Join us for Deaf Culture Night with the Rochester Red Wings Sept. 12

RIT/NTID invites you to the sixth annual Deaf Culture Night hosted by the Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field Friday, September 12, 2025. Join us and cheer on the Red Wings as they take on the Buffalo Bisons.

The game begins at 6:05 p.m., with ceremonial first pitches thrown by RIT President Bill Sanders and NTID President Caroline Solomon. The event will include a silent inning, and both the National Anthem and God Bless America will be performed in American Sign Language. ASL interpreters will be available throughout the stadium.

Tickets are available for purchase on the Red Wings website, with 100-level seating discounted to $18.50 and 200-level seating discounted to $13. Use promo code DEAF to purchase discounted tickets.

RIT/NTID students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, and friends are encouraged to attend this event. Let’s reconnect, catch the game, and enjoy post-game fireworks!

For more information, contact Dr. Skip Flanagan, coordinator of NTID Athlete Development, at spfnop@rit.edu.

See you there!


Contact
Dr. Skip Flanagan
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Event Snapshot
When and Where
September 12, 2025
6:05 pm - 9:00 pm
Room/Location: 1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY 14608
Who

Open to the Public

Interpreter Requested?

Yes

Topics
alumni
community outreach
deaf community
diversity
partnerships