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May 27, 2014
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Starting today, News & Events Daily begins a twice-weekly summer schedule with issues every Tuesday and Thursday.

Today’s Top Stories
RIT receives $300,000 NSF grant
The grant from the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps will be used for advancing student-oriented projects with commercial applications.
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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge travel information
While RIT will remain open during the race on Thursday, designated roadways and parking lots and some access points will be blocked. RIT is encouraging departments to dismiss at 4 p.m.
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Dyer Arts Center presents ‘Perspective Fusions’
Ron Throop and Marilyn Groch are featured artists in the upcoming “Perspective Fusions” exhibition at Dyer Arts Center. The show runs from June 4-30.
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RIT sent another round of graduates out into the world. Speakers encouraged the Class of 2014 to change their world and have fun making a difference. watch video »

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Sports News
Matt Giannino places 17th in NCAA Championships
Senior Matt Giannino of the men’s track and field team placed 17th in the 1,500-meter run at the 2014 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday in Delaware, Ohio. Giannino recorded a time of 3:56.71 in his heat.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Osher at RIT offers classes to people over 50
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WXXI.org
New System at RIT Will Help Create High-Tech Structures in Western New York
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT students develop alarm clock for deaf
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Democrat and Chronicle
SBA programs help, but come at cost to taxpayers
Robert Barbato, professor of management, quoted more »

Rochester Business Journal
Saunders College of Business names interim dean
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iDeafNews
Deaf-owned business MotionSavvy a new way of communicating for the deaf
Ryan Hait-Campbell, new media design major; Alex Opalka, computer engineering technology major; Wade Kellard, mechanical engineering technology major; and Jordan Stemper, industrial design major, featured more »

Today’s Weather
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Upcoming Events
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 (bring RIT ID)

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge: 3.5 mile run/walk, 7 p.m. May 29, RIT campus (parking lot and road closures)

Open house: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. May 31, Lowenthal Hall, room 1135

Ice cream social: A 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)

Conference: Effective Access Technology Conference, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. June 17 and 8:30 a.m.–noon June 18, Rochester Riverside Convention Center (details)

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