February 5, 2014
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Today’s Top Stories
Big Shot takes aim at High Falls
RIT’s community nighttime photography project aims to capture Rochester’s scenic High Falls on Sunday. About 1,000 volunteers are needed to “paint” the area with flashlights and camera flash units.
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MAGIC Center speakers explore digital media
The MAGIC Center will bring noted speakers in the world of digital media to RIT: veteran electronic game designer/producer Warren Spector and blogger, entrepreneur and technologist Anil Dash.
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Nominations sought for Outstanding Adult Student
The Office of Part-time & Graduate Enrollment is accepting applications for the Outstanding Adult Student award, which recognizes students who successfully combine college studies with other adult responsibilities. To learn more, call 475-2229 or email opes@rit.edu. Deadline is March 1.
RIT’s community nighttime photography project aims to capture Rochester’s scenic High Falls on Sunday. About 1,000 volunteers are needed to “paint” the area with flashlights and camera flash units.
read more »
MAGIC Center speakers explore digital media
The MAGIC Center will bring noted speakers in the world of digital media to RIT: veteran electronic game designer/producer Warren Spector and blogger, entrepreneur and technologist Anil Dash.
read more »
Nominations sought for Outstanding Adult Student
The Office of Part-time & Graduate Enrollment is accepting applications for the Outstanding Adult Student award, which recognizes students who successfully combine college studies with other adult responsibilities. To learn more, call 475-2229 or email opes@rit.edu. Deadline is March 1.
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RIT on TV: Identity Theft on Facebook
WROC-TV (channel 8) takes an in-depth look at identity theft with RIT lecturer Harris Weisman. watch video »
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Sports News
William Smith slips by women’s basketball
The women’s basketball team lost 79-74 in overtime to William Smith College in Liberty League action on Tuesday. RIT will host Vassar College at the Clark Gym on Friday.
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The women’s basketball team lost 79-74 in overtime to William Smith College in Liberty League action on Tuesday. RIT will host Vassar College at the Clark Gym on Friday.
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RIT in the News
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Feb. 5 - RIT's Almost Miracle on Ice
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WWI comes alive in RIT exhibit
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Forbes.com
Inside Google's Mysterious Ethics Board
Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
College profs make life’s work of studying snowflakes
Michael Peres, associate chair of the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, featured more »
Feb. 5 - RIT's Almost Miracle on Ice
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
WWI comes alive in RIT exhibit
more »
Forbes.com
Inside Google's Mysterious Ethics Board
Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
College profs make life’s work of studying snowflakes
Michael Peres, associate chair of the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
CIS Seminar Series: “Medical imaging sciences: Bridging the gap between lab and life-saving,” Dr. David Fetzer, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 4 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Opening reception: “Mobilizing America: Fighting World War I on the Homefront and Battlefront,” featuring posters and photographs from WWI, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 6, University Gallery
Careers in Motion Lecture: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Silver Linings Playbook, 10 p.m. Feb. 6, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Feb. 7, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)
Finding My Path Series: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, 1829 Room, SAU
Big Shot: Community art project and nighttime photograph of High Falls scene, Feb. 9, High Falls area, Rochester
Talk: “The (or at least my) creative process: where do you (I) begin?” game industry veteran Warren Spector, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Student Innovation Hall (RSVP)
Lecture: Dan Cody, registrar and collections manager at Rochester Historical Society, will speak on World War I’s impact on Rochester, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, University Gallery
Opening reception: “Mobilizing America: Fighting World War I on the Homefront and Battlefront,” featuring posters and photographs from WWI, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 6, University Gallery
Careers in Motion Lecture: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Silver Linings Playbook, 10 p.m. Feb. 6, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Feb. 7, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)
Finding My Path Series: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, 1829 Room, SAU
Big Shot: Community art project and nighttime photograph of High Falls scene, Feb. 9, High Falls area, Rochester
Talk: “The (or at least my) creative process: where do you (I) begin?” game industry veteran Warren Spector, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Student Innovation Hall (RSVP)
Lecture: Dan Cody, registrar and collections manager at Rochester Historical Society, will speak on World War I’s impact on Rochester, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, University Gallery
Scoreboard
Men’s basketball: Hobart 77, RIT 75
Women’s basketball: William Smith 79, RIT 74
Women’s basketball: William Smith 79, RIT 74
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