January 25, 2013
Germain Fenger is a doctoral candidate of the Microsystems Engineering program. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Pulitzer Prize winner, publisher to visit campus
RIT hopes to shed light on the future of journalism during the conference, “What’s Next? Journalism’s Leading Questions: The Future of Collaboration and Innovation,” on Jan. 29. more »
Freezefest draws community out into the elements
Freezefest begins Feb. 1 with a ski and snowboard competition, and the return of Rail Jam and PuppyFest by the Tiger Statue. more »
RIT hopes to shed light on the future of journalism during the conference, “What’s Next? Journalism’s Leading Questions: The Future of Collaboration and Innovation,” on Jan. 29. more »
Freezefest draws community out into the elements
Freezefest begins Feb. 1 with a ski and snowboard competition, and the return of Rail Jam and PuppyFest by the Tiger Statue. more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Community Helps with Bone Marrow DriveWHEC-TV (channel 10) visits the bone marrow drive at RIT on Jan. 23. Dozens of community members have agreed to be lifesavers by entering the national registry. watch video »
Student Spotlight
Curling team president strives for national recognition
Stephen Noble is the president of the RIT Curling Club. The fifth-year telecommunications engineering technology major has led his team to national success in College Curling USA and hopes to advance to the U.S. College Curling Championship in March. more »
Stephen Noble is the president of the RIT Curling Club. The fifth-year telecommunications engineering technology major has led his team to national success in College Curling USA and hopes to advance to the U.S. College Curling Championship in March. more »
Tiger Hockey
Women face rival Robert Morris
The women’s hockey team plays College Hockey America foe Robert Morris University at 7:05 p.m. Saturday and at 2:05 p.m. Sunday. Both teams are fighting for position in the competitive CHA standings.
The women’s hockey team plays College Hockey America foe Robert Morris University at 7:05 p.m. Saturday and at 2:05 p.m. Sunday. Both teams are fighting for position in the competitive CHA standings.
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Digital ads surge as customers use mobile to shop
Paul T. Tymann, chairman of the computer science department, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT prof working on next generation of sound
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Entrepreneur
Three Ways to Optimize Packaging to Protect Your Products
RIT referenced more »
Gamification
Games in Education: Getting Girls in the Game
RIT referenced more »
Henrietta Post
Freezefest returns to RIT Feb. 1-3
more »
Digital ads surge as customers use mobile to shop
Paul T. Tymann, chairman of the computer science department, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT prof working on next generation of sound
more »
Entrepreneur
Three Ways to Optimize Packaging to Protect Your Products
RIT referenced more »
Gamification
Games in Education: Getting Girls in the Game
RIT referenced more »
Henrietta Post
Freezefest returns to RIT Feb. 1-3
more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
ACE Office Warming Party: Hosted by Association for Commuter Engagement, 3:30–6 p.m. today, Campus Center, room A650
Pinkappella: Featuring a cappella groups Encore and Vocal Accent, benefits Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Webb Auditorium
Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration: Keynote speaker Julianne Malveaux, noon Jan. 28, Ingle Auditorium
Performance: The Meeting, part of Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration, 4 p.m. Jan. 28, Panara Theatre
Concert: 3 Mo’ Tenors, part of Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration, 7 p.m. Jan. 28, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Gordon Field House Reception Room (schedule an appointment)
Open Administration Series: University Cost-Containment Programs, 3 p.m. Jan. 29, Ingle Auditorium
Kern Lecture Series: “Personal Style Blogs and DIY Race: On Race, Aesthetics, and Capitalism,” 2 p.m. Jan. 30, Carlson Auditorium
Film screening: Black History Month Cultural Film Series, Roads to Memphis, 6 p.m. Jan. 30, Bamboo Room
Reception: In honor of principal investigators, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Feb. 7, University Gallery (RSVP by Jan. 31)
Pinkappella: Featuring a cappella groups Encore and Vocal Accent, benefits Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Webb Auditorium
Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration: Keynote speaker Julianne Malveaux, noon Jan. 28, Ingle Auditorium
Performance: The Meeting, part of Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration, 4 p.m. Jan. 28, Panara Theatre
Concert: 3 Mo’ Tenors, part of Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration, 7 p.m. Jan. 28, Ingle Auditorium
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Gordon Field House Reception Room (schedule an appointment)
Open Administration Series: University Cost-Containment Programs, 3 p.m. Jan. 29, Ingle Auditorium
Kern Lecture Series: “Personal Style Blogs and DIY Race: On Race, Aesthetics, and Capitalism,” 2 p.m. Jan. 30, Carlson Auditorium
Film screening: Black History Month Cultural Film Series, Roads to Memphis, 6 p.m. Jan. 30, Bamboo Room
Reception: In honor of principal investigators, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Feb. 7, University Gallery (RSVP by Jan. 31)
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