTOBER 4–7 cist Elmer Suhr’s lectures on archae- Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1963 ology, parties, including with Carl 1963 Roxann Reddick Bustos ’64 Dengler’s band at Theta Chi, and (MA) sends a photo from a chance all the wonderful people we came encounter with another alumnus. to know.” Along with other class- Roxann writes, “While I was travel- mates and volunteers, Rog and Mary ing in Panama recently, Nathaniel have been active in calling mem- Deutsch ’73 noticed the University bers of the Class of 1963 about plans of Rochester symbols on the back for the 55th reunion during Meliora of my cell phone case and started a Weekend, October 4 to 7. “We discov- conversation. We discovered that we ered the U of R has outdated phone graduated 10 years apart and are numbers and e-mail addresses for both thinking about attending this some of you. We urge you to check year’s reunion—55 for me and 45 that your information with the U of R for him.” . . . Roger ’68S (MBA) and is current. You can contact Francine Mary Genung Snell are celebrating Capaldo Lynch, who is coordinating two 55th anniversaries this year— the Class of ’63 reunion. Francine their 55th wedding anniversary and can be reached at fclynch@alumni. 1966 Greenberg their 55th class reunion at Rochester. rochester.edu or (877) 635-4672. We They live in Plano, Texas, Mary hope to see many of you in October!” writes, having moved to the state in 1976, when Rog joined Electronic 1966 Peter Greenberg sends Data System’s banking division. In a photo of a watercolor depict- 1980, he moved to J.D. Carreker & ing Rush Rhees Library that he Associates, a bank consulting com- painted as a student while sitting pany, where he was a project man- on the quad in early winter. . . . ager working with most major banks Robert Schoenberg retired from in the United States. Ultimately, Rog the University of Pennsylvania last was director of Delivery Services September after 35 years as the North America for Fiserv Inc., a US LGBT center’s founding director. company that provides financial ser- The following month, the center’s vices technology to banks, credit home, a restored 19th-century car- unions, and other companies and riage house, was named in his honor. 1966 Schoenberg retailers. He worked for their fraud Classmates Linda Bloch and Elaine and compliance group, Mary writes, Magidson attended the rededication “AKA, foiling the bad guys who celebration. Robert’s work at Penn attempt to defraud bank customers was featured on the cover of the in North America. Prior to that he did November-December 2017 issue of the same work in England, Ireland, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the maga- and the Netherlands for Fiserv. Rog zine of the university. chaired the U of R River Campus Alumni Board in 1979. In retire- 1967 Edward and Holly ment, Rog is an avid bridge player Goldworm Kowaloff (see ’06). and does genealogical research.” While living in Dallas, Mary chaired 50TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 the Dallas–Fort Worth area’s Alumni Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1968 Scholarship Committee and was a 1968 Louis-Jack Pozner writes member of the U of R’s President’s that he and his wife, Rona, spent Leadership Council. “While a stay- their 50th wedding anniversary in 1968 Somogyi at-home mom, I was active in the Tuscany with their three adult chil-

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‘CITY GIRLS’ RETURN Four Years on Campus, a Lifetime of Friendship A close-knit group celebrate the bonds that brought them together six decades ago. For 62 years, about a dozen “City Girls” have been getting together “When John Kennedy came to campus, we had the opportunity just about every month. At first, they met to play bridge, but over to sit down and talk with him for about 30 minutes, about global time it was just to stay connected. politics,” she says. “I will never forget that.” Nine of them returned to the River Campus in June for a On the occasion of their 50th reunion in 2010, the City Girls student-led tour and some cake, a fitting way to acknowledge committed funds to establish the Dean Ruth Merrill Award, a their friendships and their 80th birthdays, which they all cele- women’s leadership award given annually through the Susan B. brate this year. Anthony Center for Women’s Leadership. The need-based award The group adopted the City Girls moniker while they were is given to a Rochester-raised undergraduate woman committed to City of Rochester residents enrolled at Rochester, from 1956 to community service. To date, six students have received the award. 1960. Most commuted to campus for their The women say it was important to es- classes. Doing so made it financially possi- HALL TALK: “City Girls” Ann Weintraub, Mary tablish the award in honor of Ruth Merrill ble for them to attend the University. Moody McNulty, Linda Lakeman, Catherine who, as dean of women, was their dean. Ann Weintraub ’60, ’69W (MA), a young Henn, Nancy Grouse, Nancy Van Hooydonk, Merrill identified space in what was then education major at the time, helped form Emily Osgood, Jeanette Musliner, Ruth the newly opened Women’s Residence and lead the City Girls, which was formally Danis visited what’s now Susan B. Anthony Halls (now Susan B. Anthony Halls), where Halls, where, as Rochester residents, they recognized in 1959 as a campus organiza- they could, for about 50 cents each (and sometimes stayed overnight when the building tion. Although they lived off campus, the was the Women’s Residence Halls. their own linens), stay overnight. That way City Girls participated in a variety of clubs they could study, participate in events and and activities, including sororities, student government, Interpres, activities, and be more connected to the campus community. the Glee Club, and the Modern Dance Club. “Dean Merrill set aside two rooms for us that each had three “We had some of the best professors,” says Weintraub, who double-decker beds in them,” says Weintraub. “She wanted to recalls taking a class from historian Arthur May. “He had this make sure we felt like we were part of campus. She was a real booming voice, and he talked with such authority. One day, he trailblazer when it comes to inclusivity.” asked us—so seriously—to look out the window and to tell him The women recall their Rochester experiences with fondness what we saw. We anticipated and expected an inspired, intellectual and say their time as students was the catalyst for their lifelong take on something, but then he said, ‘That, students, is the sun, and friendships. “I still dream about my time here,” says Emily Good- you might not see that much around here.’ We all just laughed.” year Osgood ’60, a fine arts major who now volunteers as a docent Ruth Danis ’60, a history major, was president of the Young at the Memorial Art Gallery. “Those four years really made a dif- Democrats, a group that, at the time, had only men as members. ference in our lives.”r —Kristine Thompson

