December 12, 2014
The Faculty and Staff Winter Craft Sale is today in the SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT wins state funding for MAGIC Spell Studios
RIT has received $1.5 million as part of the $80.7 million awarded to the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council. The money will go toward construction of a new building for MAGIC Spell Studios, part of the Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity.
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Architecture student fulfilling dream to build
Mingbo Peng knew as a small child that he had a strong propensity toward building things. The Master of Architecture student was recently recognized for his bridge design.
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Open house at RIT Observatory
The RIT Observatory is holding an open house at 8 p.m. Saturday. Stargazers will be watching for meteors from the Geminid Meteor Shower. The observatory is at 645 John St. near the intersection of John Street and Bailey Road.
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RIT has received $1.5 million as part of the $80.7 million awarded to the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council. The money will go toward construction of a new building for MAGIC Spell Studios, part of the Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity.
read more »
Architecture student fulfilling dream to build
Mingbo Peng knew as a small child that he had a strong propensity toward building things. The Master of Architecture student was recently recognized for his bridge design.
read more »
Open house at RIT Observatory
The RIT Observatory is holding an open house at 8 p.m. Saturday. Stargazers will be watching for meteors from the Geminid Meteor Shower. The observatory is at 645 John St. near the intersection of John Street and Bailey Road.
read more »
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Student Spotlight
Clean Snowmobile Team hoping for first competition
Meet John Bulzacchelli, fifth-year mechanical engineering technology student and president of the Clean Snowmobile Team, which was founded two years ago.
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Meet John Bulzacchelli, fifth-year mechanical engineering technology student and president of the Clean Snowmobile Team, which was founded two years ago.
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Tiger Hockey
Men play home-and-home series against Niagara
The men’s hockey team plays its final two regular season games of the 2014 calendar year this weekend. The Tigers face Niagara at home at 7:05 p.m. today then head to Niagara’s Dwyer Arena for Saturday’s match.
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The men’s hockey team plays its final two regular season games of the 2014 calendar year this weekend. The Tigers face Niagara at home at 7:05 p.m. today then head to Niagara’s Dwyer Arena for Saturday’s match.
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Sports News
Women’s basketball beats Houghton
The women’s basketball team took control from the opening tip, defeating Houghton College 83-47 on Thursday. The 83 points scored is the highest output of the season for the Tigers.
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The women’s basketball team took control from the opening tip, defeating Houghton College 83-47 on Thursday. The 83 points scored is the highest output of the season for the Tigers.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Schuler happy to be back in RIT hockey lineup
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Democrat and Chronicle
State funds boost Finger Lakes projects
Bill Destler, president, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Grant to support RIT's digital preservation project
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Men’s Fitness
5 Fitness Measurements Every Athlete Should Know
Seann McArdle, wellness coordinator, Wellness Instruction Program, quoted more »
National Public Radio
Nose In A Book? Consider The Hygienic Advantages Of The E-Reader
Guest essay by Hinda Mandell, assistant professor of communication more »
Schuler happy to be back in RIT hockey lineup
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
State funds boost Finger Lakes projects
Bill Destler, president, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Grant to support RIT's digital preservation project
more »
Men’s Fitness
5 Fitness Measurements Every Athlete Should Know
Seann McArdle, wellness coordinator, Wellness Instruction Program, quoted more »
National Public Radio
Nose In A Book? Consider The Hygienic Advantages Of The E-Reader
Guest essay by Hinda Mandell, assistant professor of communication more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Winter Craft Sale: Until 4 p.m. today, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Ornament decorating: Hosted by CAB, 9 p.m. today, 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
Open house: RIT Observatory, 8–10 p.m. Dec. 13, 645 John St., Henrietta
Dance: Masquerade Ball, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Al Davis Room, SAU
Holiday open house: Shop One2 features free gift wrap, raffles, food and select discounts, Dec. 18–24, Global Village (store hours)
Break: Residence halls close Dec. 19, reopen Jan. 19
Holiday: University closed, Dec. 25–Jan. 2
Intersession: Jan. 5–23
Ornament decorating: Hosted by CAB, 9 p.m. today, 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
Open house: RIT Observatory, 8–10 p.m. Dec. 13, 645 John St., Henrietta
Dance: Masquerade Ball, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Al Davis Room, SAU
Holiday open house: Shop One2 features free gift wrap, raffles, food and select discounts, Dec. 18–24, Global Village (store hours)
Break: Residence halls close Dec. 19, reopen Jan. 19
Holiday: University closed, Dec. 25–Jan. 2
Intersession: Jan. 5–23
Scoreboard
Women’s basketball: RIT 83, Houghton 47
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