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Criminal justice professor earns fellowship
Irshad Altheimer has earned a W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship for his work related to understanding and reducing dispute-related violence. Altheimer will work with the Rochester Police Department, Monroe Crime Analysis Center and researchers at RIT’s Center for Public Safety Initiatives.
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International design expert named visiting professor
Michael Burke will present lectures, work with faculty and students, and share his expertise in graphic and information design over several weeks at RIT.
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Gallery hosts senior fine art photography show
The William Harris Gallery, formerly known as the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) gallery, presents “The State of Things” March 7 through 21.
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Irshad Altheimer has earned a W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship for his work related to understanding and reducing dispute-related violence. Altheimer will work with the Rochester Police Department, Monroe Crime Analysis Center and researchers at RIT’s Center for Public Safety Initiatives.
read more »
International design expert named visiting professor
Michael Burke will present lectures, work with faculty and students, and share his expertise in graphic and information design over several weeks at RIT.
read more »
Gallery hosts senior fine art photography show
The William Harris Gallery, formerly known as the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) gallery, presents “The State of Things” March 7 through 21.
read more »
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RIT on TV: Living with a cochlear implantTime Warner Cable News (channel 9) talks to deaf individuals with cochlear implants during a panel discussion of the book New Beginnings: Acquiring and Living with a Cochlear Implant, edited by Michael Stinson, a research faculty member at NTID, and NTID President Gerry Buckley. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Bank teams up with NTID
WROC-TV (channel 8) reports on a new program for student interpreters. Advantage Federal Credit Union is teaming up with RIT to launch a program for student interpreters to get firsthand experience from tellers to learn banking terms. watch video »
WROC-TV (channel 8) reports on a new program for student interpreters. Advantage Federal Credit Union is teaming up with RIT to launch a program for student interpreters to get firsthand experience from tellers to learn banking terms. watch video »
Student Spotlight
Student hopes to connect hearing, deaf communities
A Q&A with Stephanie Kiessling, a fifth-year hospitality management major and the first deaf student member of the Puttin’ on the RITz executive board.
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A Q&A with Stephanie Kiessling, a fifth-year hospitality management major and the first deaf student member of the Puttin’ on the RITz executive board.
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Tiger Hockey
Men wrap up regular season
The men’s hockey team finishes the regular season with a home-and-home series against Canisius today and Saturday. Today’s game is at the Buffalo State Ice Arena and Saturday’s game will be the final contest in the 46-year history of Ritter Arena.
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The men’s hockey team finishes the regular season with a home-and-home series against Canisius today and Saturday. Today’s game is at the Buffalo State Ice Arena and Saturday’s game will be the final contest in the 46-year history of Ritter Arena.
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Upcoming Events
Talk: “Ignorance is Bliss: Research in Every Discipline is Driven by Ignorance,” Thomas Garborski and Gary Skuse, 2 p.m. today, Gosnell Hall, room A300
Professional workshop: “Globalization, Change and Learning,” Shaista Khilji, George Washington University, 9 a.m. March 1, Vignelli Center (RSVP)
Basant: Features Indian cultural dances, drama and instrumental and vocal performances, 6 p.m. March 1, Ingle Auditorium
Information session: Google Research Award, 10:30 a.m. March 3, 1829 Room, SAU (RSVP)
Passport Drive: Apply for or renew U.S. passports, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. March 4, SAU Fireside Lounge
Vignelli Center Design Conversations: Michael Bierut, Pentagram, 4:45 p.m. March 4, University Gallery, Booth Hall
RIT Tiger Olympics: Games and prize auction to kick off 2014 United Way Campaign, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. March 6, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Performance: The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. March 6, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Information session: Learn about degree programs offered through the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, 1–4 p.m. March 19, 1829 Room, SAU
Professional workshop: “Globalization, Change and Learning,” Shaista Khilji, George Washington University, 9 a.m. March 1, Vignelli Center (RSVP)
Basant: Features Indian cultural dances, drama and instrumental and vocal performances, 6 p.m. March 1, Ingle Auditorium
Information session: Google Research Award, 10:30 a.m. March 3, 1829 Room, SAU (RSVP)
Passport Drive: Apply for or renew U.S. passports, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. March 4, SAU Fireside Lounge
Vignelli Center Design Conversations: Michael Bierut, Pentagram, 4:45 p.m. March 4, University Gallery, Booth Hall
RIT Tiger Olympics: Games and prize auction to kick off 2014 United Way Campaign, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. March 6, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Performance: The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. March 6, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Information session: Learn about degree programs offered through the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, 1–4 p.m. March 19, 1829 Room, SAU
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