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 51 7/30/18 5:25 PM CLASS NOTES dren and two of their four grand- the tournament, Mielcarz finished children. “We are pleased that second and took home a beautiful our grandson, Miller Hickman, is runner-up cup. He beat the qualify- coming to U of R, Class of 2022.” ing round’s medalist in the quarter- . . . Barbara Bockelmann Rundell finals, and the No. 2 qualifier in the ’79 (PhD) writes: “After graduating semis. In the finals, Mielcarz forced from the U of R, I earned my MS in the winner, 11 years his junior, to food science at Cornell University. I play a full 18 holes of match play. Of have been married to U of R class- course I boasted that, as caddy, I led mate Doug Rundell ’77 (PhD) for 48 Mielcarz to his exceptional finish! years. I was a member of the biolo- Then my wife reminded me that with- gy faculty at College of DuPage for out my service over the years as his many years and enjoyed my teach- caddy, Mielcarz won the New Hamp- ing career very much. As a retiree, shire Amateur Golf Championship a I now spend much time doing vol- state-record 11 times and the New unteer work in the community and Hampshire Senior Amateurs three 1968 Wetschler at my church, visiting family and times. Nevertheless, Bob and I cele- friends, and enjoying travel.” . . . brated on the Pease Country Club’s “Hello to the classmates of 1968,” 19th hole. Although Genny Cream Ale writes Andrew Somogyi. Since wasn’t served, we did enjoy some of 2004, Andrew has been retired after New Hampshire’s fine craft beer.” . . . serving for many years as a staff Valerie Swett joined the Boston law member of the cultural section of firm Rackemann, Sawyer & Brew- the public affairs department at the ster as a director in the firm’s busi- US Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, ness practice. Previously, she served where he was in charge of cultur- as senior managing principal at Bos- al events and directly responsible ton-based Deutsch Williams Brooks to the ambassador. Since then, he Derensis & Holland. has been “living and relaxing next to a nature preservation park in the 45TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 northeast hills of Hungary.” He sends Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1973 a photo taken with Arpad Gonz, who 1973 Steve Bloom, associ- in 2000 was the president of the ate vice president for academic 1971 Skonieczki Hungarian Republic when Andrew affairs at Lasell College in Newton, was the coordinator for the US Massachusetts, writes: “In July Embassy’s arts program in Budapest. 2017 I received the Eugene O’Neill Before joining the embassy in Medallion from the Eugene O’Neill Hungary, Andrew held several roles Society at its international confer- with the United Nations and nongov- ence in Galway, Ireland, along with ernmental organizations, including actors Jessica Lange and Gabriel the World Health Organization, the Byrne and two other O’Neill schol- General Agreement on Tariffs and ars.” . . . Nathaniel Deutsch (see Trade, the World Trade Organization, ’63). . . Michelle Klaiman Rubin and others. . . . Ed Wetschler, wrote Crisis in Grand Canyon Caribbean editor of Recommend (CreateSpace), a novel about a Grand magazine, writes, “In June, the Canyon rafting trip gone awry. . . . Caribbean Tourism Organization Gearing up to celebrate the Class of judges awarded me the Inner Circle 1973’s reunion this fall, classmates in King media award. I may have been the Chicago area got together for a the most surprised person in the minireunion at the home of Suzanne 1973 Joy and Sawada room; this was the second year in a Sawada and Len Joy ’74S (MBA). row that I’d won.” Ed sends a photo They sent a photo of (left to right) of himself with Hugh Riley, the Len, Mike Levitin, Suzanne, Daina Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Kojelis, Judith Rosenbaum, Randy secretary-general. Cohn, Joan Ferrara, Emily Koenig Neuberger, and Rana Gordon. Rick 1971 Dave Skonieczki sends a Weiland ’74 was also there, but photo of himself with Bob Mielcarz missed the photo. (left) and writes: “Despite becoming DKE brothers and Rochester foot- 1974 Rick Weiland (see ’73). ball teammates over 50 years ago, I never watched Bob play golf until 40TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 this spring. I even served as the Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1978 former Yellowjacket golfer’s caddy 1978 Russell Fox sends a photo in the New Hampshire Golf Associ- from the 10th annual ski trip he took ation’s Senior Match Play Champi- earlier this year with his classmates onship’s semifinal and final rounds David Tillman, Michael Shapot, 1978 Fox in May. Of the 32 participants in and Michael Messing. David and

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ROCHESTER: Chelsea Flint ’12 NYC: Claire Cohen ’11 and Ian and David Trotto ’13S (MBA) Bates REGIONAL ACTIVITIES 1983 Branche Happy Birthday, Russell were on the same floor their every day. My major in psychology George Eastman! first year, and Russell was also suite- still comes in handy in dealing with mates with Michael Shapot and the public.” Alumni celebrate the legacy of one Michael Messing. . . . Barb Shore of Rochester’s most important benefactors. Richman sends a photo showing the 1981 Bob Waine (see ’83). six classmates who shared a suite Hundreds of University alumni and friends gathered to cel- in Slater House their senior year. It 35TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 ebrate George Eastman’s July 12 birthday at events all over was the first time in 40 years that Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1983 the world. Celebration sites included New York City, San all six got together, says Barb. In 1983 Christine Branche, the Francisco, Washington, D.C., San Diego, Buffalo, Los Angeles, the photo are Barb, Karen Falsetta director of the Office of Construction and Rochester. Search #URcheersgeorge on social media for Snider ’78E, ’83E (MA), Jennifer Safety and Health for the National more photos and videos.r —Kristine Thompson Pratt Cheney, Tina Wettlaufer Institute for Occupational Safety Stuart, Lynn Brussel ’85S (MBA), and Health, which is part of the and Cherie Pensoneault ’78N. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been elected to the 1979 Bob Bly published his 96th National Academy of Construction. book, a guide to email communica- She’s one of 38 members elected in tion titled The New Email Revolution 2018. Formed in 1999, the academy (Skyhorse), in June. has inducted 292 members, drawn from several thousands of people 1980 Gail Schwat Liss recent- in construction industries. Christine ly released the second edition of a joined NIOSH in 2007, first serving book she coauthored, The College as the delegated federal official for Bound Organizer: The Ultimate Guide the White House–appointed Advisory to Successful College Applications Board on Radiation and Worker (Mango Media). . . . Lisa Swain Health, which advises the Secretary writes, “I am serving in my 11th year of the Department of Health and on the Fair Lawn, New Jersey, coun- Human Services. She has directed cil and have been appointed mayor NIOSH’s Office of Construction once again. I am grateful to have this Safety and Health since its inception NYC: Dany Burnes Vargas ’18 (left), Jacqueline Powell ’18, Madeline opportunity to solve new problems in December 2009. From 1996 to Graham ’18, and Rebecca Block ’18

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 53 7/31/18 12:11 PM CLASS NOTES July 2007, she was the director of and she’ll be an inspiration to me for the Division of Unintentional Injury the rest of my life,” writes Jennifer. Prevention in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. 1987 . Philip (P J.) Freedenberg . . . Don DeGolyer, the founder and (see ’88). CEO of Vertice Pharma, a specialty pharmaceuticals company based 30TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 in New Providence, New Jersey, is Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1988 a finalist for national awards in the 1988 Candace Flattery Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Freedenberg received the 2018 Year program. Don was named a Women of Innovation Award from winner in the New Jersey regional the Connecticut Technology Council competition this summer, making at the 14th Annual Awards. Candace him eligible for the national awards was recognized for innovation in program in several categories, her social enterprise Untapped including the Entrepreneur of the Potential Inc. Upotential.org serves 1985 Davis Year Overall National Award, which educated professionals who opt- is scheduled to be announced this out for caregiving. Focused initially fall. . . . Steve Silverman writes, on returning women to STEM fields, “Last November, I was re-elected UP provides a network of support, to the Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, opportunities, mid-career intern- commission for a second four-year ships (“returnships” or “flexre- term. This year I am the commission turns”) in business. Candace lives in president. Thank you to Bob Canton, Connecticut, with her hus- Waine ’81, who was my campaign band, Philip (P. J.) Freedenberg manager.” ’87, and their three children. . . . Eric Malden (see ’89). . . . Stephanie 1984 Scott Evans published his Smart writes that she married Tom second comedy novel, The Day the Schmidt in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sun Changed Colors (CreateSpace), in in February. In addition, Stephanie April. Set more than 2,000 years in completed a bachelor of fine arts the future, the story revolves around degree in interior design in June and a family whose utopia is disrupted launched a new career as an interior 1988 Freedenberg when “the sun starts bombarding the designer at Touche’ Design Studio in earth in changing colors.” As society St. Petersburg. unravels, will a clumsy cleaning robot sacrifice himself to save his masters? 1989 Catherine (Kelly) Kroll has . . . Todd Watkins, a professor of joined the Washington, D.C., office economics at Lehigh University, pub- of the law firm Morris, Manning lished Introduction to Microfinance & Martin, as part of its new gov- (World Scientific). His research and ernment contracts team. She was teaching focus on the intersection previously with the Washington– of microfinance, economic develop- based government contracts firm ment, innovation, entrepreneurship, Cohen Mohr. . . . David Townes has and public policy. been promoted to full professor of emergency medicine and adjunct 1985 Margie Goon Davis sends professor of global health at the a photo and writes, “Friends since University of Washington. He’s the freshman year, we traveled from editor of Health in Humanitarian Boston, D.C., Chicago, and San Emergencies: Principles and Practice 1988 Smart Francisco for a minireunion in for Public Health and Healthcare Healdsburg, California, for some Practitioners (Cambridge University catching up, wine tasting, and lots Press), published in May. . . . Chris of laughter!” Pictured from left to Wood sends a photograph from the right are Karen Reutlinger, Valerie Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Robin, Lillibeth Donato Carson, Nashville, Tennessee, where the fol- Sharmila Mathur Fowler, and lowing alumni gathered to attend Margie. . . . Jennifer Donnelly col- a concert: Bill Ellis, Greg Krohner laborated on the historical fiction ’91, Joel Alper, Jeff Blaydes, Bob novel Fatal Throne (Schwartz & Waldeck, and Chris along with Eric Wade), released in May, about the six Malden ’88 (not pictured). wives of Henry VIII. “I wrote about Anna of Cleves, the ‘ugly’ queen, and 1991 Greg Krohner (see ’89). it turned out to be one of my favor- ite projects ever. . . . It’s always an 25TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 honor to invoke a real person from Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1993 history in my work—but Anna was 1993 Tracie Jordan Kustra 1989 Wood special. She was smart and practical, writes: “I’m submitting an update

