Today’s Top Stories
Teams devise solutions for those with disabilities
Teams of RIT students worked on problem-solving solutions for several local agencies serving individuals with disabilities as part of the IdeaLab project.
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Professor awarded 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship
Gregory Halpern, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, was selected from almost 3,000 applicants for the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship.
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NTID names new director of alumni relations
Loriann Macko will serve as director of Alumni and Constituent Relations after having served as interim director for a year.
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Teams of RIT students worked on problem-solving solutions for several local agencies serving individuals with disabilities as part of the IdeaLab project.
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Professor awarded 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship
Gregory Halpern, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, was selected from almost 3,000 applicants for the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship.
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NTID names new director of alumni relations
Loriann Macko will serve as director of Alumni and Constituent Relations after having served as interim director for a year.
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For and About Alumni
Wanted: Imaging scientists
As baby boomers near retirement age, the national defense and intelligence communities stand to lose scientists and engineers with decades of experience in imaging systems. The Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science says its graduates will be part of the solution.
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As baby boomers near retirement age, the national defense and intelligence communities stand to lose scientists and engineers with decades of experience in imaging systems. The Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science says its graduates will be part of the solution.
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Newsmakers
Jane Shellenbarger, assistant professor in the School for American Crafts’ ceramics program, was elected “director at large” of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, which fosters global education and appreciation for the ceramic arts. She will be in charge of emerging artists, international residencies and graduate student fellowships. more Newsmakers »
Sports News
Softball players earn league honors
Senior Brittany Griffin, junior Sarah Wolcott and sophomore Amanda Cook were named to the 2014 All-Liberty League Softball team on Monday. Griffin and Wolcott were second team selections, while Cook was an honorable mention pick.
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Senior Brittany Griffin, junior Sarah Wolcott and sophomore Amanda Cook were named to the 2014 All-Liberty League Softball team on Monday. Griffin and Wolcott were second team selections, while Cook was an honorable mention pick.
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RIT in the News
The New York Times
Real Threat in a Known Market for Children
Benjamin Lawrance, the Barber B. Conable Jr. Endowed Chair in International Studies, quoted more »
Hazlitt
The Secret of the Impossible Stairwell
Michael Lacanilao, film and animation graduate student, featured more »
Gizmodo
Play Architectural Jenga With These Awesome City Blocks
James Paulius '13 (industrial design) featured more »
PA Times
Public Administration as Must See TV: 'Parks and Recreation' in a World of Public Values and Public Interest
Guest essay by Benjamin Deitchman, visiting assistant professor of public policy more »
Real Threat in a Known Market for Children
Benjamin Lawrance, the Barber B. Conable Jr. Endowed Chair in International Studies, quoted more »
Hazlitt
The Secret of the Impossible Stairwell
Michael Lacanilao, film and animation graduate student, featured more »
Gizmodo
Play Architectural Jenga With These Awesome City Blocks
James Paulius '13 (industrial design) featured more »
PA Times
Public Administration as Must See TV: 'Parks and Recreation' in a World of Public Values and Public Interest
Guest essay by Benjamin Deitchman, visiting assistant professor of public policy more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Award ceremony: Alfred L. Davis Public Service Awards, 4 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Talk: “Variable Renewable Energy and the Electricity Grid,” Paulina Jaramillo, executive director, RenewElec Project, 5 p.m. today, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Talk: Reflect on student start-up game development team Blind Horizon Studios, 5–6 p.m. today, MAGIC Center, Student Innovation Hall (details)
Digital Humanities Distinguished Speaker Series: “Where Text and Code Collide” series, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, 8 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Registration deadline: Join RIT’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge team before 4 p.m. May 9 (register or email team captain)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Death: What’s the reality?” noon May 9, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: “Optics in Nature: A photographic tour,” Joseph Shaw, professor of optics and photonics, Montana State University, 2 p.m. May 9, Carlson Auditorium
Performance: Brick City Singers present Night of A Cappella, May 10, Panara Theatre
Performance: RIT Jazz Alumni Ensemble and The New Energy Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m. May 10, Webb Auditorium
Fundraiser: Dr. Andreas (Andy) Langner Memorial Run, noon May 11, U Lot (register)
Talk: “Variable Renewable Energy and the Electricity Grid,” Paulina Jaramillo, executive director, RenewElec Project, 5 p.m. today, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Talk: Reflect on student start-up game development team Blind Horizon Studios, 5–6 p.m. today, MAGIC Center, Student Innovation Hall (details)
Digital Humanities Distinguished Speaker Series: “Where Text and Code Collide” series, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, 8 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Registration deadline: Join RIT’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge team before 4 p.m. May 9 (register or email team captain)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Death: What’s the reality?” noon May 9, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: “Optics in Nature: A photographic tour,” Joseph Shaw, professor of optics and photonics, Montana State University, 2 p.m. May 9, Carlson Auditorium
Performance: Brick City Singers present Night of A Cappella, May 10, Panara Theatre
Performance: RIT Jazz Alumni Ensemble and The New Energy Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m. May 10, Webb Auditorium
Fundraiser: Dr. Andreas (Andy) Langner Memorial Run, noon May 11, U Lot (register)
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