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February 6, 2014
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Alumnus Eric Irish, right, and RIT Public Safety Investigator Tony Yazback created the TigerSafe app. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Lighting researchers energized with $100,000 grant
A company in Venture Creations business incubator won funding to advance organic light-emitting diode technology for use in smartphone displays.
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ADVANCE RIT program launches Feb. 13
Campus-wide projects aim to increase career opportunities and overcome barriers to advancement for female faculty.
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Community defines diversity
Through strategic and grassroots efforts, RIT is 
seeing diversity success reflected in the campus community and in opportunities for multicultural learning.
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For and About Alumni
Search for perfect snowflake ends under microscope
For the past 10 years, professors and students have scurried around campus catching snowflakes.
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Tiger Hockey
Women head to Mercyhurst
Women’s hockey faces crucial College Hockey America contests this weekend at No. 10 Mercyhurst. The teams are battling for the top spot in the CHA standings and a potential first round bye.
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RIT in the News
The Telegraph
Nashua woman nominated for ‘Emerging Talent’ award
Jennie Lamere, first-year software engineering major, featured more »

Brighton-Pittsford Post
Louise Slaugher State of the Union Comment: Progress made, but more to be done
RIT, NTID mentioned more »

Cleveland Plain Dealer
CVS/Pharmacy's decision to quit selling cigarettes spurs praise and risk
Eugene Fram, professor emeritus of marketing, quoted more »

City Newspaper
START-UP NY: Big boost or big giveaway?
RIT mentioned more »

Computerworld
Personal history may thrust new Microsoft CEO into visa debate
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, quoted more »

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Upcoming Events
Opening reception: “Mobilizing America: Fighting World War I on the Homefront and Battlefront,” featuring posters and photographs from WWI, 5–7 p.m. today, University Gallery

Careers in Motion Lecture: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 6:30 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium

Thursday Night Cinema: Silver Linings Playbook, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium

Blood drive: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Feb. 7, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)

Talk: “’Hacking Computer Science Education’ at Khan Academy,” John Resig, RIT alumnus and jQuery creator, noon, Center for Student Innovation, room 1600

Finding My Path Series: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 4 p.m. Feb. 7, 1829 Room, SAU

Discussion: Internet entrepreneurship, Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and author of Without Their Permission, with RIT alumnus John Resig, 6 p.m. Feb. 7, Gordon Field House

Big Shot: Community art project and nighttime photograph of High Falls scene, Feb. 9, High Falls area, Rochester

Margaret’s House Valentine Sale: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10, SAU. Proceeds to benefit the RIT United Way campaign.

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)

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