January 30, 2014
The Rochester-Finger Lakes Middle and High School Art Exhibition begins at RIT Jan. 31. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Undergrad nominated for international Web award
Jen Lamere, a first-year software engineering student, is the only American nominated for the 2014 Net Award in the category of Emerging Talent of the Year.
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Physics professor named Yale’s Garfinkel Lecturer
David Merritt, professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, presented the Boris Garfinkel Lecture at Yale University.
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Freescale model racecar challenge rides into the future
Designers of modernistic vehicles will compete in the annual Freescale Cup challenge April 18 and 19 at RIT.
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Jen Lamere, a first-year software engineering student, is the only American nominated for the 2014 Net Award in the category of Emerging Talent of the Year.
read more »
Physics professor named Yale’s Garfinkel Lecturer
David Merritt, professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, presented the Boris Garfinkel Lecture at Yale University.
read more »
Freescale model racecar challenge rides into the future
Designers of modernistic vehicles will compete in the annual Freescale Cup challenge April 18 and 19 at RIT.
read more »
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RIT on TV: Tavis SmileyOne of Time magazine’s 10 most influential people will be in town today. Tavis Smiley, author, activist and host of talk shows on National Public Radio, will be the keynote speaker at RIT’s Expressions of King’s Legacy celebration today. watch video »
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Newsmakers
Lana Verschage was appointed director of the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences Women in Computing program. Verschage previously served as senior academic adviser in the software engineering department. more Newsmakers »
Tiger Hockey
Women’s hockey heads to Pennsylvania
The women’s hockey team will try to extend its winning streak this weekend against College Hockey America rival Penn State.
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The women’s hockey team will try to extend its winning streak this weekend against College Hockey America rival Penn State.
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RIT in the News
Fast Company
Most Creative People In Business 1000: Alex Kipman
Alex Kipman ’01 (software engineering) featured more »
Forbes.com
5 Ways To Avoid Being Suckered By Unreliable Information
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Freakonomics
Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing)
Nicholas DiFonzo, professor of psychology, featured more »
Most Creative People In Business 1000: Alex Kipman
Alex Kipman ’01 (software engineering) featured more »
Forbes.com
5 Ways To Avoid Being Suckered By Unreliable Information
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Freakonomics
Everybody Gossips (and That’s a Good Thing)
Nicholas DiFonzo, professor of psychology, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Selfie studio: Hosted by RIT Photo Store, use professional lights, tripods, backgrounds for cell phone photos, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. today and Jan. 31, RIT Photo Store, Monroe Hall
Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration: Featuring keynote speaker Tavis Smiley, noon today, Gordon Field House, $1
College of Science club fair: Until 2 p.m. today, Gosnell Hall atrium
Panel discussion: “State of Race in Rochester: 50 years after the '64 riots,” 6 p.m. today, East High School, 1801 Main St. E, Rochester (register)
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Gordon Field House (schedule appointment)
Meet and greet: Candidate No. 4 for Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, 4:45 p.m. Jan. 31, Interfaith Center (details)
Gospel Fest: Featuring RIT’s Gospel Ensemble, 7 p.m. Jan. 31, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $10 faculty/staff, $15 general admission
An Evening of Music and Poetry: Featuring Virgin recording artist Dwele and Strivers’ Row Poet Alysia Harris, 7 p.m. Feb. 1, SAU (register)
The Bowl that is Super: Watch Super Bowl with free food and games, 5–10 p.m. Feb. 2, Gordon Field House
Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration: Featuring keynote speaker Tavis Smiley, noon today, Gordon Field House, $1
College of Science club fair: Until 2 p.m. today, Gosnell Hall atrium
Panel discussion: “State of Race in Rochester: 50 years after the '64 riots,” 6 p.m. today, East High School, 1801 Main St. E, Rochester (register)
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Gordon Field House (schedule appointment)
Meet and greet: Candidate No. 4 for Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, 4:45 p.m. Jan. 31, Interfaith Center (details)
Gospel Fest: Featuring RIT’s Gospel Ensemble, 7 p.m. Jan. 31, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $10 faculty/staff, $15 general admission
An Evening of Music and Poetry: Featuring Virgin recording artist Dwele and Strivers’ Row Poet Alysia Harris, 7 p.m. Feb. 1, SAU (register)
The Bowl that is Super: Watch Super Bowl with free food and games, 5–10 p.m. Feb. 2, Gordon Field House
Scoreboard
Wrestling: Brockport 35, RIT 9
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