January 31, 2014
Tavis Smiley spoke at RIT’s Expressions of King’s Legacy celebration Jan. 30. more »
Today’s Top Stories
A leader in environmental imaging joins RIT
Charles “Chip” Bachmann brings 23 years of experience at the Naval Research Laboratory to the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science.
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University hosts photonics, semiconductor training
Eleven engineers and technicians from local and national companies participated in lectures and hands-on laboratory activities at the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
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Call for proposals
RIT hosts the Assessment Network of New York Conference, co-sponsored by the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Office, in April. The conference aims to share examples of how assessments have been used to improve teaching, learning and institutional effectiveness. Proposals are due Feb. 13.
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Charles “Chip” Bachmann brings 23 years of experience at the Naval Research Laboratory to the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science.
read more »
University hosts photonics, semiconductor training
Eleven engineers and technicians from local and national companies participated in lectures and hands-on laboratory activities at the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
read more »
Call for proposals
RIT hosts the Assessment Network of New York Conference, co-sponsored by the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Office, in April. The conference aims to share examples of how assessments have been used to improve teaching, learning and institutional effectiveness. Proposals are due Feb. 13.
read more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Deaf athletes inspired by Super Bowl playerFor students, and especially student-athletes, at NTID, Derrick Coleman and his path to the Super Bowl has special meaning. Coleman, running back for the Seattle Seahawks, has been deaf since the age of 3. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Tavis Smiley speaks on campus
Author Tavis Smiley was in Rochester to delve into the Rochester Race Riots of 1964. Smiley spoke to an audience at RIT. The PBS commentator is an outspoken advocate for racial and gender equality. watch video »
Author Tavis Smiley was in Rochester to delve into the Rochester Race Riots of 1964. Smiley spoke to an audience at RIT. The PBS commentator is an outspoken advocate for racial and gender equality. watch video »
Innovation Pipeline
What’s in the ‘Innovation Pipeline’?
The State Senate Select Committee on Science, Technology, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship visited in the fall and a business graduates from Venture Creations. Find out more in the online newsletter “Innovation Pipeline.”
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The State Senate Select Committee on Science, Technology, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship visited in the fall and a business graduates from Venture Creations. Find out more in the online newsletter “Innovation Pipeline.”
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Tiger Hockey
Men face Holy Cross at home
The men’s hockey team continues its seven-game home stand with a pair of contests against Atlantic Hockey Association rival College of Holy Cross at 7:05 p.m. today and Saturday.
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The men’s hockey team continues its seven-game home stand with a pair of contests against Atlantic Hockey Association rival College of Holy Cross at 7:05 p.m. today and Saturday.
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Sports News
Tennant makes Academic All-District III Team
Senior center Courtney Tennant of the women’s basketball team was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District III Women’s Basketball First Team. On Jan. 4, she became the sixth player in program history to record 1,000 career points.
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Senior center Courtney Tennant of the women’s basketball team was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District III Women’s Basketball First Team. On Jan. 4, she became the sixth player in program history to record 1,000 career points.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Tavis Smiley reframes Dr. King
RIT mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Discussions On Race In Rochester
Moses Gilbert, adjunct professor, quoted more »
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Penn Hills native to sign at Super Bowl: Deaf actress will perform national anthem
Amber Zion ’04 (graphic design) featured more »
The Atlantic
I See You: The Databases That Facial-Recognition Apps Need to Survive
Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
USA Today
Meet the guy who makes intricate coffee cup art (for a good cause)
Miguel Cardona Jr. ’04 (new media design and imaging) featured more »
Tavis Smiley reframes Dr. King
RIT mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Discussions On Race In Rochester
Moses Gilbert, adjunct professor, quoted more »
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Penn Hills native to sign at Super Bowl: Deaf actress will perform national anthem
Amber Zion ’04 (graphic design) featured more »
The Atlantic
I See You: The Databases That Facial-Recognition Apps Need to Survive
Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
USA Today
Meet the guy who makes intricate coffee cup art (for a good cause)
Miguel Cardona Jr. ’04 (new media design and imaging) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Selfie studio: Hosted by RIT Photo Store, use professional lights, tripods, backgrounds for cell phone photos, until 5 p.m. today, RIT Photo Store, Monroe Hall
Meet and greet: Candidate No. 4 for Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, 4:45 p.m. today, Interfaith Center (details)
Gospel Fest: Featuring RIT’s Gospel Ensemble, 7 p.m. today, 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
Poetry slam: Qualifier for ACUI sectional poetry slam, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Ingle Auditorium
Careers in Motion Lecture: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Carlson Auditorium
Meet and greet: Candidate No. 4 for Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, 4:45 p.m. today, Interfaith Center (details)
Gospel Fest: Featuring RIT’s Gospel Ensemble, 7 p.m. today, 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
Poetry slam: Qualifier for ACUI sectional poetry slam, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Ingle Auditorium
Careers in Motion Lecture: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Carlson Auditorium
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