TigerFest: Lighting the Way

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Thursday, Aug. 27 Lighting the Way TigerFest

Be part of the tradition that connects RIT women and nonbinary students: past, present, and future!

Join us for this annual RIT tradition of over 20 years, a lantern march through campus welcoming incoming women and nonbinary students. Participants will receive a commemorative lantern with a piece of advice or encouragement from a former student. This year's theme is honoring our history while embracing our future.

This event will begin with an opening ceremony in the Davis Room (SAU 1300), followed by a lantern march through campus, with a reception to follow in the University Gallery (Booth Hall 2700). All RIT community members are welcome.

Please register to request interpreters or accommodations.

Event Overview:
Thursday, August 27

  • 7:30 p.m. - Welcoming ceremony - Davis Room (SAU 1300)
  • 8 p.m. - Lantern march through campus
  • 8:30 p.m. - Reception - University Gallery (Booth Hall 2700)

TigerFest is RIT's campus-wide celebration of community, tradition, and Tiger spirit. Explore events, make connections, and discover new opportunities throughout the first week of classes. For a complete list of events and sponsors, visit rit.edu/tigerfest. #RITTigerFest


Contact
Elizabeth Schwartz
5854752806
This event may be photographed/videoed by RIT. By attending, you grant Rochester Institute of Technology (“RIT”) permission to use photographs and/or audio-visual recordings in which you appear, now and in the future, for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, and trade, or any other purpose.
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When and Where
Thursday, August 27, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Room/Location: Davis Room (SAU 1300)
Who

This is an RIT Only Event

Interpreter Requested?

Yes

Topics
community outreach
diversity
women