Proposed Events for 2009

Winter 2009

  • Celebration of the 2nd Decade of FIT
    • March 20-22, 2009 Dedication to 1969 - 1979 Achievements
    • Dinner & Dance for Era Graduates/Faculty/Employees and current students March 21, 2009
    • Dedication of "The Second Ten Years" section of the Museum
  • Second of Lecture Series of Prominent FIT Graduates, Nobel Prize Winners, Prominent politicians, etc. (Date TBD)
  • Sponsor Appreciation Day tied with Weekend Celebration

Spring/Summer 2009

  • Spring 2009 Graduation (May 2009)
    • Awarding Logo Diplomas to graduates
    • Awarding of Honorary Degree(s) to Prominent National Figure(s)
    • Guest Speaker linked to third decade ('80 - '90) of achievements
    • Class gift linked to 50th Anniversary
  • Celebration of the 3rd Decade of FIT
    • Weekend Dedication to 1980 - 1990 Achievements
    • Dinner & Dance for Era Graduates/Faculty/Employees and current students
    • Dedication of "The Third Ten Years" section of the Museum
  • Third of the Lecture Series of Prominent FIT Graduates, Nobel Prize Winners, Prominent Politicians, etc.
  • Fundraising Road Race for Charity w/Celebrity Sponsor (March 20, 2009. location TBD)

Fall 2009

  • Week-Long Celebration Tied to Homecoming October 14-17, 2009
    • Fundraising Golf Tournament for Charity and Athletics tied to Tin Cup
    • Gala Black Tie Dinner/Dance for Era Graduates/Faculty/Employees and current students
    • One Day Dedicated to 1991 - 2001 Achievements
      • Dedication of "the 4th Ten Years" section of the Museum
    • One Day Dedicated to 2002 - 2008 Achievements
      • Dedication of "the 5th Ten Years" section of the Museum
    • Time Capsule Dedication and Burial Ceremony
    • Closing Ceremony with Nationally recognized speaker/National TV Coverage
  • Fall Graduation
    • Awarding Logo Diplomas to graduates
    • Class gift linked to 50th Anniversary