October 4, 2016
Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline.com, was RIT’s keynote speaker for the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers conference on Saturday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Get ready to ROAR on Wednesday
ROAR Day is a 24-hour window during which students, faculty and staff are encouraged to give back to their favorite area of RIT. For one day only, every student, faculty and staff gift between $5 and $40 will be matched by private donors. read more »
Reddit co-founder headlines SCB lecture series
Alexis Ohanian, the 33-year-old co-founder of the website Reddit, will speak Oct. 14 as part of the Saunders College of Business Gasser Lecture Series. He will discuss “Think like a startup: Insights from a digital entrepreneur and startup investor.” read more »
ROAR Day is a 24-hour window during which students, faculty and staff are encouraged to give back to their favorite area of RIT. For one day only, every student, faculty and staff gift between $5 and $40 will be matched by private donors. read more »
Reddit co-founder headlines SCB lecture series
Alexis Ohanian, the 33-year-old co-founder of the website Reddit, will speak Oct. 14 as part of the Saunders College of Business Gasser Lecture Series. He will discuss “Think like a startup: Insights from a digital entrepreneur and startup investor.” read more »
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RIT Dubai receives ABET accreditation
RIT Dubai has received accreditation for its electrical and mechanical engineering bachelor’s programs from the world-renowned ABET. RIT Dubai is the only international university (branch campus) in the United Arab Emirates to receive ABET accreditation. read more »
RIT Dubai has received accreditation for its electrical and mechanical engineering bachelor’s programs from the world-renowned ABET. RIT Dubai is the only international university (branch campus) in the United Arab Emirates to receive ABET accreditation. read more »
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RIT in the News
New America Media
The Fine Art of Blowing Up Art: Evelyn Rosenberg's Explosive Sculptures
Evelyn Rosenberg '70 (art and design) featured more »
Abu Dhabi City Guide
Thirty Finalists Vie For Zayed Future Energy Prize
Abdulla Ismail Alzarouni, assistant to the president, RIT Dubai, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
More Fire Glass expands
Elizabeth Lyons '89 (visual arts - art education) and Rebecca Arday '08 (glass) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT's Venture Creations incubator adds two companies
more »
The Fine Art of Blowing Up Art: Evelyn Rosenberg's Explosive Sculptures
Evelyn Rosenberg '70 (art and design) featured more »
Abu Dhabi City Guide
Thirty Finalists Vie For Zayed Future Energy Prize
Abdulla Ismail Alzarouni, assistant to the president, RIT Dubai, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
More Fire Glass expands
Elizabeth Lyons '89 (visual arts - art education) and Rebecca Arday '08 (glass) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT's Venture Creations incubator adds two companies
more »
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Upcoming Events
Speaker: Melisza Campos, RIT Minett Professor, 2 p.m. today, SAU MOSAIC Center
VP debate viewing party: 8–11 p.m. today, Ritz Sports Zone
Agape Latte: “Change for Change: A Quarter Story,” Katie Horan, 8 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Awards: RIT Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Ingle Auditorium
Race Talks: “Conversation with Police on Race,” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
National Depression Screening Day: Annual campaign to bring public attention to needs of students with depression and other mood disorders, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. Thursday, August Center
Grants Exposed Mixer: A showcase of successfully funded faculty grant projects, 3:30–5 p.m. Thursday, The Wallace Center, second floor (register)
Bow Wow Wellness: Visit with therapy dogs to reduce stress, 4–5:30 p.m. Thursday, SAU Fireside Lounge
VP debate viewing party: 8–11 p.m. today, Ritz Sports Zone
Agape Latte: “Change for Change: A Quarter Story,” Katie Horan, 8 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Awards: RIT Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Ingle Auditorium
Race Talks: “Conversation with Police on Race,” noon tomorrow, SAU MOSAIC Center
National Depression Screening Day: Annual campaign to bring public attention to needs of students with depression and other mood disorders, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. Thursday, August Center
Grants Exposed Mixer: A showcase of successfully funded faculty grant projects, 3:30–5 p.m. Thursday, The Wallace Center, second floor (register)
Bow Wow Wellness: Visit with therapy dogs to reduce stress, 4–5:30 p.m. Thursday, SAU Fireside Lounge
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