February 29, 2016
More than 200 women attended the WiCHacks all-female hackathon Feb. 27 and 28. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Simply Eats offers meal options without allergens
Simply Eats, one of the 10 food stations in Gracie’s dining hall, offers dishes without wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish or finned fish.
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RIT among Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans
For the seventh year, RIT was recognized in Winds of Change magazine as one of the Top 200 Colleges for Native American Students.
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Simply Eats, one of the 10 food stations in Gracie’s dining hall, offers dishes without wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish or finned fish.
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RIT among Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans
For the seventh year, RIT was recognized in Winds of Change magazine as one of the Top 200 Colleges for Native American Students.
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Featured Video
RIT on TV: WiCHacks hackathonWROC-TV reports on RIT’s all-female hackathon aimed at creating an inviting and encouraging environment for young women to explore the world of technology and develop the confidence needed to thrive in a competitive tech industry. watch video »
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Global News
RIT Croatia offers educational opportunities
The co-op office of the RIT Croatia campus in Dubrovnik offered guest speakers, workshops and visits on various topics related to information technology, hospitality and other fields.
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The co-op office of the RIT Croatia campus in Dubrovnik offered guest speakers, workshops and visits on various topics related to information technology, hospitality and other fields.
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Newsmakers
Ammina Kothari, assistant professor in the School of Communication, has been named a 2016 Emerging Scholar by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication on Jan. 5. She receives a $2,500 grant to support her project, “UK Media Coverage of the Syrian Humanitarian Crisis.” more Newsmakers »
Tiger Hockey
Men fall to Mercyhurst in regular-season finale
The men’s hockey team dropped its final game of the regular season 3-2 to Mercyhurst on Saturday. RIT finishes fifth in the Atlantic Hockey standings and will head to Mercyhurst for a best-of-three quarterfinal series starting March 11.
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The men’s hockey team dropped its final game of the regular season 3-2 to Mercyhurst on Saturday. RIT finishes fifth in the Atlantic Hockey standings and will head to Mercyhurst for a best-of-three quarterfinal series starting March 11.
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Women’s season ends in CHA First Round series
Despite a wild third-period rally by the women’s hockey team, the Tigers couldn’t make up the three-goal deficit, falling 3-2 to Penn State in game two of the College Hockey America First Round series on Saturday.
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Despite a wild third-period rally by the women’s hockey team, the Tigers couldn’t make up the three-goal deficit, falling 3-2 to Penn State in game two of the College Hockey America First Round series on Saturday.
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Sports News
Men’s lacrosse starts 2016 with convincing win
The No. 3 men’s lacrosse team began 2016 in style, defeating No. 7 Stevenson University 18-9 on Saturday. Junior Ryan Lee tallied a career-high eight goals to lead a potent RIT attack. The Tigers have now won 41 straight regular-season games.
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The No. 3 men’s lacrosse team began 2016 in style, defeating No. 7 Stevenson University 18-9 on Saturday. Junior Ryan Lee tallied a career-high eight goals to lead a potent RIT attack. The Tigers have now won 41 straight regular-season games.
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Women’s basketball falls in championships
The women’s basketball team played in its first conference championship game Saturday as the No. 2 seed Tigers took on top-seed Clarkson University. Despite a furious second-half comeback, RIT fell to Clarkson 65-63 in the Liberty League Women’s Basketball Championship.
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The women’s basketball team played in its first conference championship game Saturday as the No. 2 seed Tigers took on top-seed Clarkson University. Despite a furious second-half comeback, RIT fell to Clarkson 65-63 in the Liberty League Women’s Basketball Championship.
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RIT in the News
The Huntsville Item
Educator of the Year: Joseph Holmberg
Joseph Holmberg '06 (secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Hot Jobs: Computer support specialist
Jordan Simpson '13 (applied networking and systems administration) featured more »
The Boston Globe
In ICA show, Walid Raad dazzles with artful fictions
Walid Raad '89 (professional photograhic illustration) featured more »
Educator of the Year: Joseph Holmberg
Joseph Holmberg '06 (secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Hot Jobs: Computer support specialist
Jordan Simpson '13 (applied networking and systems administration) featured more »
The Boston Globe
In ICA show, Walid Raad dazzles with artful fictions
Walid Raad '89 (professional photograhic illustration) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Panel discussion: “Power up: Hear from local leaders what it takes to lead,” 2 p.m. today, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Film screening and discussion: A Thin Wall, 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, MOSAIC Center, SAU
Concert: All College Jazz Ensemble Concert with SUNY Geneseo Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ingle Auditorium
Speaker series: “Who Am I & Why Do I Teach?” with Jim Myers, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Miller lecture series: “reseARch scienTIST: Merging Science and Art to Understand Creativity,” Mónica López-González, 6 p.m. Thursday, Carlson Auditorium
MAGIC Speaker Series: “The Angry Birds in the Coal Mine: The History and Future of Video Games, Reverse Engineering, and Digital Rights Management,” Kendra Albert, 1 p.m. Thursday, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Power Your Potential: Featuring keynote speaker Sarah Personette, vice president of Facebook global business marketing, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, Vignelli Center (register)
Opening reception: “Temporary Stay,” final thesis show for fine art photography seniors, 5–8 p.m. Friday, William Harris Gallery (exhibition runs March 4–18)
Opening reception: “Food: A Celebration of Diversity,” 6–9 p.m. Friday, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition runs March 4–20)
Film screening and discussion: A Thin Wall, 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, MOSAIC Center, SAU
Concert: All College Jazz Ensemble Concert with SUNY Geneseo Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ingle Auditorium
Speaker series: “Who Am I & Why Do I Teach?” with Jim Myers, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Miller lecture series: “reseARch scienTIST: Merging Science and Art to Understand Creativity,” Mónica López-González, 6 p.m. Thursday, Carlson Auditorium
MAGIC Speaker Series: “The Angry Birds in the Coal Mine: The History and Future of Video Games, Reverse Engineering, and Digital Rights Management,” Kendra Albert, 1 p.m. Thursday, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Power Your Potential: Featuring keynote speaker Sarah Personette, vice president of Facebook global business marketing, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, Vignelli Center (register)
Opening reception: “Temporary Stay,” final thesis show for fine art photography seniors, 5–8 p.m. Friday, William Harris Gallery (exhibition runs March 4–18)
Opening reception: “Food: A Celebration of Diversity,” 6–9 p.m. Friday, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition runs March 4–20)
Scoreboard
Men’s tennis: Vassar 9, RIT 0
Wrestling: NCAA Mideast Regional, 15th of 18 teams - 25.5 points (Feb. 27)
Men’s hockey: Mercyhurst 3, RIT 2 (Feb. 27)
Women’s basketball: Clarkson 65, RIT 63 (Feb. 27)
Women’s hockey: Penn State 3, RIT 2 (Feb. 27)
Women’s tennis: Vassar 9, RIT 0 (Feb. 27)
Wrestling: NCAA Mideast Regional, 15th of 18 teams - 25.5 points (Feb. 27)
Men’s hockey: Mercyhurst 3, RIT 2 (Feb. 27)
Women’s basketball: Clarkson 65, RIT 63 (Feb. 27)
Women’s hockey: Penn State 3, RIT 2 (Feb. 27)
Women’s tennis: Vassar 9, RIT 0 (Feb. 27)
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