March 4, 2014
The College of Liberal Arts hosted its annual Major, Minor and Immersion Fair Feb. 27. more »
Today’s Top Stories
United they standThe personal journeys of RIT community members impacted by United Way are featured in posters you’ll see around campus for the 2014 United Way Campaign, which kicks off with the Tiger Olympics on Thursday.
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Immigration whistleblower Jay Palmer to present
Jay Palmer explains the case that resulted in the largest-ever fine for corporate immigration violation — a $34 million lawsuit settlement paid by software giant Infosys — during his talk on March 10.
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RIT on TV: Student in the Bright SpotTime Warner Cable News (channel 9) highlights student Sierra Williams in its Bright Spot feature. Williams, a graduate student in the BS/MS environmental management program in the College of Applied Science and Technology, is a volunteer at Mary’s Place. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Alumna Katie Linendoll talks tech
FOX Rochester news talks to RIT graduate and tech expert Katie Linendoll about cities using “smart technology.” watch video »
FOX Rochester news talks to RIT graduate and tech expert Katie Linendoll about cities using “smart technology.” watch video »
Newsmakers
Christine Monikowski, professor in NTID’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education, presented “The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning” Nov. 6 at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., as part of its Colloquium Series.
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Tiger Hockey
Brown, Binnington earn weekly accolades
Juniors Celeste Brown and Ali Binnington of the women’s hockey team earned College Hockey America weekly honors on Monday. Brown was named the CHA Player of the Week, while Binnington garnered co-Goalie of the Week honors.
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Juniors Celeste Brown and Ali Binnington of the women’s hockey team earned College Hockey America weekly honors on Monday. Brown was named the CHA Player of the Week, while Binnington garnered co-Goalie of the Week honors.
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Sports News
Diver qualifies for championships
Junior Matt DePalo placed second out of 15 divers in the 3-meter competition and was eighth in the 1-meter competition at the 2014 NCAA Division III Region 4 Diving Championships this weekend. DePalo qualifies for the NCAA Division III Diving Championships this month.
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Junior Matt DePalo placed second out of 15 divers in the 3-meter competition and was eighth in the 1-meter competition at the 2014 NCAA Division III Region 4 Diving Championships this weekend. DePalo qualifies for the NCAA Division III Diving Championships this month.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester leaders lobby in Albany
Bill Destler, president, mentioned more »
The Daily Record
Local firms recognized
Golisano Institute for Sustainability mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Cybersecurity put to the test at RIT competition
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Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester grocers wary of tech, adapt slowly
Vic Perotti, associate professor of marketing and digital business, quoted more »
The Huffington Post
A Nonprofit Board's Most Important Job!
Guest essay by Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business more »
Rochester leaders lobby in Albany
Bill Destler, president, mentioned more »
The Daily Record
Local firms recognized
Golisano Institute for Sustainability mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Cybersecurity put to the test at RIT competition
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester grocers wary of tech, adapt slowly
Vic Perotti, associate professor of marketing and digital business, quoted more »
The Huffington Post
A Nonprofit Board's Most Important Job!
Guest essay by Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business more »
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Upcoming Events
Passport Drive: Apply for or renew U.S. passports, until 2 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Vignelli Center Design Conversations: Michael Bierut, Pentagram, 4:45 p.m. today, University Gallery, Booth Hall
Performance: All-College Jazz Ensemble Festival, featuring RIT Jazz Ensemble and groups from University of Rochester and SUNY Geneseo, 7 p.m. March 5, Ingle Auditorium
Opening reception: “See-Cily,” 7 p.m. March 5, University Gallery
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
Lecture: “Autonomy and Adaptive Preference,” Ken Baynes, professor of philosophy, Syracuse University, 4 p.m. March 6, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Performance: The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. March 6, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Thursday Night Cinema: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 10 p.m. March 6, Ingle Auditorium
Workshop: Learn about iMovie, noon March 7, Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT, 2nd Floor
Lecture: “Graphic Storytelling as Part of the Classroom Curriculum for Deaf Students,” Kurt Stoskopf, NTID arts and imaging studies department, 1 p.m. March 7, CSD Student Development Center
Vignelli Center Design Conversations: Michael Bierut, Pentagram, 4:45 p.m. today, University Gallery, Booth Hall
Performance: All-College Jazz Ensemble Festival, featuring RIT Jazz Ensemble and groups from University of Rochester and SUNY Geneseo, 7 p.m. March 5, Ingle Auditorium
Opening reception: “See-Cily,” 7 p.m. March 5, University Gallery
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
Lecture: “Autonomy and Adaptive Preference,” Ken Baynes, professor of philosophy, Syracuse University, 4 p.m. March 6, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Performance: The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. March 6, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Thursday Night Cinema: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 10 p.m. March 6, Ingle Auditorium
Workshop: Learn about iMovie, noon March 7, Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT, 2nd Floor
Lecture: “Graphic Storytelling as Part of the Classroom Curriculum for Deaf Students,” Kurt Stoskopf, NTID arts and imaging studies department, 1 p.m. March 7, CSD Student Development Center
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