November 13, 2015
Dave Edborg is training for the World Bench Press and Deadlift Championships. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Christine Whitman named chair of Board of Trustees
Christine Whitman, chairman and CEO of Complemar Partners Inc. and RIT trustee since 1997, has been named chair of the Board. She is the first female to take the helm.
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Why the NFL’s ‘Color Rush’ debut lacked luster
Mark Fairchild, director of the color science MS/Ph.D. program, explains why last night’s NFL ‘Color Rush’ debut was met with such cold reception.
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Edborg represents RIT in deadlift competition
Dave Edborg, patrol major in RIT’s Public Safety Department, will compete in the World Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in Las Vegas on Nov. 18.
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Christine Whitman, chairman and CEO of Complemar Partners Inc. and RIT trustee since 1997, has been named chair of the Board. She is the first female to take the helm.
read more »
Why the NFL’s ‘Color Rush’ debut lacked luster
Mark Fairchild, director of the color science MS/Ph.D. program, explains why last night’s NFL ‘Color Rush’ debut was met with such cold reception.
read more »
Edborg represents RIT in deadlift competition
Dave Edborg, patrol major in RIT’s Public Safety Department, will compete in the World Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in Las Vegas on Nov. 18.
read more »
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Student Spotlight
CRU leader brings Operation Christmas Child to RIT
Meet Kara Johnson, a third-year business management major, who planned CRU’s first packing party for Operation Christmas Child, an international nonprofit organization.
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Meet Kara Johnson, a third-year business management major, who planned CRU’s first packing party for Operation Christmas Child, an international nonprofit organization.
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RIT in the News
Philly.com
For artist, hearing loss informs sculpture-like jewelry
Rea Rossi '09 (metalcrafts and jewelry design) featured more »
3Ders.org
Student makes hockey safer with 3D printed antimicrobial hockey glove
Ryan Fackelman '15 (industrial design) featured more »
Military Technologies
Cybersecurity Students Successfully Learn by Hacking at RIT's Collegiate Pentesting Competition, a "Hackathon", Sponsored by Logical Operations
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The Huffington Post
Opportunities to Learn, Work With Video Games Multiply
Andrew Phelps, MAGIC Center director, quoted more »
Campus Technology
RIT to Launch Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab
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Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester Latinas honored for contributions
Stephanie Paredes, multicultural life manager, featured more »
For artist, hearing loss informs sculpture-like jewelry
Rea Rossi '09 (metalcrafts and jewelry design) featured more »
3Ders.org
Student makes hockey safer with 3D printed antimicrobial hockey glove
Ryan Fackelman '15 (industrial design) featured more »
Military Technologies
Cybersecurity Students Successfully Learn by Hacking at RIT's Collegiate Pentesting Competition, a "Hackathon", Sponsored by Logical Operations
more »
The Huffington Post
Opportunities to Learn, Work With Video Games Multiply
Andrew Phelps, MAGIC Center director, quoted more »
Campus Technology
RIT to Launch Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester Latinas honored for contributions
Stephanie Paredes, multicultural life manager, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Show Us Your Booths!” noon today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Nerf Tag: Free and open to all RIT students, faculty and staff, equipment will be provided, 3:30-5:30 p.m. today, Hale Andrews Student Life Center Mini Gym
International Education Week: November 14-20, for a schedule of events, visit rit.edu/global/iew
Holiday and LinkedIn Portraits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
ASL lecture series: “Deaf Citizens: Perspective from Sub-Saharan Africa,” Khadijat Rashid, 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Student Development Center room 1300/1310
Webinar: “Green Chemistry,” Kate Winnebeck, 2-3 p.m. Monday (register)
Visiting artist lecture: Jessica Wohl, 5-6 p.m. Monday, University Gallery
RIT Beekeepers interest meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Campus Center 1829 room
Panel discussion: “Understanding the Realities of Life for New Settlers and Migrants in the Rochester Area,” noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, SAU Bamboo Room
MAGIC Speaker: “Digital Connectedness and Techno-Social Life,” Mary Chayko of Rutgers University, 1 p.m. Nov. 19, MAGIC Center
Nerf Tag: Free and open to all RIT students, faculty and staff, equipment will be provided, 3:30-5:30 p.m. today, Hale Andrews Student Life Center Mini Gym
International Education Week: November 14-20, for a schedule of events, visit rit.edu/global/iew
Holiday and LinkedIn Portraits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
ASL lecture series: “Deaf Citizens: Perspective from Sub-Saharan Africa,” Khadijat Rashid, 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Student Development Center room 1300/1310
Webinar: “Green Chemistry,” Kate Winnebeck, 2-3 p.m. Monday (register)
Visiting artist lecture: Jessica Wohl, 5-6 p.m. Monday, University Gallery
RIT Beekeepers interest meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Campus Center 1829 room
Panel discussion: “Understanding the Realities of Life for New Settlers and Migrants in the Rochester Area,” noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, SAU Bamboo Room
MAGIC Speaker: “Digital Connectedness and Techno-Social Life,” Mary Chayko of Rutgers University, 1 p.m. Nov. 19, MAGIC Center
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