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Golisano college launches three master’s programs

The B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences is offering three new specialized masters of science degrees in its efforts to meet the demands of the evolving computing industry. New York state recently approved degree programs in game design and development; and

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Opening talks set tone for Simone’s final year

President Simone has set the tone for his final year in office. And Provost Stan McKenzie anticipates the campus will be as busy as ever. “The president’s agenda this year is as ambitious as any other year,” McKenzie told faculty and staff who gathered in

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Athenaeum renamed Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

The name has changed but the mission remains the same–to offer a diverse repertoire of intellectually stimulating classes for individuals 50 and over. RIT’s Athenaeum has been awarded a grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation and will be renamed The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at

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Student spotlight: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute student brings life experience to the classroom

Peter Luce is not your typical RIT student because he can attend classes simply for knowledge and enjoyment. Each semester he can register for courses in history, religion, music, science, languages, math, computers, literature, the arts or government, and not be concerned about purchasing

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Candidates’ night at RIT
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A. Sue Weisler | photographer

Two of three candidates for New York governor appeared at the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science on Aug. 30 during a town hall-style forum, sponsored by R News and Time Warner Cable. Republican John Faso, left, and Democrat Eliot Spitzer appealed to voters inside the Carlson Center auditorium and those watching as part of a statewide telecast. The other Democratic candidate, Tom Suozzi, took part in the forum from Pace University in New York City. Spitzer and Suozzi face off in the Sept. 12 primary.


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