Today’s Top Stories
Harvey Mudd president to discuss women in computing
Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, presents “Gender and Games: Why it Matters” on Friday. Klawe is the first woman to lead Harvey Mudd College since its founding in 1955. more »
Share sustainability ideas at open forum today
RIT is developing a university-wide strategic plan for sustainability. Several open forums have been scheduled, including at noon today, to provide faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan. more »
What sets RIT apart? Tell us!
Take The Princeton Review’s Undergraduate Survey and help us set the record straight about what sets RIT apart. You will be entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad by sharing your student experiences.
Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, presents “Gender and Games: Why it Matters” on Friday. Klawe is the first woman to lead Harvey Mudd College since its founding in 1955. more »
Share sustainability ideas at open forum today
RIT is developing a university-wide strategic plan for sustainability. Several open forums have been scheduled, including at noon today, to provide faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan. more »
What sets RIT apart? Tell us!
Take The Princeton Review’s Undergraduate Survey and help us set the record straight about what sets RIT apart. You will be entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad by sharing your student experiences.
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Global Hack-a-thon 2012WHAM-TV (channel 13) reports on RIT’s participation in the Random Hacks of Kindness Global Hack-a-thon Dec. 1–2 in Student Innovation Hall. watch video »
Sports News
Diver earns weekly honors
John Tellgren of the men's swimming and diving teams was named Liberty League Co-Diver of the Week. more »
John Tellgren of the men's swimming and diving teams was named Liberty League Co-Diver of the Week. more »
RIT in the News
The New York Times
Pushing Science’s Limits in Sign Language Lexicon
Multimedia elements feature Lydia Callis ’10 (ASL-English interpretation) and NTID's Science Signs Lexicon more »
Democrat and Chronicle
‘Hackathon’ at RIT offers solutions for dilemmas
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
What to do — and not do — about climate change
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Henrietta Post
Notable Name: Carlos Lousto elected a fellow of the American Physical Society
Carlos Lousto, associate professor of mathematical sciences, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT prof helps algae do the work
Jeff Lodge, associate professor of biotechnology and molecular bioscience, featured more »
Pushing Science’s Limits in Sign Language Lexicon
Multimedia elements feature Lydia Callis ’10 (ASL-English interpretation) and NTID's Science Signs Lexicon more »
Democrat and Chronicle
‘Hackathon’ at RIT offers solutions for dilemmas
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
What to do — and not do — about climate change
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Henrietta Post
Notable Name: Carlos Lousto elected a fellow of the American Physical Society
Carlos Lousto, associate professor of mathematical sciences, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT prof helps algae do the work
Jeff Lodge, associate professor of biotechnology and molecular bioscience, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Open forum: University-wide strategic plan for sustainability, noon–1:30 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall; noon–1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 4–5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Campus Center Reading Room
Open forum: Cost containment report feedback, 2–3:30 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Open forum and presentation: Tobacco-free campuses, Ty Patterson, director of the National Center for Tobacco Policy, 3:30–5 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Information session: Study abroad scholarship and fellowship opportunities, 3–5 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon–2 p.m. Dec. 6, Study Abroad & Fellowships Office, Global Village
Book talk: Words Made Flesh, R.A.R. Edwards, chair, history department, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Wallace Center Idea Factory
Conable Lecture Series: “Sanctifying American Landscape: Hindu Settlers and Unsettlers,” Corinne Dempsey, Nazareth College, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Carlson Auditorium
College of Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series: “Lessons Learned from the Racing Industry,” Lynn Bishop ’93, Pratt & Miller Engineering, 1 p.m. Dec. 6, Xerox Auditorium
Forum: “Collaborating on the Future: Strategic International Partnerships,” Susan Buck Sutton, Bryn Mawr College, Everett Egginton, New Mexico State University, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6, SAU 1829 Room
Open forum: Cost containment report feedback, 2–3:30 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Open forum and presentation: Tobacco-free campuses, Ty Patterson, director of the National Center for Tobacco Policy, 3:30–5 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Information session: Study abroad scholarship and fellowship opportunities, 3–5 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon–2 p.m. Dec. 6, Study Abroad & Fellowships Office, Global Village
Book talk: Words Made Flesh, R.A.R. Edwards, chair, history department, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Wallace Center Idea Factory
Conable Lecture Series: “Sanctifying American Landscape: Hindu Settlers and Unsettlers,” Corinne Dempsey, Nazareth College, 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Carlson Auditorium
College of Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series: “Lessons Learned from the Racing Industry,” Lynn Bishop ’93, Pratt & Miller Engineering, 1 p.m. Dec. 6, Xerox Auditorium
Forum: “Collaborating on the Future: Strategic International Partnerships,” Susan Buck Sutton, Bryn Mawr College, Everett Egginton, New Mexico State University, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6, SAU 1829 Room
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