Tiger's Tale: October 20, 2023

RIT celebrated Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 13-15, 2023. The weekend's events included appearances by internet icon Hank Green and former Saturday Night Live cast member Melissa Villaseñor, a men's hockey victory over Notre Dame, a women's hockey sweep of Union, performing arts shows, a 55th anniversary celebration for RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, tours of the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED), and a variety of family and alumni activities.

Watch a video recap of Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend  

Rochester Institute of Technology photojournalism alumni have a notable history of documenting some of the most extraordinary and memorable moments, events and stories the world has seen. Graduates, as visual journalists and editors, have made a gargantuan impact on documenting countless important moments in history. Among the many ways their journalistic excellence has been recognized is with the Pulitzer Prize, the most prestigious award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature and musical composition in the U.S.

Learn more about RIT's Pulitzer Prize winners

Nearly 300 people gathered in Rochester last Friday evening at the beginning of Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend as RIT officials marked the successful conclusion of Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness. University leadership announced during the “Celebration of Our Transformative Donors” gala at the RBW Conference Facility that RIT’s largest-ever fundraising campaign raised $1,059,581,463 to propel the university forward in its pursuits at the intersection of technology, the arts, and design.

Learn more Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness  

Alumni like you play an important role in recruiting future Tigers by recommending RIT to prospective students within your families, communities, and professional networks. And now that role is even more valuable! Did you know? When you refer a prospective student to RIT, that student is eligible for the RIT Alumni Referral Award, a $1,000 per year scholarship renewable for four years. Each alum can refer one undergraduate applicant per year for this award.

Learn more about the Alumni Referral Award program 

Arcadis, Inc., Rochester, NY

Water Resources Engineer
Career Connect #121450

Arcadis is searching for Water Engineers to support and grow our team in Rochester, NY. At Arcadis, our vision of improving quality of life has become our passion and it is through our passion, our people and the work we do with our clients that we are shaping the future of our world, every day. We are looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address water issues such as quality, scarcity, reuse, management, and resilience.

Apply to Arcadis, Inc.

PENN Entertainment, Perryville, MD

Player Development Manager
Career Connect Job #121437

We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You'll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You'll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Apply to PENN Entertainment

Saunders College of Business nears completion of massive building project

RIT business students and faculty have experienced a number of major enhancements to Max Lowenthal Hall since the start of the fall semester, as the home of Saunders College of Business nears completion of a multi-million dollar expansion and renovation project. Once finished, the new building will feature student team rooms, applied research and case analysis labs, an event space and reception hall, state-of-the-art auditorium, a café, an executive MBA and executive education suite, a wine room in support of hospitality and service innovation programs, and outdoor spaces with expansive views of campus.

Learn more the Saunders Expansion Project

With oversized orange scissors and an orange ribbon, the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) was officially dedicated Thursday, Oct. 12, in the center of the RIT campus. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was part of Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend, as the Board of Trustees, President’s Roundtable, and many national advisory councils and volunteer groups are on campus for the celebratory weekend.

Read more about RIT's SHED Dedication

RIT recognized for commitment to diversity and inclusion

Rochester Institute of Technology continues to be a leader in diversity in higher education, as recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The publication announced RIT as a 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner and a 2023 Diversity Champion. This is the 10th consecutive HEED Award and ninth consecutive Diversity Champion designation for RIT.

Learn more about the HEED Award for RIT

Justin Drawbaugh BS '03 was recently promoted to IT Cybersecurity Specialist and DIBCAC assessor at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in New Cumberland, PA.

Read more about Justin

Anthony Macri BS '08 and wife, Alisha welcomed the birth of their 3rd child, Nicolas Simon on July 4, 2022.

Read more about Nicolas Simon

Kevin Smith BS '09, MS '09 was recently named Chief Engineer of Orbit Fab.

Read more about Kevin

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.