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October 15, 2021
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Women’s hockey game on Oct. 16 shifts to Blue Cross Arena
The women’s hockey game slated for Oct. 16 against Cornell will move to the Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester due to unforeseen repairs needed at the Gene Polisseni Center.
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October 15, 2021
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RIT returns to Fashion Week Rochester with remarkable creativity
After two years away from the runway, RIT metals and jewelry design students and alumni triumphantly returned to Fashion Week Rochester Thursday night with a stunning demonstration of technology, art, and design in the form of self-designed wearable sculpture.
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October 14, 2021
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Mathematical modeling Ph.D. student earns FDA fellowship
Kimberly Dautel, a mathematical modeling Ph.D. student, is undertaking COVID-19 modeling research thanks to a fellowship from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
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October 14, 2021
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Munson says campus is lively, growing
In his latest “Ask Munson” series on WITR-FM (89.7), RIT President David Munson said the campus now is as lively as he’s ever seen it, with students enjoying activities, this weekend’s Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend, and construction projects at full speed.
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October 13, 2021
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RIT recognized in 2021 STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine’s ‘Top 20 Universities’ list
RIT received national recognition for its work to help diversify the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce. STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine ranked RIT among its top 20 universities for 2021.
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October 12, 2021
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President Munson live on WITR radio Wednesday
WITR-FM (89.7) will host RIT President David Munson at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, to kick off the “Ask Munson” series that will occur quarterly through the academic year.
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October 11, 2021
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RIT surpasses $76 million in research funding in 2020-21 pandemic year
RIT's sponsored research awards surpassed $76 million for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, another significant milestone in spite of the challenges posed to research efforts brought about by the pandemic. In addition, the university also achieved a new record in terms of the number and the cumulative value of proposals submitted.
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October 11, 2021
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RIT receives $1 million grant to upgrade and expand its cleanroom facility
The Kate Gleason College of Engineering was awarded a $1 million Higher Education Capital Matching Grant (HECAP) from New York state. The award will be used to upgrade and expand the college’s cleanroom facility to accommodate the growth of research in biomedical technologies such as drug delivery and lab-on-chip devices.
Photo Spotlight
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![Photo by A. Sue Weisler <br> <p>The Glass Pumpkin Patch fundraiser is hosted by <a href="https://www.rit.edu/fa/shopone">Shop One</a> this year, featuring glass pumpkins and gourds hand-blown by RIT Glass students. The shop is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proceeds benefit RIT’s Women’s Council and the glass program.</p>]()
![Photo by A. Sue Weisler <br> <p>The Glass Pumpkin Patch fundraiser is hosted by <a href="https://www.rit.edu/fa/shopone">Shop One</a> this year, featuring glass pumpkins and gourds hand-blown by RIT Glass students. The shop is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proceeds benefit RIT’s Women’s Council and the glass program.</p>]()
![Photo by A. Sue Weisler <br> <p>The Glass Pumpkin Patch fundraiser is hosted by <a href="https://www.rit.edu/fa/shopone">Shop One</a> this year, featuring glass pumpkins and gourds hand-blown by RIT Glass students. The shop is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proceeds benefit RIT’s Women’s Council and the glass program.</p>]()
![Photo by A. Sue Weisler <br> <p>The Glass Pumpkin Patch fundraiser is hosted by <a href="https://www.rit.edu/fa/shopone">Shop One</a> this year, featuring glass pumpkins and gourds hand-blown by RIT Glass students. The shop is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proceeds benefit RIT’s Women’s Council and the glass program.</p>]()
October 13, 2021
Photo by A. Sue Weisler
The Glass Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, hosted by Shop One, wraps up this weekend. The sale features glass pumpkins and gourds hand-blown by RIT Glass students. The shop is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proceeds benefit RIT’s Women’s Council and the glass program.
Spring 2021 University Magazine
Move over, Silicon Valley. Rochester can be the next great American technology hub. Also inside: Tour the new cybersecurity complex.
Media Coverage
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October 13, 2021
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Promoting your colleagues' ideas over your own could boost your influence at work, a new study finds
Business Insider talks to Kristin Bain, assistant professor of management, about the benefits of amplifying others' work.
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October 11, 2021
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Connections: Discussing how to honor Indigenous peoples and Italian heritage
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Lawrence Torcello, associate professor of philosophy.
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October 11, 2021
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Not the toilet paper shortage of the spring of 2020, but supply chain issues hit grocery stores
WXXI talks to Steven Carnovale, assistant professor of supply chain management, about problems with the supply chain.
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October 11, 2021
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How Columbus Day contributes to the cultural erasure of Italian Americans
Essay by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor of philosophy, published by The Conversation.
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