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 54 7/31/18 12:12 PM CLASS NOTES as I come up to my 25-year reunion. and Anya, both of his parents, his Time flies!” Tracie is also celebrating younger brother, Mihir, and family, her 25th year working for Accenture, and his entire Chi Phi brotherhood. a leading global professional ser- Thank you, Deep, for all that you vices company that offers a broad gave of yourself to us. We shall miss range of services in strategy, con- you terribly, brother.” sulting, digital, technology and oper- ations. Tracie initially spent three 1997 Christopher Burns ’99S years in the consulting practice, (MBA) (see ’98). then moved into human resources where she has spent the majority of 20TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 her career. Most recently, she is the Rochester.edu/alumni/class/1998 Global Retain Talent Lead for a busi- 1998 Doug Austin ’04S (MBA) ness unit focused on cybersecurity, sends a photo of his daughter, where she is responsible for devel- Hailey, and son, Lucas, as they fin- oping and implementing global pro- ished the last day of public school in grams focused on engagement and Albany. “Looking forward to seeing 1993 Kustra 1998 Austin retention, inclusion and diversity, everyone in October for our 20th!” and leadership development. Tracie he writes. . . . Nathan Bickel ’99 lives in Stratford, Connecticut, with (MS) sends news and photo. He mar- her husband, Ante, and two sons, ried Fengyuan Chen at their home in Joseph, 11, and Mark, 5. “Joseph Ithaca, New York, in January. Nathan enjoys tae kwon do and has an writes, “The best man was Chris- entrepreneurial flair. Mark enjoys topher Burns ’97, ’99S (MBA) and soccer, baseball, and riding his bike the matron of honor was Kather- fast! Recent family trips include ine Streeter. My parents were also Florida for spring break and Croatia in attendance. Fengyuan and I both last summer to celebrate a family work for MACOM Technology Solu- member’s wedding.” tions in Ithaca.” Pictured from left to right are Katherine, Fengyuan, 1994 Hideaki Hirai, music direc- Nathan, and Christopher. . . . Stacey tor and conductor of the New York Trien was recognized in May 2018 Festival Orchestra, made a debut in by the Greater Rochester Association May 2017 at the Wiener Konzerthaus for Women Attorneys with the Presi- 1998 Bickel with Ensemble Wien Klang (a group dent’s Award for her work in support of musicians from top Viennese of the organization and the commu- orchestras), which resulted in an nity. Stacey practices business and appointment as principal guest con- employment litigation in Rochester ductor, beginning with the 2017–18 with the firm Leclair Korona Cole. season. In October 2017 he con- She adds, “I’m excited for the Class ducted his own “Ave Maria” for of 1998’s 20th reunion this fall!” mixed chorus in the official mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, accompa- 2001 Emily Bones ’03W (MS) nied by the basilica’s official organ- sends a photo and writes that she ist. Hideaki dedicated the piece to got married in April “to anoth- Pope Francis and Vatican City. The er Yellowjacket . . . of the Georgia original hand-written manuscript, Tech variety. We live in Lake Worth, with a dedication message to Pope Florida, and the wedding was on Francis, was presented after the per- the beach in our neighborhood.” formance and will be stored per- Pictured from left to right: Lee manently in the Vatican. Hideaki Smith, Emily Patterson Smith, 2001 Bones also conducted his “Ave Maria” Mehul Patel, Paul Abbott (groom), and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Emily, Lea Pavente Nordhaus, and in the World Peace Concert at St. Nick Rutar. Giovanni Battista Fiorentini Basilica in Rome with Roma Tre Orchestra. 2002 Justin Dagen ’02 (see ’03). Subsequently, Hideaki made his debut in the season inaugural con- 15TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 cert of Roma Tre Orchestra at Rochester.edu/alumni/class/2003 Rome’s Palladium Theatre. 2003 Remy Gutierrez sends a photo and an update. He writes: 1995 Andrew Spivak (see ’96). “I am now the father of twin girls, Lilly and Eliana, 5. I am still enjoy- 1996 Bradley Gardner (see ’58). ing working at Boeing and, on the . . . Andrew Spivak ’95 writes with side, help manage a local bike shop, the news that Mandeep Taneja died The Polka Dot Jersey. Through this in April. “Deep is survived by his interest I recently decided to start wife, Supriya, children Krish, Dev, my master’s degree in financial 2003 Gutierrez

