March 6, 2013
Jingjia Xu uses complex equations to pinpoint the exact location of a heart attack. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Getting to the ‘heart’ of the matter
Jingjia Xu, a second-year computing and information sciences Ph.D. student, uses mathematics, computational methods and 3-D computer simulations to pinpoint and map the start of electrical propagation in the heart. more »
Survivors come together at art showcase March 11
“You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence,” features artwork, music and poetry created by male and female survivors of violence. more »
Festival explores Japanese anime and media culture
Faculty members will discuss the rich history and influences of anime, as well as its place in global culture, during “Re-Anime-Tors: Anime, Collaborative Networks and Creative Platforms,” March 9–12. more »
Jingjia Xu, a second-year computing and information sciences Ph.D. student, uses mathematics, computational methods and 3-D computer simulations to pinpoint and map the start of electrical propagation in the heart. more »
Survivors come together at art showcase March 11
“You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence,” features artwork, music and poetry created by male and female survivors of violence. more »
Festival explores Japanese anime and media culture
Faculty members will discuss the rich history and influences of anime, as well as its place in global culture, during “Re-Anime-Tors: Anime, Collaborative Networks and Creative Platforms,” March 9–12. more »
The Tiger Beat Blog
RIT ‘family’ connections in FIRST Robotics
University News writer Michelle Cometa talks about a few of the movers and shakers of the FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regional Competition with some RIT connections. more »
University News writer Michelle Cometa talks about a few of the movers and shakers of the FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regional Competition with some RIT connections. more »
Sports News
Several athletes earn weekly honors
John Tellgren of the men’s swimming and diving team and Sam Huselstein of the women’s swimming and diving squad both earned Liberty League Diver of the Week. Tyler Ramotar and Ethan Humbert of the baseball team were named the Liberty League Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively. more »
John Tellgren of the men’s swimming and diving team and Sam Huselstein of the women’s swimming and diving squad both earned Liberty League Diver of the Week. Tyler Ramotar and Ethan Humbert of the baseball team were named the Liberty League Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively. more »
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Memorial honors beloved RIT employee
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Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester-area teams advance in FIRST Robotics competition
RIT referenced more »
Her Rochester
What's Your Project? Survivors of Violence Art Show
Rauncie Ryan, assistant dean of graduate student success, quoted more »
Henrietta Post
RIT to host “You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence”
more »
Computerworld
Top users of H-1B visas are offshore outsourcers, Computerworld study finds
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, quoted more »
Brighton-Pittsford Post
RIT’s Dyer Arts Center to host “Time & Again: Photography by Tom Policano”
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT professor wins award to study recycling batteries from electric cars
more »
Memorial honors beloved RIT employee
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester-area teams advance in FIRST Robotics competition
RIT referenced more »
Her Rochester
What's Your Project? Survivors of Violence Art Show
Rauncie Ryan, assistant dean of graduate student success, quoted more »
Henrietta Post
RIT to host “You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence”
more »
Computerworld
Top users of H-1B visas are offshore outsourcers, Computerworld study finds
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, quoted more »
Brighton-Pittsford Post
RIT’s Dyer Arts Center to host “Time & Again: Photography by Tom Policano”
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT professor wins award to study recycling batteries from electric cars
more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Passport Drive: Apply for passport book, passport card or renewal, until 2 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Shark Tank competition: Six student teams compete to win seed money for business start-up ideas, 6–9 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall
Presentation: “Snap Shots,” presentation and discussion about alcohol use, Amanda Berg ’11, noon March 7, Bamboo Room (for faculty and staff); 6:30 p.m., Ingle Auditorium (for students)
Thursday Night Cinema: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 10 p.m. March 7, Ingle Auditorium
Tulip giveaway: In recognition of International Women’s Day, noon–2 p.m. March 8, SAU Lobby
Lecture and book signing: Theresa Lou Bowick, author of Collard Green Curves, 7 p.m. March 8, Barnes & Noble @ RIT, Park Point
Portrait sessions: Benefits Big Shot project, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. March 9 and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. March 10, Gannett Hall, Neblette Conference Room
Conference: “Treating Family Violence as a Contagious Disease,” 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. March 11, RIT Inn & Conference Center
You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence: Featuring artwork, poetry, music, film, speakers and panel discussion, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. March 11, Bamboo Room
Commuter Spirit Week: Kickoff event features resource fair and giveaways, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. March 11, SAU Fireside Lounge
Shark Tank competition: Six student teams compete to win seed money for business start-up ideas, 6–9 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall
Presentation: “Snap Shots,” presentation and discussion about alcohol use, Amanda Berg ’11, noon March 7, Bamboo Room (for faculty and staff); 6:30 p.m., Ingle Auditorium (for students)
Thursday Night Cinema: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 10 p.m. March 7, Ingle Auditorium
Tulip giveaway: In recognition of International Women’s Day, noon–2 p.m. March 8, SAU Lobby
Lecture and book signing: Theresa Lou Bowick, author of Collard Green Curves, 7 p.m. March 8, Barnes & Noble @ RIT, Park Point
Portrait sessions: Benefits Big Shot project, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. March 9 and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. March 10, Gannett Hall, Neblette Conference Room
Conference: “Treating Family Violence as a Contagious Disease,” 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. March 11, RIT Inn & Conference Center
You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence: Featuring artwork, poetry, music, film, speakers and panel discussion, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. March 11, Bamboo Room
Commuter Spirit Week: Kickoff event features resource fair and giveaways, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. March 11, SAU Fireside Lounge
Scoreboard
Women’s lacrosse: SUNY Geneseo 15, RIT 14 (OT)
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