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December 5, 2014
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Muslims on campus observe the Friday prayer in the Skalny Room. more »
Today’s Top Stories
story photoEngineering a new Ph.D. program
The Kate Gleason College of Engineering launched a Ph.D. in engineering this fall with 10 students who will focus on solving problems of national and global significance.
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Spotlight on #SocialMedia
Did you know Public Safety has a Facebook and Twitter page? Connect with your favorite RIT groups through the social media directory.

Student Spotlight
Quidditch captain leads team to World Cup VIII
Meet Ken Radzyminksi, an MBA student and captain of the RIT Quidditch Club. The team heads to the World Cup in April.
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Tiger Hockey
Women head to Syracuse
The women’s hockey team heads east for a single contest at 7 p.m. Saturday against College Hockey America foe Syracuse. It will be the 10th meeting between the two CHA rivals since the start of the 2012–2013 season.
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Sports News
Wrestling to host 49th annual RIT Invitational on Saturday
The 49th annual RIT Wrestling Invitational starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Gordon Field House. Ten teams will vie for the title, including defending champion John Carroll University. Live scoring will be available.
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RIT in the News
Fast Company
Inside The 3D-Printed Limb Factory
Jon Schull, research scientist in RIT's MAGIC Center, quoted more »

Democrat and Chronicle
RIT grad to star on season premiere of 'Undercover Boss'
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USA Today
RIT student examines 'The Fine Print' of college life
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Rochester Business Journal
RIT aims to grow by focusing on what sets it apart
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Time
The 25 Best Inventions of 2014
MotionSavvy, developed by NTID students, featured more »

Today’s Weather
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Upcoming Events
Open house: For prospective students and families, until 4 p.m. today, throughout campus

Performance: “Advent Lessons and Carols,” RIT Orchestra, RIT Singers and Chamber Singers present scripture readings with musical reflections, 5 p.m. today, Allen Interfaith Chapel

Opening reception: “Rare Forms,” exhibition by fine arts students, 6–9 p.m. today, Joy Gallery, 498½ W. Main St., Rochester

Silent Disco: Hosted by CAB, 9 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge

Banquet: For World AIDS Day, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Vignelli Center (tickets)

Open mic night: 6–9 p.m. Dec. 12, Barnes & Noble@RIT, sign up by Dec. 6 at bncoop@rit.edu

Workshop: Choosing safer, environmentally safe toys, Kate Winneback, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, noon Dec. 9, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2150

Discussion: “State of the Union: AALANA Matters,” discuss issues that impact the AALANA community academically and socially, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Campus Center, room 2610/2650

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Scoreboard
Women’s basketball: RIT 71, Nazareth 63

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