December 10, 2014
Kaitie Spaude knows what it’s like to live on a dollar’s worth of food each day. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Famine project is lesson in global engagement
For 20 days this fall, Kaitie Spaude fed herself on the equivalent of $1 a day—her take on an assignment to explore a region of the world. She picked a slum region of Nairobi.
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RIT expands relationship with AGI
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies will host Alliance Graphique International’s foundation operations.
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Beware of online scams this shopping season
RIT’s Information Security Office offers tips on how to safely shop online.
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For 20 days this fall, Kaitie Spaude fed herself on the equivalent of $1 a day—her take on an assignment to explore a region of the world. She picked a slum region of Nairobi.
read more »
RIT expands relationship with AGI
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies will host Alliance Graphique International’s foundation operations.
read more »
Beware of online scams this shopping season
RIT’s Information Security Office offers tips on how to safely shop online.
read more »
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RIT on TV: Fundraisers
Time Warner Cable News reports on a fundraising project that benefited local nonprofit agencies. Students in engineering professor Robin Borkholder’s project management class worked this semester to raise more than $9,000 for charity. watch video »
Time Warner Cable News reports on a fundraising project that benefited local nonprofit agencies. Students in engineering professor Robin Borkholder’s project management class worked this semester to raise more than $9,000 for charity. watch video »
Sports News
Volleyball players named Academic All-Americans
Kayla Wheeler and Sarah Szybist of the volleyball team were named 2014 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-Americans. Wheeler earned second team honors, while Szybist was a third team selection.
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Kayla Wheeler and Sarah Szybist of the volleyball team were named 2014 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-Americans. Wheeler earned second team honors, while Szybist was a third team selection.
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RIT in the News
City Newspaper
Developing an industry
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Democrat and Chronicle
Interpreters for the deaf tell of their role
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Developing an industry
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Democrat and Chronicle
Interpreters for the deaf tell of their role
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Upcoming Events
Gray Matter discussion series: “Police, Race and the Justice System: Whose Issue Is It?” noon today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Talk: Eric Kunsman, photographer featured in “Thou Art… Will Give…” exhibition, 4 p.m. today, Dyer Arts Center
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Living and Learning in the Ludic Century,” Trent Hergenrader, assistant professor of English, 4 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Late-night breakfast: 9–11 p.m. today, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Reading Day: No classes, Dec. 11
Winter Craft Sale: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 12, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Presentation: “Home Appliances for Sustainable Living,” collaboration between General Electric and industrial design program, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12, University Gallery
Ornament decorating: Hosted by CAB, 9 p.m. Dec. 12, SAU lobby
Tiger Tracks Train Show: Presented by RIT Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 14, Gordon Field House, $5
Performance: RIT Holiday Concert, featuring Jazz Ensembles, RIT Singers and Chamber Singers, Agbekor (RIT African Percussion Ensemble), a cappella groups and more, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Ingle Auditorium
Talk: Eric Kunsman, photographer featured in “Thou Art… Will Give…” exhibition, 4 p.m. today, Dyer Arts Center
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Living and Learning in the Ludic Century,” Trent Hergenrader, assistant professor of English, 4 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Late-night breakfast: 9–11 p.m. today, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Reading Day: No classes, Dec. 11
Winter Craft Sale: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 12, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Presentation: “Home Appliances for Sustainable Living,” collaboration between General Electric and industrial design program, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12, University Gallery
Ornament decorating: Hosted by CAB, 9 p.m. Dec. 12, SAU lobby
Tiger Tracks Train Show: Presented by RIT Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 14, Gordon Field House, $5
Performance: RIT Holiday Concert, featuring Jazz Ensembles, RIT Singers and Chamber Singers, Agbekor (RIT African Percussion Ensemble), a cappella groups and more, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Ingle Auditorium
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