December 8, 2014
The Ukulele Club serenaded students on campus Dec. 6 with a selection of carols. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RITz dinner returns to prohibition era
Guests will be treated to the decadent delights of a 1930s prohibition-era speakeasy to mark the 30th anniversary of the annual black-tie dinner.
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FIRST Robotics kicks off 2015 season on Jan. 3
This year’s game will be announced at the national FIRST Robotics Kick-Off event during a live, worldwide telecast that will include FIRST founder Dean Kamen.
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New Athenaeum out today
The latest Athenaeum will be out on newsstands across campus today. In this issue, read about the 2025 Strategic Plan, photo giant and guest lecturer Clay Patrick McBride and the secrets behind Tiger Sauce.
Guests will be treated to the decadent delights of a 1930s prohibition-era speakeasy to mark the 30th anniversary of the annual black-tie dinner.
read more »
FIRST Robotics kicks off 2015 season on Jan. 3
This year’s game will be announced at the national FIRST Robotics Kick-Off event during a live, worldwide telecast that will include FIRST founder Dean Kamen.
read more »
New Athenaeum out today
The latest Athenaeum will be out on newsstands across campus today. In this issue, read about the 2025 Strategic Plan, photo giant and guest lecturer Clay Patrick McBride and the secrets behind Tiger Sauce.
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Tiger Hockey
Women lose to Syracuse
The women’s hockey team fell to College Hockey America foe Syracuse University 4-2 at Tennity Ice Pavilion on Saturday. Jess Paton and Marissa Maugeri each scored for the Tigers.
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The women’s hockey team fell to College Hockey America foe Syracuse University 4-2 at Tennity Ice Pavilion on Saturday. Jess Paton and Marissa Maugeri each scored for the Tigers.
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Sports News
Men’s swimming/diving places third at championships
The men’s swimming and diving team placed third out of nine teams at the 2014 Liberty League Swimming and Diving Championships hosted by the University of Rochester on Dec. 5-6. John Tellgren was named Male Diver of the Year.
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The men’s swimming and diving team placed third out of nine teams at the 2014 Liberty League Swimming and Diving Championships hosted by the University of Rochester on Dec. 5-6. John Tellgren was named Male Diver of the Year.
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RIT in the News
The Chronicle of Higher Education
36 Presidents of Private Colleges Earned More Than $1 Million in 2012
Bill Destler, president, quoted more »
Business Insider
How To Craft The Perfect Excuse
Andrew DuBrin, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business, quoted more »
36 Presidents of Private Colleges Earned More Than $1 Million in 2012
Bill Destler, president, quoted more »
Business Insider
How To Craft The Perfect Excuse
Andrew DuBrin, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
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
Gray Matter discussion series: “Police, Race and the Justice System: Whose Issue Is It?” noon Dec. 10, SAU MOSAIC Center
Talk: Eric Kunsman, photographer featured in “Thou Art… Will Give…” exhibition, 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Dyer Arts Center
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Living and Learning in the Ludic Century,” Trent Hergenrader, assistant professor of English, 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Reading Day: No classes, Dec. 11
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
Gray Matter discussion series: “Police, Race and the Justice System: Whose Issue Is It?” noon Dec. 10, SAU MOSAIC Center
Talk: Eric Kunsman, photographer featured in “Thou Art… Will Give…” exhibition, 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Dyer Arts Center
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Living and Learning in the Ludic Century,” Trent Hergenrader, assistant professor of English, 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Reading Day: No classes, Dec. 11
Scoreboard
Women’s swimming/diving: Liberty League Championships, 7th of 10 teams (Dec. 6)
Men’s swimming/diving: Liberty League Championships, 3rd of 9 teams (Dec. 6)
Women’s hockey: Syracuse 4, RIT 2 (Dec. 6)
Women’s basketball: RIT 67, Brockport 61 (Dec. 6)
Men’s basketball: Hobart 68, RIT 59 (Dec. 6)
Wrestling: RIT Tournament, 4th of 10 teams (Dec. 6)
Men’s swimming/diving: Liberty League Championships, 3rd of 9 teams (Dec. 6)
Women’s hockey: Syracuse 4, RIT 2 (Dec. 6)
Women’s basketball: RIT 67, Brockport 61 (Dec. 6)
Men’s basketball: Hobart 68, RIT 59 (Dec. 6)
Wrestling: RIT Tournament, 4th of 10 teams (Dec. 6)
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