April 30, 2014
The “Globe at the Movies” symposium celebrated the multifaceted nature of global films. more »
Imagine RIT
Racecars take the starting lineThe Power Wheels and E-Vehicle Autocross Challenge kicks off Imagine RIT at 9 a.m. Saturday. Teams will put their e-vehicles to the test for speed and maneuverability.
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Today’s Top Stories
Student finalist for Net Awards in London
First-year software engineering student Jen Lamere ranks among the top five nominees for the 2014 Net Award in the category of Emerging Talent of the Year. She will attend the finals ceremony in London on May 9.
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College of Liberal Arts honors student writers
Several students were presented the 2014 Henry and Mary Kearse Distinguished Lecture and Student Writing Awards at a ceremony earlier this month.
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First-year software engineering student Jen Lamere ranks among the top five nominees for the 2014 Net Award in the category of Emerging Talent of the Year. She will attend the finals ceremony in London on May 9.
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College of Liberal Arts honors student writers
Several students were presented the 2014 Henry and Mary Kearse Distinguished Lecture and Student Writing Awards at a ceremony earlier this month.
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RIT on TV: Men’s lacrosseWHAM-TV (channel 13) reports on the men’s lacrosse team’s perfect regular season as the Tigers head to the Liberty League Tournament Semifinals on Friday. watch video »
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Tiger Hockey
Men’s team names captains
Senior forward Matt Garbowsky will captain the men’s hockey team for the third straight season next school year, while senior Brad McGowan and juniors Alexander Kuqali and Andrew Miller will serve as assistant captains.
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Senior forward Matt Garbowsky will captain the men’s hockey team for the third straight season next school year, while senior Brad McGowan and juniors Alexander Kuqali and Andrew Miller will serve as assistant captains.
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Sports News
Track and field athletes earn honors
Hailey Burkhart of the women’s track and field team was named Liberty League Field Athlete of the Week. Matt Giannino and Frank Borseti of the men’s team were named Track Athlete of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively.
Hailey Burkhart of the women’s track and field team was named Liberty League Field Athlete of the Week. Matt Giannino and Frank Borseti of the men’s team were named Track Athlete of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively.
RIT in the News
Forbes.com
Hitting the Interview Home Run: Great Interview Responses
Manny Contomanolis, director, Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services, quoted more »
The Christian Science Monitor
Next generation of cyber defenders prepare for expanding battlefield
Lucas Duffey, fourth-year information security and forensics major, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
The future of wearable technologies is arriving, experts say
Lorraine Justice, dean, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, quoted more »
Hitting the Interview Home Run: Great Interview Responses
Manny Contomanolis, director, Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services, quoted more »
The Christian Science Monitor
Next generation of cyber defenders prepare for expanding battlefield
Lucas Duffey, fourth-year information security and forensics major, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
The future of wearable technologies is arriving, experts say
Lorraine Justice, dean, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, quoted more »
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Upcoming Events
Open house: Learn about women’s and gender studies program, 1–3 p.m. today, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: “Finding the Hay in the Needlestack: 2014’s Emerging and Dominant Information Security Controls,” Bob Kalka, IBM Security Systems, 1 p.m. today, Golisano Hall, room 1400
Panel discussion: Research, Scholarship and Creativity in CIAS, featuring panelists Josh Owen, Keith Howard, Jane Shellenbarger, 5 p.m. today, University Gallery
Film screening and discussion: Comfort Zone, 7 p.m. today, Xerox Auditorium
Talk: “The Power of Portable Flash,” 2 p.m. May 1, RIT Photo Store, Monroe Hall (register)
Talk: “Lighting Basics Made Easy,” 6 p.m. May 1, RIT Photo Store, Monroe Hall (register)
Performance: “…and melodies unheard,” featuring RIT/NTID Dance Company, RIT Orchestra and The School of Interactive Games and Media, in honor of Robert Panara, 7:30 p.m. May 1–3, 2 p.m. May 4, Panara Theatre
Speaker: “Behind the Lens,” Breaking Bad cinematographer Michael Slovis ’76, 6 p.m. May 5, note location change to Gordon Field House (register by May 2)
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Topic: Lecturer and Non-Tenure Track COACHE Survey Results, 1 p.m. May 2, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Computer Science Colloquium Series: “Growing a Compiler: Steps Toward the Smallest Self-Compiling Compiler,” Bill McKeeman, Dartmouth College, 2 p.m. May 2, Golisano Hall auditorium
Lecture: “Finding the Hay in the Needlestack: 2014’s Emerging and Dominant Information Security Controls,” Bob Kalka, IBM Security Systems, 1 p.m. today, Golisano Hall, room 1400
Panel discussion: Research, Scholarship and Creativity in CIAS, featuring panelists Josh Owen, Keith Howard, Jane Shellenbarger, 5 p.m. today, University Gallery
Film screening and discussion: Comfort Zone, 7 p.m. today, Xerox Auditorium
Talk: “The Power of Portable Flash,” 2 p.m. May 1, RIT Photo Store, Monroe Hall (register)
Talk: “Lighting Basics Made Easy,” 6 p.m. May 1, RIT Photo Store, Monroe Hall (register)
Performance: “…and melodies unheard,” featuring RIT/NTID Dance Company, RIT Orchestra and The School of Interactive Games and Media, in honor of Robert Panara, 7:30 p.m. May 1–3, 2 p.m. May 4, Panara Theatre
Speaker: “Behind the Lens,” Breaking Bad cinematographer Michael Slovis ’76, 6 p.m. May 5, note location change to Gordon Field House (register by May 2)
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Topic: Lecturer and Non-Tenure Track COACHE Survey Results, 1 p.m. May 2, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Computer Science Colloquium Series: “Growing a Compiler: Steps Toward the Smallest Self-Compiling Compiler,” Bill McKeeman, Dartmouth College, 2 p.m. May 2, Golisano Hall auditorium
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