Despite a wet weather forcast the 4^th RIGeL Day finally could be celebrated with dry feet on the 9^th of June. Around 120 PhD students and other Faculty Members of the NWF III came to this year’s summer event of the Graduate School. Luckily the rain stopped in the early afternoon and the event could take place in the rondel of the old biology building.

After a short official part with a welcoming speech of the dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Thomas Dresselhaus and a brief introduction into the PhD program of RIGeL by the Managing Director, Prof. Dr. Gernot Längst, the RIGeL Organizing Groups presented their activities and motivated new PhD students to participating.

Thanks to the diligent help of the members of the student association (Fachschaft) behind the grill, who perfectly coped with the big rush, nobody was left hungry. Further more the traditional table soccer tournament helped to create a relaxed atmosphere.

Many PhD students, Faculty members, Alumni and friends of RIGeL let the day end with delicious food and drinks and with nice conversations.

We would like to thank all the helpers, especially the PhD representatives and the members of the student association (Fachschaft), who made this event possible!

We are looking forward to the 5^th RIGeL Day next year!