December 8, 2015
Folk/soul singer Micah Premnath performed in the lounge at Beanz on Friday night. more »
Today’s Top Stories
FIRST Robotics kick-off event to be held Jan. 9
FIRST Robotics will reveal the 2016 game for its annual competition at a kick-off event on Jan. 9. Teams will build robots to compete in the revealed game over six weeks.
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FIRST Robotics will reveal the 2016 game for its annual competition at a kick-off event on Jan. 9. Teams will build robots to compete in the revealed game over six weeks.
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RIT on TV: “The Nutcracker Ballet”The RIT Orchestra will accompany the New York State Ballet on four sold-out performances of “The Nutcracker Ballet” at RIT/NTID’s Robert F. Panara Theatre. WROC-TV reports on the event. watch video »
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Global News
RIT Dubai wins “drones for good" competition
A team of RIT Dubai students took first place in the “Drones for Good” university challenge. The team was able to use the drone to provide temporary wi-fi to campers in a desert in the United Arab Emirates.
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A team of RIT Dubai students took first place in the “Drones for Good” university challenge. The team was able to use the drone to provide temporary wi-fi to campers in a desert in the United Arab Emirates.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Woman to Watch: Stephanie Paredes
Stephanie Paredes, manager of multicultural programs, featured more »
Photonics.com
RIT to Study Photonics, Optics Workforce Training
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13WHAM.com
RIT gets statement win with 6-3 takedown of Robert Morris
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Woman to Watch: Stephanie Paredes
Stephanie Paredes, manager of multicultural programs, featured more »
Photonics.com
RIT to Study Photonics, Optics Workforce Training
more »
13WHAM.com
RIT gets statement win with 6-3 takedown of Robert Morris
more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Information session: GCCIS PhD program, 5- 6:30 p.m. today, Golisano Hall room 3000
Opening reception: “Posters from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archive,” Milton Glaser, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, University Gallery
Deaf Short Film Contest: 7:15-9 p.m. Thursday, CSD Student Development Center
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Is Life Supposed to be Fair?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
RITGA Fall Drag Show: A fairy tale-themed event, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday, Ingle Auditorium, tickets $3 pre-sale, $5 at the door
Tiger Tracks Train Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Field House, free to students, $5 general admission, $3 seniors 65+
Winter Escape: Cookie decorating, mug painting, photos with friends and warm refreshments, 8 p.m. Saturday, SAU 1829 Room
Observatory open house: Visit the RIT Observatory during the Geminid meteor showers, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14, RIT Observatory, 645 John St.
Opening reception: “Posters from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archive,” Milton Glaser, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, University Gallery
Deaf Short Film Contest: 7:15-9 p.m. Thursday, CSD Student Development Center
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Is Life Supposed to be Fair?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
RITGA Fall Drag Show: A fairy tale-themed event, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday, Ingle Auditorium, tickets $3 pre-sale, $5 at the door
Tiger Tracks Train Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Field House, free to students, $5 general admission, $3 seniors 65+
Winter Escape: Cookie decorating, mug painting, photos with friends and warm refreshments, 8 p.m. Saturday, SAU 1829 Room
Observatory open house: Visit the RIT Observatory during the Geminid meteor showers, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14, RIT Observatory, 645 John St.
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