Today’s Top Stories
Undergraduates unveil researchMore than 250 student projects were on display at the 25th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday.
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Khazanchi named department chair in SCB
Shalini (Shal) Khazanchi has been named department chair of management, international business and entrepreneurship in Saunders College of Business.
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RIT on TV: Research SymposiumWROC-TV spotlights RIT’s Undergraduate Research Symposium. The event—in its 25th year—is a way for students to present the research they have done in the past year. watch video »
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RIT on TV: App to Help Kids with Mental Illness
WHAM-TV shows how students at RIT are helping children with mental illnesses. The student-designed app, called Repetition Rebellion, is aimed at helping children defeat their illness. The app was one of the projects presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. watch video »
WHAM-TV shows how students at RIT are helping children with mental illnesses. The student-designed app, called Repetition Rebellion, is aimed at helping children defeat their illness. The app was one of the projects presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. watch video »
Newsmakers
Surendra Gupta, professor, mechanical engineering, received the 2015-2016 Spread the Word Award for recruiting the most new members, given by the St. Lawrence Section of the American Society of Engineering Education at its annual conference in New Orleans in June. more Newsmakers »
Tiger Hockey
Tickets now for sale
Men’s and women’s hockey single game and season ticket packages for the 2016-17 season are currently on sale. Fans can purchase online at www.rittickets.com or by calling 585-475-4121.
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Men’s and women’s hockey single game and season ticket packages for the 2016-17 season are currently on sale. Fans can purchase online at www.rittickets.com or by calling 585-475-4121.
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Sports News
Women’s lacrosse receives team academic award
The women’s lacrosse team was selected as one of the 2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor Squads. The Tigers were one of 275 colleges and universities across all three divisions, and were one of 130 Division III institutions selected.
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The women’s lacrosse team was selected as one of the 2016 IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor Squads. The Tigers were one of 275 colleges and universities across all three divisions, and were one of 130 Division III institutions selected.
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RIT in the News
NBC.com
Gaming Could Make Teens Perform Better in School: Study
Jessica Bayliss, associate professor and associate director, School of Interactive Games and Media, quoted more »
Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg Advantage: Whitman on 'Engagement Initiative'
Christine Whitman, chair, Board of Trustees, featured more »
EdSurge
Digital Game-Based Learning in Higher Ed Moves Beyond the Hype
Andrew Phelps, director, Center for MAGIC, quoted more »
The East Hampton Star
The Designer's Own Gardens
Craig Socia '86 (newspaper operations management) featured more »
AAAS
'Science' Artist Wins Medical Illustrators Award
Chris Bickel '04 (medical illustration) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Crime rate at odds with perception
John Klofas, professor of criminal justice and director, Center for Public Safety Initiatives, quoted more »
Counseling Today
A counselor's heart: Listening with curiosity
Amy Rosechandler, staff mental health therapist, Counseling and Psychological Services, featured more »
Gaming Could Make Teens Perform Better in School: Study
Jessica Bayliss, associate professor and associate director, School of Interactive Games and Media, quoted more »
Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg Advantage: Whitman on 'Engagement Initiative'
Christine Whitman, chair, Board of Trustees, featured more »
EdSurge
Digital Game-Based Learning in Higher Ed Moves Beyond the Hype
Andrew Phelps, director, Center for MAGIC, quoted more »
The East Hampton Star
The Designer's Own Gardens
Craig Socia '86 (newspaper operations management) featured more »
AAAS
'Science' Artist Wins Medical Illustrators Award
Chris Bickel '04 (medical illustration) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Crime rate at odds with perception
John Klofas, professor of criminal justice and director, Center for Public Safety Initiatives, quoted more »
Counseling Today
A counselor's heart: Listening with curiosity
Amy Rosechandler, staff mental health therapist, Counseling and Psychological Services, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Information session: For adult and part-time learners, 5–7 p.m. today, Bausch and Lomb Center, room A130
Farewell reception: Chandra McKenzie, assistant provost for Academic Affairs, 4–6 p.m. Aug. 18, Salsarita’s, Global Village (RSVP by tomorrow)
Talking Tech with Jason: Meet with campus Apple rep, 4–5 p.m. Thursday, RIT Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT
Jet boat tour: Hosted by RIT Alumni Association, noon Aug. 13, Lewiston, N.Y. (register)
Tiger Walk: Welcome incoming students, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17, outside Gordon Field House
New Student and Family Convocation: Keynote speaker Leslie Kate Wright, associate professor, COS, 2 p.m. Aug. 17, Gordon Field House
Webinar: “Facility Managers Can Make Your Organization Shine,” noon Aug. 18 (register)
Alumni Social: 6 p.m. Aug. 18, Schramrocks Irish Pub, Park Point register)
President’s Address to the Community: 9 a.m. Aug. 19, Gordon Field House
Closing reception: “Explorations: A Visual Conversation,” 6–9 p.m. Aug. 20, NTID Dyer Arts Center
Farewell reception: Chandra McKenzie, assistant provost for Academic Affairs, 4–6 p.m. Aug. 18, Salsarita’s, Global Village (RSVP by tomorrow)
Talking Tech with Jason: Meet with campus Apple rep, 4–5 p.m. Thursday, RIT Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT
Jet boat tour: Hosted by RIT Alumni Association, noon Aug. 13, Lewiston, N.Y. (register)
Tiger Walk: Welcome incoming students, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17, outside Gordon Field House
New Student and Family Convocation: Keynote speaker Leslie Kate Wright, associate professor, COS, 2 p.m. Aug. 17, Gordon Field House
Webinar: “Facility Managers Can Make Your Organization Shine,” noon Aug. 18 (register)
Alumni Social: 6 p.m. Aug. 18, Schramrocks Irish Pub, Park Point register)
President’s Address to the Community: 9 a.m. Aug. 19, Gordon Field House
Closing reception: “Explorations: A Visual Conversation,” 6–9 p.m. Aug. 20, NTID Dyer Arts Center
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