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2005 Pulcini 2006 Kowaloff

2008 DiTramontos 2008 Stampfler 2013 Huberlie and Blaszkiewicz

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 56 7/30/18 5:25 PM CLASS NOTES Union Station, a train station in health and substance abuse ser- Worcester, Massachusetts.” . . . Hiatt vices, and with donors, grant foun- Zhao ’15S (MS) writes to say that he dations, and external partners. is “bicycling across the country solo UMMA provides health care to more from Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, than 7,000 South Los Angeles resi- to Imperial Beach, California.” dents. . . . Elizabeth Huberlie and Classmates can follow Hiatt’s jour- Jacek Blaszkiewicz ’18E (PhD) were ney, which he commenced April 12, married last July in Rochester with at Hiattzhao.com. many alumni friends and family present. “Thanks to the University of 10TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 Rochester and the Eastman School Rochester.edu/alumni/class/2008 of Music for bringing us together!” 2008 Victoria DiMarco they write. DiTramontos ’17M (Res) and Phil Stratigis DiTramontos ’09 were 2014 Clare Kreckel sends a married on campus last fall. The offi- photo from her wedding to Rob ciant was Jonathan Burdick, dean Rupp, a SUNY Brockport gradu- of admissions and financial aid, ate, in June. From left to right are 2015 Tomiyama and groomsmen were Ryan Perry Emily Wesolowski, Lindsay Shor ’09 (T5), ’11 (MA), Patrick Lutz ’10, ’15, ’16N, Kylie Ewing ’14N, Kylie management at Boston University. Birchenough, Ray Brown, Brian and Ethan Burnham-Fay ’10, ’11 Ewing ’13, ’14N, Abby Zabrodsky, My wife, Erin, and I celebrated Minehan ’04, Cheri Redlinski (MS). . . . Kayleigh Rae Stampfler Clare, Rachel Beckman, Bridget our 10-year wedding anniversary Minehan ’05, Amy O’Byrne writes that she and her husband, Burghardt ’15, Nikki Podoloff ’15, this past summer with friends and Mahoney ’04, Jon Mahoney, Craig Josh, recently started an interi- Sarah Kirschenheiter, and Carla family in Chelan, Washington.” . . . Pipal ’04, Renee Reynolds ’02, or painting business, Stamp Paints Graff. Other alumni attendees not in Paul Lanzone sends a photo of a Mike Springer ’93S (MBA), and Jon (Stamppaints.com), in Rochester. the photo include John Kreckel ’09, Class of 2003 minireunion in Mexico Wilmot ’04, ’10M (MD), ’13M (Res). Pat Gallagher ’07, Susanna Vir- City. Cory Carpenter Dagen, Paul, 2009 Phil Stratigis DiTramontos gilio ’13, Evalyn Gleason ’13, Ken Bryan Rotach, and Jason Smith 2004 Andrew Pederzolli (see (see ’08). . . . John Kreckel (see ’14). Gilbert, Bella Clemente ’16, Serra “spent a long Memorial Day week- ’05). . . . Justin Sansone ’06S (MBA) . . . Ryan Perry (T5) (see ’08). Sevenler ’15, along with Simon grad- end exploring Mexico City and get- has joined Alesco Advisors as prin- uates Ben Falkowitz ’14S (MS) and ting excited for their 15th Reunion cipal and will be responsible for 2010 Ethan Burnham-Fay ’11 Mike Andryewski ’87S (MBA). The in October.” The picture shows the client relations and new business (MS) (see ’08). . . . Patrick Lutz (’08). women in white were bridesmaids group exploring the Teotihuacan pyr- development. Alesco Advisors is and all were in Alpha Phi sorority at amids. From left to right are Michael an investment advisory firm based 2012 Emily Hessney ’15W (MS) the U of R. The couple is moving to Lecker, Paul, Jason, Chris Morris, in Pittsford, New York. Previously, married Tim Lynch in September Somerville, Massachusetts. Clare is Cory, Justin Dagen ’02, and Bryan. Justin was a partner at EFPR 2017. Emily writes, “Our wedding a mental health clinician with Youth . . . Rich Metz sends a photograph Solutions. was in Rochester, with the ceremo- Villages. Rob is a research tech in an from his September 2017 wedding to ny at Perinton Presbyterian Church autonomous vehicle company called Emily Roehl in Buffalo. Pictured with 2005 Christian Pulcini, a pedi- and the reception at Restaurant Nutonomy. . . . Tatsunari Tomi- Rich and Emily are Nicole Lehman atric emergency medicine fellow at Good Luck. We packed in a ton of yama earned a master of science Britton ’05, Dan Britton ’04, Kevin Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, alumni for our UR photo op! Most degree in aviation human factors sends a photo from a minire- notably, my grandma Iva Allan from Florida Institute of Technology union. “I recently had an opportu- Larsen, Class of 1949!” Other in May. Last winter, he participated Send Your News! nity to reconnect with a group of alumni include Larry Hessney ’88S in a simulation training at the Mars If you have an announcement old UR friends. Pictured from left (MBA), Alykhan Alani, Suzanne Desert Research Station in Utah. He you’d like to share with your fellow to right are me, Anna Barbi, Kara McKenzie, Joey Lawson ’16 (PhD), was a health and safety officer with alumni, please send or e-mail your Pederzolli, Andrew Pederzolli ’04, Paul Leung, Michelle Zaso, Emily a crew of alumni from International personal and professional news to Luke Guerrero, and our children, of McGraw, Dana Isaacs, Phil Katz, Space University programs. Rochester Review. course,” writes Christian. . . . James Jessica Gasbarre ’18 (MA), Sean E-mail your news and digital Schnee wrote The Right-to-Know Cooke ’17 (MS), Devin Sandon photos to [email protected]. Law: A Practice Guide (PBI Press) ’14, Patrick Hennessey ’14, Greg Graduate Mail news and photos to Rochester about Pennsylvania’s open records Hammond ’12E, Todd Blalock ’89, ARTS, SCIENCES & ENGINEERING Review, 22 Wallis Hall, University of law, the equivalent of the feder- and Professor John Ellis. Rochester, Box 270044, Rochester, al Freedom of Information Act. The 1964 Roxann Reddick Bustos NY 14627-0044. guide was published in April. 5TH REUNION • OCTOBER 4–7 (MA) (see ’63 College). Please do not edit, crop, or Rochester.edu/alumni/class/2013 resize your digital images; send 2006 Rebecca Kowaloff sends 2013 Janise Carmichael writes 1965 Jerry Gardner (MA) the original, full-size file down- a photo from her wedding to John that she has relocated to Los (see ’58 College). loaded from your camera or Guilinger in August 2017. She writes, Angeles, where in April she was smartphone. “I had a few Rochester alumni in appointed associate director of 1972 Ralph (Barry) Johnson To ensure timely publication of attendance. Back row: John, Tommy Development of UMMA Communi- (MS), a senior research professor your information, keep in mind the Blanchard ’15 (PhD); front row: ty Clinic (UMMA.org), a nonprofit of physics and electrical engineer- following deadlines: Marshall Crumiller ’05, Michelle organization that provides access to ing at Alabama A&M University, Kline, Julia Shmoys Wittlin, me, high-quality health care for under- was elected to the rank of fellow of Issue Deadline and my aunt Holly Goldworm served populations. Janise works the Institute of Physics. He is also Winter 2019 September 1, 2018 Kowaloff ’67 and uncle Edward on strategic initiatives such as a a fellow of the Optical Society of Spring 2019 December 1, 2018 Kowaloff ’67. We got married in food-equity program and mental America and fellow and past presi-

