Today’s Top Stories
Biochemistry student wins fellowship
Tessa DiDonato was awarded an American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Recipients receive a stipend of up to $4,000, a two-year student membership to the society and reimbursement for travel expenses to the 114th American Society for Microbiology General Meeting.
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RIT, Little Theatre explore science and films
The three-part series, “Science on Screen,” begins Thursday with the screening of a Japanese animated film and a lecture on sustainability and symbiosis co-led by Callie Babbitt of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability and Greg Babbitt of the College of Science.
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Kern lecture series welcomes Africana philosopher
Lewis Gordon, professor of philosophy and Africana studies at the University of Connecticut, presents Living Thought, “Living Freedom: Themes in Africana Philosophy” on Wednesday.
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Tessa DiDonato was awarded an American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Recipients receive a stipend of up to $4,000, a two-year student membership to the society and reimbursement for travel expenses to the 114th American Society for Microbiology General Meeting.
read more »
RIT, Little Theatre explore science and films
The three-part series, “Science on Screen,” begins Thursday with the screening of a Japanese animated film and a lecture on sustainability and symbiosis co-led by Callie Babbitt of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability and Greg Babbitt of the College of Science.
read more »
Kern lecture series welcomes Africana philosopher
Lewis Gordon, professor of philosophy and Africana studies at the University of Connecticut, presents Living Thought, “Living Freedom: Themes in Africana Philosophy” on Wednesday.
read more »
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RIT on TV: MOCHA programWHEC-TV (channel 10) reports on RIT’s new MOCHA, or Men of Color, Honor and Ambition, program. Eleven students are taking part in the program that aims to address the low graduation rates among students of color. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Veterans Day Run
WROC-TV (channel 8) reports on the first RIT Veterans Day Run, which benefits the Veterans Outreach Center and the Wounded Warrior Project. Runners chose a 5K or 10K path, and $2,000 was raised. watch video »
WROC-TV (channel 8) reports on the first RIT Veterans Day Run, which benefits the Veterans Outreach Center and the Wounded Warrior Project. Runners chose a 5K or 10K path, and $2,000 was raised. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Men top Robert Morris in first win of season
The men’s hockey team picked up its first win of the season, receiving contributions from everyone in the lineup to defeat host Robert Morris University 4-2 on Saturday. Ben Lynch, Todd Skirving, Greg Noyes and Josh Mitchell scored for the Tigers.
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The men’s hockey team picked up its first win of the season, receiving contributions from everyone in the lineup to defeat host Robert Morris University 4-2 on Saturday. Ben Lynch, Todd Skirving, Greg Noyes and Josh Mitchell scored for the Tigers.
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Sports News
Women’s soccer falls in championship
In its first-ever conference championship, the women’s soccer team dropped a hard-fought Liberty League Championship game 1-0 at William Smith on Saturday.
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In its first-ever conference championship, the women’s soccer team dropped a hard-fought Liberty League Championship game 1-0 at William Smith on Saturday.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT program helps build leaders
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The Huffington Post
Wanted: More U.S. College Grads With Critical Thinking Skills
Guest essay by Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business more »
Al Arabiya
BlackBerry faces ‘ongoing uncertainty’ despite new boss, BBM app
Khalid Khawaja, vice president of academic affairs, RIT Dubai, quoted more »
RIT program helps build leaders
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The Huffington Post
Wanted: More U.S. College Grads With Critical Thinking Skills
Guest essay by Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business more »
Al Arabiya
BlackBerry faces ‘ongoing uncertainty’ despite new boss, BBM app
Khalid Khawaja, vice president of academic affairs, RIT Dubai, quoted more »
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Upcoming Events
Town hall meeting: Discussion of civility and community at RIT, noon today, 1829 Room, SAU; 5 p.m. Nov. 12, CSD Student Development Center; 9 p.m. Nov. 13, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Digital Humanities Speaker Series: Where Text and Code Collide, Ethan Zuckerman, MIT Media Lab, 8 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Workshop: “Finding My Path,” Jason Younker, part of Native American Heritage Month, 1 p.m. Nov. 12, 1829 Room, SAU
Global Conversations: “Developing Successful International Research Partnerships,” RIT’s Scott Grasman, Joel Kastner, Michael Schrlau, 1 p.m. Nov. 12, Student Innovation Hall
Presentation: “The Story and Evolution of a Combat Artist,” James “Jim” Davis Nelson, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Golisano Hall auditorium
Book talk: Maxine Childress Brown, On the Beat of Truth, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Wallace Center, outside room 1540
Kern Lecture Series: “Living Thought, Living Freedom: Themes in Africana Philosophy,” Lewis R. Gordon, University of Connecticut, 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Tiger Tank: Five student teams pitch business ideas to win cash prizes, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Student Innovation Hall
Digital Humanities Speaker Series: Where Text and Code Collide, Ethan Zuckerman, MIT Media Lab, 8 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Workshop: “Finding My Path,” Jason Younker, part of Native American Heritage Month, 1 p.m. Nov. 12, 1829 Room, SAU
Global Conversations: “Developing Successful International Research Partnerships,” RIT’s Scott Grasman, Joel Kastner, Michael Schrlau, 1 p.m. Nov. 12, Student Innovation Hall
Presentation: “The Story and Evolution of a Combat Artist,” James “Jim” Davis Nelson, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Golisano Hall auditorium
Book talk: Maxine Childress Brown, On the Beat of Truth, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Wallace Center, outside room 1540
Kern Lecture Series: “Living Thought, Living Freedom: Themes in Africana Philosophy,” Lewis R. Gordon, University of Connecticut, 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Tiger Tank: Five student teams pitch business ideas to win cash prizes, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Student Innovation Hall
Scoreboard
Men’s hockey: RIT 4, Robert Morris 2 (Nov. 9)
Women’s hockey: RIT 1, Lindenwood 1 (OT) (Nov. 9)
Women’s swimming/diving: St. Lawrence 133, RIT 108 (Nov. 9)
Men’s swimming/diving: RIT 137, St. Lawrence 88 (Nov. 9)
Women’s hockey: RIT 3, Lindenwood 0 (Nov. 8)
Men’s hockey: Mercyhurst 3, RIT 2 (Nov. 8)
Women’s hockey: RIT 1, Lindenwood 1 (OT) (Nov. 9)
Women’s swimming/diving: St. Lawrence 133, RIT 108 (Nov. 9)
Men’s swimming/diving: RIT 137, St. Lawrence 88 (Nov. 9)
Women’s hockey: RIT 3, Lindenwood 0 (Nov. 8)
Men’s hockey: Mercyhurst 3, RIT 2 (Nov. 8)
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