May 23, 2014
President Destler conferred degrees on some 4,000 students during convocation this morning. more »
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Today’s Top Stories
Convocation kicks off smokin’ commencement weekendIn a highly entertaining presentation, Nobel laureate William Phillips encouraged the graduating students assembled this morning for convocation to find fun in their life’s work. The audience also heard from RIT President Bill Destler and Student Government President Paul Darragh.
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RIT names interim dean of Saunders College
Jacqueline Mozrall, professor and senior associate dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, will lead Saunders College while a national search is underway.
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Tiger Tales: RIT launches Toastmasters chapter
Established this past January, the chapter is sponsored by RIT’s Office of Graduate Studies and has 21 members consisting of students, faculty and staff.
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Winners announced in 2014 NTID writing contest
Four students have been named winners in RIT’s SpiRIT Writing Contest for deaf or hard-of-hearing high school students, sponsored by NTID.
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Four students have been named winners in RIT’s SpiRIT Writing Contest for deaf or hard-of-hearing high school students, sponsored by NTID.
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Featured Video
RIT on TV: ClearCoveWROC-TV (channel 8) talks to RIT alumnus Greg Westbrook ’81, CEO of ClearCove Systems, about the waste water treatment company. watch video »
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Student Spotlight
Student heads to Atlanta following graduation
A Q&A with Bertram Byam Jr., a fifth-year management information systems major who graduates this weekend. Following graduation, Byam will move to Atlanta to work for AT&T.
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A Q&A with Bertram Byam Jr., a fifth-year management information systems major who graduates this weekend. Following graduation, Byam will move to Atlanta to work for AT&T.
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Tiger Hockey
Women raise $8,800 for AutismUp
The women’s hockey team through the RIT United Way Foundation raised $8,847 for AutismUp, held in conjunction with College Hockey America’s “Skate For The Cure” cause. In January, the team wore special puzzle-piece jerseys that were auctioned off online later in the season.
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The women’s hockey team through the RIT United Way Foundation raised $8,847 for AutismUp, held in conjunction with College Hockey America’s “Skate For The Cure” cause. In January, the team wore special puzzle-piece jerseys that were auctioned off online later in the season.
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Sports News
Men’s lacrosse sends three to All-Star game
Three members of the men’s lacrosse team will represent the Tigers in the 2014 USILA/Laxworld Division III North/South All-Star game. Seniors Tyler Brooks-Lambert, Taylor Wisman and Jack Krzyston will compete for the North on Sunday in Baltimore.
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Three members of the men’s lacrosse team will represent the Tigers in the 2014 USILA/Laxworld Division III North/South All-Star game. Seniors Tyler Brooks-Lambert, Taylor Wisman and Jack Krzyston will compete for the North on Sunday in Baltimore.
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RIT in the News
Salon.com
Google vs. our humanity: How the emerging "Internet of Things" is turning us into robots
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Innovation subsidies don't grow economy
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
FX FOWLE
International Contemporary Furniture Fair: Top 20
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences' Metaproject mentioned more »
Rochester Business Journal
Frozen yogurt store to open at Greece Ridge
Peter Walsh '06 (service leadership and innovation) featured more »
Google vs. our humanity: How the emerging "Internet of Things" is turning us into robots
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Innovation subsidies don't grow economy
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
FX FOWLE
International Contemporary Furniture Fair: Top 20
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences' Metaproject mentioned more »
Rochester Business Journal
Frozen yogurt store to open at Greece Ridge
Peter Walsh '06 (service leadership and innovation) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Commencement ceremonies: Today through May 24, throughout campus (see full list)
Reception: Celebrating graduating international students, until 2 p.m. today, Campus Center Bamboo Room
MFA thesis show: Visual communication design students, until 3 p.m. today, Booth Hall, rooms 1305, 1315, A430
Memorial Day: University closed May 26
Staff Appreciation Day: Features lunch buffet, classic car show, mini golf, Segway rides and more, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. May 28, Gordon Field House
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge: 3.5 mile run/walk, 7 p.m. May 29, RIT campus
Open house: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. May 31, Lowenthal Hall, room 1135
Ice cream social: Thank-you from President Destler for successful Imagine RIT, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. June 3, outside SAU near The Sentinel
Fundraiser: Saunders Annual Alumni Golf Tournament, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. June 9, 100 Cobblecreek Road, Victor (register)
Reception: Celebrating graduating international students, until 2 p.m. today, Campus Center Bamboo Room
MFA thesis show: Visual communication design students, until 3 p.m. today, Booth Hall, rooms 1305, 1315, A430
Memorial Day: University closed May 26
Staff Appreciation Day: Features lunch buffet, classic car show, mini golf, Segway rides and more, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. May 28, Gordon Field House
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge: 3.5 mile run/walk, 7 p.m. May 29, RIT campus
Open house: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. May 31, Lowenthal Hall, room 1135
Ice cream social: Thank-you from President Destler for successful Imagine RIT, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. June 3, outside SAU near The Sentinel
Fundraiser: Saunders Annual Alumni Golf Tournament, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. June 9, 100 Cobblecreek Road, Victor (register)
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