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 57 7/31/18 12:13 PM CLASS NOTES HONORS & AWARDS dent of SPIE, the international soci- first orchestral ever written while in ety of optics and photonics. the composition class of Professor Simon Alumni Recognized Samuel Adler. It was performed The Simon Business School recognized three alumni this spring 1977 Doug Rundell (PhD) at the Spring Festival of American (see ’68 College). Music under Walter Hendl, then the in recognition of their achievements and service. Eastman School director, and record- 1979 Barbara Bockelmann ed in Kilbourn Hall.” Distinguished Alumnus Awards Rundell (PhD) (see ’68 College). Neil Augustine ’88, ’89S (MBA) 1970 John McNeill ’73 (MA) 1984 Tom Guarr (PhD), direc- writes, “Just an update that after Augustine is vice chairman and co-head tor of the Organic Energy Storage 50 years, I’m hanging up my trian- of North American Financing Advisory Laboratory at Michigan State gle from the Rochester Philharmonic and Restructuring at Greenhill & Co. Be- University’s Bioeconomy Institute, Orchestra. My first concert was when fore that, he was executive vice chairman and his start-up, Jolt Energy I was a student at Eastman back in and co-head of North America Debt Ad- Technologies, have been accepted the spring of 1968. As I have often visory and Restructuring with Rothschild. to be part of a tech incubator at the heard said, ‘My, how time flies by.’ He also has held positions with Morgens, US Department of Energy’s Argonne I look forward to continuing to sup- Waterfall, Vintiadis & Company, Lehman National Laboratory. The incubator port the RPO and Eastman, but this Brothers, Whippoorwill Associates, the is one of only three incubators in the time from being in the audience.” Blackstone Group, and Chemical Bank. United States that are embedded at national labs. Tom is doing work in 1975 Keyboardist Leslie Tung Augustine and his wife, Kim, support philanthropic causes, energy storage/batteries. (MM) writes that he has released including Sacred Heart Greenwich, Brunswick School, Reach a recording, Theme and Variations Prep, Catholic Charities, Breast Cancer Alliance, and the Roch- 1999 Nathan Bickel (MS) (MSR Classics), on which he per- ester Men’s Basketball and Sports and Recreation Complex Res- (see ’98 College). forms works by Mozart, Haydn, and ervation Funds. A former Yellowjackets basketball player, he is Beethoven on a five-octave Viennese a member of the Simon Advisory Council and the George East- 2006 Geoffrey Pierce (MA) fortepiano, “a replica of the instru- man Circle, the University’s leadership annual giving society. published the novel Manna City ment attributed to J. L. Dulcken cur- (CreateSpace). He writes, “What rently in the Smithsonian.” Stephen Rogers ’90S (MBA) life remains on Earth has turned to Rogers is a retired managing director for brute savagery. Three survivors—an 1978 Karen Falsetta Snider ’83 escaped slave, a one-armed man, (MA) (see ’78 College). Regis Management. In that role, he and a pregnant woman who believes worked to provide services to high net her unborn child talks to her—travel 1980 Eric Nemeyer (MM) worth individuals and manage accounts through the remnants of Earth, (see ’85). for pooled investment vehicles, founda- searching for the last remaining tions, and private investors. Before joining oasis, Manna City.” 1982 Mary Kinder Loiselle Regis, he held positions with Barclays was erroneously included in the Bank PLC/Barclays Capital and Wells Far- 2011 Ethan Burnham-Fay (MS) In Memoriam column of the May- go of California Insurance Services. (see ’08 College). . . . Ryan Perry June issue. We are very happy to An experienced board member, Rogers (MA) (see ’08 College). report that Mary is, as she wrote to has built a history of working in both profit and nonprofit indus- us, “very much alive and well.” The record has been corrected, and we tries. As a member of the Simon National Council and Simon Ad- apologize to Mary and her friends visory Council, he has served as a mentor to students and alumni Eastman School for the error. and served as a host for Simon events. of Music 1983 Karen Falsetta Snider (MA) Alumni Service Award 1969 Max Stern has self-pub- (see ’78 College). Terrence Liverpool ’08S (MBA) lished a limited edition CD, Archive Recordings (1966–2008), about 1984 Elizabeth (Betsy) Blades Liverpool is the assistant vice president, which he writes: “Reflecting on the (MM), ’93 (DMA) has published Consumer Bank Digital Product Manager long personal and artistic jour- new editions of two of her previ- at Synchrony, a consumer financial ser- ney I have traveled since graduat- ous books: A Spectrum of Voices: vices company. Previously, he was a senior ing from Eastman was the impetus Prominent American Voice Teachers director at Emerald Expositions and senior for reviewing my files and collect- Discuss the Teaching of Singing manager of marketing and digital commu- ing and arranging forgotten materi- (Second Edition) and, coauthored nications at NASDAQ. Prior to NASDAQ, al for the CD. It is a retrospective of with Samuel Nelson, Singing with he held positions with Publishers Clearing personal recordings that have never Your Whole Self: A Singer’s Guide House, Comedy Central, and Campbell previously seen the light of day, but, to Feldenkrais Awareness through nonetheless, constitute a significant Movement (Second Edition). Both Soup Company. part of my musical autobiography. editions have been published by In his work with nonprofit organizations, Liverpool focus- Variations for String Quartet on a Rowman and Littlefield. es on fitness and community development, particularly for Pergolesi Theme was my very first youths. A member of the Admissions Alumni Ambassadors composition presented at a student 1985 Jazz trombonist John group for Simon, Liverpool conducts interviews, participates composer’s forum, while I was study- Fedchock (MM) was featured on in off-campus events, and takes an active role to help recruit ing in the class of Professor Robert the cover of the April 2018 issue underrepresented minority candidates for Simon’s full-time Gauldin. It is performed by my class- of the International Trombone MBA program.r mates. Sonnet for Orchestra was my Association Journal. The cover story,

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“Perspective and Balance: John He writes, “The veterans suggested 1985 Lynn Brussel (MBA) Ruth Rickers Klemmer ’48, Fedchock,” included an interview of that something meaningful be done (see ’78 College). April 2018 John by Eric Nemeyer ’80 (MM) and with this information. This labor of Sarah King Kline ’48, Tony Garcia (MM), photographs, and love was completed in recognition 1993 Phil Fraher (MBA) has been May 2018 a solo transcription and analysis. of their sacrifices.” Patrick practiced named chief financial officer of Frederick J. Raible ’48, dentistry at the Canandaigua, New Zilliant. April 2018 1992 Jennifer Hambrick—a York, VA Medical Center for 38 years. Walter A. Campbell ’49 (Mas), ’72S poet, musician, and midday host of 1999 Christopher Burns (MBA) (MBA), May 2018 Classical 101, WOSU Public Media in 1977 James (Jim) Powers (MD) (see ’98 College). Doris Braund Kerber ’4 9, Columbus, Ohio—sends an update. has published a book, Value Driven April 2018 She writes, “My poem ‘Thorn Tree’ Healthcare and Geriatric Medicine: 2000 Rich Klein (MBA) has been Gertrude Saperstone Sheinfeld was set to music as an orchestral Implications for Today’s Changing named president of ConServe. ’49, ’82 (MS), May 2018 song by composer Jacob Redd and Health System (Springer). Jim is a Townsend P. Burge ’51, given its world premiere in April by geriatrician and professor of medi- 2004 Doug Austin (MBA) February 2018 the McConnell Arts Center Chamber cine at Vanderbilt University. (see ’98 College). Wade L. Callender ’51 (PhD), Orchestra of Worthington, Ohio. The April 2018 performance marked the culmina- 1982 Howard (Randal) 2006 Justin Sansone (MBA) Mary Moore Remington ’51E, tion of ‘The Poet’s Song,’ an inno- Woodward (Flw) retired after 38 (see ’04 College). April 2018 vative project showcasing selected years practicing medicine in Omaha, F. Glenn Webster ’51, poems in new musical settings, and Nebraska. Randal was a founder 2015 Hiatt Zhao (MS) May 2018 was conducted by Antonie Clark, and president of Nebraska Spine (see ’06 College). Ann Kuchmy West ’51, assistant conductor of Rochester’s and Pain Center, as well as found- May 2018 2017 Gateways Music Festival, in er and chairman of the board of the Richard G. Cornell ’52, association with Eastman.” Jennifer Nebraska Spine Hospital. April 2018 maintains a blog, Inner Voices, at Warner School Alfred D. Katz ’52M (Res), Jenniferhambrick.com. 1988 James Musser (MD/PhD) of Education December 2016 has been named president of the Bernard Levinson ’52M (MD), 1993 Elizabeth (Betsy) Blades Federation of American Societies for 2003 Emily Bones (MS) January 2018 (DMA) (see ’84). Experimental Biology. The federation (see ’01 College). Margaret Harter Pellett ’52E (MM), represents 130,000 members in 30 April 2018 1995 Peter Fletcher (MM) will be societies nationally, and is the main 2005 Shira May (PhD) has Ralph M. Woodworth ’52, the featured artist at the Chamber policy advocacy voice of biological been named executive director at May 2018 Music Festival of the Black Hills in and biomedical researchers. Partners in Restorative Initiatives, Warren B. Bastian ’53, Rapid City, South Dakota, in July. offering restorative practices April 2018 2017 Victoria DiMarco education and services in schools Margaret Thomson Colgan ’53M 1998 Vicente Avella (MM) writes DiTramontos (Res) and organizations in the Rochester (MD), April 2018 that he’s released his second album, (see ’08 College). area. Enzo A. Faga ’53, Rising (Pandora’s Boombox Records). April 2018 2015 Emily Hessney (MS) Marlene Herr ’53, 2002 Pianist Mirna Lekic has School of Nursing (see ’12 College). May 2018 released a recording, Eastern Ruth Alice Reinhardt ’53N, Currents (Romeo Records), with 1947 Marjorie Fenton Garrett April 2018 Ensemble 365, of which she’s a writes of the death of Marjorie Charles L. Wilson ’53, founding member. She writes: “The (Midge) Whitehouse Raysor last In Memoriam March 2018 album presents a journey through March. The classmates kept in touch ALUMNI James C. Barrows ’54, contemporary Asian music and fea- since their graduation. Midge was a April 2018 tures works written in the past 40 registered nurse at the University’s Gerald D. Meyer ’4 3 , Harold L. Brodell ’54M (MD), years by Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, Bun- Strong Memorial Hospital and later March 2018 May 2018 Ching Lam, Ramin Heydarbeygi, Ravi worked as a hospice nurse. Julia Small Boniface ’44N, Emmanuel C. Paxhia ’54, Shankar, Toru Takemitsu, and Ming- April 2018 February 2018 Hsiu Yen ’03.” 1978 Cherie Pensoneault Mary-Helen Scanlon Kennedy ’44E, Robert P. VanDeusen ’54W (Mas), (see ’78 College). April 2018 September 2016 2003 Ming-Hsiu Yen (see ’02). Helen Waasdorp Henion ’45, ’46N, Donald C. Robbins ’55E, April 2018 April 2018 2018 Jacek Blaszkiewicz (PhD) Charlotte Butcher Madsen ’45E, Julie Keyser Sanford ’55, ’56N, (see ’13 College). Simon Business July 2017 ’59W (MS), April 2018 School Thelma Harper ’46E, Janice Fishbaugh Chapman ’56, October 2016 May 2018 1968 Roger Snell (MBA) Mary Jane Pogue Hollenbeck ’46N, Joseph D. Viola ’56, School of Medicine (see ’63 College). April 2018 December 2017 and Dentistry Alvin N. Morris ’47M (MD), Charles B. Kaplan ’57, 1974 Len Joy (MBA) May 2018 May 2018 1975 Patrick Bastow (D) has (see ’73 College). J. Ernest DuBois ’48, ’49 (MA), Stephan E. Mergenhagen ’57M released a book, My Heroes and May 2018 (PhD), March 2018 Their Stories of Survival (Bookbaby) 1979 John Caligiuri (MBA) Donald P. Harnish ’48 (PhD), G. Graydon Curtis ’58, about the memories and emotions has published his third novel, March 2018 May 2018 shared with him by his patients who Last Roman’s Prayer (Insomnia Ruth Plass Henry ’48N, Dorothy DiSpenza ’58 (MS), were World War II combat veterans. Publishing). April 2018 April 2018

