Rochester Institute of Technology - Techmila / Ramikin Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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I was walking through the Interfaith Center today. What a beautiful building it is. It‘s quiet and serene. The first time 1 walked in it was merely because 1 was curious, but since then when I’m feeling unsettled or confused I always find my feet taking me there. It seems so comfortable. The rugs are dark and cushy, the windows let the sunlight in. and a peaceful feeling overcomes me. For some reason structured religion does not play a part in what I feel as 1 walk in there, it goes beyond that. The feeling rhe architecture creates, allows for any religion to meet in the building. I heard that prior to the opening of rhe Interfaith Center the different religions would hold services in buildings scattered all over campus. I think rhar it is good that they now have a building of their own. It’s important that at a school that can get caught up in technology they can have such a beautiful building in which to be at peace, to enjoy a moment of relaxation. T ■--1---- nov 23

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 Administrationllnterfaitb Today was the big day to take care of all my academic stuff. What a pain in the behind that was. When I went to Open Registration the other day I thought chat took care of it. Not only did I not have a pencil, but I didn’t know where to get a form. They just throw you in, 1 had to stand in line to get the signatures I needed. Then I found out those courses were closed, so I had to hurry up and find new' courses. What a mess my schedule is. I have an 8:00 class, a 12:00 class, then one at 3:00 and 6:00. What am I supposed to do in between? That definitely didn’t go the way 1 wanted. Then there was the Bursar s line. I stood in the line for V2 hr. Someone told me it was the wrong line so I got out and got into another line. As it turned out, the first line was the right line but it didn’t matter because it had grown while I was gone, so I had to wait a hour to get back to my original spot! You'd think the Bursar's office would make it easier to take your money. My mother always taught me to be proper, so I w'on’t continue. 1 would use too many improper words. 22

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Homecoming ZA mv Well this is Homecoming Weekend. The weekend when all ihe alumni return to their alma mater to remember their college years. For some of the alumni our Henrietta campus doesn’t bring back memories for them, because they attended classes at the City Center. 1 think maybe that could be part of the reason why the majority of students don’t feel a fond attachment to the Institute. Obviously, you aren’t able to recall visions of ivy covered buildings, and old oak trees. But I guess that’s when it's important to remember that college life isn’t just about the surroundings you live in, I'm sure that any of the alumni walking around would agree. The four plus years that they spent here mean something to them, and they return to relive those moments of time. Being at a technical institute doesn’t always allow you to step back and live a life. With the quarter system, there are always assignments to be done, and the pace is fast. The environment becomes a target for the frustration you feel. Talking with alumni can sometimes give you a new outlook, I may even learn something Irom them. At least 1 11 know a little more about the people thar make up RIT’s history.