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What decade was RIT founded?
1829 1820's
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I need help on my math or physics homework! Where can I go?

Sol or Bates study centers

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How many colleges does RIT have?

9

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Where can you go to see a movie for free at 9pm on Thursdays?

Ingle Auditorium

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What is the name of the previous president who was replaced by Dr. Munson?

President Bill Destler

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What was RIT known as before it was called RIT?
The Mechanic's Institute
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I'm having trouble staying organized and managing my time, where can I go for help? (name of place and building where it's located)
The Academic Support Center
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What college was the most recently added on campus? (The college, not building)

College of Health Sciences and Technology (CHST)

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Where can you go for student ice-skating?

Ritter Ice Rink

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How long is the Quarter Mile?

0.41 miles

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What was the original mascot before RITchie?

The Techman

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I'm not really enjoying my classes as much as I thought I would and am thinking about switching my major, who do I talk to?
Academic advisor
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Name one of RIT's international campuses (there are 4!)

Croatia, Kosovo, Dubai, China

300

Who hands out free shirts and swag at sports games around campus? (name the organization)

Tiger Den Events

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RIT has its own brick color! What is it called?

Burnt Umber

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What decade was RIT's name officially adopted?

1944 1940's

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I need to add tiger bucks on to my account, where do I go and what building is it in?
Student Financial Services
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What U.S. President signed the National Technical Institute for the Deaf into creation?

 President Lyndon B. Johnson

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What's the name of website that students can find all groups and organizations on campus?

CampusGroups

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Why is the quarter mile called the quarter mile?

Fundraiser held by former Greek organization where quarters were placed along walkway (they raised over $2500!)

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Where does RIT's president live?

Liberty Hill

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I need my resume looked over for an upcoming co-op interview; where can I go? (office name and location)
Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education; Bausch and Lomb
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Daily Double! What's Alyssa's major?

Environmental Science

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What is the fancy restaurant on campus where you can get a 3 course meal and celebrate Valentine's Day?

Henry's (third floor of Eastman)

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What is the name of the real tiger that RIT had in the 1960's? Where can you find his pelt?

Spirit - Library Archives

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