Today’s Top Stories
Sandra Johnson named head of Student Affairs
Johnson is expected to begin her new role as senior vice president for student affairs on July 1. She previously served for nearly eight years as vice president for the Division of Student Affairs at Hofstra University.
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RIT creates Center for the Study of Statesmanship
A $250,000 gift from former Board of Trustees member Kraig Kayser helped establish the Center for the Study of Statesmanship, Law and Liberty in the College of Liberal Arts. Its mission is to cultivate in student leaders the “it” factor that existed in America’s greatest political statesmen.
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Students work to ‘Greenovate’ communities
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute announced the awardees of its “Greenovate NYS” student competition. Teams designed solutions to a specific activity at their university or in their community with a large environmental footprint.
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Johnson is expected to begin her new role as senior vice president for student affairs on July 1. She previously served for nearly eight years as vice president for the Division of Student Affairs at Hofstra University.
read more »
RIT creates Center for the Study of Statesmanship
A $250,000 gift from former Board of Trustees member Kraig Kayser helped establish the Center for the Study of Statesmanship, Law and Liberty in the College of Liberal Arts. Its mission is to cultivate in student leaders the “it” factor that existed in America’s greatest political statesmen.
read more »
Students work to ‘Greenovate’ communities
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute announced the awardees of its “Greenovate NYS” student competition. Teams designed solutions to a specific activity at their university or in their community with a large environmental footprint.
read more »
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RIT on TV: All eyes on OlympicsWROC-TV (channel 8) talks to members of the women’s hockey team as Team USA faced Team Canada in women’s hockey in the Olympics. The RIT team consists of 20 Canadians and four Americans. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Microbeads causing health concerns
WROC-TV (channel 8) talks to Kate Winnebeck, a senior environmental health and safety specialist at the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, about microbeads from personal skin care products that are turning up in the tens of millions in the Great Lakes. watch video »
WROC-TV (channel 8) talks to Kate Winnebeck, a senior environmental health and safety specialist at the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, about microbeads from personal skin care products that are turning up in the tens of millions in the Great Lakes. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Romancing the stone with ZariinFounded three years ago in New Delhi, India, Zariin jewelry is the brainchild of Mamta Gupta ’03 (MBA) and her sister Vidhi—who were inspired by their cultural roots and their passion for fashion and design.
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The Tiger Beat Blog
‘Athenaeum’—A look inside the February-March issue
Editor Vienna McGrain offers a peek at the latest issue of the Athenaeum newsletter, on stands today.
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Editor Vienna McGrain offers a peek at the latest issue of the Athenaeum newsletter, on stands today.
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Tiger Hockey
Women face Robert Morris
The women’s hockey team returns home to face rival Robert Morris for a pair of games that both get underway at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There are just three regular season home games remaining at Ritter Arena before the Tigers move into the Gene Polisseni Center next school year.
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The women’s hockey team returns home to face rival Robert Morris for a pair of games that both get underway at 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There are just three regular season home games remaining at Ritter Arena before the Tigers move into the Gene Polisseni Center next school year.
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RIT in the News
Rochester Business Journal
CEO aims to drive growth at tech firm
Joseph Burke ’71 (business administration) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Vietnamese immigrant melds learning, entrepreneurship
Aline Nguyen ’90 (applied and mathematical statistics) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Return to the ice
Thomas Masaschi ’08 (business administration) featured more »
CEO aims to drive growth at tech firm
Joseph Burke ’71 (business administration) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Vietnamese immigrant melds learning, entrepreneurship
Aline Nguyen ’90 (applied and mathematical statistics) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Return to the ice
Thomas Masaschi ’08 (business administration) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Information session: Learn about study abroad opportunities, 2:30–4:30 p.m. today, 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. today, 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
Def Meets Deaf Poetry Jam: Featuring ASL and English performance poetry from RIT and community poets, 2–4 p.m. Feb. 15, Lovin’ Cup, Park Point
Lecture: “Images of Femininity in American World War I Posters,” Pearl James, University of Kentucky, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, University Gallery
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Cultural Landmines: Language, Offense and Action,” 5 p.m. Feb. 18, SAU room 2160 (register)
Community Service Fair: Learn about local nonprofit agencies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Feb. 19, SAU lobby
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. today, 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
Def Meets Deaf Poetry Jam: Featuring ASL and English performance poetry from RIT and community poets, 2–4 p.m. Feb. 15, Lovin’ Cup, Park Point
Lecture: “Images of Femininity in American World War I Posters,” Pearl James, University of Kentucky, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, University Gallery
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Cultural Landmines: Language, Offense and Action,” 5 p.m. Feb. 18, SAU room 2160 (register)
Community Service Fair: Learn about local nonprofit agencies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Feb. 19, SAU lobby
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