Tiger's Tale: November 17, 2023

Tiger Heritage Month Spotlight: Dr. Rachel Ramirez BS ‘98

 

RIT alumna Dr. Rachel Ramirez BS ‘98 is our Tiger Heritage Alumni Spotlight for the month of November, which is Native American Heritage Month. Ramirez is currently a program director of internal medicine residency at Abington-Jefferson Health as well as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Pennsylvania.

Learn more about Dr. Ramirez  

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Why I Give: Norm Wironen BS '71

 

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Norm Wironen BS '71, a photography graduate and member of RIT’s Sentinel Society has enjoyed two successful careers—one in photography and a second in finance after earning an MBA. A legacy student, Norm's RIT education proved to be a pivotal experience.

Learn more about why Norm gives back to RIT

 


Tigers Connect

 

Tigers Connect is a career-focused online community where RIT students and alumni unite to unleash their potential. Join today to connect directly with students who are actively seeking help. Patrol job boards focused on networking with fellow RIT alumni and establish career paths that will shape your goals.

Learn more about Tigers Connect  

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New Alumni Career Opportunities

 

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice, Albany, NY

Chief Auditor, Forensic Audit Section
Career Connect #126454

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is seeking an experienced forensic accountant/auditor for the position of Chief Auditor, to be located in either the New York City, Albany, or Buffalo office. Some travel throughout New York State is required. Application deadline is December 8, 2023.

Apply to the NYS Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice

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D&W Diesel, Inc., Auburn, NY

Production Engineer
Career Connect Job #126449

D&W is looking for a Production Engineer for our Corporate Facility in Auburn, NY. Production Engineers provide technical support to the D&W production departments. You will apply your mechanical/electro-mechanical abilities to improve D&W’s remanufacturing processes.

Apply to D&W Diesel, Inc.


Alumni Events

 

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RIT Alumni Book Club

Starting Friday, January 5, 2024

The arrival of 2024 will turn a fresh page for the RIT Alumni Book Club as we prepare for the first book of the new year, Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea and the Shipwreck of the Titanic by Daniel Stone. The reading period will take place from January 5 - March 8.

Join the RIT Alumni Book Club


Alumni Vincent Alban named College Photographer of the Year for second year in a row

Students and alumni from RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences received a total of seven awards in this year’s international College Photographer of the Year competition. Among the awards, Vincent Alban BFA ’23 earned the title of College Photographer of the Year for the second year in a row.

Learn more about Vincent

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Expressions of King's Legacy

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Gordon Field House

For 42 years, Expressions of King’s Legacy programming has been dedicated to celebrating the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, RIT will welcome Dr. Ibram X. Kendi as the keynote speaker. The event is free and open to the public.

Learn more about Expressions of King's Legacy


Class Notes
 

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Andrew Case BS '17 and Hannah Barber BS '17 married in Auburn, NY on a beautiful September 2023 evening surrounded by family, loved ones, and friends (several of whom are RIT alumni).

Read more about Andrew and Hannah

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Rachel Bratek BS '17 married Miguel Murphy '19 on October 14, 2023 in Buffalo, NY. They were joined by fellow RIT graduates and Alpha Sigma Alpha alum in celebration.

Read more about Rachel and Miguel

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Keith Bullis AAS '77 has been named the University of Rochester Medical Center Board Excellence Award Winner for Eastman Institute for Oral Health for 2023.


Read more about Keith

Update Your Contact Information
 

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Your relationship with RIT doesn't end when you cross the stage. Update your information at rit.edu/alumni/update and join the thousands of other proud alumni who volunteer, attend alumni events, take advantage of alumni benefits, and continue to support the areas of RIT that mean the most to them. By completing the form, you will ensure that you receive invitations to alumni events in your region as well at the RIT University Magazine throughout the year.

 


Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at ritalum@rit.edu or 585-475-4485.