April 10, 2014
Wilson Silva, a lecturer in linguistics, is researching the native languages of Brazilian tribes. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Esteemed researcher joins RIT faculty
Matt Huenerfauth, a leading researcher in human-computer interaction and accessibility for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, joins the Golisano College in August.
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RIT celebrates graduate students
The first Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held April 14–18 and features speakers, workshops, information fairs and a keynote address and luncheon. The week culminates with the Convergence Art Show Reception and the Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium.
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Michelle Lanphear honored by FIRST Robotics
RIT’s Michelle Lanphear, event logistics coordinator, and University of Rochester’s Elayne Stewart, judge adviser, were named Volunteers of the Year at the FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regionals.
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Matt Huenerfauth, a leading researcher in human-computer interaction and accessibility for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, joins the Golisano College in August.
read more »
RIT celebrates graduate students
The first Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held April 14–18 and features speakers, workshops, information fairs and a keynote address and luncheon. The week culminates with the Convergence Art Show Reception and the Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium.
read more »
Michelle Lanphear honored by FIRST Robotics
RIT’s Michelle Lanphear, event logistics coordinator, and University of Rochester’s Elayne Stewart, judge adviser, were named Volunteers of the Year at the FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regionals.
read more »
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RIT on TV: 3D printingGood Day Rochester visits the Earl W. Brinkman Lab to speak with Professor Denis Cormier and see a demonstration of the lab’s 3D printers. watch video »
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RIT on TV: ATM security
WHEC-TV (channel 10) talks to Bill Stackpole, associate professor of computing security, about the security of ATMs after Microsoft discontinues support for Windows XP. Many ATMs use a version of the Windows XP system. watch video »
WHEC-TV (channel 10) talks to Bill Stackpole, associate professor of computing security, about the security of ATMs after Microsoft discontinues support for Windows XP. Many ATMs use a version of the Windows XP system. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Meet RIT’s distinguished alumni
Each year, the senior leaders of the colleges and centers select one graduate from each college who represents the best of RIT. On Friday, RIT honors 10 distinguished alumni who stand out among the more than 110,000 accomplished graduates.
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Each year, the senior leaders of the colleges and centers select one graduate from each college who represents the best of RIT. On Friday, RIT honors 10 distinguished alumni who stand out among the more than 110,000 accomplished graduates.
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Sports News
Men's lacrosse tops Nazareth
The No. 1 men’s lacrosse team improved to 12-0 on the season with a 14-11 win over crosstown rival Nazareth College on Wednesday. Tied 8-8 early in the fourth quarter, the Tigers rattled off four straight goals to pull ahead and hold on for the win.
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The No. 1 men’s lacrosse team improved to 12-0 on the season with a 14-11 win over crosstown rival Nazareth College on Wednesday. Tied 8-8 early in the fourth quarter, the Tigers rattled off four straight goals to pull ahead and hold on for the win.
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RIT in the News
Fast Company
What It's Like To Design A Font From Scratch
Steve Matteson ’88 (printing management) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Renowned video game designer visiting RIT
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The Guardian
Google Glass – Wearable tech but would you wear it?
Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy, quoted more »
The New York Times
Going Back to School, Without the Pressure
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT to host technical communication conference
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Democrat and Chronicle
New tech centers primed to help local manufacturers
Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research, and Nabil Nasr, director, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Interdisciplinary studies meet demand, grow at a fast clip
Samuel C. McQuade III, director of graduate studies, Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, quoted more »
What It's Like To Design A Font From Scratch
Steve Matteson ’88 (printing management) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Renowned video game designer visiting RIT
more »
The Guardian
Google Glass – Wearable tech but would you wear it?
Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy, quoted more »
The New York Times
Going Back to School, Without the Pressure
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT to host technical communication conference
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
New tech centers primed to help local manufacturers
Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research, and Nabil Nasr, director, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Interdisciplinary studies meet demand, grow at a fast clip
Samuel C. McQuade III, director of graduate studies, Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Hale lecture: “Structural Conditions for Civility,” Deborah Mower, Youngstown State University, 4 p.m. today, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Statesmanship Colloquium: “Lincoln’s Statesmanship on the Emancipation Proclamation,” Allen Guelzo, director, Civil War Era Studies, Gettysburg College, 7 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Digital Humanities Distinguished Speaker Series: Tracy Fullerton, Time’s Best of the Web, 8 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Performance: The Marriage of Bette and Boo, 8 p.m. today through April 12, 2 p.m. April 13, Panara Theatre
Thursday Night Cinema: Despicable Me 2, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Beauty, Gender, Social Class… What is Fashion?” noon April 11, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Speaker: “The Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer: Genomic Insights,” Rick Kittles ’89, College of Science Distinguished Alumnus, 2 p.m. April 11, Gosnell Hall, room A300
Opening reception: Exhibition featuring the work by MFA students Yoonjee Kwak and Aya Oki, 5–7 p.m. April 11, Dyer Arts Center
Lecture series: RIT National Press Photographers Association’s “What We Do” Show, featuring panelists Edmund Fountain, Seth Gitner, Max Schulte, 6 p.m. April 11, Carlson Auditorium
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Blues Got You: From the Mississippi Delta to Tin Pan Alley,” 8 p.m. April 11, Ingle Auditorium (details)
Statesmanship Colloquium: “Lincoln’s Statesmanship on the Emancipation Proclamation,” Allen Guelzo, director, Civil War Era Studies, Gettysburg College, 7 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Digital Humanities Distinguished Speaker Series: Tracy Fullerton, Time’s Best of the Web, 8 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Performance: The Marriage of Bette and Boo, 8 p.m. today through April 12, 2 p.m. April 13, Panara Theatre
Thursday Night Cinema: Despicable Me 2, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Beauty, Gender, Social Class… What is Fashion?” noon April 11, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Speaker: “The Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer: Genomic Insights,” Rick Kittles ’89, College of Science Distinguished Alumnus, 2 p.m. April 11, Gosnell Hall, room A300
Opening reception: Exhibition featuring the work by MFA students Yoonjee Kwak and Aya Oki, 5–7 p.m. April 11, Dyer Arts Center
Lecture series: RIT National Press Photographers Association’s “What We Do” Show, featuring panelists Edmund Fountain, Seth Gitner, Max Schulte, 6 p.m. April 11, Carlson Auditorium
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Blues Got You: From the Mississippi Delta to Tin Pan Alley,” 8 p.m. April 11, Ingle Auditorium (details)
Scoreboard
Baseball: RIT 4—2, UR 3—3
Softball: Alfred 12—8, RIT 7—0
Men’s tennis: UR 6, RIT 3
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 14, Nazareth 11
Softball: Alfred 12—8, RIT 7—0
Men’s tennis: UR 6, RIT 3
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 14, Nazareth 11
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