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rr_July2018_Notes.indd 59 7/30/18 5:25 PM CLASS NOTES TRIBUTE Emil Wolf: ‘A Scientist and Friend Like No Other’ A student of the noted physicist counts up some of his mentor’s contributions to science and to his colleagues. Emil Wolf, the former Wilson Professor of Optical Physics, a In 1958, Robert Hopkins, then director of the institute, traveled 1 faculty member in the University’s Institute of Optics and the 3 to England for a conference and to meet with Emil. The meet- Department of Physics and Astronomy, died in June at the age ing nearly didn’t happen. The letter from Hopkins got misfiled by of 95. He is survived by his children, Bruno and Paula, and his a secretary and was only discovered by Emil as he was searching beloved wife, Marlies. He was decorated with numerous presti- for another misfiled document. “It was all a matter of luck, par- gious national and international awards, honorary degrees, and ticularly that phone call in Paris at three in the morning saying appointments. He was my mentor and my friend and my measuring stick for what is good and what is decent.

He was a refugee. When the Nazis in- 2 vaded Czechoslovakia in 1939, Emil’s brother, Karel, joined the Czech army. Emil was too young for the army and their parents sent him to Italy in hopes that he could somehow get to France or England. Trading valuable stamps his father had collected, Emil made his way from Prague to the Italian coast and then illegally into France by boat. Once in Paris, he found work with the Czech government in exile with whom he evacuated to Britain when Paris fell. There he completed high school, attended Bristol University, and eventual- ly earned his PhD. None of his extended family survived the Holocaust except Karel and one cousin who both settled in Canada. In England, Emil came to be friends with future Nobel laureate and Hungarian refugee Dennis Gabor. Certainly Gabor UNIFYING SPIRIT: Wolf is credited with providing the first unified framework for describing the recognized Emil’s genius, but in Emil’s observable, measurable properties of light, work now known as the Wolf equations. recollection, it was simply good fortune, “I was very lucky, at these meetings, I got to know Gabor.” Ga- to get on the lorry, the truck. . . . It just shows you how much luck bor introduced him to another future laureate, Max Born, who there is in life. First to get out of Paris and then to get to America.” had himself left the rising virulent xenophobia and religious Of course the meeting did happen and Emil came to the institute bigotry in 1930s Germany. Born and Wolf, as the duo would be and shortly thereafter joined the physics department. He recruit- known, went on to write what is now the single most cited book ed his friend Mandel and then the two of them brought in a bright in physics, Principles of Optics. Of Born, Emil said, “It was a won- young talent named Joseph Eberly, and the modern face of optics derful collaboration. He was a remarkable person and I feel ex- and optical physics at Rochester was shaped. All a matter of luck. tremely fortunate that I was able to work with him. Not only as a scientist. He was a wonderful human being.” He also met his Among the graduate students in the 1990s, Emil was viewed closest friend and collaborator, Len Mandel. There, in the smok- 4 with a sort of awe, in the way that small children might ing wreckage of postwar England, a country trying to rebuild and believe that adults who can drive a car must posses magical resurrect itself welcomed people fleeing the very worst that man superpowers. Those who could muster the courage to attend of- can do to man and by chance gave refuge to some of the greatest fice hours or otherwise engage him beyond the classroom were minds of 20th-century physics. rewarded with the experience of spending time with one of the Anyone who collaborated with him eventually had the experience of a real barn burner of an argument at the blackboard, only to be followed by having him take your arm and lead you away for a coffee break saying, “Well, that’s OK, we’re still friends after all.” And we were.

