Fall First Friday Lecture Series Kicks Off October 10

This fall, the First Friday Lecture Series returns with a look at the reopened and renovated Lavery Library. “Modernization and Renovation of the Lavery Library” will be presented by Melissa Jadlos, director of the library, who was also instrumental in the design, coordination, and reopening of the iconic building.

Join Jadlos for the lecture to learn more about the library study, design concept phase, community input, and details about the new spaces and features in the library, which officially reopened on Sept. 4 during the first week of classes. Tours are optional.

Due to availability, the lecture will take place on the second Friday of the month, Oct. 10, beginning at 10 a.m. with a light breakfast. The talk begins at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, in the James ’71 and Kathleen Leo Community Room in the Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center. A continental breakfast will be served at 10 a.m., and following the lecture, attendees are invited to attend 12:30 p.m. Mass at the Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great.

Save the dates for the remaining events on Friday, Nov. 7, with a focus on estate planning and Friday, Dec. 12, featuring a faculty expert.

Register for the First Friday Lecture Series online. For questions, call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (585) 385-5292 or email alumni@sjf.edu. Parking is available in Lot A.