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Most Benevolent Groups: United Way Rankings as of April 16 |
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Wednesday, April 17 2013 |
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With just weeks remaining in our University's United Way campaign, we're still $228,294 short of our $1.54 million goal. Can you help us close the gap?
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Dinner Benefits Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Center |
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Thursday, March 28 2013 |
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Join Nazareth College’s Speech Pathology students at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at St. John of Rochester church, as they raise money to give every child the smile he or she deserves!
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URMC's 'Top 13' Benevolent Departments/Teams |
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Tuesday, March 19 2013 |
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When it comes to helping our community thrive, every single gift counts. That's why we're urging all faculty, staff and students to participate in this year's United Way campaign, even if their donation is small.
To keep you updated on how we're doing, each week we’ll brag and report the top URMC departments in terms of their United Way campaign participation. Kudos to the groups listed below!
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United Way Standings: This Week's Top-Contributing Work Areas |
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Tuesday, March 12 2013 |
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When it comes to helping our
community thrive, every single gift counts. That's why we're urging all
faculty, staff and students to participate in this year's campaign, even if
their donation is small. |
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Want to Support Pediatric Research and Help a Little Guy Out? |
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Thursday, September 20 2012 |
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Thinking about participating in the Photo Finish 5K Oct. 6 at the George Eastman House? Consider directing your fundraising proceeds to Crosby's Fund, a local philanthropic initiative to support pediatric cancer research at Wilmot Cancer Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital.
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Like Kids' Books? Buy One That Helps Build Our Hospital |
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Tuesday, September 18 2012 |
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University of Rochester alum and retired local educator
William A. Guiffre is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of his
children’s picture books to Golisano Children’s Hospital at URMC.
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United Way Standings: Work Areas Over 50 Percent |
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Friday, April 13 2012 |
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As we close in on our $1.4 million United Way campaign goal -- to date, we've raised 89 percent -- it's clear that every single gift counts. If you've not yet made a pledge, please consider participating in this year's campaign. Every donation counts, no matter how small! |
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United Way Standings: This Week's Top-Contributing Work Areas |
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Wednesday, April 04 2012 |
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When it comes to helping our community thrive, every single gift
counts. That's why we're urging all faculty, staff and students to
participate in this year's campaign, even if their donation is small. |
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United Way Standings: Top-Contributing Work Areas |
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Tuesday, March 27 2012 |
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When it comes to helping our community thrive, every single gift counts. That's why we're urging all faculty, staff and students to participate in this year's campaign, even if their donation is small. |
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Baby Lab Seeking Study Volunteers |
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Thursday, March 22 2012 |
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The University's Baby Lab is seeking volunteers with children ages 6 months to 5 years for a series of new studies in early cognitive and language development. |
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Yellow Jackets Create ‘Buzz’ Around Campaign Kick-off |
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Monday, March 05 2012 |
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Did you miss our United Way Campaign kick-off breakfast last week? Never fear. While weren't able save any leftover muffins, we did capture a bit of the fun for you: A video clip of the Yellow Jackets serenading attendees! |
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United Way Campaign Kicks off Next Month |
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Monday, January 09 2012 |
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As the New Year begins, University Leadership and the United Way of Greater Rochester again thank those who donated to last year’s United Way campaign.
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Bone Marrow Drive at URMC Honors Teen Patient |
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Thursday, October 06 2011 |
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PICU Nurse Kimberly Maguda was profoundly touched by her patient, Nicholas Kovaleski, who had leukemia and an unusually difficult course that, unfortunately, culminated in his passing in June.
To honor his memory, she organized a bone marrow registry drive with the support of Pediatric Nursing and Administration. |
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A Sweet Treat When You Give Blood |
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Monday, August 08 2011 |
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When you donate at the next blood drive on Aug. 16, 17 or 18, you will receive a coupon for a free box of six pieces of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. |
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Leading the (United) Way: Top Participating Work Areas |
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Wednesday, April 13 2011 |
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When it comes to helping our community thrive, every single gift counts. That's why we're urging all faculty, staff and students to participate in this year's campaign, even if their donation is small. To keep you updated on how we're doing, each week we’ll brag and report the top URMC departments in terms of their United Way campaign participation. Kudos to the groups listed below, which have 40 percent or more staff participating! |
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Experience the Perks (Prizes) of First-time Giving! |
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Wednesday, February 23 2011 |
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As a University, we’ve again set the bar at raising $1.3 million for our local United Way chapter. And, as a special incentive, this year University of Rochester employees who respond to the campaign for the first time (by Thursday, March 31) are eligible to win great prizes. |
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Spread the Word to End the Word |
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Tuesday, February 22 2011 |
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The r-word – “retard” or "retarded" – is a hurtful word.
That’s why Golisano Children’s Hospital invites you to take an online pledge to use the new r-word – “respect.” |
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School of Medicine Students, Researchers: Join in RecycleMania! |
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Monday, January 24 2011 |
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It’s that time of year again: RecycleMania! After two trial weeks (Jan.22 to Feb. 5), our 2011 University recycling competition will officially kick off on Sunday, Feb. 6. The challenge runs through Saturday, April 2. |
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Save the Date: Women’s Health Golf Classic, May 13, 2011 |
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Thursday, December 09 2010 |
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Dreaming of teeing off on the green, rolling links of Victor just might help you get through the winter. Mark your calendars for a full day of golf on Friday, May 13, at the Victor Hills Golf Club. |
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This Holiday: Help Haiti Heal |
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Tuesday, November 30 2010 |
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As Haitian hospitals struggle to care for hundreds of patients battling cholera, a small, Rochester-based non-profit called “Hope for Haiti” is asking for your help in purifying drinking water (contaminated water is a prime way that cholera-causing bacteria spread). |
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Actors Needed for Medical Reader’s Theatre |
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Monday, November 29 2010 |
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Medical students, faculty, administrators, staff and friends are needed for an upcoming staged reading of Sidney Kingsley’s play Men in White, which won the 1934 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play depicts challenges of the medical profession and hospital life in the 1930s. Many of the themes are still relevant to health care today. |
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Stop, Drop, and Recycle Medical Supplies |
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Thursday, November 18 2010 |
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Before you think about disposing of those unusable sterile instruments, scrubs, examination tables, or other supplies, think again. Thanks to a partnership between URMC and local non-profit InterVol, unused medical supplies can be redistributed to countries and people who need them. |
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Better Late than Never: United Way Paper Pledge Forms Will Remain Available |
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Wednesday, May 26 2010 |
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After surpassing our $1.3 million goal, the University of Rochester’s United Way Campaign is officially winding down. Even so, if you’ve not yet made a pledge (or are a new hire who missed the campaign), there’s still time to give! |
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