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Brick City
Homecoming & Family Weekend

Brick City Weekend, which serves as the university's official alumni weekend, is back and in-person this year.

We look forward to welcoming alumni and guests back to Rochester for an exciting weekend of activities including the Brick City Weekend Speaker, Men's Hockey vs. Union at Blue Cross Arena, the Brick City 5k, alumni reunions and more.

We look forward to seeing you in October. Registration will be open in just a few short weeks.

Book your hotel room today!

Alumni Referral Award

Alumni like you play an important role in recruiting future Tigers by recommending RIT to prospective students within your families, communities, and professional networks. And now that role is even more valuable!

Did you know? When you refer a prospective student to RIT, that student is eligible for the RIT Alumni Referral Award, a $1,000 per year scholarship renewable for four years? Each alum can refer one undergraduate applicant per year for this award.

August is Make-A-Will Month!

Summer is in full swing and now is the perfect time to be reminded of the importance of drafting or updating your will to ensure your ultimate wishes are carried out as you intended.

Contact us for a copy of our Free Wills Guide, or download it here.

Still need more information? Please visit rit.edu/giving/leavealegacy If you prefer to talk to someone, call Hal Burrall or Tamra Werner at 585-475-3106 or email us at plannedgiving@rit.edu.

Frederick Douglass Scholarship

Join our Frederick Douglass Scholarship campaign to support African American, Latinx, and Native American RIT students. And, thanks to an anonymous donor, your gift'made by September 30' will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $5,000.

We're hoping to raise $20,000 to help this scholarship support as many RIT students as possible.

Make a Gift

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc. Mu Sigma Endowed Scholarship

In 2013, Marcus Parker BS '98, MS '02 and his wife, Meta, created the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Sigma Endowed Scholarship to provide support for RIT students 'without restriction' who demonstrate the aims of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

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More Alumni
News and Events

Good news!

As a member of the RIT Alumni Association, you're eligible for discounted Liberty Mutual pet insurance coverage.

Netflix feature film produced in Rochester has several RIT connections.

James Webb Space Telescope

Hubble vs. Webb

Discussing the images from the James Webb Telescope

RIT scientists await first images from James Webb Space Telescope.

7 big questions the James Webb Space Telescope is about to answer.

Tea business bubbling
for alumni entrepreneurs

RIT Alumni opened the Rochester-based chain, which specializes in the unique drink that commonly consists of tea accompanied by chewy tapioca balls or boba. The chain has been rapidly expanding across the United States, with 13 stores in Chicago; Atlanta; Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Annapolis, MD., to name a few. More locations are in the works.

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Class Notes

Marcus Parker BS '98, MS '02 has been elected by acclamation to The Tower Board Federal Credit Union for a three-year term.

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Deborah Kinahan BS '76, MBA '88 has achieved a life-long dream of becoming a published author.

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Mark Higgins BS '97, MBA '03 and Ron Toper BS '97, MBA '98 hosted the 13th Annual Autism Open.

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Share your expertise. Become a mentor. Find your next job.

Update: 1,650 alumni and 1,682 students have joined RIT's virtual community making connections for life. It takes less than 2 minutes and you're instantly connected with students and fellow alumni on our exclusive digital platform.

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Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations

ritalum@rit.edu or 585-475-4485