October 12, 2015
Guests from Sweden's Malmö University visited RIT for a symposium last weekend. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT contributes to gravitational wave detection
The scientific community is on the cusp of detecting gravitational waves, sometimes dubbed “ripples in the fabric of the universe,” due in part to the work of RIT researchers.
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RIT launches new diversity leadership program
W.O.C.H.A. (Women of Color, Honor and Ambition), a diversity program modeled after the highly successful M.O.C.H.A., aims to enhance leadership ability, open networking opportunities and build camaraderie.
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Info session for adult, part-time study candidates
A program at RIT tomorrow will provide essential information to prospective adult and part-time learners. The session will be from 5-7 p.m. in the Bausch & Lomb Center.
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The scientific community is on the cusp of detecting gravitational waves, sometimes dubbed “ripples in the fabric of the universe,” due in part to the work of RIT researchers.
read more »
RIT launches new diversity leadership program
W.O.C.H.A. (Women of Color, Honor and Ambition), a diversity program modeled after the highly successful M.O.C.H.A., aims to enhance leadership ability, open networking opportunities and build camaraderie.
read more »
Info session for adult, part-time study candidates
A program at RIT tomorrow will provide essential information to prospective adult and part-time learners. The session will be from 5-7 p.m. in the Bausch & Lomb Center.
read more »
Newsmakers
Wil Watts, public safety officer, was inducted into the Mansfield University Alumni/Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 25. He was a four-year letter winner at linebacker, earning first-team All-PSAC as a senior. Watts was a three-time PSAC East and ECAC South Defensive Player of the Week selection and a 1990 Pre-Season All-American selection. more Newsmakers »
Tiger Hockey
Men suffer pair of defeats in North Country
The men’s hockey team traveled north this weekend to play Clarkson University on Friday and St. Lawrence University on Saturday. Despite valiant efforts, they lost both games.
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The men’s hockey team traveled north this weekend to play Clarkson University on Friday and St. Lawrence University on Saturday. Despite valiant efforts, they lost both games.
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Sports News
Men’s soccer bests Clarkson 2-1
On Saturday, the men’s soccer team took on Clarkson at Tiger Stadium. Luke Dorsey opened scoring with the first point of the match, and a header from Scott Fishel in the second half broke a 1-1 tie for a Tiger victory.
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On Saturday, the men’s soccer team took on Clarkson at Tiger Stadium. Luke Dorsey opened scoring with the first point of the match, and a header from Scott Fishel in the second half broke a 1-1 tie for a Tiger victory.
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Four-game women’s soccer unbeaten streak ends
In a hard-fought game at Tiger Stadium on Sunday, the Tigers tied Ithaca College 1-1 in the 57th minute. But with 49 seconds left, Ithaca squeaked one by goalkeeper Kelly Rogers to steal the game.
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In a hard-fought game at Tiger Stadium on Sunday, the Tigers tied Ithaca College 1-1 in the 57th minute. But with 49 seconds left, Ithaca squeaked one by goalkeeper Kelly Rogers to steal the game.
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RIT in the News
The Atlantic
Can Campus Networks Ever Be Secure?
Guest essay by Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security more »
The Buffalo News
Quick hits: Boston Pride 4, Buffalo Beauts 1
Former hockey players Erin Zach '14 (applied arts and sciences), Kourtney Kunichika '15 (motion picture science) and Lindsay Grigg '15 (psychology) featured more »
The Morning Call
Talen Energy in dog-eat-dog business
Eric Hittinger, assistant professor of public policy, quoted more »
From Quarks to Quasars
Science Explained: The Possibility of Life on Mars
Roger Dube, research professor and director of the science exploration program, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Will fight for $15 lift new union leadership?
Vincent Serravallo, associate professor of sociology, quoted more »
The New York Times
Riveters Focus Their Attention on Big Picture
Former hockey captain Celeste Brown '15 (sociology and anthropology) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT researcher gets grants to combat cyber attacks
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Science
Industry experience as a platform for academic careers
Hans Schmitthenner, associate research professor, featured more »
Can Campus Networks Ever Be Secure?
Guest essay by Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security more »
The Buffalo News
Quick hits: Boston Pride 4, Buffalo Beauts 1
Former hockey players Erin Zach '14 (applied arts and sciences), Kourtney Kunichika '15 (motion picture science) and Lindsay Grigg '15 (psychology) featured more »
The Morning Call
Talen Energy in dog-eat-dog business
Eric Hittinger, assistant professor of public policy, quoted more »
From Quarks to Quasars
Science Explained: The Possibility of Life on Mars
Roger Dube, research professor and director of the science exploration program, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Will fight for $15 lift new union leadership?
