December 4, 2014
The FreezeFest kickoff featured blue and white treats and the announcement of this year’s performer. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Engineering students raise thousands for charity
The students in engineering professor Robin Borkholder’s project management class worked this semester to raise more than $9,000 for local nonprofit agencies.
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RIT Online offers packaging science webinar
RIT Online is offering an overview of packaging science for product designers, sustainability managers, marketing managers and corporate social responsibility leaders. The free webinar, “Think Outside the Box,” is 1–2 p.m. Dec. 9.
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Parking lot closure tonight
In order to accommodate Fall Open House, Lot D general and Lot G will be closed from 11:30 p.m. today to 10 a.m. Friday. Lot D reserved and handicapped spaces will remain open. Those who normally park in Lot D general are encouraged to park in lots N or H.
The students in engineering professor Robin Borkholder’s project management class worked this semester to raise more than $9,000 for local nonprofit agencies.
read more »
RIT Online offers packaging science webinar
RIT Online is offering an overview of packaging science for product designers, sustainability managers, marketing managers and corporate social responsibility leaders. The free webinar, “Think Outside the Box,” is 1–2 p.m. Dec. 9.
read more »
Parking lot closure tonight
In order to accommodate Fall Open House, Lot D general and Lot G will be closed from 11:30 p.m. today to 10 a.m. Friday. Lot D reserved and handicapped spaces will remain open. Those who normally park in Lot D general are encouraged to park in lots N or H.
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Vis Viva Dance CompanyWHEC-TV talks to RIT students Brianna Williams and Hailey Killian about the Vis Viva Dance Company. The troupe performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Panara Theatre on the RIT campus. watch video »
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For and About Alumni
Group aims to bridge gender gap in tech fields
Kristen Curtze ’09, ’11 and Liz Gombert ’09 started the Rochester chapter of Girl Develop It, which aims to help adults learn Web and software development.
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Kristen Curtze ’09, ’11 and Liz Gombert ’09 started the Rochester chapter of Girl Develop It, which aims to help adults learn Web and software development.
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Sports News
Men’s basketball falls to St. John Fisher
The men’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the season, losing to St. John Fisher 70-45 in the opening round of the 49th Annual Wendy’s College Classic. RIT faces Nazareth College in the consolation round at 6 p.m. Friday at the University of Rochester.
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The men’s basketball team suffered its first loss of the season, losing to St. John Fisher 70-45 in the opening round of the 49th Annual Wendy’s College Classic. RIT faces Nazareth College in the consolation round at 6 p.m. Friday at the University of Rochester.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Woman to watch: Kristen Curtze
Kristen Curtze '09, '11 (new media interactive development, communication & media technologies) featured more »
The Huffington Post
Paula Bronstein & The Big Story
Paula Bronstein '78 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
State: Openings for industrial designers to grow
Tyler Porter '04 (industrial design) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Toptica: German firm at center of optics world
Mark Tolbert '94 (physics) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Computer analysts among growing IT careers
Gina Williams '85 (business administration) featured more »
NBC.com
Ancient Art Revives Connection to a Culture Left Behind
Colette Fu '03 (imaging arts) featured more »
Jewish Journal
Photographer Bruce Davidson's eye for the beauty of people on the margins
Bruce Davidson '54 (photography) featured more »
Woman to watch: Kristen Curtze
Kristen Curtze '09, '11 (new media interactive development, communication & media technologies) featured more »
The Huffington Post
Paula Bronstein & The Big Story
Paula Bronstein '78 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
State: Openings for industrial designers to grow
Tyler Porter '04 (industrial design) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Toptica: German firm at center of optics world
Mark Tolbert '94 (physics) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Computer analysts among growing IT careers
Gina Williams '85 (business administration) featured more »
NBC.com
Ancient Art Revives Connection to a Culture Left Behind
Colette Fu '03 (imaging arts) featured more »
Jewish Journal
Photographer Bruce Davidson's eye for the beauty of people on the margins
Bruce Davidson '54 (photography) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Speaker: Finding My Path series, Minett Professor Randy Henderson, 2 p.m. today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Undergraduate/Faculty Reading Series: Hear about the Steampunk Rochester project, 5 p.m. today, SAU Reading Room
Technical talk: “Restoration of Early Sound Recordings Using Optical Metrology and Image Analysis,” Carl Haber, 11 a.m. Dec. 5, Carlson Center for Imaging Science, room 2155
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Spirituality & Science: What’s the Difference?” noon Dec. 5, SAU MOSAIC Center
Open house: For prospective students and families, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 5, throughout campus
Performance: “Advent Lessons and Carols,” RIT Orchestra, RIT Singers and Chamber Singers present scripture readings with musical reflections, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Allen Interfaith Chapel
Opening reception: “Rare Forms,” exhibition by fine arts students, 6–9 p.m. Dec. 5, Joy Gallery, 498½ W. Main St., Rochester
Silent Disco: Hosted by CAB, 9 p.m. Dec. 5, SAU Fireside Lounge
Open mic night: 6–9 p.m. Dec. 12, Barnes & Noble@RIT, sign up by Dec. 6 at bncoop@rit.edu
Undergraduate/Faculty Reading Series: Hear about the Steampunk Rochester project, 5 p.m. today, SAU Reading Room
Technical talk: “Restoration of Early Sound Recordings Using Optical Metrology and Image Analysis,” Carl Haber, 11 a.m. Dec. 5, Carlson Center for Imaging Science, room 2155
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Spirituality & Science: What’s the Difference?” noon Dec. 5, SAU MOSAIC Center
Open house: For prospective students and families, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 5, throughout campus
Performance: “Advent Lessons and Carols,” RIT Orchestra, RIT Singers and Chamber Singers present scripture readings with musical reflections, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Allen Interfaith Chapel
Opening reception: “Rare Forms,” exhibition by fine arts students, 6–9 p.m. Dec. 5, Joy Gallery, 498½ W. Main St., Rochester
Silent Disco: Hosted by CAB, 9 p.m. Dec. 5, SAU Fireside Lounge
Open mic night: 6–9 p.m. Dec. 12, Barnes & Noble@RIT, sign up by Dec. 6 at bncoop@rit.edu
Scoreboard
Men’s basketball: St. John Fisher 70, RIT 45
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