February 14, 2014
Children from Margaret’s House sold Valentine’s Day treats and cards on Feb. 10. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Chase away the winter bluesThe fifth annual FreezeFest celebration takes place Feb. 21–23 with more than 30 events throughout the weekend, including a performance by comedian John Oliver.
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Professor’s book named Gourmand awards finalist
Wine and Culture: Vineyard to Glass—co-edited by anthropology professor Robert Ulin—is a finalist for the distinguished Gourmand International World Cookbook Awards.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival tickets available
Films from the 38th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival are coming to RIT. The Feb. 15 and 16 shows are already sold out, but tickets are available for the live captioned show at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 in Ingle Auditorium.
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RIT Big Shot No. 29: High FallsGo behind the scenes of the making of this year’s Big Shot image. Hundreds of volunteers turned out Feb. 9 to “paint” Rochester’s High Falls with light for the nighttime photo project. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Comcast merger with Time Warner Cable
WHAM-TV (channel 13) talks to Vic Perotti, associate professor of marketing and digital business in the Saunders College of Business, about the fallout from the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable. watch video »
WHAM-TV (channel 13) talks to Vic Perotti, associate professor of marketing and digital business in the Saunders College of Business, about the fallout from the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable. watch video »
Student Spotlight
Student finds challenge in planning FreezeFest
A Q&A with Sarah Niedzwiecki, a fourth-year hospitality service management major and member of the College Activities Board.
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A Q&A with Sarah Niedzwiecki, a fourth-year hospitality service management major and member of the College Activities Board.
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Tiger Hockey
Remembering Ritter Arena this weekend
The men’s hockey team faces Mercyhurst today and Saturday. This weekend, RIT will “Remember Ritter Arena,” with a handful of exhibits to help capture the storied 46-year history of the arena. This is the final weekend that both the men’s and women’s teams will be home at the same time.
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The men’s hockey team faces Mercyhurst today and Saturday. This weekend, RIT will “Remember Ritter Arena,” with a handful of exhibits to help capture the storied 46-year history of the arena. This is the final weekend that both the men’s and women’s teams will be home at the same time.
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Sports News
Basketball game to benefit Jan Strine memorial fund
Proceeds from tonight’s women’s basketball game against St. Lawrence will go to the Jan Strine Memorial Labyrinth Fund. For many years, Jan Strine coordinated the NTID Athletic Support Team and was a liaison to the RIT Athletic Department. She died in September 2013 after battling lymphoma.
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Proceeds from tonight’s women’s basketball game against St. Lawrence will go to the Jan Strine Memorial Labyrinth Fund. For many years, Jan Strine coordinated the NTID Athletic Support Team and was a liaison to the RIT Athletic Department. She died in September 2013 after battling lymphoma.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT names new senior vice president for student affairs
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NASA.gov
Landsat 8 Sees Landsat 5
Michael Gartley, research professor, Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, cited more »
WXXI.org
Comcast Deal Could Create ‘Monster Network’
Mike Johansson, lecturer in communication, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT selects new senior vice president
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Rochester Business Journal
RIT to launch nonpartisan statesmanship center with Kayser gift
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RIT names new senior vice president for student affairs
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NASA.gov
Landsat 8 Sees Landsat 5
Michael Gartley, research professor, Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, cited more »
WXXI.org
Comcast Deal Could Create ‘Monster Network’
Mike Johansson, lecturer in communication, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT selects new senior vice president
more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT to launch nonpartisan statesmanship center with Kayser gift
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Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Transfer open house: Until 3 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. today and Feb. 18, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Fundraiser for Hospitality Association, 5–10 p.m. today, Henry’s Restaurant, Eastman Hall (reservations)
Quirky Alone Day: Food and fun activities for singles, 8–10 p.m. today, 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
Faculty Speaker Film Series: Brian Larson and Skip Battaglia present 2014 Oscar Animated Shorts reel, 7:20 p.m. Feb. 17, The Little Theater, 240 East Ave., Rochester, $5
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
Kern Lecture Series: “Fairytale Brands,” Jonathan Bean, Bucknell University, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 20, Liberal Arts Hall, room 1251
Blood drive: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. today and Feb. 18, SAU Fireside Lounge (schedule appointment)
Valentine’s Day Dinner: Fundraiser for Hospitality Association, 5–10 p.m. today, Henry’s Restaurant, Eastman Hall (reservations)
Quirky Alone Day: Food and fun activities for singles, 8–10 p.m. today, 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
Faculty Speaker Film Series: Brian Larson and Skip Battaglia present 2014 Oscar Animated Shorts reel, 7:20 p.m. Feb. 17, The Little Theater, 240 East Ave., Rochester, $5
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
Kern Lecture Series: “Fairytale Brands,” Jonathan Bean, Bucknell University, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 20, Liberal Arts Hall, room 1251
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