March 6, 2014
Professor Jeff Wagner works with economics students to develop research skills. more »
Today’s Top Stories
New minor begins this fall
The School of Interactive Games and Media will offer the nation’s first minor in free and open source software (FOSS) and free culture.
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RIT celebrates International Women’s Day
RIT will host a tulip giveaway in the Student Alumni Union lobby from noon to 2 p.m. Friday honoring the contributions of women on campus and around the world.
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High school girls learn about engineering
The student section of the Society of Women Engineers introduced 50 high school girls to engineering in an overnight program.
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The School of Interactive Games and Media will offer the nation’s first minor in free and open source software (FOSS) and free culture.
read more »
RIT celebrates International Women’s Day
RIT will host a tulip giveaway in the Student Alumni Union lobby from noon to 2 p.m. Friday honoring the contributions of women on campus and around the world.
read more »
High school girls learn about engineering
The student section of the Society of Women Engineers introduced 50 high school girls to engineering in an overnight program.
read more » | watch video »
Register by Friday for leadership conference
RIT students, alumni and area college students are welcome to attend Connectology 2014—Break the Mold: Leading the Unconventional Way. More than 25 workshops and breakout sessions will help participants sharpen their career and leadership skills. Register here.
RIT students, alumni and area college students are welcome to attend Connectology 2014—Break the Mold: Leading the Unconventional Way. More than 25 workshops and breakout sessions will help participants sharpen their career and leadership skills. Register here.
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Health and nutritionWHAM-TV (channel 13) reports on the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, which will be launched with a $6 million gift from The Wegman Family Charitable Foundation. watch video »
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For and About Alumni
Engineering professor takes his place on world stage
Mustafa Abushagur became part of history as Libya’s first elected prime minister and continues to help reshape the country’s future.
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Mustafa Abushagur became part of history as Libya’s first elected prime minister and continues to help reshape the country’s future.
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Tiger Hockey
Women’s hockey team plays Friday in semifinals
The women’s hockey team will face Robert Morris at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mercyhurst University for the College Hockey America Semifinals.
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The women’s hockey team will face Robert Morris at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mercyhurst University for the College Hockey America Semifinals.
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RIT in the News
Vermont Business Magazine
David Hurwitz receives 2013 VWMA Woodworker of the Year Award
David Hurwitz ’92 (woodworking and furniture design) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT to launch Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition
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Democrat and Chronicle
Wegman foundation gives $6M to RIT for new school
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National Journal
Washington’s Newest Think Tank Focuses on Green Power
Matthew Stepp ’09 (science, technology and public policy) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Photo master Carl Chiarenza has exhibit at RoCo
Carl Chiarenza ’57 (imaging science) featured more »
David Hurwitz receives 2013 VWMA Woodworker of the Year Award
David Hurwitz ’92 (woodworking and furniture design) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT to launch Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Wegman foundation gives $6M to RIT for new school
more »
National Journal
Washington’s Newest Think Tank Focuses on Green Power
Matthew Stepp ’09 (science, technology and public policy) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Photo master Carl Chiarenza has exhibit at RoCo
Carl Chiarenza ’57 (imaging science) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
RIT Tiger Olympics: Games and prize auction to kick off 2014 United Way Campaign, until 2:30 p.m. today, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Lecture: “Autonomy and Adaptive Preference,” Ken Baynes, professor of philosophy, Syracuse University, 4 p.m. today, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Performance: The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. today, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Thursday Night Cinema: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Workshop: Learn about iMovie, noon March 7, Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT, 2nd Floor
International Women’s Day: Tulip giveaway, noon–2 p.m. March 7, Student Alumni Union
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
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Wonderful Voices,” featuring operatic arias, duets, spoof of Julia Child, 8 p.m. March 7, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Deadline: Applications for the Finger Lakes Regional Contest of the New York Business Plan Competition are due by 11:59 p.m. March 9 (details)
Lecture: “Autonomy and Adaptive Preference,” Ken Baynes, professor of philosophy, Syracuse University, 4 p.m. today, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Performance: The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. today, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Thursday Night Cinema: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Workshop: Learn about iMovie, noon March 7, Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT, 2nd Floor
International Women’s Day: Tulip giveaway, noon–2 p.m. March 7, Student Alumni Union
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
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Wonderful Voices,” featuring operatic arias, duets, spoof of Julia Child, 8 p.m. March 7, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Deadline: Applications for the Finger Lakes Regional Contest of the New York Business Plan Competition are due by 11:59 p.m. March 9 (details)
Scoreboard
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 18, Brockport 11
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