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Join the University of Rochester School of Nursing and URMC Nursing Practice for an unforgettable evening honoring a cenutry of of transformative nursing education, research, and practice.

Discover the extraordinary legacy and bright future of nursing at a landmark celebration that embodies the compassion, innovation, and leadership of University of Rochester nurses  past, present, and future.

APRIL 24, 2026

Join the celebration

Helen Wood Hall will come alive with live music, interactive exhibits, and engaging tributes to a hundred years of excellence. Enjoy a gourmet plated dinner and signature cocktails—both included with your ticket—while connecting with fellow alumni, faculty, and friends who’ve shaped our story.

Space is limited, so secure your place early and be part of this once-in-a-century celebration.

Event details

Friday, April 24, 2026   |   6 - 9 p.m.

Helen Wood Hall
255 Crittenden Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14620

 

Cocktail/Formal attire | Elegant blue and gold encouraged

TICKETS


$125 General Admission | $75 Students

Register

Quotation Mark

That kind of heritage breeds future generations of curious, sensitive, intelligent, and enthusiastic professional nurses who continue to search deeply for answers to the time-honored questions about the nature of man, particularly in health and illness. Your high expectations and optimism for the future move us ever forward.

Loretta C. Ford

"Inaugural Address: A New Order of Things," December 8, 1972

Quotation Mark

That kind of heritage breeds future generations of curious, sensitive, intelligent, and enthusiastic professional nurses who continue to search deeply for answers to the time-honored questions about the nature of man, particularly in health and illness. Your high expectations and optimism for the future move us ever forward.

Loretta C. Ford

"Inaugural Address: A New Order of Things," December 8, 1972

A century in focus

1930
1926
1928
Nurse Innoculation 40s
Insulin 1945
1950s
Emergency Patient Care 1969
50s
150
1960s
Nurse Scrubbing
1980s
1980
1980
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