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The Greater Rochester Area
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Upstate New York is a vibrant context, rich in American religious history, in which to prepare for ministry. The names of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, for example, have profoundly marked the identity of the area, and continue to inspire commitment to civil rights and women’s issues. The region was also shaped by the Great Lakes and the Erie Canal into a pioneering, commercial and industrial center. The presence of international headquarters for Eastman Kodak Company, Xerox, Bausch & Lomb and related corporations has established Rochester's reputation as the "world's imaging center."
Outstanding educational institutions abound at both the collegiate and graduate levels, including the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Nazareth and St. John Fisher Colleges. The Rochester Philharmonic, a world-renowned art gallery, and outstanding museums such as the Strong Museum, and the International Museum of Photography, together with one of the world’s most extensive film archives and cinema at the George Eastman House, distinguish the area's cultural life. The area’s lakes, hills, orchards and fields offer stunning beauty throughout the seasons and provide unmatched recreational opportunities.
Indeed, Rochester, New York, was recently voted one of the four most livable cities for this past decade. The surrounding suburbs and villages constitute a population of three quarters of a million people, creating a bustling, yet manageable metropolis.
Chamber of Commerce: Rochester Business Alliance:
http://www.rochesterbusinessalliance.com
Local Attractions and Events - City of Rochester Website:
http://cityguide.rochestergoesout.com/fe/Attractions/search.asp
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