Tiger's Tale: April 19, 2024

Join us Friday, April 26 for the Futurists Symposium where acclaimed and accomplished alumni and faculty will share the spotlight to kick-off the university’s annual Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.

This year's panelists include: Chukwuma "ChuBoi" Morah BS '09, chief marketing officer at FUT.GG and gaming content creator and host, Ex-EA Sports, Jeyhan Kartaltepe, associate professor, RIT School of Physics and Astronomy, Karen E. Roth BS '06, president, Society of Women Engineers and deputy director of AFWERX and Robert Morreale BFA '92, MST '93, senior division chair for immersive & experiential learning and assistant professor of Biomedical Communications at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science.

More event information and panelist bios  

Kim Conti DeGroot BS ’90 and her husband, Daniel DeGroot, understand what it means to invest in their communities—both near and far. Local to where they live in California, Kim and Daniel have established an endowment for underprivileged kids to participate in and gain access to an array of academic and recreational activities. They volunteer their time to travel and meet with RIT alumni all over the country and help connect them to valuable university-related resources. And from the other side of the nation, they fund critical scholarship support for current and future RIT students.

Learn more about why Kim and Daniel give back to RIT  

At the suggestion of faculty in NTID’s Department of Science and Engineering Support (DSES), Michael Cross, Jr. BS ’96 merged his interests in math, art, and architecture and enrolled in RIT’s civil engineering technology bachelor’s degree major. After graduation, Michael planted roots in the Buffalo area and joined the New York State Department of Transportation.

Meet Michael Cross, Jr. BS '96  

Cardinal Health, Mansfield, MA

Analyst, Finance
Career Connect #151748

The Finance Analyst assists the Sourcing Directors by providing financial analyses of supplier pricing proposals for a vast portfolio of generic pharmaceutical products. The Finance Analyst will compile critical pricing and volume data into detailed reports to help inform sourcing decisions regarding new business, price changes, and generic launches.

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ESS Metron, Denver, CO

Electrical Engineer - Switchgear
Career Connect Job #150630

Are you an experienced electrical engineer seeking a dynamic opportunity to elevate your career in the realm of modular buildings? If you're ready to transition from hands-on work to a more strategic and innovative role, we invite you to join our team. As an electrical engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of switchgears and control panels, leveraging your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge electrical systems.

Apply to ESS Metron

Alumni Attitude Survey

We want to hear from you! Take the national RIT Alumni Association survey at the link below - your answers will help us understand alumni expectations, which will guide RIT's future planning. Thank you in advance for taking the survey and for your continued support of RIT. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Take the RIT Alumni Attitude Survey

Imagine RIT

Saturday, April 27, 2024
RIT Main Campus

On Saturday, April 27 explore Imagine RIT’s over 350 interactive presentations, hands-on exhibits, and performances. Be sure to stop by the SHED and visit our exclusive Alumni Lounge on the 4th floor from 1-3 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and more while meeting some of our most accomplished students.

Learn more about Imagine RIT

‘Bobby’s the best’: Basketball lifer Bob McVean retires after 40 seasons as head coach at RIT

Story courtesy of Steve Bradley, Pickin' Splinters
Photo courtesy of Alex Miller

For the past several years, Bob McVean has taken a few weeks at the end of each basketball season to contemplate his future. This spring, after his 40th season leading the men’s basketball program at Rochester Institute of Technology, McVean reached a different conclusion. It was time to step away.

Read about Bob McVean's tenure at RIT

Volunteer for Commencement 2024

Friday, May 10 - Saturday, May 11
RIT Main Campus

RIT Graduation is a special time for our graduates and their families. Your assistance makes the weekend even more special. Help make this event memorable for everyone by registering to volunteer. Volunteers can assist guests with seating, staff information booths, and greet and direct campus visitors, and more! There are many ways to be involved!

Register to volunteer at commencement

Megan Lessard BFA '04 was recently promoted to Head of Digital Projects & Metadata (DP&M) at Providence College's Phillips Memorial Library.

Read more Class Notes

Anne Marino BFA ’87 was featured as a Responsible Designer to Watch in the October issue of Graphic Design USA, recognizing creative professionals who use design to make the world a better place.

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Jeremy Sniatecki BFA '95 was recently featured on the Svengoolie show broadcast on the MeTV network, related to the Svengoolie lunchbox he had designed and illustrated for the Toynk collectibles company, along with many other lunchboxes he has done (Rocky IV, Dune, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Golden Girls, etc.).

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.