February 12, 2014
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Today’s Top Stories
‘Tub time with Tate’ opens Monday“Tub Time With Tate,” a selection of images by photographer Tate Tullier, runs from Feb. 17 to April 7 at NTID’s Dyer Arts Center.
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Lecture series welcomes branding expert
Jonathan Bean, assistant professor of markets, innovation and design at Bucknell University, will discuss how fairytale branding has become one way to boost brand awareness and maintain success on Feb. 20 as part of the William A. Kern Lecture Series.
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Imagine poster contest ends Friday
The 2014 Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival poster design contest ends Friday. More than 5,000 copies of a student-designed poster will be shared with the community. For official contest rules, go to www.rit.edu/imagine.
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RIT on TV: Global warmingGeo-engineering expert Josh Goldowitz, professor and undergraduate coordinator in the environmental sustainability health and safety department, discusses ways science might combat global warming. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Mike Johansson talks Twitter
Social media expert and communication lecturer Mike Johansson offers tips for late-comers to get involved with social media. watch video »
Social media expert and communication lecturer Mike Johansson offers tips for late-comers to get involved with social media. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Jersey auction benefits AutismUp
The women’s hockey team is auctioning off its puzzle piece jerseys from noon today to noon Feb. 19, with all proceeds going to AutismUp through the RIT United Way campaign. The Tigers wore these special jerseys for their Jan. 25 game as part of “Skate for the Cure.”
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The women’s hockey team is auctioning off its puzzle piece jerseys from noon today to noon Feb. 19, with all proceeds going to AutismUp through the RIT United Way campaign. The Tigers wore these special jerseys for their Jan. 25 game as part of “Skate for the Cure.”
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Sports News
Men’s, women’s basketball beats Union
The men’s basketball team beat Union 77-73 in overtime on Tuesday night, while the women’s team won 70-64.
The men’s basketball team beat Union 77-73 in overtime on Tuesday night, while the women’s team won 70-64.
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
2013 a record for college giving
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City Newspaper
DANCE | inspireDANCE Festival
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IEEE-USA Today's Engineer
Get the Most Out of Professional Development Opportunities
Mark Smith, director of multidisciplinary programs, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Institutions expand recruiting reach to attract more students
James Miller, senior vice president for Enrollment Management and Career Services, quoted more »
2013 a record for college giving
Lisa Cauda, vice president for development and alumni relations, cited more »
City Newspaper
DANCE | inspireDANCE Festival
NTID mentioned more »
IEEE-USA Today's Engineer
Get the Most Out of Professional Development Opportunities
Mark Smith, director of multidisciplinary programs, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Institutions expand recruiting reach to attract more students
James Miller, senior vice president for Enrollment Management and Career Services, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Graduation Fair: “One stop shopping” for commencement needs, until 2 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
TAG Day: Recognizing impact of donors on RIT community, games and giveaways, until 2:30 p.m. today, Campus Center
Stan Mckenzie Salon Series: Classical chamber music by RIT String Quartet and music faculty members in virtual auditorium, 4–6 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Lecture: Nonprofit or low-profit public relations, Steven Bodnar, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 7 p.m. today, Xerox Auditorium
Information session: Learn about study abroad opportunities, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Speakers: Sharon Morgan, Thomas DeWolf, Gather at the Table: The Healing Journey of a Daughter of Slavery and a Son of the Slave Trade, 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Webb Auditorium
Transfer open house: 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 14, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Feb. 14, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Fundraiser for Hospitality Association, 5–10 p.m. Feb. 14, Henry’s Restaurant, Eastman Hall (reservations)
Quirky Alone Day: Food and fun activities for singles, 8–10 p.m. Feb. 14, Vignelli Center
TAG Day: Recognizing impact of donors on RIT community, games and giveaways, until 2:30 p.m. today, Campus Center
Stan Mckenzie Salon Series: Classical chamber music by RIT String Quartet and music faculty members in virtual auditorium, 4–6 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Lecture: Nonprofit or low-profit public relations, Steven Bodnar, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 7 p.m. today, Xerox Auditorium
Information session: Learn about study abroad opportunities, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Speakers: Sharon Morgan, Thomas DeWolf, Gather at the Table: The Healing Journey of a Daughter of Slavery and a Son of the Slave Trade, 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Webb Auditorium
Transfer open house: 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 14, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Feb. 14, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Fundraiser for Hospitality Association, 5–10 p.m. Feb. 14, Henry’s Restaurant, Eastman Hall (reservations)
Quirky Alone Day: Food and fun activities for singles, 8–10 p.m. Feb. 14, Vignelli Center
Scoreboard
Men’s basketball: RIT 77, Union 73 (OT)
Women’s basketball: RIT 70, Union 64
Women’s basketball: RIT 70, Union 64
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