60 ROCHESTER REVIEW July–August 2018 UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS CLASS NOTES most generous, kind, and open people you could hope to meet. I E.C. George Sudarshan ’58 (PhD), Audrey Christman ’71, was fortunate to join his group in 1995. He took me aside and ex- May 2018 March 2018 plained that he was then 72 years old and that while any advisor Keith E. Schmude ’59 (PhD), James B. Massengill ’71M (Res), could die at any time, the odds of him surviving to the end of my April 2018 January 2017 Robert B. Whitcomb ’59E (PhD), Sandra Corlean Zimm ’71, thesis were worse than for younger advisors. I shouldn’t worry April 2018 May 2018 though: he had arranged with a recent graduate of his group, Dr. Richard A. Proseus ’60, Sylvia Eissenstat Vicker ’72, Daniel James, that if he should die before I could defend, Daniel April 2018 April 2018 would supervise the rest of the thesis. Emil was the sort of man Joe D. Tipps ’60W (Mas), John A. O’Sullivan ’73M (Res), who stared down into the abyss of the great inevitability and came April 2018 May 2018 away making contingency plans for his students. Sara Barter ’61, Liliana Dicataldo Bloom ’74, He was deeply committed to the welfare of his students and April 2018 May 2018 to equality and justice. While he could occasionally get himself Rodney P. Jordan ’61, Michael C. Broderick ’74S (MBA), flustered by some new process or technology in the way that ac- April 2017 April 2018 ademics of a certain age are allowed to do, I only ever saw him Sangiem Limbasuta ’61D (MS), Arnold T. Chow ’74, April 2018 May 2018 truly angry when he thought a student had been treated unfairly Sinclair R. Mackay ’62M (Res), Paul Sicola ’74D, because of race or creed or gender or orientation. Maybe it was his May 2018 March 2018 own history, or maybe it was built in, or maybe it was the output James D. Salvatore ’62M (MS), Margaret Marnell-Kroeker ’75, of a clear moral compass processed through one of the greatest May 2018 April 2018 intellects on the planet, but he would have none of it. Emil took Bernard Cantor ’63, ’68M (MD), Dorothy Yates Meyers ’75, ’87W people one at a time and accepted them on their merits. He would ’73M (Res), August 2017 (MS), September 2017 not brook anything else in his sphere of influence as long as he Vincent B. Giordano ’63, Edward P. Zimmer ’75M (PhD), could do something about it. March 2018 April 2018 Robert D. Guthrie ’63 (PhD), Dominic J. Bona ’76, In 1865, J. C. Maxwell presented the first unified field theory February 2018 April 2018 David C. Hodge ’63 (PhD), Donna Kendall Corrigan ’76, in physics, uniting electricity and magnetism, and in the pro- 5 September 2017 April 2018 cess explained light as fundamentally an electromagnetic phe- Joyce Leonard ’63N (Dpl), Maria Floros ’76E (MM), nomenon. But in as much as the physics of a ball rolling down an May 2018 May 2018 inclined plane fails to explain why water boils the way it does, Charles G. Liddle ’63M (MS), Joseph M. Tabone ’76, Maxwell’s theory failed to satisfactorily explain the observed be- April 2018 April 2018 havior of light. Various statistical theories of light were thrust for- Daniel S. Pettee ’63M (Res), Miriam Tintner Bogdonoff ’78, ward with sometimes overlapping and sometimes disjoint realms May 2018 May 2018 of validity. In 1954, Emil published the first of a long series of pa- Elizabeth Sheetz Sanders ’63W Elinor Stanton ’78N (MS), pers on the statistical nature of light, introduced the double wave (MA), May 2018 April 2018 equations, the Wolf equations, and provided a unified framework Frank A. Scalia ’63, Lauren Clark Abbe ’80 (PhD), May 2018 May 2018 for the panoply of quantities describing the observable, measur- Sonja Schmelzle Simpson ’63W David J. Buckel ’80, able properties of light. As Peter Milonni so aptly described in (Mas), May 2018 April 2018 2012, modern classical coherence theory seems almost trivial. It Robert Fink ’64, ’69 (PhD), Robert M. Bilotta ’81 (PhD), only does so because Emil’s brilliant foundation makes it all so April 2018 February 2018 clear. Before Emil, there was just chaos, and now there are the Stephen J. Kunitz ’64M (MD), Kathleen Ogden Welch ’81S (MBA), Wolf equations. April 2018 May 2018 William H. Pirkle ’64 (PhD), Charles M. Aull ’82E (MA), He was a scientist of the highest caliber, but more importantly April 2018 March 2018 6 to those of us who knew and loved him, he was a friend like Donald K. Rhine ’65W (MA), Paula Lane ’85S (MBA), no other. My favorite picture of him was taken with the late Len April 2018 January 2018 Harvey Schloss ’65, Darrell A. Wright ’85, Mandel, on vacation, sitting at the beach together, notebooks out April 2018 May 2018 and contemplating together the deep mysteries of the universe. J. David Torpie ’65 (MS), Alan D. Blowers ’86 (PhD), While I’m sure the science was important to him, I’m also sure it January 2018 April 2018 was just as important to be working with his friend. Friendships Alan L. Frohman ’66, Sandra Ann Eiduson ’90W (EdD), with Emil were for life. Anyone who collaborated with him even- April 2018 March 2018 tually had the experience of a real barn burner of an argument at Thomas J. Maconkey ’66, Maureen May ’91N (MS), the blackboard, only to be followed by having him take your arm April 2018 June 2017 and lead you away for a coffee break saying, “Well, that’s OK, Florence Moody ’69W (EdD), Patricia Bittner ’92M (MS), we’re still friends after all.” And we were. And that was all that March 2018 April 2018 really mattered. Peter C. Reed ’69S (MBA), Linda Crandall ’95N, August 2017 April 2018 Mary Mathews Spreter ’69, William Connick ’98M (Flw), Of my own time with Emil, all I can manage is to borrow: it was April 2018 April 2018 7 a wonderful collaboration. He was a remarkable person, and Carey M. Delcau ’70, Kristin Moyer Zlogar ’00, I feel extremely fortunate that I was able to work with him. Not September 2017 April 2018 only as a scientist. He was a wonderful human being.r R. Bruce Kirk ’70, Matthew C. Marks ’02E, —Scott Carney ’99 (PhD) June 2017 May 2018 William S. Kwiatkowski Jr. ’70, Indrani Mitra ’08W (EdD), Carney is director of the Institute of Optics. April 2018 March 2018

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Words Marked by a Place: My Heroes and Books Local Histories in Central Oregon Their Stories of Survival Understanding Teen By Jarold Ramsey By Patrick Bastow ’75D Eating Disorders: Warning Signs, Oregon State University Press, 2018 Bookbaby, 2017 Treatment Options, and Ramsey, a professor Bastow, a retired dentist Stories of Courage emeritus of English at who served patients at By Mary Tantillo et al Rochester, offers a series the Canandaigua, New Routledge, 2018 of interconnected writ- York, VA Medical Center, Tantillo coauthors a ings on the human and brings together memories guide to teen eating dis- natural history of central shared with him by his orders presented as a se- Oregon. Ramsey lives in patients who served in ries of case studies of Madras, Oregon. combat in World War II. common scenarios, with a series of treatment op- Devotional Interaction in Medieval Art, Artifact, Commodity: tions for each. Tantillo is England and Its Afterlives Perspectives on the a professor of clinical Edited by Steven Rozenski et al P. G. T. Black Collection nursing at Rochester’s School of Nursing Brill, 2018 Edited by Robert Foster et al and a fellow of the Academy for Eating Rozenski, an assistant Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences, 2017 Disorders. professor of English at Foster, a professor of Rochester, coedits a col- anthropology at Roch- A Spectrum of Voices: Prominent lection of essays explor- ester, coedits a series of American Voice Teachers Discuss ing “the interaction essays on one of the the Teaching of Singing between medieval En- oldest and largest col- (Second Edition) glish worshippers and lections of material cul- By Elizabeth Blades ’93E (DMA) the material objects of ture from the western Rowman and Littlefield, 2018 their devotion.” The essays originated as Pacific Islands made by Blades offers a new edi- presentations at a National Endowment a single person—amassed between 1886 tion of the book in for the Humanities–funded conference in and 1916 and transferred to the Buffalo which she interviews York, UK, in 2014. Museum of Science in 1938. Foster is also prominent American editor and contributor to a collection of voice teachers, incor- Depression as a Systemic Illness essays, The Moral Economy of Mobile porating updated ob- Edited by James Strain Phones: Pacific Islands Perspectives (Aus- servations about and Michael Blumenfield ’60 tralian National University Press, 2018). pedagogy, technology, Oxford University Press, 2018 and style, and several new participants. A Blumenfield coedits a Last Roman’s Prayer second edition of her Singing with Your collection of research By John Caligiuri ’79S (MBA) Whole Self: A Singer’s Guide to Feldenkrais findings exploring de- Insomnia Publishing, 2018 Awareness through Movement, was pub- pression as a physical, as Caligiuri presents his lished by Rowman and Littlefield in 2017. well as a mental, illness. third novel, an alterna- Blades is the founder and director of Vo- Blumenfield is the tive history of the fall of calhealthworks and an adjunct professor Sidney E. Frank Distin- Constantinople to the of music at Shenandoah University. guished Professor Emer- Ottomans in 1452. itus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Educating Refugee-Background Sciences at New York Medical College. Students: Critical Issues and Dynamic Contexts Value Driven Healthcare and Edited by Mary Jane Curry et al Geriatric Medicine: Implications for Fatal Throne: The Wives Multilingual Matters, 2018 Today’s Changing Health System of Henry VIII Tell All Curry, an associate pro- By James Powers ’77M (MD/PhD) By Jennifer Donnelly ’85 et al fessor of teaching and Springer, 2018 Schwartz & Wade, 2018 curriculum at the War- Powers explores the ori- Donnelly is coauthor of a ner School of Education, gins, implications, chal- “collaborative novel” in coedits a collection of lenges, and promise of which she and six other empirical research ex- value-based purchasing in novelists reimagine the ploring major issues in medicine as a model to re- story of King Henry VIII the education of adoles- ward quality in health care and his wives, retelling cents and adults with refugee back- delivery. Powers is a geria- the monarch’s history grounds living in North America, trician and professor of from multiple Australia, and Europe. medicine at Vanderbilt University. vantage points.

