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Alumni Gathering at Buffalo RiverWorks

On June 2, Sara Smania, assistant director of RIT/NTID Alumni Relations’ mentoring program, hosted an alumni gathering at Buffalo RiverWorks in Buffalo, New York, where fellow alumni met and socialized with new and old friends and learned more about programs and engagements.

A group photo of alumni gathering at Buffalo RiverWorks on a beautiful blue-sky evening. Photo credit: Sara Smania
Chicken wings, pizza, and other refreshments were provided during the gathering. Photo credit: Sara Smania
RIT/NTID alums were sitting at the table, enjoying their appetizers/beverages and chatting. Photo credit: Sara Smania
RIT/NTID alums were sitting at the table, enjoying their appetizers/beverages and chatting. Photo credit: Sara Smania
RIT/NTID alums were sitting at the table, enjoying their appetizers/beverages and chatting. Photo credit: Sara Smania
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