Today’s Top Stories
RIT adopts 2025 Strategic Plan
After nearly a year of preparation, RIT leadership and its Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic plan titled “Greatness Through Difference” that will serve as a blueprint for RIT through 2025.
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Nullsleep headlines Rochester ChipFest on Saturday
The third annual Rochester ChipFest, a celebration of “chiptune” music and culture, will take the stage Saturday in the Al Davis Room of the Student Alumni Union.
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The latest University Magazine is now out on the free app. In this issue, read about how RIT is putting 3D-printed prostheses into the hands of those without, the newest doctoral program and how alumni are showing their Tiger pride.
After nearly a year of preparation, RIT leadership and its Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic plan titled “Greatness Through Difference” that will serve as a blueprint for RIT through 2025.
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Nullsleep headlines Rochester ChipFest on Saturday
The third annual Rochester ChipFest, a celebration of “chiptune” music and culture, will take the stage Saturday in the Al Davis Room of the Student Alumni Union.
read more »
Get the University Magazine app
The latest University Magazine is now out on the free app. In this issue, read about how RIT is putting 3D-printed prostheses into the hands of those without, the newest doctoral program and how alumni are showing their Tiger pride.
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Fidget chairWHEC-TV features adjunct professor and alumna Sandra Turner and her invention, the Fidget chair. The Fidget allows children to engage in side-to-side motion that imitates natural fidgeting, which may increase focus, decrease anxiety and improve cognitive function. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Video of the Day
“Snackzilla” is WROC-TV’s Video of the Day. The stop-motion spot is a submission for the Doritos Superbowl commercial competition and includes work by first-year film and animation student Ben Doran. watch video »
“Snackzilla” is WROC-TV’s Video of the Day. The stop-motion spot is a submission for the Doritos Superbowl commercial competition and includes work by first-year film and animation student Ben Doran. watch video »
Student Spotlight
Cycling Club shifts gears for Cyclocross season
Meet Ian Gielar and Jason Ceresoli of the RIT Cycling Club. The club will compete in the SuperCross Cup Weekend Nov. 22–23.
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Meet Ian Gielar and Jason Ceresoli of the RIT Cycling Club. The club will compete in the SuperCross Cup Weekend Nov. 22–23.
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Tiger Hockey
Men face league rival Canisius
The men’s hockey team heads to Buffalo to face Canisius College at the brand new HarborCenter today and Saturday. HarborCenter, which opened on Oct. 31, is a $172 million facility with two NHL-size rinks, including a 1,800-seat arena where Canisius serves as the primary tenant.
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The men’s hockey team heads to Buffalo to face Canisius College at the brand new HarborCenter today and Saturday. HarborCenter, which opened on Oct. 31, is a $172 million facility with two NHL-size rinks, including a 1,800-seat arena where Canisius serves as the primary tenant.
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Sports News
Basketball ready to launch season
The men’s basketball team returns 11 players from last year’s squad and opens the season on Saturday. The women’s team also returns to action Saturday with a combination of experienced leadership and young talent.
The men’s basketball team returns 11 players from last year’s squad and opens the season on Saturday. The women’s team also returns to action Saturday with a combination of experienced leadership and young talent.
RIT in the News
The Frederick News-Post
MSD grad speaks out for black deaf as pageant winner
Chenae Laldee '14 (applied arts and sciences) featured more »
Packaging World
Winners of Amazing Packaging Race announced
Aaron Ertel, fourth-year packaging science student, and Vignesh Iyer, graduate packing student, mentioned more »
City Newspaper
Researchers rattle the tin cup
Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Series to offer advice on cybersecurity
Andrew Sears, dean, B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, quoted more »
MSD grad speaks out for black deaf as pageant winner
Chenae Laldee '14 (applied arts and sciences) featured more »
Packaging World
Winners of Amazing Packaging Race announced
Aaron Ertel, fourth-year packaging science student, and Vignesh Iyer, graduate packing student, mentioned more »
City Newspaper
Researchers rattle the tin cup
Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Series to offer advice on cybersecurity
Andrew Sears, dean, B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Performance: Almost, Maine, 7:30 p.m. today and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Panara Theatre, $5 students/seniors, $7 all others
Performance: Urinetown: The Musical, 7:30 p.m. today and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $8 general admission
A cappella showcase: 9 p.m. Nov. 14, SAU Fireside Lounge
Film: Genetic Roulette—The Gamble of Our Lives, 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Carlson Auditorium
International Education Week: Nov. 17-21 (events)
Workshop: “Helping Students Usefully Draw on and Adapt Prior Knowledge,” Elizabeth Wardle, University of Central Florida, 10 a.m. Nov. 17, Bamboo Room (register)
Campus visit: Open forum with finalist John Davis for Saunders College of Business dean, 10 a.m. Nov. 17, Lowenthal Hall, room 1135
Film: Part of Native American Heritage Month, Up Heartbreak Hill, noon Nov. 17, SAU Mosaic Center
Lecture: “Writing Through Challenge: How Context, Content, and Identity Impact Student Writing,” Elizabeth Wardle, University of Central Florida, 3 p.m. Nov. 17, University Gallery
Meet and greet: For LGBT faculty and staff, hosted by Q Center, 6 p.m. Nov. 17, SAU room A530 (RSVP)
Performance: Urinetown: The Musical, 7:30 p.m. today and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $8 general admission
A cappella showcase: 9 p.m. Nov. 14, SAU Fireside Lounge
Film: Genetic Roulette—The Gamble of Our Lives, 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Carlson Auditorium
International Education Week: Nov. 17-21 (events)
Workshop: “Helping Students Usefully Draw on and Adapt Prior Knowledge,” Elizabeth Wardle, University of Central Florida, 10 a.m. Nov. 17, Bamboo Room (register)
Campus visit: Open forum with finalist John Davis for Saunders College of Business dean, 10 a.m. Nov. 17, Lowenthal Hall, room 1135
Film: Part of Native American Heritage Month, Up Heartbreak Hill, noon Nov. 17, SAU Mosaic Center
Lecture: “Writing Through Challenge: How Context, Content, and Identity Impact Student Writing,” Elizabeth Wardle, University of Central Florida, 3 p.m. Nov. 17, University Gallery
Meet and greet: For LGBT faculty and staff, hosted by Q Center, 6 p.m. Nov. 17, SAU room A530 (RSVP)
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