Tiger Tales: Alumni Tale - March 2023

In high school, Holly Fitzpatrick BS '80 learned to do basic programming while she was in Math Club. "Once I started learning about programming, I was hooked," she said.
Holly loved working on systems, and she immediately knew that it was something she wanted to do. "Back when I was looking at schools, I had really good SAT scores," explained Holly. "And as a female, that made you very wanted. Schools especially wanted women who had high math scores."

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We will begin to read and discuss Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten Historyby Jeff Nussbaum on March 17, so make sure you register before then!

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After completing her bachelor's degree in biomedical science, Murray BS '21, MS '23 knew she wanted to attend medical school. But she didn't feel quite ready.
'I really felt that I needed something else to help supplement what I learned as an undergraduate student,' explains Dee. 'I wanted to take a more in-depth approach to my studies before taking the next big step.'

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Top-seeded RIT will host eighth-seeded Mercyhurst in a best-of-three series at the Gene Polisseni Center. Friday's Game 1 and Saturday's Game 2 have been slated for 7:05 p.m. faceoffs, while Sunday's Game 3, if necessary, will start at 5:05 p.m.

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RIT Athletics is crowdfunding from March 27-31, and our Tigers need you!
Gifts will be used to enhance the student-athlete experience which may include funding special team trips, equipment, and other team priorities as determined by the head coach. Let's see which team has the biggest cheering section.
Get in the Game early! Gifts made at the link below will count in team totals.

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Carestream Health
Rochester, NY
Product Security Analyst
Career Connect job #82430

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Verkada
San Mateo, CA
Solutions Engineer
Career Connect job #23606

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Jane Street
New York, NY
FPGA Engineer
Career Connect job #49344

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Siemens Energy
Painted Post, NY
Business Excellence Professional (Process Improvemenet)
Career Connect job #82179

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Transforming RIT:Reconnecting in Washington, DC

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Join RIT President David C. Munson Jr. for Transforming RIT: Reconnecting in Washington, DC!
Hosted at The Army and Navy Club, this event is a perfect opportunity to reconnect with your alma mater and fellow alumni in your area while celebrating the innovative trajectory of RIT. Following a complimentary cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, President Munson will share exciting changes happening at RIT as part of Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness.

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Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a special event that showcases the creative and innovative spirit of RIT students, faculty, and staff.
Are you ready to peel back the curtain on our campus? Join us for a day of discovery!

 

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'Forbes': RIT ranked one of the best employers of 2023

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NASA astrophysicist is RIT's Academic Convocation keynote speaker

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RIT scholarship for city residents expands to include students enrolled in Urban-Suburban program

 

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Saunders College women's leadership events draw hundreds to RIT campus

 

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Roxanne Hoover BFA '03 is the proud recipient of the Red Hat 2023 General H. Hugh Shelton Chairman's Award.

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Netanya Lerner BS '16 and Leo Kheyn-Kheyfets BS '18 got married on December 4, 2022 surrounded by their RIT friends.

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Sam Remp BS '14was recently named Director of Test Engineering for New Product Launches at L3Harris' Jefferson Road Operations Center in Rochester.

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