Today’s Top Stories
‘Next Big Idea’ winner a real wake-up call
Three students developed an idea for an alarm clock for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals that is programmed with a smartphone, taking first place and $5,000 in the Next Big Idea competition.
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Wellness specialist named distinguished dietitian
Susan Figaro Grace, a member of the Better Me wellness team, was named the Distinguished Dietitian for 2014 by the New York State Dietetics Association.
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Register for leadership skills webinar
The webinar, “Engineering Leadership Programs at RIT,” is an opportunity to learn about programs in product development, manufacturing, systems engineering, supply chain management and project management.
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Three students developed an idea for an alarm clock for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals that is programmed with a smartphone, taking first place and $5,000 in the Next Big Idea competition.
read more »
Wellness specialist named distinguished dietitian
Susan Figaro Grace, a member of the Better Me wellness team, was named the Distinguished Dietitian for 2014 by the New York State Dietetics Association.
read more »
Register for leadership skills webinar
The webinar, “Engineering Leadership Programs at RIT,” is an opportunity to learn about programs in product development, manufacturing, systems engineering, supply chain management and project management.
read more »
RIT Press publishes essays on ancient philosopher
Epictetus: His Continuing Influence and Contemporary Relevance is part of the RIT Press Philosophy Series.
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Epictetus: His Continuing Influence and Contemporary Relevance is part of the RIT Press Philosophy Series.
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Newsmakers
Nathan Hendrickson, academic adviser in the College of Applied Science and Technology, has been awarded the Outstanding New Advising Award—Primary Advising Role by the National Academic Advising Association. The awards honor individuals and institutions making significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising. more Newsmakers »
Sports News
Men’s lacrosse advances to quarterfinals
The No. 1 men’s lacrosse team beat No. 15 Ithaca College 20-8 in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament, sending the Tigers to the quarterfinals against Union College on Wednesday.
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The No. 1 men’s lacrosse team beat No. 15 Ithaca College 20-8 in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament, sending the Tigers to the quarterfinals against Union College on Wednesday.
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RIT in the News
Salon.com
Satire's corporate takeover: 'Community,' 'Silicon Valley' and the entertainment-industrial complex
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT grads developing Xbox One game
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National Public Radio
Nigerian Kidnapping Highlights Scale Of Child Trafficking In Africa
Benjamin Lawrance, the Barber B. Conable Jr. Endowed Chair in International Studies, featured more »
Satire's corporate takeover: 'Community,' 'Silicon Valley' and the entertainment-industrial complex
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT grads developing Xbox One game
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National Public Radio
Nigerian Kidnapping Highlights Scale Of Child Trafficking In Africa
Benjamin Lawrance, the Barber B. Conable Jr. Endowed Chair in International Studies, featured more »
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Upcoming Events
Opening reception: “Veinticuatro puntos de vista,” visual works from 24 photographers in Cuba, 5–7 p.m. today, University Gallery
Lecture: “Recommender Systems,” Joseph Konstan, University of Minnesota, 1 p.m. May 13, Golisano Hall auditorium
Lecture: “The Changing Culture of Baseball,” George Gmelch, author, Inside Pitch: Life Inside Professional Baseball, 4 p.m. May 13, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Open house: Vignelli Center for Design Studies, 4:30–7:30 p.m. May 13, Vignelli Center, Booth Hall
Opening reception: “Voice and Vision,” Elaine Lustig Cohen, 5–7 p.m. May 13, Cary Collection, Wallace Center
Performance: “Music for America,” RIT Concert Band, 6 p.m. May 13, Ingle Auditorium
Open forum: Strategic Plan 2025, 2 p.m. May 14, Ingle Auditorium
Late night breakfast: 9–11 p.m. May 14, Gracie’s Dining Hall
Reading Day: No classes scheduled in order to accommodate exam preparation, May 15
Rainbow Graduation Ceremony: For LGBTQIA students, sponsored by Q Center, 5 p.m. May 15, Ingle Auditorium
Lecture: “Recommender Systems,” Joseph Konstan, University of Minnesota, 1 p.m. May 13, Golisano Hall auditorium
Lecture: “The Changing Culture of Baseball,” George Gmelch, author, Inside Pitch: Life Inside Professional Baseball, 4 p.m. May 13, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Open house: Vignelli Center for Design Studies, 4:30–7:30 p.m. May 13, Vignelli Center, Booth Hall
Opening reception: “Voice and Vision,” Elaine Lustig Cohen, 5–7 p.m. May 13, Cary Collection, Wallace Center
Performance: “Music for America,” RIT Concert Band, 6 p.m. May 13, Ingle Auditorium
Open forum: Strategic Plan 2025, 2 p.m. May 14, Ingle Auditorium
Late night breakfast: 9–11 p.m. May 14, Gracie’s Dining Hall
Reading Day: No classes scheduled in order to accommodate exam preparation, May 15
Rainbow Graduation Ceremony: For LGBTQIA students, sponsored by Q Center, 5 p.m. May 15, Ingle Auditorium
Scoreboard
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 20, Ithaca 8 (May 10)
Baseball: RIT 5—11, Brockport 2—3 (May 9)
Baseball: RIT 5—11, Brockport 2—3 (May 9)
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