Issue #11– October 10, 2008

Brick City Homecoming 2008 – Claim Your Spot!

Weekend Events

FRIDAY

Google Docs: Word processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

This Google Docs workshop will demonstrate how to create and share word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others. Create and collaborate on the web while seeing everyone’s edits – even in real time!

Wallace Library (5), Third Floor, Room 3650

Film Festival Honors Show 2008
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
 
Sample some of the best work in film, video and animation produced by students from the School of Film and Animation. Screening features over 20 projects—many of which gained recognition at national and international festivals.

Chester F. Carlson Building (76), Auditorium

SATURDAY

Foreign Language Fair
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages, College of Liberal Arts
Join in celebrating the many languages and cultures of the world—learn to greet in 10 different languages, find out about study abroad opportunities, sample gourmet food and international coffees, enjoy ethnic music and dance performances, play exciting new games and much more!

Student Alumni Union (4), Al Davis Room (Cafeteria)

Bill Nye Horton Distinguished Speaker
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Scientist, inventor, comedian and author, Bill Nye is best known for his role on the PBS television series, “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” The Science Guy show was awarded 28 national Emmy Awards in five years, and Bill personally received seven Emmys for writing, producing and performing on the show, including “Best Performer in a Children’s Series.”

Gordon Field House & Activities Center (24)

RIT Student: $5.00
RIT Parent/  Guardian: $10.00
Alumni: $10.00
Guest: $10.00
Faculty/Staff: $10.00

Orientation Assistant/S.O.S. & Resident Advisor Reunion
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reconnect with your Orientation Assistant, S.O.S and Resident Advisor classmates while talking to the staff and students to see how the current programs have evolved at RIT. Heavy appetizers served.

Student Alumni Union (4), Clark Rooms
 
Alumni: $5.00
Guest: $5.00
RIT Student: Free
Ages 5 & under: Free

Jimmy Fallon Comedian
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jimmy Fallon first garnered attention in 1998 when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live and quickly became an audience favorite for his impressions of Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, Adam Sandler and others. Fallon created many memorable recurring characters during his six-year stint on SNL, and made history by becoming the co-anchor of the popular segment “Weekend Update” alongside Tina Fey. He has appeared in other television roles, including the Emmy award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers, has hosted several MTV awards shows, and earned rave reviews as guest host for David Letterman during the summer of 2003. Fallon has appeared in several feature films, including Almost Famous and Fever Pitch, and will star in the comedy The Year of Getting to Know Us, due to be released nationwide in October 2008. He was recently named successor to Conan O’Brien as the host of NBC’s “Late Night,” and is due to take over the show in 2009.

Gordon Field House & Activities Center (24)

RIT Student: $15.00
RIT Parent/  Guardian: $30.00
Alumni: $30.00
Faculty/Staff: $30.00
Guest: $30.00

SUNDAY

5K Fun Run & Walk
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Take one last lap around campus before heading home! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and start time is 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Event is co-sponsored by the RIT Running Club, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity and Residence Life.

Start and Finish at Grace Watson Hall (25)

Red Barn Interactive Adventures
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Climb to new heights at the 32-foot-high indoor rock climbing facility. Gear and instruction provided.

Red Barn (80)

Please see RIT’s Brick City Homecoming website for a complete listing of all the weekend’s events

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