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September 16, 2014
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Today’s Top Stories
RIT named best online college in New York state
TheBestSchools.org has named RIT the top online college in New York based on academic excellence, faculty strength, online teaching methods, reputation, awards and number of online degree programs offered.
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RIT celebrates Constitution Day
The political science department is hosting two presentations on religious liberty and constitutional morality on Sept. 17 and 18 for the 10th anniversary of Constitution Day.
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story photoRIT on TV: MOCHA program
WROC-TV (channel 8) reports on RIT’s MOCHA program—Men of Color, Honor and Ambition. Students are paired up with mentors from the community and RIT for the academic year. watch video »

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Newsmakers
Jon Schull, a research scientist in RIT’s Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity (MAGIC), was named a top researcher in Appinions’ September 2014 3D Printing Influence Study, a report on the top academics, startups and companies in the 3D printing space. more Newsmakers »

Sports News
Athletes earn weekly honors
Sarah Szybist of the volleyball team was named the Liberty League Volleyball Player of the Week, and Courtney Hunt of the women’s soccer team was named Liberty League Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week.

RIT in the News
Inside Higher Ed
Endowed chair promotes critical thinking at RIT
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The Tibet Post International
Tibetan parliament appoints Kargyu Dhondup as new chief of Judiciary
Kargyu Dhondup '02 (applied arts and sciences) featured more »

Democrat and Chronicle
Report: RIT named top online college in New York
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The Sun
Local man brings Resurgence to Buffalo
Jeff Ware '04 (management) featured more »

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Upcoming Events
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 6 p.m. today, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225

Community Service Fair: Meet representatives from Rochester-area agencies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 17, SAU lobby

Lecture and book signing: America’s Service Meltdown, Raul Pupo ’72, 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Webb Auditorium

Lecture: “The Constitution and Religious Liberty,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Gosnell Hall auditorium

First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival: Featuring over 25 shows by RIT community members, Sept. 18–27, Gallery r and The Little Theatre and Café (schedule)

meRIT webinars: Professional topics presented by RIT faculty and alumni, “Manifold Greatness: Four Centuries of the King James Bible,” noon Sept. 18 (register)

Information session: For staff and advisers only, student study abroad opportunities, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Campus Center Bamboo Room

Hale lecture series: “From Marx to Kant: Alienation and the ‘Problem’ of Justice,” Lucy Ward, University of Melbourne, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Carlson Auditorium

Constitution Day Lecture: “Virtue, Statesmanship, and the Constitution,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 4 p.m. Sept. 18, Skalny Room, Schmitt Interfaith Center

Dedication ceremony: Gene Polisseni Center opens with puck-drop, self-guided tours, open skate and more, open to the public, 5:30–7 p.m. Sept. 18, Gene Polisseni Center

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