Spirituality and Religious Life

A place where you belong!

Spirituality and Religious Life at RIT cultivates engaged and vibrant religious, secular, and spiritual communities that explore deep questions of purpose, meaning, and value. 

We work directly with faith-based organizations and collaborate with student-led clubs that support the spiritual and religious community at RIT. No matter what your spiritual, religious, or secular identity may be, all of our chaplains and program staff can provide you with support and guidance.

Our vision is for every member of our campus to experience the welcoming, caring, and fun atmosphere of a supportive community that enables them to grow into their best selves and put their values to work in the world.

Faith Communities

Idunno Zen Buddhist Community
The Idunno Zen Buddhist Community focuses on meditative practice and offers weekly instruction and lively discussion about the various Buddhist, Taoist, and Zen traditions. The purpose of Zen is to develop a clear, centered, and ultimately enlightened mind, which leads to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion toward all living beings. One does not have to identify as a Buddhist to practice Zen meditation, and everyone is welcome regardless of their individual beliefs.
Learn more about the Idunno Zen Buddhist Community

Nichiren Buddhist Community
The Nichiren Buddhist Community offers weekly Dharma discussions centered around the Lotus Sutra, followed by a Buddhist service in the tradition of Nichiren Shu. Different Buddhist concepts are explored to promote peace within ourselves and our communities. Service is practiced to bring happiness and ease and to cultivate loving kindness and compassion rooted in all beings. Everyone of any faith or level of experience is welcome to attend.
Learn more about the Nichiren Buddhist Community

Catholic Newman Community at RIT
Newman is a growing, vibrant, Christ-centered community rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition where all are welcome and invited to know God’s love and mercy. With Sunday, Wednesday, and Holy Day Masses, retreats, community service and social justice projects, small groups, social events, and more, Newman provides opportunities for RIT students to grow in faith, develop leadership and discipleship skills, and be part of a Catholic community that will support them in faith and in life.
Learn more about the Catholic Newman Community at RIT

Cru
Cru is a caring community, passionate about helping you build, communicate, and multiply your faith on campus. Cru is a Christian-based ministry, reaching out to all members of the RIT community and beyond. Cru holds weekly gatherings, which foster a sense of community and support, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Learn more about Cru

Glory House International THE PLUG College Ministry
Glory House International (GHI) THE PLUG is a powerful and contemporary church, located in downtown Rochester. GHI's THE PLUG cultivates faith, freedom, and love through Christ to college communities by disciplining people into worship, devotion, and service. THE PLUG is purposed to provide ministry to college campuses in the Rochester area and encourages the college community to become a part of our GHI family by worshiping with us on Sundays. We are a tribe of diverse people who are passionate about our faith and each other. We desire to be a home church to some and the home church away from the home church to others. 
Learn more about Glory House International THE PLUG College Ministry

Hands of Fire 
Hands of Fire is the American Sign Language (ASL) sister ministry of Cru at RIT and NTID. Hands of Fire is a place where Deaf and Hard of Hearing students can grow in community as well as grow closer to God, in an inviting and inclusive atmosphere. Like its sponsoring ministry, Cru, Hands of Fire meets weekly.
Learn more about Hands of Fire

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity is a community committed to fostering conversations about who we are, who God is, what God says about who we are, and why it matters. Come and join us as we grow in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world.
Learn more about InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

RIT Progressive Chapel Community
The RIT Progressive Chapel Community (RIT PCC) is a worshipping body of seekers and misfits geared towards the LGBTQ+ community. RIT PCC's chaplain has a weekly on-campus presence, focusing on drop-in spiritual counseling, and not limiting methods to throwing a frisbee and talking God or playing a cooperative game. A few Tuesday evenings a month, RIT PCC worships in the Taizé tradition or holds a Dinner Dialogue meal in which the group talks about theology and eats pizza. What else could queer church look like on campus?  Come and join us, and let us find out together! 
Learn more about RIT Progressive Chapel Community

The TABLE Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry 
The TABLE Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry at RIT and NTID is a joint ministry of several area congregations with a variety of students from different church (and unchurched) backgrounds. Each Sunday, worship is followed by fellowship and a free dinner provided by a local congregation. In addition to our regular gatherings, we offer additional prayerful and service-related events.
Learn more about The TABLE Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry

Hindu Student Life
Hindu Student Life at RIT is led through the guidance of a trained Hindu Chaplain. Students are guided in understanding their value as a person through led worship, listening in attentive silence, and support of their holistic health. The Chaplain assists with the use of music, visual art, meditation, and non-denominational prayer as a means of finding inner calm and peace. Hindu Student Life at RIT can offer spiritual and emotional support to people of all faiths and belief systems.
Learn more about Hindu Student Life

