Presidents Alumni Ball

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Presidents' Alumni Ball

Join us for the Presidents' Alumni Ball during Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend

RIT President David C. Munson, Jr. and Alumni Association President Kevin Sheldon ’02 invite you to this year’s Presidents’ Alumni Ball for A Look Into The Future!

Although we’re not completely sure what the future may hold, we do know RIT is defining it. At RIT we know nothing new comes from the expected, common, or complacent, which is why our approach always pushes the boundaries of what’s possible—transforming the future along the way. RIT is a place that invents new and better ways to move the world forward and at this signature event, you’ll have a front-row seat.

Thank you for your interest in the Presidents' Alumni Ball, currently we are SOLD OUT. If you are interested in being placed on the waiting list, please email ritalum@rit.edu or call the Alumni Relations Office at 585.475.4889 for assistance.

The 2019 Presidents’ Alumni Ball

The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a reception, followed by dinner and a special alumni awards presentation. The evening will also feature video games, virtual reality, musical entertainment and the FreezeBOT, powered by the Big Freeze Worldwide and generously provided by alumni Robert Latorre ’75.

The ball is black tie optional and includes an hors d’oeuvres reception and three course dinner with wine.

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Friday, October 18
6:30 – 11 p.m.

RIT Gordon Field House and Activities Center
RIT Campus
Rochester, NY

Event Details

Parking will be available in D lot, in front of the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. Golf carts will be circulating throughout the evening to get you to and from your vehicle if needed. Campus Map

Hors d’oeuvres reception, followed by a three-course meal with a choice of:

  • The main entrée features an 8 oz. filet mignon topped with two butter poached shrimp and a local lion’s mane cream of mushroom sauce, served with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus.

Or

  • A vegetarian option (also vegan and dairy free) of local lion’s mane mushroom “scallops” on a truffle pea puree with herb roasted fingerling potatoes is available upon request.

Both meals start with a salad of shaved roasted beets, topped with spring mix, prosciutto crusted Boursin medallions, roasted sweet potatoes and pumpkin seeds with a roasted carrot vinaigrette and finish with dessert. All meals are served gluten-free.

All meals can be prepared without mushrooms due to any allergies with advance notice.

Please indicate any allergies or special requests via the RSVP link or by contacting ritalum@rit.edu.

To request table seating with specific guests, please indicate their names via the RSVP link or by contacting ritalum@rit.edu.

If you need interpreting services, please submit your request via the RSVP link or contact ritalum@rit.edu.

$125/person or $1,000 for a table of 10. For information on how to pay by check, please email reunions@rit.edu or call 585-475-4889.

Awardees

Kevin Surace

2019 Outstanding Alumni

Kevin Surace ’85
President, Co-founder and CEO Appvance.ai
RIT Trustee
Learn more »

Outstanding Alumni Award: Established by the Office of the President in 1952, this is the highest honor the university can bestow upon an alumni in recognition of professional accomplishments as well as service and generosity to the university.

Previous Outstanding Alumni Award Winners »

Wagners

Volunteers of the Year

Chris Wagner SVP ’86, ’94
Chief Operating Officer, Custom Experience ZVRS
Co-chair, NTID 50th Anniversary Reunion
Staci Wagner ’92
Co-chair, NTID 50th Anniversary Reunion
Learn more »

Volunteer of the Year: This award is presented to an individual—a graduate or friend of the university—who exhibits dedication to the RIT community by being active and involved in the university community and beyond.

Previous Volunteer of the Year Award Winners »

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Distinguished Alumni Awards

Meet RIT’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awardees »

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a certified alumni who has performed with distinction at the highest levels of his or her chosen profession; or who has contributed significantly to the advancement and leadership of noteworthy civic, philanthropic, or service organizations over the course of many years. Those honored have brought distinction to their colleges and RIT through their professional, community and/or philanthropic achievements.

Past Distinguished Alumni Awardees »

Sponsors

This special evening would not be possible without our sponsors. Thank you to the following for supporting the 2019 Presidents’ Alumni Ball.

Sentinel Sponsor

Distinguished Alumni Awards Sponsor

Rochester Regional Health​

Unity Sponsors

VIP Reception Sponsor

Sharp Notions​

Awards Sponsor

Arc + Flame​

VIP Reception Sponsor

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Gateway Sponsors

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

LaBella Associates​

Wine Sponsor

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Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars Sponsor
Jeffrey Harris '75 and Joyce Pratt

Tiger Stripes Sponsors

                                                                                                                   

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