Today’s Top Stories
RIT captures Churchill Downs for 31st Big Shot
More than 1,800 volunteers provided the primary light source while RIT photographers shot Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday night using an extended 30-second exposure.
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Andrew J. Hoffman to discuss climate change at RIT
The author of How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate will discuss the debate and why participants are so adamant from 2-3 p.m. Friday in Webb Auditorium.
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More than 1,800 volunteers provided the primary light source while RIT photographers shot Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday night using an extended 30-second exposure.
read more »
Andrew J. Hoffman to discuss climate change at RIT
The author of How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate will discuss the debate and why participants are so adamant from 2-3 p.m. Friday in Webb Auditorium.
read more »
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Global News
RIT Croatia celebrates European Day of Languages
On Sept. 25, the European Day of Languages was celebrated in Dubrovnik. Students from RIT Croatia performed a sketch called “Just a regular day in a bar during the peak of the season” that highlighted differences in culture and language between tourists of different nationalities.
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On Sept. 25, the European Day of Languages was celebrated in Dubrovnik. Students from RIT Croatia performed a sketch called “Just a regular day in a bar during the peak of the season” that highlighted differences in culture and language between tourists of different nationalities.
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Tiger Hockey
Men open with decisive 9-1 exhibition win
The Tigers crushed University of Ontario Institute of Technology in a 9-1 win Saturday night at the Gene Polisseni Center. Freshman Liam Kerins scored on the first RIT shot, then twice more for a hat trick in his collegiate debut.
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The Tigers crushed University of Ontario Institute of Technology in a 9-1 win Saturday night at the Gene Polisseni Center. Freshman Liam Kerins scored on the first RIT shot, then twice more for a hat trick in his collegiate debut.
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Sports News
Men’s novice 8 crew takes first
At the Head of the Genesee Regatta competition on Saturday, the Tigers put up strong results. The novice 8 boat led the way, taking first in its race and earning gold.
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At the Head of the Genesee Regatta competition on Saturday, the Tigers put up strong results. The novice 8 boat led the way, taking first in its race and earning gold.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT photo project bathes Churchill Downs in light
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WDRB.com
Professional photograph taken Saturday illuminates Churchill Downs
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Horse Racing Nation
RIT Captures Spectacular Nighttime Image of Churchill Downs
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The Washington Post
Why cheap natural gas is thwarting the battery and energy storage revolution
Eric Hittinger, assistant professor of public policy, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's new building focuses on health
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Democrat and Chronicle
Coping with stress
Bill Destler, president of RIT, featured more »
The Conversation
Corporate climate scientists: Advocates for science or protectors of status quo?
Guest essay co-written by Sandra Rothenberg, chair, public policy department; professor of management; director, Institute for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility more »
American Craft Magazine
Multifaceted
Peter Pincus, visiting assistant professor of ceramics, featured more »
RIT photo project bathes Churchill Downs in light
more »
WDRB.com
Professional photograph taken Saturday illuminates Churchill Downs
RIT featured more »
Horse Racing Nation
RIT Captures Spectacular Nighttime Image of Churchill Downs
more »
The Washington Post
Why cheap natural gas is thwarting the battery and energy storage revolution
Eric Hittinger, assistant professor of public policy, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's new building focuses on health
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Coping with stress
Bill Destler, president of RIT, featured more »
The Conversation
Corporate climate scientists: Advocates for science or protectors of status quo?
Guest essay co-written by Sandra Rothenberg, chair, public policy department; professor of management; director, Institute for Business Ethics and Social Responsibility more »
American Craft Magazine
Multifaceted
Peter Pincus, visiting assistant professor of ceramics, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Provost’s town hall meeting: “New International Partnerships,” a presentation and discussion with Jim Myers, 1-4 p.m. today, SAU Bamboo Room
Gosnell Lecture Series: “Rising Inequality: Global Experiences and Policy Implications,” Ravi Kanbur, Cornell University, 3-4 p.m. today, SAU 1829 Room
Open house: Women’s and gender studies program, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Presentation: “Embodying Metaphors: Sign Language Interpreters at Work,” Anna-Lena Nilsson, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Wallace Center room 1540
RIT Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff: 10 a.m. Oct. 8, Ingle Auditorium, reception to follow in the Fireside Lounge
Info session: Study abroad in Rwanda, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Golisano Hall room 1435
Thursday Night Cinema: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, 9 p.m. Oct. 8, Ingle Auditorium
Speaker: “How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate,” Andrew J. Hoffman, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 9, Webb Auditorium
Concert: Sean Forbes, deaf hip-hop artist, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Panara Theatre, tickets are $10 and are available at the NTID box office, first floor of Lyndon Baines Johnson Hall
Performing Artists Concert Series: “The Neave Trio,” 8 p.m. Oct. 9, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Gosnell Lecture Series: “Rising Inequality: Global Experiences and Policy Implications,” Ravi Kanbur, Cornell University, 3-4 p.m. today, SAU 1829 Room
Open house: Women’s and gender studies program, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 6, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Presentation: “Embodying Metaphors: Sign Language Interpreters at Work,” Anna-Lena Nilsson, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Wallace Center room 1540
RIT Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff: 10 a.m. Oct. 8, Ingle Auditorium, reception to follow in the Fireside Lounge
Info session: Study abroad in Rwanda, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Golisano Hall room 1435
Thursday Night Cinema: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, 9 p.m. Oct. 8, Ingle Auditorium
Speaker: “How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate,” Andrew J. Hoffman, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 9, Webb Auditorium
Concert: Sean Forbes, deaf hip-hop artist, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Panara Theatre, tickets are $10 and are available at the NTID box office, first floor of Lyndon Baines Johnson Hall
Performing Artists Concert Series: “The Neave Trio,” 8 p.m. Oct. 9, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Scoreboard
Men’s hockey: RIT 9, UOIT 1 (Oct. 3)
Women’s hockey: RIT 2, Minn. St. 1 (Oct. 2); Minn. St. 3, RIT 2 (Oct. 3)
Women’s tennis: Brockport 9, RIT 0
Volleyball: Clarkson 3, RIT 0 (Oct. 2)
Men’s soccer: Skidmore 2, RIT 0 (Oct. 2)
Women’s soccer: RIT 1, Skidmore 0 (Oct. 2)
Women’s hockey: RIT 2, Minn. St. 1 (Oct. 2); Minn. St. 3, RIT 2 (Oct. 3)
Women’s tennis: Brockport 9, RIT 0
Volleyball: Clarkson 3, RIT 0 (Oct. 2)
Men’s soccer: Skidmore 2, RIT 0 (Oct. 2)
Women’s soccer: RIT 1, Skidmore 0 (Oct. 2)
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