Interfaith Council
The Interfaith Council consists of student representatives from the various religious, secular, and spiritual organizations on campus, including student clubs and organizations, that collaborate together on exciting, engaging, and dialogical experiences. Such events and activities explore the relationships between interfaith, non-religious, and secular worldviews in order to make connections, form communities, and explore deep questions of purpose, meaning, and value.
Learn more about the Interfaith Council

Chabad at RIT
Chabad offers a strong Jewish community at RIT and aims to be a home away from home for every Jew on campus. It is a hip and exciting place to be, where fun things are always happening! Chabad offers homemade Shabbat dinners and lunches, lively prayer services, celebrations of all Jewish holidays, educational classes, vibrant social events, and more. Many events take place in the Chabad House, which is conveniently located adjacent to campus at 3018 East River Road).
Learn more about Chabad at RIT

Jewish Student Life
With a rich history of creating community and programming events since 1954, Jewish Student Life is a pivotal part of the diverse and celebrated makeup of students, faculty, and staff at RIT. Jewish Student Life is supported by a full-time Jewish Student Life Engagement Coordinator and is home to many Jewish-affiliated organizations at RIT offering a variety of spiritual, religious, cultural, and social events for Jewish-identifying community members to connect with throughout the year. 
Learn more about Jewish Student Life

RIT Hillel 
RIT Hillel knows that a dynamic, pluralistic, diverse, and vibrant Jewish student life is essential to ALL campus members, Jewish or otherwise. Hillel aims to support Jewish students while engaging them in their broader college context. All Hillel activities are open to the entire RIT community. RIT Hillel recognizes and celebrates the wide variety of Jewish identification, belief, and practice that presently exists on campus and will continue to enhance campus life going forward.
Learn more about RIT Hillel

Muslim Student Life
Muslim Student Life assists Muslim students by offering a trained Muslim Chaplain to guide and serve students. Muslim Student Life gives students the chance to participate in regularly scheduled worship, service, and education.
Learn more about Muslim Student Life

Pagan Student Life
Pagan Student Life invites RIT community members and guests for educational offerings, celebrations of Pagan holidays, and full moon rituals. Ritual services are led by a trained Pagan Chaplain (High Priestess) who is active in the greater Rochester Pagan community. The Chaplain is available for spiritual guidance and life passage rituals. All are welcome at any rituals and/or events.
Learn more about Pagan Student Life
 

Please contact Spirituality and Religious Life for more information on additional off-campus faith communities and resources.

Student Clubs

Spirituality and Religious Life is committed to providing diverse communities for students to explore deep questions of purpose, meaning, and value by offering a wide variety of spiritual, religious, and secular partner organizations and student-sponsored clubs. 

Spiritual Holidays and Observances

Spiritual holidays and observances are important events for valuable members of the RIT community. Students may request accommodations to observe these holidays. RIT policy D04.0 Attendance states: "Absences, for whatever reason, do not relieve students of their responsibility for fulfilling normal requirements in any course. In particular, it is the student's responsibility to make individual arrangements in advance of missing class due to personal obligations such as religious holidays...in order that he or she may meet his or her obligations without penalty for missing class."

*Please note that some of the holidays below dictate that no work be completed on a particular date or set of dates. Regarding assignments, papers, quizzes, and exams, please make every effort to work with students to accommodate these observant requests within reason. 

The list of holidays below is not meant to be exhaustive. There are many other observances based upon the myriad of spiritual and/or religious traditions throughout the world. For descriptions of each of the holidays, please visit Harvard Divinity School's Multifaith Calendar. To learn more about each of these traditions and more, please visit The Pluralism Project from Harvard University.

*Please note that those holidays listed in bold below are those where a fast is required, special worship is warranted, or work is forbidden.

