B. Thomas Golisano Archives

B. Thomas Golisano Archives at Rochester Institute of Technology

B. Thomas Golisano Archives at Rochester Institute of Technology

The B. Thomas Golisano Archives is housed with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Archives Collection in The Wallace Center, and include photos, media clips, records, and memorabilia preserving records of Golisano’s professional and public service. The collection celebrates Golisano’s entrepreneurial impact, political campaigns and reform efforts, and philanthropy.

A public multimedia display is on view for the public to see in the atrium of Golisano Hall, the home of the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. It features rotating exhibits focusing on the many contributions Mr. Golisano has made to business and the community. The display features a replica of Mr. Golisano’s office, his first briefcase and videos.

Golisano Digital Archives Collection

Laptop showing the Golisano digital Archives at RIT
The Golisano Digital Archives Collection serves as an overview of Tom Golisano’s most transformative moments up to 2015 and features more than 100 photos. This is a growing and evolving collection and more of the collections will be highlighted in the future. It was curated by RIT student, Courtney Barber in 2021.

Public Multimedia Display

Golisano Archives atrium display

The Golisano Archives public multimedia display is on view for the public to see in the atrium of Golisano Hall, the home of the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. The building is open M-F from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays noon – 6 p.m.

Parking is in J Lot, in front of the Golisano Sustainability Institute. To park in a visitor spot in J Lot, guests must stop at the Welcome Booth in the Simone Center (south of the flag poles) to get a parking pass. If visiting after 5:00 p.m., park in any available spot. There are also ParkMobile spaces in every lot clearly marked with a sign. ParkMobile is an online application that allows you to park in a space and charge the fee to your ParkMobile account. ParkMobile rates are $1 per hour, and 50 cents for each additional 15 minutes.

Archives Research & Contributions

Scholars, RIT students and community members from across the region can use the collection to learn about Tom Golisano’s entrepreneurial success, civic and philanthropic history and his contributions to the community. Unique items related to Golisano’s entrepreneurial impact, community commitment or philanthropy are also accepted. To make a contribution or inquire about research contact:

Liz Call
University Archivist
585-475-2557
elizabeth.call@rit.edu

RIT Libraries
Wallace Library 1520
90 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

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