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.
Friday, October 18
6:30 – 11 p.m.
RIT Gordon Field House and Activities Center
RIT Campus
Rochester, NY
Awardees
2019 Outstanding Alumni
Kevin Surace ’85
President, Co-founder and CEO Appvance.ai
RIT Trustee
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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
Unity Sponsors
VIP Reception Sponsor
Awards Sponsor
VIP Reception Sponsor
Gateway Sponsors
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Wine Sponsor
Destler/Johnson Rochester City Scholars Sponsor
Jeffrey Harris '75 and Joyce Pratt
Tiger Stripes Sponsors