February 7, 2014
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Today’s Top Stories
Graduation Fair 2014 set for Feb. 12
Participants in May commencement will have one-stop shopping in the Fireside Lounge.
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Authors confront the legacy of slavery
Sharon Morgan is a descendant of slaves; Thomas DeWolf is a descendant of slave owners. Both will be at RIT Feb. 13 for a book signing and discussion.
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Businesses learn, mature and grow
Last year was a good year for Venture Creations, RIT’s business incubator, but 2014 is already shaping up to be even better.
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Participants in May commencement will have one-stop shopping in the Fireside Lounge.
read more »
Authors confront the legacy of slavery
Sharon Morgan is a descendant of slaves; Thomas DeWolf is a descendant of slave owners. Both will be at RIT Feb. 13 for a book signing and discussion.
read more »
Businesses learn, mature and grow
Last year was a good year for Venture Creations, RIT’s business incubator, but 2014 is already shaping up to be even better.
read more »
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Student Spotlight
Student anticipates Big Shot
A Q&A with Robert Deitchler, a fourth-year advertising photography major.
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A Q&A with Robert Deitchler, a fourth-year advertising photography major.
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Tiger Hockey
Men take on Robert Morris
The men’s hockey team looks to gain ground in the Atlantic Hockey Association standings with a pair of home games against rival Robert Morris University.
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The men’s hockey team looks to gain ground in the Atlantic Hockey Association standings with a pair of home games against rival Robert Morris University.
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Sports News
Baldwin named ECAC Upstate Swimmer of the Week
Sprinter Katie Baldwin of the women’s swimming and diving team was recognized by the ECAC and the Liberty League.
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Sprinter Katie Baldwin of the women’s swimming and diving team was recognized by the ECAC and the Liberty League.
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RIT in the News
Inside Higher Ed
Commencement Speakers Announced: Augustana, Duke, LIM, RIT, Stanford, U. of Notre Dame, Woodbury
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Profiles in Diversity
Kevin McDonald – Rochester Institute of Technology
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Commencement Speakers Announced: Augustana, Duke, LIM, RIT, Stanford, U. of Notre Dame, Woodbury
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Profiles in Diversity
Kevin McDonald – Rochester Institute of Technology
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Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Blood drive: until 4 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)
Finding My Path Series: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 4 p.m. today, 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. today, 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 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)
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
Science on Screen Series:The Fountain, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, $5, The Little Theatre, (Science on Screen at The Little)
Global open forum: “Israel: Broadening the Conversation,” Ambassador Ido Aharoni, consul general of Israel, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, auditorium 1130
Finding My Path Series: Robert Johnson, director of photography, The Weather Channel, 4 p.m. today, 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. today, 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 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)
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
Science on Screen Series:The Fountain, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, $5, The Little Theatre, (Science on Screen at The Little)
Global open forum: “Israel: Broadening the Conversation,” Ambassador Ido Aharoni, consul general of Israel, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, auditorium 1130
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