![]() ![]() HISTORIC FIGURES: Author Ron Chernow, whose work has included biographies of Ulysses S. “Over the last three years, we have redesigned Meliora Weekend to make it more fun and social while keeping true to the academic and intellectual traditions that in many ways define the University of Rochester,” says Thomas Farrell ’88, ’90W (MS), senior vice president for University Advancement. The weekend kicks off Thursday, October 4, and continues through Sunday, October 7. O’Brien headlines a lineup that includes Pulitzer Prize– winning author Ron Chernow, former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele, comedian Nasim Pedrad, and the genre-hopping musical ensemble Pink Martini. ![]() ![]() Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist, speaker, and author, will be the keynote speaker for Meliora Weekend, one of several acclaimed guests scheduled for the 18th edition of the four-day celebration in October. The website will be updated as more information about guests and other programming becomes Registration will begin at noon on Wednesday, July 25. ![]()
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