January 11, 2013
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Today’s Top Stories
Imagine RIT festival returns to campus May 4
The annual event showcases RIT’s diverse, innovative culture, where visitors can enjoy hundreds of exhibits, food, live entertainment and a fun, friendly atmosphere. more »
NTID faculty member looks to improve accessibility
Raja Kushalnagar has received a $20,000 stipend to develop policy and design recommendations for inclusive virtual peer communities for students with sensory disabilities. more »
The annual event showcases RIT’s diverse, innovative culture, where visitors can enjoy hundreds of exhibits, food, live entertainment and a fun, friendly atmosphere. more »
NTID faculty member looks to improve accessibility
Raja Kushalnagar has received a $20,000 stipend to develop policy and design recommendations for inclusive virtual peer communities for students with sensory disabilities. more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Mike Johansson WHAM-TV (channel 13) talks with social media expert Mike Johansson, a communication lecturer, about creating the best online and social media presence. watch video »
Student Spotlight
Student encourages others to get involved
A Q&A with second-year environmental sustainability, health and safety major Maya Anichini, who is a co-event manager for Saturday night events for CAB. more »
A Q&A with second-year environmental sustainability, health and safety major Maya Anichini, who is a co-event manager for Saturday night events for CAB. more »
Tiger Hockey
Women’s hockey hopes to extend unbeaten streak
The women’s hockey team begins a five-game homestand, as it welcomes rival Colgate University to Ritter Arena at 2:05 p.m. Saturday. more »
The women’s hockey team begins a five-game homestand, as it welcomes rival Colgate University to Ritter Arena at 2:05 p.m. Saturday. more »
RIT in the News
ProPrint
Print guru Frank Romano honoured for ‘unmatched’ contribution
Frank Romano, professor emeritus, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, featured more »
Aiken Standard
Aiken’s ideal for upper level eventer Payne
Doug Payne ’05 (mechanical engineering) featured more »
Gates-Chili Post
Tackling life
Luticha Doucette, fourth-year bioinformatics major, featured more »
The Huffington Post
Ask tech expert Katie Linendoll a question!
Katie Linendoll ’05 (information technology) featured more »
Consumer Reports
Made in America?
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, cited more »
Print guru Frank Romano honoured for ‘unmatched’ contribution
Frank Romano, professor emeritus, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, featured more »
Aiken Standard
Aiken’s ideal for upper level eventer Payne
Doug Payne ’05 (mechanical engineering) featured more »
Gates-Chili Post
Tackling life
Luticha Doucette, fourth-year bioinformatics major, featured more »
The Huffington Post
Ask tech expert Katie Linendoll a question!
Katie Linendoll ’05 (information technology) featured more »
Consumer Reports
Made in America?
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, cited more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Open house: For transfer students, until 3 p.m. today, throughout campus
Art exhibit: “Furniture Design in Scandinavia,” by industrial design and woodworking students, through Jan. 19, University Gallery (gallery hours)
Comedian: Emily Galati, 10 p.m. Jan. 12, Ingle Auditorium
Global Conversations: Faculty-led discussion on experiences in teaching, research, developing partnerships and exchanges in China, 1 p.m. Jan. 15, SAU 1829 Room
Imaging Science Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Keynote speaker Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, 4 p.m. Jan. 16, Carlson Auditorium (register by Jan. 13)
Hale Lecture Series: “How to Teach Ethics to Business People,” Colin Mathers, 4 p.m. Jan. 17, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Conable Lecture Series: “Haitian Sovereignty: Struggles and Triumphs,” Toni Pressley-Sanon, University at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Jan. 17, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Happy Feet, 10 p.m. Jan. 17, Ingle Auditorium
College of Science Distinguished Speaker: “Topological Insulators within the Materials Genome Initiative,” Stefano Curtarolo, Duke University, 1 p.m. Jan. 18, Gosnell Hall, room A-300
Art exhibit: “Furniture Design in Scandinavia,” by industrial design and woodworking students, through Jan. 19, University Gallery (gallery hours)
Comedian: Emily Galati, 10 p.m. Jan. 12, Ingle Auditorium
Global Conversations: Faculty-led discussion on experiences in teaching, research, developing partnerships and exchanges in China, 1 p.m. Jan. 15, SAU 1829 Room
Imaging Science Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Keynote speaker Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, 4 p.m. Jan. 16, Carlson Auditorium (register by Jan. 13)
Hale Lecture Series: “How to Teach Ethics to Business People,” Colin Mathers, 4 p.m. Jan. 17, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Conable Lecture Series: “Haitian Sovereignty: Struggles and Triumphs,” Toni Pressley-Sanon, University at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Jan. 17, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Happy Feet, 10 p.m. Jan. 17, Ingle Auditorium
College of Science Distinguished Speaker: “Topological Insulators within the Materials Genome Initiative,” Stefano Curtarolo, Duke University, 1 p.m. Jan. 18, Gosnell Hall, room A-300
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