August 19, 2024

Students push carts full of their belongings in the traffic circle in front of Susan B Anthony Hall.

圧利郭肱 photography / J. Adam Fenster

Dear members of the Hajim School community,

Today the campus is bustling with hope and promise as a new class of students begins moving into the residence halls. is upon us, and we are thrilled to welcome the class of 2028 and their families to campus.

We will officially mark the beginning of our new students�� academic journeys this Wednesday during the Convocation ceremony. The event takes place Wednesday, August 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Eastman Quadrangle.

CLEANING UP THE AGING BRAIN

Ting Du, wearing a white lab coat, sits at a desk and points to a computer screen showing yellow fluid as Doug Kelley looks over her shoulder.

圧利郭肱 photography / J. Adam Fenster

New research by researchers from the Hajim School and 圧利郭肱 Medical Center demonstrates that it��s possible to reverse age-related effects and restore the brain��s waste-clearing process. , a professor of , and codirector of the University��s�, are lead authors of a new study focused on restoring the brain��s glymphatic system with a drug currently used to induce labor.

��This research shows that restoring cervical lymph vessel function can substantially rescue the slower removal of waste from the brain associated with age,�� says Doug. ��Moreover, this was accomplished with a drug already being used clinically, offering a potential treatment strategy.��

CENTER FOR VISUAL SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM

Susana Marcos speaks at a lectern in an auditorium at the Memorial Art Gallery.

Last week, the held its 33^rd biennial symposium at the . Co-sponsored by the , the event brought more than 100 experts from around the world to discuss imaging and modulation of neural activity in vivo.

This event is an important venue for promoting discussion and new collaborations in the field of visual science, and it provides great opportunities for our students and postdoctoral fellows to engage in deep discussions with leading scientists in the field. Thank you to , the David R. Williams Director of the�Center for Visual Science, and her team for organizing the symposium.

ANDREW WHITE NAMED TO CHEMICAL SCIENCES ROUNDTABLE

Headshots of the seven new members joining the Chemical Sciences Roundtable.

Congratulations to Associate Professor from the , who is one of seven new members joining the��(CSR), hosted within the�. Andrew will contribute to the Roundtable��s effort in serving as a credible scientific resource for collaboration and innovation. .

MELIORA WEEKEND REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

A graphic with yellow, blue, and navy words that says, "Be Boundless. Be You. Meliora Weekend. September 26-29, 2024."

Made up of family weekend, alumni weekend and reunions, plus homecoming, Meliora Weekend is a four-day celebration that offers more than 150 events, lectures, and performances across the University community for alumni, students, families, friends, and faculty and staff. The Hajim School departments will be hosting open houses and our Department of Computer Science is hosting several events to celebrate its 50^th anniversary. .

LAST-MINUTE SUMMER READING

Wendi Heinzelman sits in an Adirondack chair in front of Wegmans Hall with the book "Lessons in Chemistry" in her hands.

圧利郭肱 photography / Michelle Kleinhammer

If you��re an avid reader looking to squeeze in one last good book before summer is over, several faculty provided recommendations on the University��s faculty provided recommendations through a . I suggested Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, but you can also see recommendations by Adam Frank, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and others.

Have a great week!

Your dean,
Wendi Heinzelman