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MIT Club of Rochester

Club Celebrates Its Centennial in Style

The MIT Club of Rochester, one of the oldest MIT alumni clubs, celebrated its 100th anniversary on March 31, 2010, with a reception, dinner, and presentation by MIT President Susan Hockfield. Take a look at some photos from the event.

From left, Robert Stall '79, Shrikant Joshi SM '92, and President Hockfield at the Country Club of RochesterFrom left, Robert Stall '79, Shrikant Joshi SM '92, and President Hockfield at the Country Club of Rochester. All photos this page: Fon Sakulsurarap.

Breagin Riley '03 (left) of Syracuse, NY, is greeted by MIT Club of Rochester President Bob Karz '67 at the 100th Celebration.Breagin Riley '03 (left) of Syracuse, NY, is greeted by MIT Club of Rochester President Bob Karz '67.

From left, Shrikant Joshi SM '92, Augusto Barton SM '05, Carolina Riofrio, Shalini Rai, Pinyen Lin PhD '90, and Sudhendu Rai PhD '93.Attendees mingled and enjoyed presentations that looked back over the club's history and forward to its future. From left: Shrikant Joshi SM '92, Augusto Barton SM '05, Carolina Riofrio, Shalini Rai, Pinyen Lin PhD '90, and Sudhendu Rai PhD '93.

President Hockfield and Katelin Schutz '14.President Hockfield and Katelin Schutz '14.

Past MIT Club of Rochester President Bill Hosley '48 reads club history to attendees.Past MIT Club of Rochester President Bill Hosley '48 reads club history to attendees.

Published April 16, 2010.