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The purpose of this organization shall be to facilitate a professional and equal space for any RIT-based a cappella group and/or member to: cooperate with other groups in a common, universally-positive interest, communicate and manifest their opinions, concerns, or ideas to other groups/members, and resolve or complete any RIT a cappella related issues or projects through the shared resources and judgement of the A Cappella Council.

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A Space is a group dedicated to establishing a safe space for those on the asexual and aromantic spectrum to meet and talk and learn and share ideas. Anyone on either spectrum, or anyone questioning whether they may be on either spectrum, is welcome to attend meetings. Meetings will mostly consist of a social aspect, a learning aspect, and a group discussion aspect, with group activities interspersed throughout each semester. A Space will also work together with the larger LGBTQIAP+ community and other queer organizations at RIT to make sure that the A is both accurately represented and included.

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A place to get together and compete with games of the action puzzle genre – primarily Tetris and Puyo Puyo.

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Aero Design is a multidisciplinary student team focused on designing, testing, building, and flying small-scale RC aircraft. Each year, the team works on unique and challenging projects that help members gain experience with aerodynamics, CAD software, physical construction, and the engineering process as a whole.

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24 Hour access to the Aero Design Lab [after 1 semester of active involvement], flying trips, hands on experience with composites, laser cutting, and aerodynamic concepts.

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Agape Christian Fellowship (ACF) is an evangelical Christian campus ministry that was established in 1995 serving the University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music and Rochester Institute of Technology.

We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student group devoted to learning, understanding, and applying Biblical truths into our lives. The primary focus of this fellowship is to minister to students through teaching, training, and guiding them in the ways of the Lord, during their years of undergraduate and graduate studies. We are here to provide the student body with an environment where students can develop and build upon their spiritual foundations and meet other students who share that same desire.

We seek to foster a community of believers throughout the Rochester area who will support each other in living the Christian life and to disciple students through small groups, Bible studies, large group meetings, accountability, serving the community, good Scriptural teachings, and fellowship. It also provides different outreach and serving opportunities as a part of the discipleship process for students.

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The ALANA (African, Latin, Asian, Native American) Artists Union is a space for students of the ALANA community to come and express themselves through creative means for the benefit of their identity and peace.

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The purpose of AlmaDeMexico is to increase the visibility of and engagement with Mexican culture in RIT and in the Rochester Community by sharing the most thrilling demonstrations of traditional dance, music, food and other cultural activities related to Mexican culture.

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The Amateur Radio Club works to involve students in the multiple facets of Amateur Radio. Our members participate in various activities and experiments dedicated to radio communication, antenna theory, digital communications, and more!

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A club for anyone interested in the hospitality industry. We sponsor hospitality trips and events so that students can get real life experience.

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Network of hospitality industry professionals
Become part of a team dedicated to hospitality
Gain experience in the industry through volunteerism and events
Host and attend on campus and off campus events

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The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers.

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We are a select group of students in the Master of Architecture program
at RIT, committed to a better future for the built environment, a stronger
connection to the community of Rochester, and a strong legacy of
current and future students of the RIT master of architecture program.

RIT AIAS seeks to enrich the educational experience of RIT Architecture
students and the RIT student body by bridging the gap between
student experience and professional leadership, as well an appreciation
for the built environment and sustainable initiatives. It serves its
student members by funding conference attendance, promoting
professional development with a variety of events, discussions, and
workshops, and encouraging community involvement.

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We strive to encourage and sponsor all our members to attend
international, national, local, and conferences on leadership,
sustainability, and design excellence.

We also coordinate with local architecture firms to set up studio tours
and build a young professional mentorship program.

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To promote leadership and professional experience by establishing a personal network of professional and scholastic contacts, and provide outreach to campus and local communities.

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ASCE focuses on preparing upcoming civil engineers for a career in engineering and construction through workshops, presentations, and hands on involvement in our two competitive teams. These two teams are where students have the opportunity to meet new peers, learn about the pieces of managing a successful project (planning, design, testing, funding, construction, coordination, teamwork, ect.), and learn hands on skills that aren't taught in a classroom. Between these teams and our workshops we hold for students, ASCE's ultimate goal is to prepare students for a successful career in their desired sector.

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Members Only Events
Professional Networking Opportunities
Early access to events and workshops
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Traveling to the Upstate NY Student Conference with Steel Bridge or Concrete Canoe (if selected)

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The purpose of this ASSP RIT Student Section shall be to promote the advancement of the safety profession, to foster the professional development of its members within its campus and community, and to educate members of the RIT community on various safety initiatives.

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aMUSE is a club geared towards cultivating professional relationships and engagement opportunities between RIT students and cultural entities such as museums, historical societies, museum professional groups, and more in Rochester and the surrounding area. Additionally, aMUSE seeks to strengthen connections between peers in a multitude of programs who have interest in the local cultural community.

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The purpose of the Animation Club is to function as the social backbone for students with an interest in animation, providing a network of current students and recent alumni, and furthering knowledge and appreciation for the process and industry of animation.

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We are an organization that seeks to create an open and inviting environment for anime fans to meet with those that share their interests. In addition, we seek to spread knowledge of anime and awareness of Japanese culture to the student body of RIT. We hold many weekly events throughout the year, as well as a host of special events; the largest of which is Tora-Con.

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Members will receive an RIT Anime Club ID Card with their name on it and a choice of 10 designs with fan-favorite anime!

