December 18, 2012
Barnes & Noble @ RIT hosted a meet and greet with the men’s hockey team Saturday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT named CUDA Research Center
The computer engineering department of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering was named a CUDA Research Center by international technology company Nvidia Corp. Faculty and students will use the newest models of Nvidia’s equipment to further current research and improve the system’s capabilities. more »
Photo school hosts holiday auction on Thursday
Items up for bid include cameras, photographic equipment, software, an iPad, and restaurant and lodging gift certificates. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House of Rochester and students attending the Big Shot at Cowboys Stadium in Texas this March. more »
RIT community gives back during the holidays
There are several opportunities on campus to help those in need this holiday season, including a fundraiser today for local animal shelters and a fundraiser Wednesday for Hurricane Sandy victims. more »
The computer engineering department of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering was named a CUDA Research Center by international technology company Nvidia Corp. Faculty and students will use the newest models of Nvidia’s equipment to further current research and improve the system’s capabilities. more »
Photo school hosts holiday auction on Thursday
Items up for bid include cameras, photographic equipment, software, an iPad, and restaurant and lodging gift certificates. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House of Rochester and students attending the Big Shot at Cowboys Stadium in Texas this March. more »
RIT community gives back during the holidays
There are several opportunities on campus to help those in need this holiday season, including a fundraiser today for local animal shelters and a fundraiser Wednesday for Hurricane Sandy victims. more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Manage Holiday StressWHEC-TV (channel 10) talks with psychology professor Roger Harnish about ways to manage stress during the holiday season. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Players earn weekly honors
Junior forward Ben Lynch of the men’s hockey team was named the Atlantic Hockey Association Player of the Week. Sophomore goaltender Ali Binnington of the women’s team was named the College Hockey America Goaltender of the Week.
Junior forward Ben Lynch of the men’s hockey team was named the Atlantic Hockey Association Player of the Week. Sophomore goaltender Ali Binnington of the women’s team was named the College Hockey America Goaltender of the Week.
Sports News
Men’s basketball player honored
Junior Jameel Balenton of the men’s basketball team was named Liberty League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. more »
Junior Jameel Balenton of the men’s basketball team was named Liberty League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. more »
RIT in the News
Henrietta Post
RIT named a CUDA Research Center for next generation supercomputing
more »
The Atlantic
Augmented-reality racism
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT launches new strategies to create wealth in Rochester
Guest essay by dt ogilvie, dean, E. Philip Saunders College of Business more »
Poughkeepsie Journal
Players: Instructor offers tips for skiers to prevent ACL injuries
Jasper Shealy, professor emeritus, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, cited more »
RIT named a CUDA Research Center for next generation supercomputing
more »
The Atlantic
Augmented-reality racism
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT launches new strategies to create wealth in Rochester
Guest essay by dt ogilvie, dean, E. Philip Saunders College of Business more »
Poughkeepsie Journal
Players: Instructor offers tips for skiers to prevent ACL injuries
Jasper Shealy, professor emeritus, Kate Gleason College of Engineering, cited more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Fundraiser: Benefits local animal shelters; take holiday photo with Mr. Muff the hedgehog and Kaia the dog, until 3 p.m. today, SAU
Winter open house: Shop One2, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20, Global Village
Vignelli Center’s Design Conversations: “Creative Intelligence: Culture, Commerce and Context,” Cory Grosser, product designer, 4:45 p.m. Dec. 19, University Gallery
Scavenger hunt: “Run the Gauntlet: Winter is Coming,” Just Press Play campus scavenger hunt, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Golisano Hall atrium
SPAS Holiday Auction: Benefits Ronald McDonald House of Rochester and supports students going to Big Shot at Cowboys Stadium, 5–11 p.m. Dec. 20, Gannett Hall main lobby
Thursday Night Cinema: Jurassic Park, 10 p.m. Dec. 20, Ingle Auditorium
Holiday break: University closed, Dec. 24–Jan. 1
Winter open house: Shop One2, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20, Global Village
Vignelli Center’s Design Conversations: “Creative Intelligence: Culture, Commerce and Context,” Cory Grosser, product designer, 4:45 p.m. Dec. 19, University Gallery
Scavenger hunt: “Run the Gauntlet: Winter is Coming,” Just Press Play campus scavenger hunt, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Golisano Hall atrium
SPAS Holiday Auction: Benefits Ronald McDonald House of Rochester and supports students going to Big Shot at Cowboys Stadium, 5–11 p.m. Dec. 20, Gannett Hall main lobby
Thursday Night Cinema: Jurassic Park, 10 p.m. Dec. 20, Ingle Auditorium
Holiday break: University closed, Dec. 24–Jan. 1
Scoreboard
Women’s basketball: Buffalo State 67, RIT 64
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