| Today’s Top Stories |
Graduation Fair 2013 set for Feb. 6
The fair is an opportunity for 2013 graduates to do “one-stop” shopping regarding commencement, including getting details on ceremonies, receptions and more. more »
Researcher to discuss Japan disasters
Claire McCurdy will talk Tuesday about the response and relief efforts to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that triggered the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant meltdown. more »
Marcos Esterman appointed faculty associate
Esterman, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, will play a significant role in the university-wide mentoring program for its African American, Latino American and Native American faculty. more »
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| Featured Video |
 RIT on TV: Journalism Conference
YNN reports on the journalism conference “What's Next? Journalism’s Leading Questions: The Future of Collaboration and Innovation.” The conference featured, among others, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnson and former president and publisher of USA Today David Hunke. watch video »
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| Student Spotlight |
Student embraces diversity at RIT
A Q&A with third-year new media marketing student Aksa Asgher, who is secretary of the Global Union club. more »
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| Tiger Hockey |
Women taken on Lindenwood University
The women’s hockey team embarks on a long road trip this weekend, travelling to face College Hockey America foe Lindenwood University. Today’s contest begins at 8 p.m., while Sunday’s game gets under way at 3 p.m. more »
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| Sports News |
Kayla Wheeler named to All-District team
Junior forward Kayla Wheeler of the women’s basketball team was selected to the 2012–2013 Capital One Academic All-District III Women’s Basketball Team. Wheeler is now eligible for the 2012–2013 Capital One Academic All-American team. more »
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| RIT in the News |
Democrat and Chronicle
Colleges helping students clean their plates
Wai Hon Chan, fourth-year bioinformatics major, featured, and Enid Cardinal, senior sustainability adviser, quoted more »
PC Advisor
What will an H-1B cap hike bring to U.S.?
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, quoted more »
Henrietta Post
“Japan 2011-2012: The Triple Disasters and the Humanitarian Response” in Rochester
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Henrietta Post
Notable name: Marcos Esterman named faculty associate
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| Upcoming Events |
FreezeFest: Various events throughout campus, today through Feb. 3 (click for details)
Get Happy with the Big Shot Team: Featuring guest bartenders, benefits Big Shot Fund, 3–6 p.m. today, Ritz Sports Zone
Gospelfest: Featuring artist Deon Kipping, 7 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Comedian: Joel McHale, 8 p.m. today, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Global Unification: Featuring cultural dances, skits, music and traditions, 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Ingle Auditorium
Evolution of Pogo: Featuring Ben Brown and the Xpogo Stunt Team, 9:45 p.m. Feb. 2, Gordon Field House
5K Run and Walk: 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. race Feb. 3, Grace Watson Hall
Superb’OWL Party: 5–10 p.m. Feb. 3, Gordon Field House
Discussion: “Race: It’s About Culture, Not Biology,” Yolanda Moses, University of California, Riverside, 9 a.m. Feb. 5, University Gallery (register)
Global Conversations: Faculty-led discussion on Fulbright experiences in teaching and research around the world, 1 p.m. Feb. 5, SAU 1829 Room
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