With this ID Card, members are able to rent out of our RIT Anime Club Library, which has a wide array of anime DVDs and Blu-rays, and even more manga.
Additionally, you'll be able to also enter weekly raffles for awesome prizes and receive a discount towards a ticket to Tora-Con, an anime convention run by us!

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"Arnold Air Society (AAS) is a professional, honorary, service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. Rochester Institute of Technology is home to the Colonel Andrew J. Dougherty Squadron, which has existed since 1986.

Detachment 538's Arnold Air Society squadron and Silver Wings chapter has been setting the example at the regional and national levels. Arnold Air Society has held Area Headquarters for the northeast region in 1989, 1994, 2004, 2006, 2012, and 2015. The squadron also served as the National Headquarters in 2014. Silver Wings, re-activated in 2013, has also seen a lot of recent success, serving as the National Headquarters in 2015 and 2021."

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Our mission is to educate as many people as possible about Operations Management and Supply Chain Management, give insight to respective industries, and networking advice.

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ACDC is a performing arts organization that promotes awareness and provides an understanding of Asian heritage to the Rochester community. We perform dances from several different Asian cultures like K-pop, C-pop, J-pop, traditional dances, and more. Through performing arts, students from all ethnicities can join us in learning and performing dances in appreciation of the aforementioned cultural dance styles. In addition, ACDC provides a conducive environment for students to be encouraged to learn cultural dances from Asia, and fosters self-esteem and appreciation for the performing arts.

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- Promote awareness and provide an understanding of the Asian culture and heritage to the students of RIT and the greater Rochester community
- Provide a conducive environment for encouraging Asian students to utilize their history, culture, and art to foster self-esteem and respect for their heritage
- Socializing: meeting new and interesting people and simply, having some fun!

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Give the opportunity to Asian and non-Asian students to have equal benefits of sharing a diversity of cultures and values among others and promote cross-cultural understanding among students with diverse backgrounds.

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“Further the career opportunities of our members with respect to the construction industry by interacting and communicating with the business world, developing leadership and organizational skills and informing students on the political agendas regarding the future of the construction industry.”

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-Members only event with food provided
-Tours of construction sites with local construction firms
-Guest speakers from the local construction industry
-Mentorship program for younger students to learn from upperclassmen

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Discussion on recent Astronomy news, possible projects, lectures by professors from the Astrophysics department.

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Our mission is to foster musical awareness to the RIT community through Indian and South Asian Classical styles of music, provide a community for South Asian musical artists to develop the expression of their art to one another, and contribute to RIT's ever-blooming diversity.

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Our club is a non-profit collegiate organization sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). RIT Baja gives students the opportunity to design, build, and race an all-terrain vehicle. Our mission is develop the engineering skills of every student involved while encouraging the passion for the team which brings us all together.

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Founded in 2003, the RIT Ballroom Dance Club is a social club sponsored by Student Government that focuses on providing students and interested persons of all skill levels with instruction and the resources necessary to become involved in recreational or competitive ballroom dance. No partner or experience is necessary; our only requirement is that you have fun!

We expose regular members to the majority of traditional ballroom and latin/rhythm dances, primarily providing instruction for American waltz, tango, foxtrot, cha-cha, rumba, and east coast swing. On occasion, instruction for dances not on our typical syllabus, such as bolero and Viennese waltz, may also be provided.

We're just a small part of a larger community of dance clubs on the RIT campus. Therefore, we encourage our members to experiment with new and different styles of dance in order to improve their individual ability, meet new people, and achieve a more rounded knowledge of dance in general.

We do hope you’ll join us. To be added to our mailing list, shoot us an email at
rbdcballroom@gmail.com!

Many of us started right here at RIT in the Wellness program. If you didn’t know, RIT Wellness offers beginner ballroom and latin classes (that count toward your graduation requirements!) as well as intermediate classes for more experienced dancers. Dance classes are listed under the course subject WDAN on SIS; trust us, it will be a ton of fun!


-- Fall 2022 Schedule --

We meet in the Mondays in the Student Life Center, Upper Dance Studio from 8-10 PM.
and Student Alumni Union, near Bens and Jerry on Thursdays from 8-10 PM.

-- Fall 2022 E-Board --

Evelyn Zou, President
Fernando Corano Garcia, Vice President
Julia Carboni, Public Relations
Gabriel Somers, Treasurer
Matthew Hyland, Secretary

Marc Holland, Advisor


Updated: June 29, 2022

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Facebook: RIT Ballroom Dance Club
Instagram: @rit_ballroomdance
Discord: https://discord.gg/BaJr3md

Join discord: https://discord.gg/BaJr3md for more details or questions

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Bangladesh cultural society for all Bangladeshi students.

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To passionately pursue the wonderful world of beekeeping through management of apiaries while increasing public education on the importance of pollinators.

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Gaining lifetime knowledge and skill of beekeeping!
Weekly hands-on hive inspections
Semesterly honey-extractions

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Bhakti yoga club is a shared, spiritual space and community based on trust,
respect, and compassion, exploring the principles that underlie yoga practice generally, and bhakti yoga
-- the yoga of loving service -- specifically. Students get in touch with their spiritual side, expand their
horizons, re-discover their connections, and apply Gita wisdom to modern life. The higher taste of
Bhakti powerfully inspires positive thinking and provides the strength to overcome negative habits,
encouraging the spiritual growth of our future.

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