April 21, 2014
Student Dan Wang photographed the new Corvette Z06 for a contest. Voting ends Tuesday. more »
Imagine RIT
Water cleaning system changing livesVisitors to Imagine RIT on May 3 will be able to sample water from a purification system that Saunders College of Business students are helping to promote.
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Today’s Top Stories
Teams head to business plan contest finals
Three teams of RIT students have advanced to the final round of the New York Business Plan Competition on Friday. Judges include venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers and seasoned entrepreneurs.
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Professor receives inaugural Edline M. Chun Award
Stephen Whittaker, an adjunct professor in the School of Media Sciences, was given the award for exemplifying excellence and dedication in teaching. Named in honor of the late RIT adjunct professor Edline Chun, the honor will be given annually to a CIAS adjunct faculty member.
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Three teams of RIT students have advanced to the final round of the New York Business Plan Competition on Friday. Judges include venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers and seasoned entrepreneurs.
read more »
Professor receives inaugural Edline M. Chun Award
Stephen Whittaker, an adjunct professor in the School of Media Sciences, was given the award for exemplifying excellence and dedication in teaching. Named in honor of the late RIT adjunct professor Edline Chun, the honor will be given annually to a CIAS adjunct faculty member.
read more » | watch video »
Newsmakers
Laurence Sugarman, director, Center for Applied Psychophysiology and Self-Regulation; Brian Garrison, research coordinator; and Kelsey Williford, fourth-year biochemistry, were presented with the Josephine R. Hilgard Award for Scientific Excellence in Writing on Pediatric/Adolescent Uses of Hypnosis from the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis on March 24. more Newsmakers »
Sports News
Men’s track and field finishes third in championships
The men’s track and field team competed hard at the 2014 Liberty League Championship meet at Tiger Stadium on Saturday afternoon, finishing in third place overall with 92 points.
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The men’s track and field team competed hard at the 2014 Liberty League Championship meet at Tiger Stadium on Saturday afternoon, finishing in third place overall with 92 points.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Film examines family’s connection to ‘Mein Kampf’
Hinda Mandell, assistant professor of communication, featured more »
Henrietta Post
Locals power RIT men's lacrosse to No. 1 rank
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Vette Magazine
Corvette Z06 Convertible Student Photo Contest
Dan Wang, fourth-year professional photographic illustration major, featured more »
Auburn Citizen
Seward House guest to tell the story behind '12 Years a Slave'
Richard Newman, professor of history, featured more »
Film examines family’s connection to ‘Mein Kampf’
Hinda Mandell, assistant professor of communication, featured more »
Henrietta Post
Locals power RIT men's lacrosse to No. 1 rank
more »
Vette Magazine
Corvette Z06 Convertible Student Photo Contest
Dan Wang, fourth-year professional photographic illustration major, featured more »
Auburn Citizen
Seward House guest to tell the story behind '12 Years a Slave'
Richard Newman, professor of history, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Earth Day Event: Hosted by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, features poster presentations, exhibits, guest speakers, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. April 22, Golisano Institute for Sustainability
Sale: Sponsored by CIAS Honors Program, “aRtIsT” T-shirt, hoodies and more, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. April 22, 29 and May 6, Gannett Hall lobby
Student Creative Writing Awards: Featuring author and screenwriter David Schickler, 4 p.m. April 22, Campus Center Reading Room
Conference: Learn about WiSTEE Connect (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship), 3–5 p.m. April 28, Vignelli Center (register by April 23)
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 11:45 a.m. April 23, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Pulled Pork Palooza: Sponsored by RIT Hospitality Association, noon April 23, Infinity Quad
Film: Sexy Baby, 6:30 p.m. April 23, followed by Q&A with Feminist for Nonviolent Choices and Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims, Dyer Arts Center
Sale: Sponsored by CIAS Honors Program, “aRtIsT” T-shirt, hoodies and more, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. April 22, 29 and May 6, Gannett Hall lobby
Student Creative Writing Awards: Featuring author and screenwriter David Schickler, 4 p.m. April 22, Campus Center Reading Room
Conference: Learn about WiSTEE Connect (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship), 3–5 p.m. April 28, Vignelli Center (register by April 23)
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 11:45 a.m. April 23, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Pulled Pork Palooza: Sponsored by RIT Hospitality Association, noon April 23, Infinity Quad
Film: Sexy Baby, 6:30 p.m. April 23, followed by Q&A with Feminist for Nonviolent Choices and Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims, Dyer Arts Center
Scoreboard
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 23, Skidmore 4 (April 19)
Softball: RPI 6—5, RIT 2—0 (April 19)
Baseball: RIT 7—4, St. Lawrence 5—8 (April 19)
Women’s lacrosse: William Smith 13, RIT 6 (April 19)
Softball: RPI 6—5, RIT 2—0 (April 19)
Baseball: RIT 7—4, St. Lawrence 5—8 (April 19)
Women’s lacrosse: William Smith 13, RIT 6 (April 19)
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