October 16, 2015
A campus tour for alumni today helped kick off Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT/NTID earns grant for sign-language research
NTID has been awarded a $77,465 grant from the National Science Foundation that will improve opportunities for deaf students interested in conducting sign-language research.
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RIT FoodShare grows while helping the hungry
In the RIT FoodShare Center’s six-month tenure, more than 500 people have taken advantage of donated items. The Center will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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NTID’s Kathryn Schmitz wins Changing Hearts Award
Kathryn Schmitz, associate dean for academic administration, was awarded the Changing Hearts and Minds Award for her work to further RIT’s commitment to diversity.
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NTID has been awarded a $77,465 grant from the National Science Foundation that will improve opportunities for deaf students interested in conducting sign-language research.
read more »
RIT FoodShare grows while helping the hungry
In the RIT FoodShare Center’s six-month tenure, more than 500 people have taken advantage of donated items. The Center will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
read more »
NTID’s Kathryn Schmitz wins Changing Hearts Award
Kathryn Schmitz, associate dean for academic administration, was awarded the Changing Hearts and Minds Award for her work to further RIT’s commitment to diversity.
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Robert Brinkman inducted into Engineering Academy
Rochester businessman Robert Brinkman was inducted into the Industrial and Systems Engineering Academy at RIT and recognized for his contributions to the college of engineering.
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Rochester businessman Robert Brinkman was inducted into the Industrial and Systems Engineering Academy at RIT and recognized for his contributions to the college of engineering.
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RIT on TV: Tiger homecomingThe men’s hockey team has spent the week preparing to face No. 10 Bowling Green State University at 7 p.m. tomorrow as part of Brick City Homecoming. (tickets) watch video »
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Student Spotlight
Tiger Tank team developing weightlifting product
Meet Ian Young, an MBA student who is working with his Tiger Tank-winning team, LiftForce, to improve their motion-capture device for weightlifters.
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Meet Ian Young, an MBA student who is working with his Tiger Tank-winning team, LiftForce, to improve their motion-capture device for weightlifters.
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Tiger Hockey
New book explores rich history of RIT hockey
In his new book, Frozen in Time: The History of RIT Hockey, Scott Pitoniak explores the hockey programs’ journey from hand-me-down uniforms to NCAA tournament wins. He will be signing books at the homecoming hockey game at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Blue Cross Arena.
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In his new book, Frozen in Time: The History of RIT Hockey, Scott Pitoniak explores the hockey programs’ journey from hand-me-down uniforms to NCAA tournament wins. He will be signing books at the homecoming hockey game at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Blue Cross Arena.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT researchers aiming to make your phones last longer
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Radio Free Asia
China Scraps Magna Carta Display Event at Top Beijing University
Zhu Yongde, honorary professor, quoted more »
Star-Gazette
Season preview: Jackals seek playoff return
Former hockey captain Matt Garbowsky '15 (business management) featured more »
RIT researchers aiming to make your phones last longer
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Radio Free Asia
China Scraps Magna Carta Display Event at Top Beijing University
Zhu Yongde, honorary professor, quoted more »
Star-Gazette
Season preview: Jackals seek playoff return
Former hockey captain Matt Garbowsky '15 (business management) featured more »
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Upcoming Events
Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend: Today through Oct. 18 (full schedule)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Ask a Dumb Question,” noon today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Guest speaker: “The Illusion of Attention: From the Lab to the Real World, and Back Again,” Christopher Chabris, 3 p.m. today,, Liberal Arts Hall room A205
Lecture: “Entrepreneurship: Ten Exciting Trends Impacting Your Business Right Now,” Randi Zuckerberg, 4 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Haunted Trail: Face your fears in a guided walk through the haunted trail behind Gracie’s! 7-10 p.m. today, tours depart from the lobby of Grace Watson Hall every 5-7 minutes, $5
A word from our president: “State of the University,” President Bill Destler, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 17, Ingle Auditorium
Open house: Clinical Health Sciences Center, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 17
Book signing: Frozen in Time: The History of RIT Hockey, Scott Pitoniak at the homecoming hockey game, 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Blue Cross Arena
Commuter Spirit Week: Oct. 19-23 (schedule)
National Day on Writing: Events on campus throughout the day, all day Oct. 20 (information)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Ask a Dumb Question,” noon today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Guest speaker: “The Illusion of Attention: From the Lab to the Real World, and Back Again,” Christopher Chabris, 3 p.m. today,, Liberal Arts Hall room A205
Lecture: “Entrepreneurship: Ten Exciting Trends Impacting Your Business Right Now,” Randi Zuckerberg, 4 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Haunted Trail: Face your fears in a guided walk through the haunted trail behind Gracie’s! 7-10 p.m. today, tours depart from the lobby of Grace Watson Hall every 5-7 minutes, $5
A word from our president: “State of the University,” President Bill Destler, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 17, Ingle Auditorium
Open house: Clinical Health Sciences Center, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 17
Book signing: Frozen in Time: The History of RIT Hockey, Scott Pitoniak at the homecoming hockey game, 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Blue Cross Arena
Commuter Spirit Week: Oct. 19-23 (schedule)
National Day on Writing: Events on campus throughout the day, all day Oct. 20 (information)
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