RIT tiger walk ephemera

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: RITArc-0302

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Participants in the Tiger Walk, which precedes the Convocation, will greet our new students. The Tiger Walk has become a tradition where alumni, faculty, and staff greet the incoming class as they make the trek from the residence halls to the Field House. The 2nd annual RIT tiger walk provided a rowdy kickoff to the school year on August 29, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Participants wear "Welcome students" t-shirts, wave tiger fans, as seen in this collection, and carry signs to welcome the newcomers.

Dates

Creation: 2005

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Historical Information: RIT tiger walk

The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) tiger walk is an event that takes place at the beginning of each academic year during new student Convocation. RIT faculty and staff line the walkway to the Gordon Field House and Activities Center as students walk there from the dorms. The tiger walk started in 2004, is sponsored by RIT's Division of Academic Affairs, and the offices of Alumni Relations, Orientation, and Residential Life.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 half document box)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) tiger walk ephemera consists of a t-shirt and tiger fan from the 2nd annual walk in 2005. RIT's tiger walk is an annual welcoming event for first-year students. RIT faculty and staff gather outdoors to cheer on the students and their families as they walk to the Gordon Field House for the opening Convocation.