August 19, 2016
RIT President Bill Destler delivered his 10th and final welcoming address this morning. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT president gives final welcome back address
President Destler highlighted several student, faculty and staff accomplishments during his 10th and final welcoming address.
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New students learn even before classes begin
More than 200 first-year students participated in one of 13 pre-orientation programs that included kayaking, wilderness survival, biking, canoeing, hiking and more.
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President Destler highlighted several student, faculty and staff accomplishments during his 10th and final welcoming address.
read more »
New students learn even before classes begin
More than 200 first-year students participated in one of 13 pre-orientation programs that included kayaking, wilderness survival, biking, canoeing, hiking and more.
read more »
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DiscoveRIT New Student Pre-OrientationDiscoveRIT, a pre-orientation initiative, gives new students the opportunity to come to RIT’s campus early. They take part in fun, small-group projects and activities. watch video »
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Newsmakers
Mishkat Bhattacharya, assistant professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, co-authored the article “Levitated Optomechanics” with colleagues Nick Vamivakas and Peter Barker in the July/August issue of Optics & Photonics News. more Newsmakers »
RIT in the News
WHAM-TV
Parody accounts popping up more frequently this election season
Mike Johansson, senior lecturer in communication, quoted more »
Cleveland.com
Beachwood Holocaust survivor meets for first time relatives he never knew he had
Michael Blain '57 (printing) featured more »
The Citizen
White House photo exhibit coming
Michael Geissinger '64 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Parody accounts popping up more frequently this election season
Mike Johansson, senior lecturer in communication, quoted more »
Cleveland.com
Beachwood Holocaust survivor meets for first time relatives he never knew he had
Michael Blain '57 (printing) featured more »
The Citizen
White House photo exhibit coming
Michael Geissinger '64 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Closing reception: “Explorations: A Visual Conversation,” 6–9 p.m. tomorrow, NTID Dyer Arts Center
Classes begin: Monday
Information session: Learn about Rochester Global Connections’ Friendship Volunteer program, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Faculty and staff blood drive: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Talking Tech with Jason: Meet with campus Apple rep, 4–5 p.m. Thursday, RIT Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT
Classes begin: Monday
Information session: Learn about Rochester Global Connections’ Friendship Volunteer program, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Faculty and staff blood drive: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Talking Tech with Jason: Meet with campus Apple rep, 4–5 p.m. Thursday, RIT Digital Den, Barnes & Noble @ RIT
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