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April 10, 2023
How does history shape our understanding of a mid-sized city like Rochester?
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Michael Brown, associate professor in the Department of History.
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April 5, 2023
Easter bunnies, cacao beans and pollinating bugs: A basket of 6 essential reads about chocolate
The Conversation highlights an essay by Robert Ulin, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, about exploitative labor practices in the chocolate industry.
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April 3, 2023
The totally normal but not entirely rational fear of being duped
Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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March 29, 2023
How new research is unlocking secrets about Beethoven's life
WXXI Connections talks to Michael Ruhling, professor of performing arts, about Beethoven.
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March 29, 2023
The Delusion at the Center of the A.I. Boom
Essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by Slate.
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March 29, 2023
The Liberal Arts: Embracing an Opportunity Mindset During Times of Change
College of Liberal Arts Interim Dean Kelly Norris Martin and National Council members Joyce Pratt and Kristine Simmons offer perspectives on how and why a foundational education in the liberal arts supports people in not just getting through change, but thriving because of it.
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March 29, 2023
‘Ordinary Days’ is extraordinary musical theater
RIT’s University Gallery is the perfect venue for an upcoming play where much of the plot takes place in New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ordinary Days runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, through Sunday, April 2, in the gallery, in Booth Hall.
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March 23, 2023
RIT studying impacts of pandemic on local healthcare workers
WHEC-TV talks to Anthony Jimenez, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, about his research on the effect of COVID on healthcare workers.
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March 22, 2023
In Congress, breaking unwritten rules that encouraged civility and enabled things to get done is becoming the new normal
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.
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March 14, 2023
'Quite an adventure': Cartoonist helps lifelong friend through heart transplant
KGW-TV features Leigh Rubin, cartoonist-in-residence, who helped his long-time friend through a heart transplant process.
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March 14, 2023
RIT professor conducts study on the pandemic’s impact on healthcare workers
WROC-TV features a research project by Anthony Jimenez, assistant professor in RIT’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology, on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic faced by regional healthcare practitioners.
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March 14, 2023
What if companies could read your mind? Neurotechnology is coming, and your cognitive liberty is at stake.
Essay written by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy, published by The Boston Globe. (This content requires a subscription to view.)