December 6, 2013
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Today’s Top Stories
RIT Production Services team wins six awards
The RIT Production Services team has added to its growing collection of awards and accolades for the SportsZone app, the online connection to RIT’s sports programming.
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Cyber security workshops set for January
Professionals and businesses seeking to protect their digital assets can learn the basic cyber security defensive and offensive techniques at the upcoming Cyber Security 101 and 102 workshops.
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Civil engineering technology students win competition
Students from the civil engineering technology program placed first at the recent Associated Schools of Construction Region I collegiate construction management competition. More than 200 students from 16 collegiate teams from the Northeast participated.
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The RIT Production Services team has added to its growing collection of awards and accolades for the SportsZone app, the online connection to RIT’s sports programming.
read more »
Cyber security workshops set for January
Professionals and businesses seeking to protect their digital assets can learn the basic cyber security defensive and offensive techniques at the upcoming Cyber Security 101 and 102 workshops.
read more »
Civil engineering technology students win competition
Students from the civil engineering technology program placed first at the recent Associated Schools of Construction Region I collegiate construction management competition. More than 200 students from 16 collegiate teams from the Northeast participated.
read more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: ‘Sound of Music’ fundraiser
YNN (channel 9) reports on a group of RIT engineering students who organized a fundraiser for Camp Good Days and Special Times as part of a class project. watch video »
YNN (channel 9) reports on a group of RIT engineering students who organized a fundraiser for Camp Good Days and Special Times as part of a class project. watch video »
Student Spotlight
Student awarded scholarship for volunteer workA Q&A with Stephen Johnson, a civil engineering technology student who was awarded the Howard Freckleton and Roy Hamel Endowed Scholarship for his work as a volunteer firefighter.
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Tiger Hockey
Men’s hockey returns home this weekend
The men’s hockey team will play a pair of contests against American International College today and Saturday at Ritter Arena. Both games get underway at 7:05 p.m.
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The men’s hockey team will play a pair of contests against American International College today and Saturday at Ritter Arena. Both games get underway at 7:05 p.m.
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Sports News
Swimming and diving to compete at championships
Union College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will host the 2013 Liberty League Swimming and Diving Championships today and Saturday.
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Union College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will host the 2013 Liberty League Swimming and Diving Championships today and Saturday.
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RIT in the News
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Upcoming Events
Open house: For prospective students and families, until 4 p.m. today, throughout campus
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Player-Authors: Video Games, User-Generated Content and Copyright,” Greg Lastowka, Rutgers School of Law-Camden, 1 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
3December: Featuring speakers Sarah Hanson, Fisher-Price, and Marty Havran, DreamWorks, 2 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Advent Lessons and Carols Service: Featuring the Center for Religious Life, RIT Orchestra and RIT Singers, 5 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Cosplay Snow Festival: Featuring performances, workshops and panels, 10 a.m. today–1 a.m. Dec. 8, Campus Center Alumni Room, $25
Holiday Service Project: Volunteer to wrap boxes for Open Door Mission: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Fireside Lounge (register)
FreezeFest Kickoff: Announcing comedian, event highlights and giveaways, noon–3 p.m. Dec. 11, SAU lobby
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Is Energy Storage the ‘Holy Grail’ of Renewable Energy?” Eric Hittinger, 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
SPAS Holiday Auction: New and used photo equipment and accessories, 5 p.m. Dec. 11, Gannett Hall lobby
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Player-Authors: Video Games, User-Generated Content and Copyright,” Greg Lastowka, Rutgers School of Law-Camden, 1 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
3December: Featuring speakers Sarah Hanson, Fisher-Price, and Marty Havran, DreamWorks, 2 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Advent Lessons and Carols Service: Featuring the Center for Religious Life, RIT Orchestra and RIT Singers, 5 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Cosplay Snow Festival: Featuring performances, workshops and panels, 10 a.m. today–1 a.m. Dec. 8, Campus Center Alumni Room, $25
Holiday Service Project: Volunteer to wrap boxes for Open Door Mission: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Fireside Lounge (register)
FreezeFest Kickoff: Announcing comedian, event highlights and giveaways, noon–3 p.m. Dec. 11, SAU lobby
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Is Energy Storage the ‘Holy Grail’ of Renewable Energy?” Eric Hittinger, 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
SPAS Holiday Auction: New and used photo equipment and accessories, 5 p.m. Dec. 11, Gannett Hall lobby
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Women's basketball: Brockport 61, RIT 57 (OT)
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