  • Green Corn Ceremony (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): July-August 2024
  • Sun Dance Ritual (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): July-August 2024
  • H.H. Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso Birth Date (Buddhism): July 6, 2024
  • Islamic New Year / First of Muḥarram (Islam): July 7-8, 2024
  • Ashara Mubaraka (Islam): July 7-16, 2024
  • Martyrdom of the Báb (Baháʼí): July 9, 2024
  • Imamat Day (Islam): July 11, 2024
  • 'Āshūrā’ (Islam): July 16-17, 2024
  • Chaturmas (Hinduism, Jainism): July 17-November 12, 2024
  • Āsāḷha Pūjā (Buddhism): July 20, 2024
  • Dhamma Day (Buddhism): July 20, 2024
  • Buck Moon (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality, Paganism): July 21, 2024
  • Guru Purnima (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism): July 21, 2024
  • Urs Syedna Hatim Mohyuddin (Islam): July 22, 2024
  • Vassa / Rains Retreat (Buddhism): July 23-October 17, 2024 
  • Pioneer Day (Latter Day Saint movement): July 24, 2024
  • Oh-Harai-Taisai (Shintoism): July 30, 2024
  • Hopi Snake Dance (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): August 2024
  • Native Wild Rice Harvest (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): August-September 2024
  • Lughnasadh or Lammas (Paganism): August 1, 2024
  • Dormition Fast (Christianity): August 1-14, 2024 / August 7-22, 2024 / August 14-28, 2024
  • Transfiguration of Jesus Christ / Feast of the Transfiguration (Christianity): August 6, 2024
  • Fravardeghan Days (Zoroastrianism): August 8-17, 2024
  • Naga Panchami (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism): August 9, 2024
  • Sea Org Day (Scientology): August 12, 2024
  • Tisha B’Av (Judaism): August 12-13, 2024
  • Assumption of Mary, Solemnity / Dormition of the Theotokos (Christianity): August 15, 2023
  • Naw-Rúz (Baháʼí, Zoroastrianism): August 18, 2024 / March 20, 2025
  • Ulambana / Ghost Festival (Buddhism): August 18, 2024
  • Blue Moon (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality, Paganism): August 19, 2024
  • Raksha Bandhan (Hinduism): August 19, 2024
  • Birthday of Prophet Zoroaster / Khordad Sal (Zoroastrianism): August 20, 2024 / March 26, 2024
  • Arba'een (Islam): August 25-26, 2024
  • Krishna Janmashtami (Hinduism): August 26-27, 2024
  • Paryushana / Dashalakshani Parva (Jainism): August 31-September 7, 2024 / September 8-17, 2024
  • Sunrise Dance (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): September 2024
  • Beginning of the Liturgical Year (Christianity): September 1, 2024
  • First Parkash Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhism): September 1, 2024
  • Birthday of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Buddhism): September 2, 2024
  • Onam (Hinduism): September 5-14, 2024
  • Birth Date of H.H. Sakya Trizin (Buddhism): September 7, 2024
  • Ganesh Chaturthi (Hinduism): September 7, 2024
  • Samvatsari (Jainism): September 7, 2024
  • Auditors' Day (Scientology): September 8, 2024
  • Nativity of the Theotokos / Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Christianity): September 8, 2024 / September 21, 2024 / May 9, 2025
  • Anniversary of the Tatsunokuchi Persecution (Buddhism): September 12, 2024
  • Ghambar Paitishem (Zoroastrianism): September 12-16, 2024
  • Elevation of the Holy Cross / Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Christianity): September 14, 2024 / September 27, 2024
  • Mawlid an-Nabi (Islam): September 15-16, 2024
  • Anant Chaturdashi / Ganesh Visarjan (Hinduism, Jainism): September 16-17, 2024
  • Harvest Moon (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality, Paganism): September 17, 2024
  • Pitru Paksha (Hinduism): September 17-October 2, 2024
  • Ksamavani (Jainism): September 18, 2024
  • Festival of Higan-e (Buddhism): September 19-25, 2024
  • International Day of Peace (Interfaith): September 21, 2024
  • Shuki sorei sai (Shintoism): September 21, 2024
  • Eihei Dogen Kigen Memorial (Buddhism): September 22, 2024
  • Mabon or Autumn Equinox (Paganism): September 22, 2024
  • Shūbun-no-hi (Shintoism): September 22, 2024
  • San Geronimo Day (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): September 30, 2024
  • Iroquois Harvest Ceremony (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): October 2024
  • Rosh Hashanah (Judaism): October 2-4, 2024
  • Navaratri (Hinduism): October 3-12, 2024
  • Bodhidharma Memorial (Buddhism): October 5, 2024
  • World Communion Day (Christianity): October 6, 2024
  • International Association of Scientologists Day (Scientology): October 7, 2024
  • Milad Imam-uz-Zamaan (Islam): October 7, 2024
  • Durga Puja (Hinduism): October 9-13, 2024
  • Navpad Oli (Jainism): October 10-17, 2024
