September 1, 2016
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Today’s Top Stories
Metaproject connects students to industry
As it nears its seventh iteration, RIT’s Metaproject has demonstrated that education partnered with industry is a successful vehicle for fostering innovative thinking.
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RIT hosts webinar on engineering programs Sept. 20
Webinar participants will learn about part-time programs in product development, manufacturing, systems engineering, supply chain management and project management.
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As it nears its seventh iteration, RIT’s Metaproject has demonstrated that education partnered with industry is a successful vehicle for fostering innovative thinking.
read more »
RIT hosts webinar on engineering programs Sept. 20
Webinar participants will learn about part-time programs in product development, manufacturing, systems engineering, supply chain management and project management.
read more »
For and About Alumni
Alumni capture sights and sounds of rock legends
William Snyder ’81 and Trevor Waite ’99 are more than just die-hard fans of The Who: Snyder is the band photographer and Waite is the monitor technician.
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William Snyder ’81 and Trevor Waite ’99 are more than just die-hard fans of The Who: Snyder is the band photographer and Waite is the monitor technician.
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Tiger Hockey
Rackleff, Zach picked in Canadian hockey league draft
Former women’s hockey standouts Jetta Rackleff and Erin Zach were selected in the 2016 Canadian Women’s Hockey League Entry Draft on Aug. 21. Zach, a forward, was selected by the Toronto Furies. Rackleff, a goaltender, was taken by the Brampton Thunder.
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Former women’s hockey standouts Jetta Rackleff and Erin Zach were selected in the 2016 Canadian Women’s Hockey League Entry Draft on Aug. 21. Zach, a forward, was selected by the Toronto Furies. Rackleff, a goaltender, was taken by the Brampton Thunder.
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Sports News
Volleyball poised for great success in 2016 season
With a strong returning nucleus and talented mix of newcomers, the RIT volleyball team is poised for a deep postseason run as they prepare for the 2016 season.
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With a strong returning nucleus and talented mix of newcomers, the RIT volleyball team is poised for a deep postseason run as they prepare for the 2016 season.
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RIT in the News
WHEC-TV
RIT on TV: XBox Game Launch
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WHAM-TV
RIT on TV: Historic Video Game Launch
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WROC-TV
RIT on TV: Students Launch Historic Video Game
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WXXI.org
RIT Publishes First Video Game on Xbox Platform
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Democrat and Chronicle
Woman to Watch: Yasmin Mattox
Yasmin Mattox, program assistant, Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, featured more »
Crain’s Chicago Business
A celebrated pastry chef turns to painting
Gale Gand '81 (metalcrafts and jewelry) featured more »
RIT on TV: XBox Game Launch
more »
WHAM-TV
RIT on TV: Historic Video Game Launch
more »
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: Students Launch Historic Video Game
more »
WXXI.org
RIT Publishes First Video Game on Xbox Platform
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Woman to Watch: Yasmin Mattox
Yasmin Mattox, program assistant, Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, featured more »
Crain’s Chicago Business
A celebrated pastry chef turns to painting
Gale Gand '81 (metalcrafts and jewelry) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Thursday Night Cinema: Deadpool, 9 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Wellness Walk: RIT Community Garden, 12:10–12:50 p.m. tomorrow, meet at the painted rock just off the Quarter Mile between the Health Center and Interfaith Center
Men’s soccer: Vs. Buffalo State, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Tiger Stadium
Women’s soccer: Vs. Mount Saint Mary College, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Tiger Stadium
Opening reception: “Savage Sanctuary,” 6–9 p.m. tomorrow, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibit runs Sept. 2–25)
Friday Night Live: Open mic night, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Beanz, Grace Watson Hall
Men’s soccer: Vs. Morrisville State College, 1 p.m. Saturday, Tiger Stadium
Women’s soccer: Vs. Allegheny College, 4 p.m. Saturday, Tiger Stadium
Labor Day: No classes, university closed, Monday
Talk and performance: Philippe Bootz, University of Paris, 5 p.m. Tuesday, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Wellness Walk: RIT Community Garden, 12:10–12:50 p.m. tomorrow, meet at the painted rock just off the Quarter Mile between the Health Center and Interfaith Center
Men’s soccer: Vs. Buffalo State, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Tiger Stadium
Women’s soccer: Vs. Mount Saint Mary College, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Tiger Stadium
Opening reception: “Savage Sanctuary,” 6–9 p.m. tomorrow, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibit runs Sept. 2–25)
Friday Night Live: Open mic night, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Beanz, Grace Watson Hall
Men’s soccer: Vs. Morrisville State College, 1 p.m. Saturday, Tiger Stadium
Women’s soccer: Vs. Allegheny College, 4 p.m. Saturday, Tiger Stadium
Labor Day: No classes, university closed, Monday
Talk and performance: Philippe Bootz, University of Paris, 5 p.m. Tuesday, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
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