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January 16, 2020
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RIT adds poet and one-woman play to Expressions of King’s Legacy program
Slam and spoken word poetry and a unique one-woman play have been added to the program for RIT’s 38th annual Expressions of King’s Legacy. Poet Javon Johnson and actress Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye will perform before keynote speaker and MSNBC political analyst Joy-Ann Reid.
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January 15, 2020
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RIT students create pinball machines for History and Design of Pinball course
As part of an interactive games and media course, 12 RIT students made cardboard and digital pinball machines designed around themes of their own choosing. For the final exam, students brought their creations to The Strong National Museum of Play and had visitors give their physical and virtual pinball machines a test drive.
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January 15, 2020
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Into the ROC allows students to explore ‘people, places and possibilities’
A college experience should include more than a degree, and for three years, students at RIT have been learning about the community beyond campus and finding ways to make it a better place through volunteering.
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January 15, 2020
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RIT health systems management MS program reflects changing healthcare industry
RIT is changing how business leadership in the health systems industry is taught through a hybrid online program that includes immersive workshops and international travel to compare and contrast healthcare models.
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January 15, 2020
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Peace Corps director to give 2020 commencement keynote
Peace Corps Director Josephine “Jody” Olsen will be the keynote speaker for RIT’s annual commencement celebration. Olsen will speak at the Academic Convocation, set for 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center.
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January 13, 2020
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War powers and presidential unilateralism examined in new book by RIT professor
The debate in Washington continues whether to force President Donald Trump to seek Congressional authorization before taking future military action. But this isn’t the first time war powers of a president were called into question, says an RIT professor who just published a book detailing how presidents worked with Congress – or didn’t – prior to foreign attacks.
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January 13, 2020
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RIT to host third annual Let Freedom Ring event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
RIT will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with speakers reflecting on King’s words as well as food, trivia challenges and a video presentation.
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December 24, 2019
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FIRST Robotics competition season opens with ‘Infinite Recharge’ Kick Off telecast on Jan. 4
Robotics teams from across “the galaxy” will be ready as FIRST Robotics opens its 2020 season with a kickoff event at 10 a.m. Jan. 4. More than 600 students, teachers and mentors will gather to participate in morning workshops and then view the kickoff telecast revealing the details of this year’s game.
Campus Spotlight
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January 16, 2020
Photo by A. Sue Weisler
A mixed media book from Fairport High School student Erin Cook is among the work on display at the annual exhibit "Start Here," featuring regional middle and high school student artwork. The exhibit opens today, with a reception from 5-7 p.m. in Bevier Gallery, and runs through Feb. 1.
Winter 2020 University Magazine
The latest issue of RIT University Magazine includes stories on the RIT's wellness offerings and how employers keep RIT's curriculum forward-looking.
Media Coverage
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January 17, 2020
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Memorial Art Gallery showcases Deaf culture with De’VIA exhibit
WROC-TV talks to Patti Durr, associate professor at NTID, and Tabitha Jacques, director of the Dyer Arts Center, about the ehibit “De’VIA: The Manifesto Comes of Age” at the Memorial Art Gallery.
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January 17, 2020
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The first step in managing plastic waste is measuring it – here’s how we did it for one Caribbean country
Essay by Clyde Hull, professor of management, and Eric Williams, professor of sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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January 15, 2020
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Connections: Author Sarah Burns on her book, "The Politics of War Powers"
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science.
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January 14, 2020
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Connections: Exploring the role of chief diversity officers on college and university campuses
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Keith Jenkins, vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion.
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The best college teams from around the world faced off at the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition hosted by RIT. CPTC is the world’s largest collegiate offensive-based cybersecurity competition. The students attempt to break into computer networks created for the competition, evaluate their weak points and offer plans to better secure them.