November 18, 2014
Several musical groups, including the RIT Orchestra, are performing in the next few weeks. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Thomas Gaborski named 2014 Young Innovator
Thomas Gaborski, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, was honored by the Biomedical Engineering Society for his work in advancing tissue engineering.
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Speakers present ‘Cybersecurity at the Federal Level’
Representatives from the National Institute of Standards and Technology will discuss their research in cybersecurity and opportunities for students and faculty. The free talk is at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Golisano Hall auditorium. Register online.
Wallace Center collecting rice for Foodlink
Foodlink has challenged The Wallace Center to collect 75 bags of rice by Friday. Rice and monetary donations can be made at the circulation desk or from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day this week at a table on the Quarter Mile. Questions? Contact Lara Nicosia at ldnwml@rit.edu.
Thomas Gaborski, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, was honored by the Biomedical Engineering Society for his work in advancing tissue engineering.
read more » | watch video »
Speakers present ‘Cybersecurity at the Federal Level’
Representatives from the National Institute of Standards and Technology will discuss their research in cybersecurity and opportunities for students and faculty. The free talk is at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Golisano Hall auditorium. Register online.
Wallace Center collecting rice for Foodlink
Foodlink has challenged The Wallace Center to collect 75 bags of rice by Friday. Rice and monetary donations can be made at the circulation desk or from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day this week at a table on the Quarter Mile. Questions? Contact Lara Nicosia at ldnwml@rit.edu.
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Sustainability film fest
WROC-TV talks to Enid Cardinal, senior sustainability adviser, about the Fast Forward Film Festival. Cardinal is one of the judges. watch video »
WROC-TV talks to Enid Cardinal, senior sustainability adviser, about the Fast Forward Film Festival. Cardinal is one of the judges. watch video »
Newsmakers
Matt Huenerfauth, associate professor of information sciences and technologies, received a National Science Foundation award in support of his project to discover and evaluate models of facial expressions during American Sign Language signing that will improve the quality of ASL animations for people who are deaf.
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Tiger Hockey
Binnington named Goaltender of the Week
Senior goaltender Ali Binnington of the women’s hockey team was named the College Hockey America Goaltender of the week on Monday, her second weekly honor of the season and 13th of her career.
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Senior goaltender Ali Binnington of the women’s hockey team was named the College Hockey America Goaltender of the week on Monday, her second weekly honor of the season and 13th of her career.
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Sports News
Snyder named Women’s Diver of the Week
Junior diver Natalie Snyder of the women’s swimming and diving team was named the Liberty League Women’s Diver of the Week on Monday, her first weekly honor of the season and first of her collegiate career.
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Junior diver Natalie Snyder of the women’s swimming and diving team was named the Liberty League Women’s Diver of the Week on Monday, her first weekly honor of the season and first of her collegiate career.
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RIT in the News
PR Newswire
Frank S. Hermance, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMETEK Inc., Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 National Distribution and Manufacturing Award Winner
RIT Trustee Frank S. Hermance '71,'73 (electrical engineering) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RPO performs video game music
MAGIC Center mentioned more »
Rochester Business Journal
High home costs hurt U.S. economy
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Frank S. Hermance, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMETEK Inc., Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014 National Distribution and Manufacturing Award Winner
RIT Trustee Frank S. Hermance '71,'73 (electrical engineering) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RPO performs video game music
MAGIC Center mentioned more »
Rochester Business Journal
High home costs hurt U.S. economy
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
International Education Week: Through Nov. 21 (events)
Metaproject05: Student designers create products for Kikkerland and Bed Bath & Beyond, includes presentations and reception, until 2 p.m. today, University Gallery
Design Conversations lecture: “Meaningful Work,” visiting scholar Anne Ghory-Goodman, 4 p.m. today, University Gallery
Lecture and book signing: Andrew Solomon, author, Far From The Tree, The Noonday Demon, 7 p.m. today, Panara Theatre
Wellness Fair: Tips for the holiday season, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Nov. 19, Student Life Center
Free fitness classes: Noon–7 p.m. Nov. 19, Student Life Center, free with RIT ID
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion,” David Zweig, author, 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Student Innovation Hall
Celebration: Part of Native American Heritage Month, Native American Students’ Cultural Celebration, 5–7 p.m. Nov. 19, SAU 1829 Room
Performance: RIT Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Ingle Auditorium
Celebration of Research: With Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research, 3:30–5 p.m. Nov. 20, Student Innovation Hall
Metaproject05: Student designers create products for Kikkerland and Bed Bath & Beyond, includes presentations and reception, until 2 p.m. today, University Gallery
Design Conversations lecture: “Meaningful Work,” visiting scholar Anne Ghory-Goodman, 4 p.m. today, University Gallery
Lecture and book signing: Andrew Solomon, author, Far From The Tree, The Noonday Demon, 7 p.m. today, Panara Theatre
Wellness Fair: Tips for the holiday season, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Nov. 19, Student Life Center
Free fitness classes: Noon–7 p.m. Nov. 19, Student Life Center, free with RIT ID
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion,” David Zweig, author, 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Student Innovation Hall
Celebration: Part of Native American Heritage Month, Native American Students’ Cultural Celebration, 5–7 p.m. Nov. 19, SAU 1829 Room
Performance: RIT Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Ingle Auditorium
Celebration of Research: With Ryne Raffaelle, vice president for research, 3:30–5 p.m. Nov. 20, Student Innovation Hall
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