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November 12, 2013
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Today’s Top Stories
Men of Color, Honor and Ambition program begins
Twelve young men are part of the MOCHA program, a new initiative intended to positively impact academic success, increase retention and develop successful leaders. Several members of MOCHA will be guests on WXXI-AM’s 1370 Connection at 1 p.m. today.
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Scientist to give talk on Mars rovers Thursday
Steven Squyres will present “Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity and the Exploration of the Red Planet” as part of the RIT’s College of Science Distinguished Speaker Series.
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Teams pitch business ideas in Tiger Tank
Five student teams will present their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a cash prize. Tiger Tank takes place Wednesday in Student Innovation Hall.
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Featured Video
story photoRIT on TV: Honoring Veterans Day
WHEC-TV (channel 10) reports on RIT’s third annual Veterans Day Breakfast, as well as members of the ROTC program who ran to Highland Park to walk by the markers of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. watch video »

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RIT on TV: Veterans Day Breakfast
WROC-TV (channel 8) talks with veterans, including Barry Culhane, executive assistant to the president, at RIT’s third annual Veterans Day Breakfast. watch video »

Tiger Hockey
Binnington named Goaltender of the Week
Ali Binnington of the women’s hockey team was named the College Hockey America Goaltender of the Week on Monday, her first weekly honor of the season and fifth of her collegiate career.
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Sports News
Strong showing for wrestling team
The wrestling team continued its excellent start to the season with a great showing at the Fall Brawl hosted by Ursinus College on Saturday. Junior Brad Mayville led the Tigers with a first-place finish at 149 lbs.
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RIT in the News
Irondequoit Post
Photo gallery: Veterans Day 2013 in Irondequoit
Lt. Col. Edward S. Whitaker, professor of military science (Army), quoted more »

Core77
RIT’s Second Annual Student-Organized Thought at Work Conference Doubles Attendance from Inaugural Event
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Democrat and Chronicle
Filling the gaps in primary care
Heidi Miller, director, physician assistant program, quoted more »

Democrat and Chronicle
Cross-training helps runners build strength, muscle
Molly Gavin, instructor, Wellness Instructional Program, quoted more »

Today’s Weather
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Upcoming Events
Workshop: “Finding My Path,” Jason Younker, part of Native American Heritage Month, 1 p.m. today, 1829 Room, SAU

Global Conversations: “Developing Successful International Research Partnerships,” RIT’s Scott Grasman, Joel Kastner, Michael Schrlau, 1 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall

Presentation: “The Story and Evolution of a Combat Artist,” Jim Nelson, 2:30 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium

Town hall meeting: Discussion of civility and community at RIT, 5 p.m. today, CSD Student Development Center; 9 p.m. Nov. 13, Campus Center Bamboo Room

Talk: “Translating the Word,” Rev. Richard A. Henshaw, professor emeritus, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 6 p.m. today, The Cary Collection, The Wallace Center

Book talk: Maxine Childress Brown, On the Beat of Truth, 6:30 p.m. today, Wallace Center, outside room 1540

Tiger Tank: Five student teams pitch business ideas to win cash prizes, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Student Innovation Hall

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

Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series: “Launching Your Career into the Cloud Age,” Greg Germain ’84, vice president, NetApp, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Xerox Auditorium

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