January 28, 2016
Students met with with civil rights leader Andrew Young before his keynote address today. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Students win awards for bio-separation research
Three RIT students were recognized at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting and conference for their research findings about improvements to bio-separation techniques for lab-on-a-chip medical devices.
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History professor studies post-WWII tech transfer
Assistant Professor Corinna Schlombs studied productivity and trans-Atlantic technology transfer and their impact following World War II. Her findings will be part of a book she’s writing about productivity and culture.
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Nominations open for Outstanding Teaching Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2016-2017 Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Teaching Award for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty. Read about the awards online.
Three RIT students were recognized at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers annual meeting and conference for their research findings about improvements to bio-separation techniques for lab-on-a-chip medical devices.
read more »
History professor studies post-WWII tech transfer
Assistant Professor Corinna Schlombs studied productivity and trans-Atlantic technology transfer and their impact following World War II. Her findings will be part of a book she’s writing about productivity and culture.
read more »
Nominations open for Outstanding Teaching Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2016-2017 Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Teaching Award for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty. Read about the awards online.
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Tiger Hockey
Men face rival Holy Cross
The men’s hockey team looks to extend its five-game winning streak, returning home to face Atlantic Hockey rival Holy Cross on Friday and Saturday. Both games get underway at 7:05 p.m.
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The men’s hockey team looks to extend its five-game winning streak, returning home to face Atlantic Hockey rival Holy Cross on Friday and Saturday. Both games get underway at 7:05 p.m.
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Sports News
Men’s lacrosse ranked third in poll
The men’s lacrosse team is ranked third in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/Nike 2016 Pre-Season Coaches Poll. The Tigers advanced to the NCAA national semifinals for the third straight season but lost to Tufts, finishing 2015 with a 21-1 record.
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The men’s lacrosse team is ranked third in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA)/Nike 2016 Pre-Season Coaches Poll. The Tigers advanced to the NCAA national semifinals for the third straight season but lost to Tufts, finishing 2015 with a 21-1 record.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Civil rights leader to speak at RIT on Thursday
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Democrat and Chronicle
Airigami balloon adventure lifts off Friday
Kelly Cheatle '98, '99 (illustration and graphic design) featured more »
Nature.com
Research integrity: Don't let transparency damage science
RIT mentioned more »
Telegram & Gazette
Table Hoppin': Photo exhibit focuses on the craft of cooking
Donna Dufault '95 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Adobe
DPS 2015 + RIT School of Media Sciences: Training the mobile leaders of tomorrow
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Civil rights leader to speak at RIT on Thursday
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Airigami balloon adventure lifts off Friday
Kelly Cheatle '98, '99 (illustration and graphic design) featured more »
Nature.com
Research integrity: Don't let transparency damage science
RIT mentioned more »
Telegram & Gazette
Table Hoppin': Photo exhibit focuses on the craft of cooking
Donna Dufault '95 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Adobe
DPS 2015 + RIT School of Media Sciences: Training the mobile leaders of tomorrow
more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Film and performance: Screening of Keep On Keepin’ On followed by performance by pianist Justin Kauflin (part of Expressions of King’s Legacy), 3 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Performance: Borinquen Dance Theatre and the Ailey II dance ensemble (part of Expressions of King’s Legacy), 7 p.m. today, Panara Theatre
Film: Selma (part of Expressions of King’s Legacy), 9 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Auditions: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, open to all students, faculty and staff, 3–7 p.m. Saturday, SAU room A120/130
Cosmic Bingo: Sponsored by CAB, 8:30–10:30 p.m. Saturday, SAU Davis Room
Agnès Varda film series: Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962), presented by Rebecca Scales and Rebecca DeRoo, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave., Rochester
College of Science speaker series: “The Evolution and Function of Self Deception,” Robert Trivers, Rutgers University, 1 p.m. Monday, Gosnell Hall room A300
Auditions: Godspell, open to all students, faculty, staff, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Lyndon B. Johnson Hall, 1510 Lab Theatre (email Joseph Fox for info)
Opening reception: “Witness: In(ter)dependence,” collaborative display by 13 photojournalism students, 5–7 p.m. Thursday, William Harris Gallery (exhibition runs Feb. 4–16)
Performance: Borinquen Dance Theatre and the Ailey II dance ensemble (part of Expressions of King’s Legacy), 7 p.m. today, Panara Theatre
Film: Selma (part of Expressions of King’s Legacy), 9 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Auditions: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, open to all students, faculty and staff, 3–7 p.m. Saturday, SAU room A120/130
Cosmic Bingo: Sponsored by CAB, 8:30–10:30 p.m. Saturday, SAU Davis Room
Agnès Varda film series: Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962), presented by Rebecca Scales and Rebecca DeRoo, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave., Rochester
College of Science speaker series: “The Evolution and Function of Self Deception,” Robert Trivers, Rutgers University, 1 p.m. Monday, Gosnell Hall room A300
Auditions: Godspell, open to all students, faculty, staff, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Lyndon B. Johnson Hall, 1510 Lab Theatre (email Joseph Fox for info)
Opening reception: “Witness: In(ter)dependence,” collaborative display by 13 photojournalism students, 5–7 p.m. Thursday, William Harris Gallery (exhibition runs Feb. 4–16)
Scoreboard
Wrestling: Brockport 54, RIT 0
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