Vincent Serravallo, associate professor of sociology, quoted more »
The New York Times
Riveters Focus Their Attention on Big Picture
Former hockey captain Celeste Brown '15 (sociology and anthropology) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT researcher gets grants to combat cyber attacks
more »
Science
Industry experience as a platform for academic careers
Hans Schmitthenner, associate research professor, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Columbus Day: No classes, university offices open, today
Discovery Day: Students will be handing out “Discovery” stickers to raise awareness of the discovery Columbus did not make, until 1 p.m. today, Infinity Quad
Presentation: “Deaf People, Cinema and the Franco-American Relationship Past and Present,” Ruth Kitchen and Barbara Fougere, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Oct. 13, Student Development Center room 1310
Spirit Week Kickoff: Sneak peek of giveaways, super pretzels, a photo booth and more, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13, SAU lobby
Workshop: “Accepting a Job Offer & Salary Negotiation,” 5 p.m. Oct. 13, Carlson Auditorium
Talk: “Faith in America: Integrating Faith and Politics,” Patrick Conroy, U.S. House of Representatives chaplain, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 13, Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center
Workshop: “Developing a Portfolio,” 5 p.m. Oct. 14, Carlson Auditorium
Lecture: “Analyzing Formality in Online Communication,” Joel Tetreault, senior research scientist, Yahoo! Labs, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Golisano Hall auditorium
Lecture: “Design for Office Space,” Mark McKenna, 4:45 p.m. Oct. 15, Golisano Hall room 1400
Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker: “Cruzing through Adversity,” Jackie Cruz, actress on Orange is the New Black, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 15, Ingle Auditorium
Discovery Day: Students will be handing out “Discovery” stickers to raise awareness of the discovery Columbus did not make, until 1 p.m. today, Infinity Quad
Presentation: “Deaf People, Cinema and the Franco-American Relationship Past and Present,” Ruth Kitchen and Barbara Fougere, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Oct. 13, Student Development Center room 1310
Spirit Week Kickoff: Sneak peek of giveaways, super pretzels, a photo booth and more, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13, SAU lobby
Workshop: “Accepting a Job Offer & Salary Negotiation,” 5 p.m. Oct. 13, Carlson Auditorium
Talk: “Faith in America: Integrating Faith and Politics,” Patrick Conroy, U.S. House of Representatives chaplain, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 13, Allen Chapel, Schmitt Interfaith Center
Workshop: “Developing a Portfolio,” 5 p.m. Oct. 14, Carlson Auditorium
Lecture: “Analyzing Formality in Online Communication,” Joel Tetreault, senior research scientist, Yahoo! Labs, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Golisano Hall auditorium
Lecture: “Design for Office Space,” Mark McKenna, 4:45 p.m. Oct. 15, Golisano Hall room 1400
Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker: “Cruzing through Adversity,” Jackie Cruz, actress on Orange is the New Black, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 15, Ingle Auditorium
Scoreboard
Women’s soccer: RIT 2, Clarkson 1 (Oct. 10)
Volleyball: Messiah 3, RIT 0; RIT 3, Illinois Institute of Technology 0 (Oct. 10)
Men’s basketball: RIT 79, Niagara 52 (Oct. 9)
Men’s hockey: Clarkson 6, RIT 0 (Oct. 9); SLU 5, RIT 1 (Oct. 10)
Women’s hockey: RPI 6, RIT 2 (Oct. 9); RPI 3, RIT 1 (Oct. 10)
Volleyball: Catholic University of America 3, RIT 1; DeSales 3, RIT 0 (Oct. 9)
Volleyball: Messiah 3, RIT 0; RIT 3, Illinois Institute of Technology 0 (Oct. 10)
Men’s basketball: RIT 79, Niagara 52 (Oct. 9)
Men’s hockey: Clarkson 6, RIT 0 (Oct. 9); SLU 5, RIT 1 (Oct. 10)
Women’s hockey: RPI 6, RIT 2 (Oct. 9); RPI 3, RIT 1 (Oct. 10)
Volleyball: Catholic University of America 3, RIT 1; DeSales 3, RIT 0 (Oct. 9)
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