December 10, 2015
Edwin Gomez takes a selfie with Roarie, the FreezeFest mascot, at the kickoff event yesterday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT will arm specially trained officers in 2016
Public Safety will soon deploy specially trained officers with access to firearms in an effort to protect individuals on campus.
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Comedians announced for FreezeFest 2016
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, of “Saturday Night Live” and “Kroll Show” fame, respectively, will perform at RIT for FreezeFest at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20. Tickets are available now.
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New Athenaeum
The latest Athenaeum is out on newsstands across campus. Read about five staff members giving back to the RIT community, a group of engineering students who want to be RIT’s first all-female team in the SAE Formula Hybrid electric competition, and a staff spotlight on Cassandra Shellman.
Public Safety will soon deploy specially trained officers with access to firearms in an effort to protect individuals on campus.
read more »
Comedians announced for FreezeFest 2016
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, of “Saturday Night Live” and “Kroll Show” fame, respectively, will perform at RIT for FreezeFest at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20. Tickets are available now.
read more »
New Athenaeum
The latest Athenaeum is out on newsstands across campus. Read about five staff members giving back to the RIT community, a group of engineering students who want to be RIT’s first all-female team in the SAE Formula Hybrid electric competition, and a staff spotlight on Cassandra Shellman.
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For and About Alumni
Photo grad goes from print pages to radio waves
Thomas Temin was a little surprised when he got a call from a radio station in Washington, D.C., asking him if he was interested in becoming an anchor on the morning show.
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Thomas Temin was a little surprised when he got a call from a radio station in Washington, D.C., asking him if he was interested in becoming an anchor on the morning show.
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Tiger Hockey
“Skate with the Tigers” on Sunday
The men’s hockey team will hold its annual “Skate with the Tigers” event at noon on Sunday at the Gene Polisseni Center. Admission is $5 and includes the event and a team picture. All fans in attendance receive a raffle ticket to win various prizes, including a game-worn jersey.
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The men’s hockey team will hold its annual “Skate with the Tigers” event at noon on Sunday at the Gene Polisseni Center. Admission is $5 and includes the event and a team picture. All fans in attendance receive a raffle ticket to win various prizes, including a game-worn jersey.
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RIT in the News
Digital Journal
Winners of 2015 IRRC Institute Research Award Challenge Conventional Wisdom on Fossil Fuel Divestment; Influence of Passive Investors
Archana Jain, assistant professor of business, featured more »
The Buffalo News
Another Voice: Fast food, soda and candy are not making Americans fat
Guest essay by Amit A. Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Campus Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology Students Push Girls To Explore Coding
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Democrat and Chronicle
Some RIT campus officers will have firearms starting soon
more »
Winners of 2015 IRRC Institute Research Award Challenge Conventional Wisdom on Fossil Fuel Divestment; Influence of Passive Investors
Archana Jain, assistant professor of business, featured more »
The Buffalo News
Another Voice: Fast food, soda and candy are not making Americans fat
Guest essay by Amit A. Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Campus Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology Students Push Girls To Explore Coding
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Some RIT campus officers will have firearms starting soon
more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Opening reception: “Posters from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archive,” Milton Glaser, 5-6:30 p.m. today, University Gallery
Deaf Short Film Contest: 7:15-9 p.m. today, CSD Student Development Center
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Is Life Supposed to be Fair?” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
RITGA Fall Drag Show: A fairy tale-themed event, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. tomorrow, 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
COLA Fall Cram Session: Study with peer mentors from your major, free food and beverages, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Stan McKenzie Commons
Math Crash: Study session with the School of Mathematical Sciences, free pizza provided, 2-7 p.m. Sunday, Bruce & Nora James Atrium, Gosnell Hall
Observatory open house: Visit the RIT Observatory during the Geminid meteor showers, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14, RIT Observatory, 645 John St.
Deaf Short Film Contest: 7:15-9 p.m. today, CSD Student Development Center
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Is Life Supposed to be Fair?” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
RITGA Fall Drag Show: A fairy tale-themed event, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. tomorrow, 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
COLA Fall Cram Session: Study with peer mentors from your major, free food and beverages, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Stan McKenzie Commons
Math Crash: Study session with the School of Mathematical Sciences, free pizza provided, 2-7 p.m. Sunday, Bruce & Nora James Atrium, Gosnell Hall
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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Wrestling: Ithaca College 31, RIT 6
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