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RochRev_July2018.indb 62 7/30/18 4:32 PM BOOKS & RECORDINGS Manna City medicine and adjunct Eastern Currents By Geoffrey Pierce ’06 (MA) professor of global By Ensemble 365 CreateSpace, 2018 health at the University Romeo Records, 2018 Pierce tells a tale of sur- of Washington, edits an Ensemble 365, featuring vival in which an escaped up-to-date guide sug- founding member and slave, a one-armed man, gesting ways to better pianist Mirna Lekic and a pregnant woman integrate clinical with ’02E, performs contem- “travel through the overall emergency re- porary Asian music by scorched remnants of sponse efforts. several composers, in- Earth, searching for the cluding Ming-Hsiu Yen ’03E. last remaining oasis, The Day the Sun Changed Colors Manna City.” By Scott Evans ’84 Assorted Colors CreateSpace, 2018 By Spin Cycle The College Bound Organizer: Evans presents his sec- Sound Footing Records, 2018 The Ultimate Guide to Successful ond comic novel, set The jazz ensemble co- College Applications from Search more than 2,000 years in led by saxophonist Tom through Admission the future, when the sun Christensen ’86E (MM) By Anna Costaras and Gail Liss ’80 bombards Earth with presents an eclectic mix Mango Media, 2017 changing colors, causing of new compositions on Liss, cofounder of societies to unravel. the group’s second CD. Bound to Organize, coauthors an updated Reflections edition of the Crisis in Grand Canyon By Northwestern University college-application By Michelle Klaiman Rubin ’73 Symphonic Wind Ensemble guide first published CreateSpace, 2017 Summit Records, 2017 in 2013. Edward Fiske, In her novel about a raft- Conductor Mallory author of Fiske Guide ing trip gone awry, Rubin Thompson ’85E (DMA) to Colleges, writes the foreword. intertwines the magic, leads the Northwestern lore, history, and science University Symphonic The New Email Revolution: Save of the Grand Canyon into Wind Ensemble in a di- Time, Make Money, and Write Emails a tale of suspense. verse repertoire. People Actually Want to Read By Robert Bly ’79 Theme and Variations Skyhorse Publishing, 2018 By Leslie Tung ’77E (MM) Copywriter Bly offers a MSR Classics, 2018 guide to crafting effec- Keyboardist Tung per- tive emails for business. Recordings forms Mozart, Haydn, The Classroom Sessions and Beethoven on a By Robert Barrett ’88E five-octave Viennese Third Street Music, 2018 fortepiano. Barrett, an assistant professor of recording arts and music business Rising Introduction to Microfinance at North Central Uni- By Vicente Avella ’98E (MM) By Todd Watkins ’84 versity in Minneapolis, Pandora’s Boombox Records, 2018 World Scientific, 2018 presents a recording de- Avella features original Watkins, a professor of rived from classroom projects he has con- compositions which he economics at Lehigh ducted in audio engineering and mixing performs on piano, ac- University, offers a non- techniques. companied by strings, technical introduction to guitars, vocals, percus- “the broad array of inclu- Archive Recordings, sion, and electronics. sive financial and non- 1966–2008 financial services for the By Max Stern ’69E Books & Recordings is a compilation of world’s poor.” Max Stern, 2018 recent work by University alumni, faculty, Composer Stern’s limit- and staff. For inclusion in an upcoming Health in Humanitarian ed edition CD is “a ret- issue, send the work’s title, publisher, Emergencies: Principles and rospective of personal author or performer, a brief description, Practice for Public Health and recordings that have and a high-resolution cover image, to Healthcare Practitioners never previously seen Books & Recordings, Rochester Review, Edited by David Townes ’89 the light of day, but, 22 Wallis Hall, Box 270044, University of Cambridge University Press, 2018 nonetheless, constitute a significant part Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627-0044; or Townes, a professor of emergency of my musical biography.” by e-mail to [email protected].

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Manners Matter Etiquette consultant Jodi R. R. Smith ’90 offers advice for new graduates— and others—on navigating a diverse and modern workplace. Interview by Sandra Knispel introduce myself. I will be one of your points of contact going forward.” Your default setting should be formal because you can Graduating from college into a workplace environment can feel always scale back. like an abrupt transition. If I had one word of etiquette advice, it would be “boundaries.” When you’re in college and you’re talking Business meals are essentially a giant game of follow the leader. to your friends, it’s not a big deal. When your friends on the Quad Once you know who the host is, do what they do. If they order a say, “Hey, how was your weekend?” you can say, “Oh my gosh, I drink, you should order a drink. If they don’t order an appetizer, went to a party, you can’t believe how much I drank.” But when you shouldn’t order one. When you get to the end of the meal and your professional colleagues say, “How was your weekend?” you they order a coffee, if you’re not a coffee drinker, you can have a really have to edit your response. You can say, “I went to a party, cup of tea or a hot chocolate. Order something, but don’t order a and it was fabulous. I had a great time!” piece of cake if they aren’t ordering dessert. And get through the meal without grossing anybody out: no chewing with your mouth Professional etiquette comes down to the ABCs: attire, behavior, open, or blowing your nose at the table, no picking the black olives and communication. The first couple of days on the job I’m going out of your salad and putting them on the Siberia of your bread to dress up a bit. I’m going to be a little more cautious. If I’m intro- and butter plate. duced to somebody whose name is Jodi Smith, in college I would have said something like, “Hey, Jodi, how’s it going?” In this sit- There are a couple of situations where I’d recommend not fol- uation, however, I would say something like, “Oh, Ms. Smith, it’s lowing the leader. They concern alcohol and cellphones. Even if a pleasure to meet you,” and then allow that person to say “No, your manager and other coworkers are getting tipsy, you should please call me Jodi.” keep your wits about you. Likewise, your manager or others may have their cell phones on—checking our cellphones stim- The overarching guideline is that it’s always better to be more ulates the same part of our brain that gets activated respectful than less. This carries through all of our com- when we gamble—but you have to learn to turn munications, including electronic. When I’m emailing your phone off. When you’re in a meeting, unless somebody, especially for the first time, whether in- your manager tells you to keep your phone on, side the company or organization, or outside, I’m your phone should be off. The same goes for going to default to a more formal approach. I’m a business meal or a reception. The excep- not going to contact a client and call them Bob. tion is if someone says to you, “Show me Instead I’m going to say, “Dear Mr. Jones, a picture of your dog!” Then, you can pull I’m new at Athlete Corporation. I’d like to out your cell phone to show the puppy picture.

Jodi Rubtchinsky I often say that having good manners is ’90 not about being perfect. Perfect people Smith are terribly boring. Rochester psychol- Mannersmith.com ogy professors Edward Deci and Rich- President and owner of Mannersmith ard Ryan have greatly affected my work Etiquette Consulting; workshop leader; with their self-determination theory. author of The Etiquette Book: A Complete Everything I do is about people. Guide to Modern Manners (Sterling, 2011) It’s about what motivates people Home: Boston internally—internal versus exter- Major: Psychology nal motivation. It’s about what mo- On evolving manners: “Having good manners is tives people as individuals and then understanding the situation and being able to act watching people in groups, how appropriately. Mores change. In the olden days, the they behave in groups. That real- man asked the woman and paid for the date. But in ization was really sparked at the the world of modern manners, the person asking University of Rochester, by tak- does the paying. Also, I would never ask somebody ing their course. Ultimately, eti- in a bathroom what their birth gender was. It’s quette is about being comfortable rude. If they are presenting as a female and they with yourself, having confidence are more comfortable in a female bathroom, that you are doing the right thing, that’s where they should go to the bathroom.” and making other people feel at ease.r

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