  • Yom Kippur (Judaism): October 11-12, 2024
  • Dusserah (Hinduism): October 12, 2024
  • Ghambar Ayathrem (Zoroastrianism): October 12-16, 2024
  • Nichiren Shonin Memorial (Buddhism): October 13, 2024
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): October 14, 2024
  • Sukkot (Judaism): October 16-23, 2024
  • Hunter's Moon (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality, Paganism): October 17, 2024
  • Kaṭhina Cībar Dān (Buddhism): October 17-November 15, 2024
  • Atmasiddhi Rachna Divas (Jainism): October 18, 2024
  • Urs Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (Islam): October 19, 2024
  • Karva Chauth (Hinduism): October 19-20, 2024
  • Installation of Holy Scriptures as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikhism): October 20, 2024
  • Mehragan (Zoroastrianism): October 20, 2024
  • Milad Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (Islam): October 23, 2024
  • Shemini Atzeret (Judaism): October 23-25, 2024
  • Simchat Torah (Judaism): October 24-25, 2024
  • Diwali / Deepavali (Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism): October 30-November 3, 2024
  • Reformation Day (Christianity): October 31, 2024
  • Samhain (Paganism): October 31-November 1, 2024
  • National Native American Heritage Month (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): November 2024
  • Bandi Chhor Divas (Sikhism): November 1, 2024
  • Lokashah Jayanti (Jainism): November 1, 2024
  • Mahavira Nirvana (Jainism): November 1, 2024
  • Solemnity of All Saints / All Saints' Sunday (Christianity): November 1, 2024 / June 15, 2025
  • Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (Christianity): November 2, 2024
  • Govardhan Puja (Hinduism): November 2, 2024
  • New Year / Enlightenment Day of Gautamswami (Jainism): November 2, 2023
  • Vikram Samvat New Year (Hinduism, Jainism): November 2, 2024 / April 14, 2025
  • Twin Holy Birthdays (Baháʼí): November 2-3, 2024
    • Birth of the Báb (Baháʼí): November 2, 2024
    • Birth of Bahá’u’lláh (Baháʼí): November 3, 2024
  • Gyan Panchami (Jainism): November 6, 2024
  • Birth Date of Shrimad Rajchandra (Jainism): November 9, 2024
  • Feast of the Einherjar / Ancestors' Blót (Paganism): November 11, 2024
  • Beaver Moon (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality, Paganism): November 15, 2024
  • Birth Date of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (Sikhism): November 15, 2024
  • Dev Deepawali / Kartika Purnima (Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism): November 15, 2024
  • Parvarana (Buddhism): November 15, 2024
  • Nativity Fast / Fast of the Prophets (Christianity): November 15-December 24, 2024 / November 24, 2024-January 7, 2025
  • Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary / Presentation of the Theotokos (Christianity): November 21, 2024
  • Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (Sikhism): November 24, 2024
  • Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christianity): November 24, 2024
  • Day of the Covenant (Baháʼí): November 24-25, 2024
  • Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Baháʼí): November 26-27, 2024
  • Native American Heritage Day (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality): November 29, 2024
  • Advent (Christianity): December 1-December 24, 2024
  • Feast of Saint Nicholas (Christianity): December 6, 2024 / December 19, 2024
  • Bodhi Day (Buddhism): December 8, 2024 / January 7, 2025
  • Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Christianity): December 8, 2024
  • Asarah B’Tevet (Judaism): December 10, 2025
  • Gita Mahotsav / Gita Jayanti (Hinduism): December 11, 2024
  • Maunajiyaras (Jainism): December 11, 2024
  • Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Christianity): December 12, 2024
  • Aga Khan’s Birthday (Islam): December 13, 2024
  • Karthika Deepam (Hinduism): December 13, 2024
  • Cold Moon (Aboriginal, First Nation, Indigenous Spirituality, Paganism): December 15, 2024
  • Sanghamitta Day (Buddhism): December 15, 2024
  • Yud Tet Kislev (Judaism): December 20, 2023
  • Pancha Ganapati (Hinduism): December 21-25, 2024
  • Yule or Winter Solstice (Paganism): December 21, 2024-January 1, 2025
  • Hanukkah (Judaism): December 25, 2024-January 2, 2025
  • Tohji-Tasai (Shintoism): December 22, 2024
  • Joseph Smith’s Birthday (Latter Day Saint movement): December 23, 2024
  • Nativity of the Lord / Nativity of Christ (Christianity): December 25, 2024 / January 6, 2025 / January 7, 2025
  • Zartosht No-Diso (Zoroastrianism): December 26, 2024
  • Urs Syedna Qutbuddin Shaheed (Islam): December 28, 2024
  • New Year’s Celebration (Scientology): December 31, 2024
  • Ghambar Maidyarem (Zoroastrianism): December 31, 2024-January 4, 2025

