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October 27, 2022
RIT Kosovo renames Peace and Conflict Summer Program for humanitarian Fred Cuny
RIT Kosovo recently rechristened its unique and long-running summer program that explores the origin and resolution of armed conflict, reconstruction, and institution building at the end of wars. The Frederick C. Cuny Peace and Conflict Summer Program was renamed in honor of the humanitarian and disaster relief specialist who worked in crises in more than 50 countries.
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October 23, 2022
No obvious successor to Xi Jinping in Chinese Communist Party’s new leadership team
South China Morning Post talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, about the Chinese Communist Party’s new leadership team.
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October 20, 2022
Casino Developers Want to Fill Times Square With Surveillance Drones
Gizmodo talks to Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, about the impact of surveillance tools.
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October 19, 2022
Inaugural Together RIT: A Day of Understanding, Solidarity, and Racial Reconciliation takes place Friday
RIT will launch a new yearly tradition this week when students, faculty, and staff gather Friday for the first Together RIT: A Day of Understanding, Solidarity, and Racial Reconciliation. Registration closes Oct. 19 and is required to ensure a seat for desired sessions.
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October 19, 2022
Another Voice: Current global conditions are making China dangerous
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The Buffalo News.
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October 18, 2022
The CDC’s Misguided Medical Masking Policy
Essay co-written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Hastings Center.
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October 13, 2022
Inflation increased 0.4% in September
ABC News talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, about inflation and employment.
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October 13, 2022
RIT sponsors Radical Reversal performance at Innovation Square on Nov. 3
On Thursday, Nov. 3, RIT’s College of Art and Design, College of Liberal Arts, and School of Individualized Study invites the community to a performance by Radical Reversal, a five-piece experimental poetry band.
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October 12, 2022
Meet the CO2 battery cozying up with a wind energy giant
The Verge talks to Eric Hittinger, associate professor in the Department of Public Policy, about battery types that complement wind power.
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October 12, 2022
RIT professor predicts inflation effects on this year’s holiday sales
WROC-TV talks to Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, about how inflation will affect holiday sales.
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October 12, 2022
'All about the buy-in.' In a city rattled by gun violence, UPrep team tackles more than football
The Democrat and Chronicle interviews Professor Irshad Altheimer, director of RIT's Center for Public Safety Initiatives, and Victor Davidson, program director of Upward Bound, about anti-violence youth programs. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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October 10, 2022
A warning from China’s surveillance state: It could happen here
Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content may require a subscription to view.)