The Year in Photos 2023 by Jefferson Photography Services
The Year in Photos
2023
Photos by Karen Kirchhoff, Britney Lillya-Calhoun and Ellen Miller
Jefferson Photography Services
This is a curated selection of photos made by Photography Services in 2023. We chose our best images that reflect the work we have made over the past year.
It is not meant as an overview of Jefferson's 2023 accomplishments.
January 8
Jefferson Fashion Designers Lauren Schuler, left, and Michaela Day, right, create a dress and accessories for Grammy Awards attendee, local recording artist Gina Zo.
January 23
The first Research as Art Competition is held in Eakins Lounge. Winning images and a selection of additional submissions were exhibited during the awards announcement and reception.
February 10
The Sidney Kimmel Medical College Class of 2025 celebrates the end of Phase One.
February 25
Hundreds attend the Jefferson Health Foundation New Jersey Gala held in Atlantic City at the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa. The event raised nearly $600,000 and included a special performance by Kool & The Gang. Pictured speaking, Baligh Yehia, MD, became president of Jefferson Health at the end of 2022.
March 17
Match Day was held in Connelly Auditorium where 262 Sidney Kimmel Medical College students found out where they will be doing their residency programs after graduation
March 24
The SKMC Class of 2023 poses with faculty for their class photo on Lubert Plaza.
March 27
Former NASA astronaut and retired United States Navy Captain Scott Kelly shares some of his experiences during the Philadelphia Speaker Series held at the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University.
April 26
Dr. Bon S. Ku is endowed as the Marta and Robert Adelson Professor of Medicine and Design during his investiture ceremony.
Pictured is a selection of the clinicians, staff, faculty and students we have photographed between January and May.
Pictured from top: Clockwise from upper left: Kim Douglas, Kim Zamora, Nora Kramer, Kathryn Schaffer, Lisa Phillips, Aroub Alfraihat, Karina Plotnikova, Craig Griffen and Gregory Armani.
May 5
Magee holds their annual Night of Champions fundraiser at Penn's Landing Caterers.
May 11, 23 and 24
Jefferson Commencement ceremonies are held at the Convention Center and Kimmel Center. Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed.
June 14
A ribbon cutting ceremony is held for the grand opening of Jefferson Plaza, which is a public space adjacent to the Honickman Center, set to be finished in the Spring of 2024.
June 27
Kate FitzPatrick is endowed as the Connelly Foundation Chief Nurse Executive Officer during an investiture ceremony.
July 21
Sidney Kimmel Medical College holds their White Coat Ceremony at the Crystal Tea Room.
July 31
Dr. Mark Tykocinski steps down as President of TJU and Interim Sidney Kimmel Medical College Dean.
August 1
Dr. Susan Aldridge starts her tenure as interim University president as pictured on East Falls campus.
August 17
Freshman move in and Convocation is held at East Falls Campus to kick off the new school year.
August 18
Physician Assistant Studies holds their Long White Coat Ceremony.
September 14
Photography Services, as well as our colleagues in Media Services including Video, Graphics, Medical Illustration and Administration, moved to our beautiful, new location on the 8th floor of the Curtis building, 1015 Walnut Street.
September 18- 20
Jefferson's College of Population Health holds their 23rd Annual Population Health Colloquium at the Loews Hotel.
September 19
Jefferson holds their 2023 New Jersey Golf Innovational in Galloway.
October 2
Van Jones holds a copy of his new book, before speaking at the Philadelphia Speaker Series.
October 20-21
Sidney Kimmel Medical College holds their annual Alumni Weekend, complete with student-lead walking tours of Jefferson's campus.
October 23
Jane Fonda is the guest speaker at the Philadelphia Speaker Series.
October 26
The first members of the newly formed Jefferson Police are sworn in at City Hall.
October 28-29
Jefferson Women's Rowing Team competes in the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
November 14
The Geriatrics Division Center for Healthy Aging Team has updated photos taken for their website and promotional materials.
November 14
Immersive Art for Wellbeing: A Deep Dive into Calm is held at Ravenhill Chapel on East Falls Campus. The instillation uses digital projection mapping to create a calming experience for students and staff.
November 15
A portrait unveiling ceremony is held in honor of Dr. Takami Sato. This portrait marks Jefferson's first portrait honoring an Asian American.
November 16
Students pose for a photo on Lubert Plaza before participating in their PT White Coat Ceremony.
December 1
Sidney Kimmel Medical College holds their annual Curriculum Retreat at the Museum of the American Revolution. Dr. Said Ibrahim spoke during the retreat on his first day as the newly appointed Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of SKMC.
December 6
Jefferson holds their 21st Annual Gala fundraiser at the Convention Center with over 900 attendees.
Pictured is a selection of the clinicians, staff, faculty and students we have photographed between May through December.
Clockwise from upper left, then center: Blake Weil, Kathryn Gindlesparger, Clancy Makachy, Valerie Hanson, Kevin Thompson, deep brain stimulation patient Eric, Darius Farzad, Ann and John Silvestri, Lisa Hoglund, Alex Krotulski, and Lilly.
Thank you to everyone we had the honor to meet and photograph in 2023!
