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“UR” Always Learning – October Lecture Series

The Highlands at Pittsford is offering a second series of engaging lectures this Fall. The “UR” Always Learning Lecture Series features esteemed residents of The Highlands at Pittsford who continue to work and support their fields of engineering, medicine, and business. These residents are lifelong learners who exemplify “Meliora”, the University of Rochester motto “Ever Better”.

October 11, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

George Gibson

Cryptocurrency: Magic Internet Money – OR – Is There Something There?

This lecture covers technologies on which cryptocurrencies are based and explores how some of the current ills might be resolved, perhaps giving rise to new and valuable applications. George Gibson earned his MBA at U of R’s Simon Business School. Throughout his career, he, with a variety of co-inventors, has been awarded 73 US patents. George is presently a consultant and an Adjunct Professor at Alfred University.

October 18, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

John M. Bennett, M.D.

The Nuts & Bolts of Leukemia

Dr. Bennett is Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Pathology, and Laboratory Medicine at URMC and a practicing physician to this
day. He has contributed to nearly 600 publications and was Editor-in-Chief of the Leukemia Research Journal for 20 years. This talk will focus on how a leukemia diagnosis is made, who is at risk, how various types of the disease are managed, treatment, and expected results.

October 25, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Laurie Ford, Ph.D.

Nuclear Energy’s Biggest Problem

Laurie has a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering and Operations Research and is retired from her career as a management consultant. She has worked with several organizations on matters of nuclear energy and the management of nuclear waste. Laurie will talk about the nuclear fuel cycle and its management for a sustainable future.

Join us at The Hahnemann Club, 301 Stoutenburgh Lane on The Highlands at Pittsford campus

RSVP by Tuesday, October 4
Register by sending an email to HighlandsEvents@URMC.rochester.edu or leave a voice message at (585) 641-6303.

Please indicate if you’re registering for one or more of the three-part series.

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“UR” In Tune – September Lecture Series

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The Highlands at Pittsford, Eastman School of Music, and University of Rochester are offering a series of engaging lectures for lifelong learners and music enthusiasts. This series takes you behind the curtain at the Eastman School where the pursuit of the highest level of music artistry has been going strong for a hundred years.

Amy Blum

Tales from Behind the Music Scene

September 15, 4:00 – 5:00pm

Amy is a faculty member of the Eastman School Institute for Musical Leadership and a nationally-respected public relations professional for musicians. Amy will speak about what a music publicist does and how the internet and social media platforms have changed her PR strategies through the years. She will also share some of her favorite “behind the scenes” stories.

Darren Mueller, Ph.D.

The Expressions and Experiments of the Harlem Renaissance

September 22, 4:00 – 5:00pm

Darren is an Assistant Professor of Musicology at the Eastman School of Music. His work on jazz and mass media has appeared in numerous scholarly journals across disciplines. His book, At the Vanguard of Vinyl:A Cultural History of the Long-Playing Record in Jazz, is under contract with Duke University Press.

Mike Stefiuk

Concert Programming 101

September 29, 4:00 – 5:00pm

Mike is the Director of Concert Operations at the Eastman School of Music. He brings to this role a wealth of experience he acquired working for major orchestras and concert venues. Mike will talk about his experience and how he goes about lining up the guest artists for hundreds of concerts each year at Eastman.