Team

Chaplains

Chaplains are trained to listen, care, and have deep conversations about difficult topics in places where people are often stressed or distressed. Some of these may include the meaning of life, our purpose in the world, personal values and relationships, ethical dilemmas, and many other common human problems, regardless of whether you think of these things spiritually, religiously, or secularly.

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Imam Abdur Rauf Bawany, MD

Muslim Student Life Chaplain
rxbcpm@rit.edu
585-281-7941
SMT-2406
*Confidential Resource

Andrew Cirillo

Associate Director, Spirituality and Religious Life
585-475-2137

SMT-1402
*Confidential Resource
#Schedule a Time to Meet In Person or Virtually

 

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Rabbi Yossef Cohen

Chabad at RIT Co-Director
ycccl@rit.edu
347-546-3860
SMT-2410
*Confidential Resource

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Rev. Brian C. Cool, Ed.D.

Catholic Newman Community at RIT Director
bcool@admin.rochester.edu
585-275-8523
SMT-2404
*Confidential Resource

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Rev. Ryumon Chad Grohman, MFA

Nichiren Buddhist Community Chaplain
clgfaa@rit.edu
716-535-7342
BOO-3446
*Confidential Resource

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Rev. Robert Kennedy

Catholic Newman Community at RIT Minister
fr.robert.kennedy@dor.org 
SMT-1412
*Confidential Resource

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Rev. Sam Kinsman, MFA

RIT Progressive Chapel Community Chaplain
skinsman@ur.rochester.edu
714-299-8420
SMT-1408
*Confidential Resource
#Schedule a Time to Meet In Person or Virtually

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Daron Ladson

Hands of Fire Team Member
djlsrl@rit.edu
SMT-1404
*Confidential Resource
^ASL Fluent

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Sanjay Mathur

Hindu Student Life Chaplain
sjmccl@rit.edu
201-757-2278
SMT-2406
*Confidential Resource
#Schedule a Time to Meet In Person or Virtually

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Rauncie Reynolds

Pagan Student Life Chaplain
lrrsrl@rit.edu
585-953-1957
SMT-1406
*Confidential Resource

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Rev. Shūdō Brian Schroeder, Ph.D.

Idunno Zen Buddhist Community Chaplain
bxsgla@rit.edu
585-773-8606
LBR-3110
*Confidential Resource

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Pastor Craig Swanson

The TABLE Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry Chaplain
cbscpm@rit.edu
614-477-7699
SMT-1408
*Confidential Resource

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Michael Vernarelli, Ph.D.

Catholic Newman Community at RIT Campus Minister
mjvgss@rit.edu
585-750-4821
SMT-1412
*Confidential Resource

Program Staff

Program staff have experience working with young adults, particularly in relation to programming, mentoring, and leadership in spiritual and religious community. They support programs and student leaders within their own religious communities, but do not provide inter-religious spiritual counseling.

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Carlie Burse

Catholic Newman Community at RIT Office Manager
cdbsrl@rit.edu
SMT-2404

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Jileen Carter

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Campus Minister
jlhccl@rit.edu
585-747-0699
SMT-2412

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Leah Cohen

Chabad at RIT Co-Director
lcccl@rit.edu
862-222-4859
SMT-2410

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Mercy Gbenjo

Cru Team Leader
mgbccl@rit.edu
775-762-7995
SMT-1404

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Darlene Giardina

Catholic Newman Community at RIT Business Manager
dsgsrl@rit.edu
SMT-2404

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Marc Goldman, MSLIS

Jewish Student Life Engagement Coordinator
mxgrla@rit.edu
585-475-6833
SMT-2408
#Schedule a Time to Meet In Person or Virtually

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Karthik Krishnan

Hindu Student Life Team Member
kxksrl@rit.edu
SMT-2406

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Catherine Mast

Cru Team Member
ctmccl@rit.edu
317-777-9076
SMT-1404
^ASL Fluent

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Audrey McIntosh

Hands of Fire Team Member
agmsrl@rit.edu
SMT-1404
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Allen Pinkins

Glory House International THE PLUG College Ministry Team Member
ampsrl@rit.edu
585-362-3499
SMT-2412

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Sikha Rani

Hindu Student Life Team Member
sxrsrl@rit.edu
SMT-2406

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Kristen Smith

Catholic Newman Community at RIT Campus Minister
krlccl@rit.edu
SMT-1412

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Dakota Tiger

Hands of Fire Team Leader
dtsrl@rit.edu
217-721-6605
SMT-1404
^ASL Fluent

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Heidi Tiger

Hands of Fire Team Member
hatsrl@rit.edu
SMT-1404
^ASL Fluent

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Alix Zanibbi

The TABLE Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry Musician
afzsrl@rit.edu
SMT-1408

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