This is a special edition of News & Events Daily for tonight’s opening and dedication of the Gene Polisseni Center. Go to rit.edu/news/polisseni.php for the latest news, photos, videos, tweets—and see how many goals you can make in Ritchie’s Shootout game!

Today’s Top Stories

Polisseni Center opens with a roar
RIT alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community got their first look at the Tigers’ new $38 million den today during a dedication ceremony.
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RIT, community fans thrilled by Polisseni Center ‘wow factor’
Fans explored the arena with carnival games, complimentary concessions, self-guided tours, photo ops with Ritchie and an open skate session.
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Orange seat commemorates alumnus
The one orange seat among the 3,999 black and gray seats in the Gene Polisseni Center honors goaltender Green B. Williams ’78. Williams was killed in a U.S. Air Force pilot-training accident on March 21, 1984.
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Featured Video

Polisseni Center playlist
Watch videos on the construction of the $38 million, 112,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art arena as well as current and past coverage by local news stations. watch video »

Photo Galleries

Before and after
See photos from tonight’s dedication ceremony and a gallery of the arena construction.

Thank You, Donors

Hockey fans make Gene Polisseni Center a reality
The Gene Polisseni Center wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the RIT and local communities, and donations are still being accepted.
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RIT in the News

WUHF
RIT on TV: Live Polisseni Center preview (Part 1)
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WUHF
RIT on TV: Live Polisseni Center preview (Part 2)
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WUHF
RIT on TV: Live Polisseni Center preview (Part 3)
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Democrat and Chronicle
Inside RIT's new hockey arena
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT hockey will open season in new arena
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USCHO.com
RIT announces major fundraising plan for new arena
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Rochester Business Journal
Pictometry co-founder gives RIT $1M toward hockey arena
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