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May 2, 2014
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A multimedia performance honoring Robert Panara runs today and tomorrow. more »
Imagine RIT
Micro-hydropower no pipedream
Students in the Master of Architecture program will present their research on micro-hydropower—energy of water flowing through the pipes in everyday buildings—at Imagine RIT.
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Today’s Top Stories
Adobe executive to attend Imagine RIT
Michael Gough, vice president of experience design and creativity at Adobe, will talk about the creative thinking process from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. The talk will be followed by a Q&A about his experiences with Adobe and the company’s approach to creativity.
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story photoBaja race team opens season with top placements
RIT won the traction and suspension individual events and placed second in the design portion of the opening SAE Baja Competition at the University of Texas El Paso. Team members will be available to talk about the racecar and competitions at Imagine RIT on Saturday.
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Featured Video
RIT on TV: Imagine RIT
Several local news stations came out to the Gordon Field House Thursday morning to get a sneak peek at some of the exhibits that will be on display at Imagine RIT on Saturday. watch video »

Global News
story photoStudents capture Dubai experience
A group of students from a variety of disciplines spent 12 days in the United Arab Emirates. Their experiences are documented in an exhibition on view in The Wallace Center.
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Student Spotlight
Student to showcase new startup at Imagine RIT
A Q&A with Nick Neumann, a third-year biomedical photographic communications major who is debuting an online networking system called Campus Collaborative at Imagine RIT.
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Sports News
Softball wraps up home schedule with sweep
The softball team closed out the home portion of its 2014 schedule by sweeping a doubleheader from Alfred State College on Thursday. RIT won game one 7-6, then cruised to an 11-1 win in five innings in game two.
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RIT in the News
Rochester Business Journal
Does trade with China hurt American workers?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »

Democrat and Chronicle
Sexually explicit publication causes ruckus at RIT
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Democrat and Chronicle
Jake Coon builds RIT lacrosse into national power
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Zawya
DSOA Signs MoU with Universidad Politecnica de Madrid to Promote Collaboration in Smart City Concepts
RIT Dubai featured more »

El Paso Times
UTEP hosts the Society of Automotive Engineers' Baja competition
RIT Baja team pictured more »

El Paso Times
Students prepare for Baja SAE UTEP 2014
RIT Baja team pictured more »

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Upcoming Events
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Topic: Lecturer and Non-Tenure Track COACHE Survey Results, 1 p.m. today, 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. today, Golisano Hall auditorium

Closing reception: Senior Illustration Exhibition, 7 p.m. today, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester

Performance: “…and melodies unheard,” featuring RIT/NTID Dance Company, RIT Orchestra and The School of Interactive Games and Media, 7:30 p.m. today and May 3, 2 p.m. May 4, Panara Theatre

Dr. Destler’s E-Vehicle Autocross: Teams race electric-powered vehicles they have designed and constructed for speed and maneuverability, 9 a.m. May 3, G Lot

Imagine RIT: Festival features more than 350 exhibits, demonstrations and live performances, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. May 3, throughout campus

Speaker: “Seeds, Science and Struggle,” Abby Kinchy, RPI, 5 p.m. May 5, Golisano Hall auditorium

Speaker: “Behind the Lens,” Breaking Bad cinematographer Michael Slovis ’76, 6 p.m. May 5, Gordon Field House (register)

Talk: “A Print-based Decoding Strategy for Improving Deaf Students’ Reading,” Jessica Trussell, Georgia State University, noon May 6, CSD Student Development Center

Closing reception: “Dubai & Beyond: Collaborative Study Abroad Experience,” 4–7 p.m. May 6, Sunken Gallery, Wallace Center

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Scoreboard
Softball: RIT 7—11, Alfred 6—1

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