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RIT ranks again among leading universities
Following a tradition that spans a decade, RIT has again been ranked as one of the leading universities in the nation by U. S. News & World Report, in its annual Best Colleges edition.
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Summer renovations in residence halls nearly complete; first phase of interior rehab underway
Residence Life and Physical Plant have been working diligently this summer to welcome back RIT students into newly renovated residence halls. Although both Greek area buildings should be ready for student occupancy by move-in, some finishings and Greek area kitchens will not be completed.
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First fall events: Bucket Brigade and Pole Sit
Get ready for Bucket Brigade '97! RIT unites its freshman class in a second attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest Fire Bucket Brigade at 3 p.m.on Friday, Sept. 5 on the athletic fields between the Hale-Andrews Student Life Center and the residence halls.
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New season opens at Bevier Gallery
The 1997—98 season at Bevier Gallery kicks off with an exhibit by painter Betty LaDuke that explores African life, especially its women, expressed through imagery of mothers, cultural guardians and healers, mythical goddesses and sexual beings.
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Compensation update: goals for 2000 and 2001
As part of a commitment from President Simone to have direct communication with RIT's top management team on critical issues they face, the group met and received an update on Aug. 13 on the university's compensation plan for faculty and staff.
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Community address set for September 3
Mark your calendars for the President's 1997—98 Community Address at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Clark Gymnasium.
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FUN IN THE SUN

Staff Appreciation Day


Nearly 800 RIT faculty and staff broke their regular routines to participate in the first Staff Appreciation Day May 28. Sponsored by the RIT Staff Council, the event included a picnic lunch, music by Street-Wise, high-spirited softball and volleyball games and energetic horseshoe matches.


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