November 16, 2015
Global Union presented “Unification,” a showcase of cultural performances on Saturday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT commemorates Kate Gleason’s 150th birthday
An exhibit commemorating the 150th birthday of Kate Gleason opens at the Wallace Center on Thursday displaying photos, gears and other items from the engineering pioneer.
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Professor shares black hole research Wednesday
Manuela Campanelli has been invited to talk on Wednesday about simulating supermassive black hole mergers at SC 2015, the international supercomputing conference.
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“Rocky Horror” performed for 40th anniversary
RIT performing arts will put on several productions of “The Rocky Horror Show” this weekend for the 40th anniversary of the film adaptation.
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An exhibit commemorating the 150th birthday of Kate Gleason opens at the Wallace Center on Thursday displaying photos, gears and other items from the engineering pioneer.
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Professor shares black hole research Wednesday
Manuela Campanelli has been invited to talk on Wednesday about simulating supermassive black hole mergers at SC 2015, the international supercomputing conference.
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“Rocky Horror” performed for 40th anniversary
RIT performing arts will put on several productions of “The Rocky Horror Show” this weekend for the 40th anniversary of the film adaptation.
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Collegiate Pentesting CompetitionNine colleges competed in the first annual Collegiate Pentesting Competition at RIT, held Nov. 7 and 8. The first-of-its-kind competition challenged students to break into computer networks, evaluate their weak points and offer plans to secure them. watch video »
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Tiger Hockey
Men drop heart-breaking overtimes to Bentley
Despite dominating the ice and breaking a university record for shots on goal on Friday, luck was not on the Tigers’ side this weekend. They walk away with two hard losses, both in overtime. They play next on Nov. 28 against Boston College.
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Despite dominating the ice and breaking a university record for shots on goal on Friday, luck was not on the Tigers’ side this weekend. They walk away with two hard losses, both in overtime. They play next on Nov. 28 against Boston College.
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Women improve, but still lose weekend
The women’s hockey team put in strong efforts against the ECAC’s Colgate University last weekend, but they came up just short. The Tigers are back in action Wednesday night at the Gene Polisseni Center against rival Syracuse University.
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The women’s hockey team put in strong efforts against the ECAC’s Colgate University last weekend, but they came up just short. The Tigers are back in action Wednesday night at the Gene Polisseni Center against rival Syracuse University.
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Sports News
Women’s cross country earns first ever NCAA berth
The women’s cross country team has qualified for the NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country Championship for the first time in program history. They race at noon on Saturday at Lake Breeze Golf Club in Winnecome, Wis.
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The women’s cross country team has qualified for the NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country Championship for the first time in program history. They race at noon on Saturday at Lake Breeze Golf Club in Winnecome, Wis.
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Women’s basketball wins Tip-off Tournament
The women’s basketball team won the title at the 2015 Tyler Tip-Off Tournament with a 79-68 victory over host Smith College on Sunday. Freshman Tara Lynch was named tournament MVP and junior Julia Bender was named to the All-Tournament team.
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The women’s basketball team won the title at the 2015 Tyler Tip-Off Tournament with a 79-68 victory over host Smith College on Sunday. Freshman Tara Lynch was named tournament MVP and junior Julia Bender was named to the All-Tournament team.
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RIT in the News
The News Telegraph
Bills-Jets game is complete torture for color-blind people
Mark Fairchild, director of the color science MS/Ph.D. program, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Using the tools of our time to combat racism
RIT featured more »
The Hockey Writers
Returned From Exile: Erin Zach
Former hockey player Erin Zach '14 (applied arts and sciences) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Why does the MBA degree remain popular?
Guest essay written by Amit A. Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT names Whitman its first female board of trustees chair
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Campus Technology
Making Campuses Safer With Smartphones
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GoodCall
Harvard Study Reveals 5 Factors Stopping Women From Entering - And Staying In - STEM
Elizabeth Dell, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology and faculty associate to the provost for female faculty, and Callie Babbitt, assistant professor of sustainability, quoted more »
Bills-Jets game is complete torture for color-blind people
Mark Fairchild, director of the color science MS/Ph.D. program, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Using the tools of our time to combat racism
RIT featured more »
The Hockey Writers
Returned From Exile: Erin Zach
Former hockey player Erin Zach '14 (applied arts and sciences) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Why does the MBA degree remain popular?
Guest essay written by Amit A. Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT names Whitman its first female board of trustees chair
more »
Campus Technology
Making Campuses Safer With Smartphones
RIT featured more »
GoodCall
Harvard Study Reveals 5 Factors Stopping Women From Entering - And Staying In - STEM
Elizabeth Dell, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology and faculty associate to the provost for female faculty, and Callie Babbitt, assistant professor of sustainability, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Webinar: “Green Chemistry,” Kate Winnebeck, 2-3 p.m. today (register)
International Education Week Kick-off reception: 4-5:30 p.m. today, Fireside Lounge
Arts and Friendship Against Terrorism Open Mic: Come together as a community against all terrorism with music, poetry and art, 5-7:30 p.m. today, McKenzie Commons
Visiting artist lecture: Jessica Wohl, 5-6 p.m. today, University Gallery
RIT Beekeepers interest meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m. today, 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. tomorrow, SAU Bamboo Room
MAGIC Speaker: “Digital Connectedness and Techno-Social Life,” Mary Chayko of Rutgers University, 1 p.m. Thursday, MAGIC Center
Thursday Night Cinema: Vacation, 9 p.m. Thursday, Ingle Auditorium
Gallery opening: “FLUX: Keith Howard and His Legacy,” 5-7 p.m. Friday, Bevier Gallery, Booth Hall (Exhibition runs Nov. 20-Jan. 10)
International Education Week Kick-off reception: 4-5:30 p.m. today, Fireside Lounge
Arts and Friendship Against Terrorism Open Mic: Come together as a community against all terrorism with music, poetry and art, 5-7:30 p.m. today, McKenzie Commons
Visiting artist lecture: Jessica Wohl, 5-6 p.m. today, University Gallery
RIT Beekeepers interest meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m. today, 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. tomorrow, SAU Bamboo Room
MAGIC Speaker: “Digital Connectedness and Techno-Social Life,” Mary Chayko of Rutgers University, 1 p.m. Thursday, MAGIC Center
Thursday Night Cinema: Vacation, 9 p.m. Thursday, Ingle Auditorium
Gallery opening: “FLUX: Keith Howard and His Legacy,” 5-7 p.m. Friday, Bevier Gallery, Booth Hall (Exhibition runs Nov. 20-Jan. 10)
Scoreboard
Men’s hockey: Bentley 3, RIT 2 (Nov. 13); Bentley 3, RIT 2 (Nov. 14)
Women’s hockey: Colgate 3, RIT 2 (Nov. 13); Colgate 3, RIT 1 (Nov. 14)
Women’s basketball: RIT 79, Smith College 68 (Nov. 15)
Women’s cross country: NCAA Regional Championship, 6th of 37 teams
Men’s cross country: NCAA Regional Championship, 16th of 45 teams
Wrestling: RIT 23, Oswego State 15 (Nov. 14)
Women’s hockey: Colgate 3, RIT 2 (Nov. 13); Colgate 3, RIT 1 (Nov. 14)
Women’s basketball: RIT 79, Smith College 68 (Nov. 15)
Women’s cross country: NCAA Regional Championship, 6th of 37 teams
Men’s cross country: NCAA Regional Championship, 16th of 45 teams
Wrestling: RIT 23, Oswego State 15 (Nov. 14)
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