Host an alumni event in your
region! The Office of Alumni Relations supports and encourages this
type of activity by creating the invitation and coordinating the mailing.
Furthermore, we handle the event registration and payment process, and
provide nametags and raffle prizes. Call your local RIT friends and
plan an alumni activity near you! To learn more about volunteering as
an alumni host, contact the Office of Alumni Relations toll free at
1-866-RIT-ALUM or visit www.rit.edu/alumni.
Albany
Albany alumni enjoyed a champagne
brunch aboard the Dutch Apple Cruise on July 21. Historic sights of
the Hudson River were taken in along with good conversation and fun.
It was another great Albany
alumni experience thanks to alumni hosts John and Laura Comstock
’94 and ’92. Don’t miss out on the fun. Get involved
by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-866-RIT-ALUM.
Boston
This past winter, RIT graduates
in Boston purchased all the Celtics and Bruins tickets offered by the
Office of Alumni Relations. In September, sports fans had the opportunity
to participate in the chapter’s annual Sox outing. Realizing the
Boston job market has been tough recently, the chapter sponsored a career
workshop with Fred Coon. He previously presented “Survival Tactics
for Those in Job Transition” to the Phoenix Alumni Chapter, and
we were happy to have him address the Boston group.
Buffalo
Thank you to chapter leader
Tom Stumpf ’89 for coordinating the Flying Tigers event
Aug. 1. If you would like to help plan future events in Buffalo, call
Tom at 716-668-7914.
Chicago
The annual National Restaurant
Association Show took place in Chicago in May. Many students, alumni,
faculty and staff from the School of Hospitality and Service Management
attended this major industry event. A luncheon hosted by the RIT Alumni
Network and the Hospitality Alumni Society at The Standard Club offered
alumni an opportunity to meet with Wiley McKinzie, dean of the College
of Applied Science and Technology. A special thanks to alumnus Harvey
Stern ’84, director of catering at The Standard Club, for his
gracious hospitality.
Florida
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| San Diego
Alumni enjoying brunch at the award-winning Karl Strauss Brewery
Gardens. |
Alumni in Southern Florida
gathered for a Miami Heat basketball game. Alumni socialized before
the game at Bubba Gump’s Restaurant. Many thanks to Jamie Aymerich
’93 and ’98 for all her efforts in coordinating
fun and exciting opportunities for alumni in this region. Do you have
an idea for an event? Call Jamie at 561-483-8090.
A fall event is brewing for alumni in Central Florida. Stay tuned for
further details!
Los Angeles and San Diego
The Los Angeles and San Diego
Alumni Chapters teamed up to provide RIT graduates in Southern California
with the opportunity to attend a Yankees baseball game and share dinner.
Thank you to chapter coordinators Eric Senna ’91, Richard Prenoveau
’78, Louis Semon ’72, Micki Hafner ’92, Pamela Wick ’94
and Phil Ohme’92.
New York City
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| Alumni
in New York City enjoying a networking event at City Hall Restaurant.
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Due to the popular response
last year to U.S. Open Tennis tickets, the Office of Alumni Relations
again offered alumni the opportunity to purchase these much-sought-after
tickets. The spring networking event at City Hall Restaurant drew more
than 125 alumni! Another networking opportunity is in the works and
you won’t want to miss it. Keep an eye out for event information
on the Web and in your mailbox!
Philadelphia
The annual Phillies baseball
game was a success thanks to the efforts of chapter leader Aviva
Dubrow ’91. Paul Brown ’82 and ’84
is coordinating a tour of the City Hall building that will include a
reception in one of the mayor’s rooms. This opportunity will be
available to Philadelphia alumni in the fall. More information will
be available as the date draws closer.
Phoenix
Congratulations to Phoenix
chapter leader Stacy Johnson ’96 on her recent wedding!
A fall outing to see a Diamondbacks baseball game is underway. Watch
for more details. Contact Stacy at 480-545-8246 to get involved.
Raleigh-Durham
Thank you to Jeff Benck
’88 and Fred Asfoury ’93 for their help in coordinating
activities for alumni in this area. If you have an idea for an event
contact Jeff at 919-816-0995.
Rochester
More than 30 alumni and guests
participated in the Seneca Lake Wine Tour in April. Enjoying the comforts
of a tour bus, they traveled to four vineyards sampling a wide selection
of wines and sharing lunch. Many recent RIT graduates enjoyed the annual
“Alive at the MAG” event. The RIT tent at the Memorial Art
Gallery provided alumni with the opportunity to sign up for the Online
Community and receive the monthly e-newsletter Tiger’s Tale. Thank
you to all our alumni volunteers at this event including Alumni Network
Board of Directors Chair Kenneth Reed ’71. In August, Stony
Brook State Park was the site for an alumni picnic. Food and games were
enjoyed by all who attended. Alumni again have the opportunity to jump
on a bus, this time to travel to Toronto to see the Broadway hit Mamma
Mia! This exciting excursion will include dinner at an Italian restaurant.
For more information on this chapter or to get involved contact Bill
Prentice ’99 at 585-224-8339.
San Francisco
Get ready San Francisco alumni
– events are being planned. To volunteer contact Michele Conklin
’94 at 510-724-3295.
Seattle
Alumni in Seattle hiked the
Rattlesnake Lake Ledge Trail in North Bend, Wash., this summer. The
1.3 mile hike included an elevation gain of 1,175 feet. Alumni and guests
will enjoy a Mariners baseball game on Sept. 20. For more information,
visit the Web site. Contact Michael Woods ’92 at 206-523-6629
to become active in this chapter.
Syracuse
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| Alumni
in Syracuse gather for lunch before heading out to the basketball
game. |
Thanks to Michael Sciotti
’88, the Syracuse Alumni Chapter continues to enjoy Big East
athletics SU style! The next event is an Orangemen vs. Miami football
game at the Carrier Dome on Nov. 30. For more information, call Michael
at 315-471-3151. Additional planning is underway for other events, such
as ice skating at Clinton Square and a visit to the new aquarium at
the mall. If you have ideas for an event and/or would like to plan one,
contact the RIT Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at 1-866-RIT-ALUM.
Washington, D.C.
The 2nd Annual Washington,
D.C., Alumni Chapter team participated in the Race for the Cure on June
1. This community service activity was led by captain Vicky Decker
’93. This past summer alumni also enjoyed a wine-tasting dinner
at Clyde’s Restaurant in Tyson’s Corner.
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| Washington,
D.C. alumni sharing dinner before attending a Capitals hockey game
on March 30. |
