March 7, 2013
Ashley Carrington helped bring a professional business fraternity back to campus. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Researchers set record for number of grants funded
A record 353 researchers secured funding for fiscal year 2012, an increase of 5 percent over the previous year. RIT also inducted six researchers into the PI Millionaires, a designation awarded to researchers who have achieved funding of $1 million or more since 2000. more »
Conference focuses on addiction, family violence
Professor Caroline Easton organized the conference, “Treating Family Violence as a Contagious Disease: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Treatment Approach,” that will take place on Monday at the RIT Inn & Conference Center. more »
Alumna, family create award for students
Ashley Aberg ’12 is hoping an award created by her family will provide substantial financial assistance to RIT students looking to promote their research. more »
A record 353 researchers secured funding for fiscal year 2012, an increase of 5 percent over the previous year. RIT also inducted six researchers into the PI Millionaires, a designation awarded to researchers who have achieved funding of $1 million or more since 2000. more »
Conference focuses on addiction, family violence
Professor Caroline Easton organized the conference, “Treating Family Violence as a Contagious Disease: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Treatment Approach,” that will take place on Monday at the RIT Inn & Conference Center. more »
Alumna, family create award for students
Ashley Aberg ’12 is hoping an award created by her family will provide substantial financial assistance to RIT students looking to promote their research. more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Grads recognized for workWHAM-TV (channel 13) talks with Scott Vosbury ’04 (film and animation) about his work on Life of Pi. The film won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Alumni design laundry cleanerWhen recent graduates Katherine Sears and Dom Colaprete were approached last year by a Rochester-area entrepreneur with an idea for their senior project, neither of them imagined that it would turn into a full-fledged business venture after they graduated. more »
Tiger Hockey
Men to host American International
RIT is the No. 8 seed in the Atlantic Hockey Tournament, while American International enters as the No. 9 seed. The best of three series at Ritter Arena takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, if necessary. Each game starts at 7:05 p.m. more »
RIT is the No. 8 seed in the Atlantic Hockey Tournament, while American International enters as the No. 9 seed. The best of three series at Ritter Arena takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, if necessary. Each game starts at 7:05 p.m. more »
Sports News
Men’s lacrosse wins home opener
The men’s lacrosse team came away with a 9-4 win over The College at Brockport in non-conference action from RIT’s turf field on Wednesday. The Tigers scored five second-quarter goals to break open a close game and held on for the win. more »
The men’s lacrosse team came away with a 9-4 win over The College at Brockport in non-conference action from RIT’s turf field on Wednesday. The Tigers scored five second-quarter goals to break open a close game and held on for the win. more »
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT students dive into Shark Tank competition
more »
Vibe
Detroit Rapper Sean Forbes Connects Being Deaf and Hearing Music
Sean Forbes ’08 (multidisciplinary studies) featured more »
Spinoff
Archiving Innovations Preserve Essential Historical Records
P.R. Mukund, professor of electrical engineering, and Ajay Pasupuleti ’02 (electrical engineering), ’07 (microsystems engineering), featured (page 126) more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Deaf rapper wants you to feel his music
Sean Forbes ’08 (multidisciplinary studies) featured more »
Henrietta Post
RIT researchers set record funding
more »
Erie Times-News
Area skaters on U.S. team for World Deaf Hockey Championship
Miles Gates ’12 (graphic design) quoted more »
Hickory Daily Record
Potters’ Workshop welcomes new instructor, plans classes
Po-Wen Liu ’99 (ceramics) featured more »
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
‘Eunsuh Choi: Consciousness’ at Pittsburgh Glass Center has artist seeking growth
Eunsuh Choi ’12 (glass) featured more »
The Huffington Post
Interior Designer Shawn Henderson’s Top Five Decorating Tips For Creating A Gorgeous Home
Shawn Henderson '94 (interior design) featured more »
RIT students dive into Shark Tank competition
more »
Vibe
Detroit Rapper Sean Forbes Connects Being Deaf and Hearing Music
Sean Forbes ’08 (multidisciplinary studies) featured more »
Spinoff
Archiving Innovations Preserve Essential Historical Records
P.R. Mukund, professor of electrical engineering, and Ajay Pasupuleti ’02 (electrical engineering), ’07 (microsystems engineering), featured (page 126) more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Deaf rapper wants you to feel his music
Sean Forbes ’08 (multidisciplinary studies) featured more »
Henrietta Post
RIT researchers set record funding
more »
Erie Times-News
Area skaters on U.S. team for World Deaf Hockey Championship
Miles Gates ’12 (graphic design) quoted more »
Hickory Daily Record
Potters’ Workshop welcomes new instructor, plans classes
Po-Wen Liu ’99 (ceramics) featured more »
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
‘Eunsuh Choi: Consciousness’ at Pittsburgh Glass Center has artist seeking growth
Eunsuh Choi ’12 (glass) featured more »
The Huffington Post
Interior Designer Shawn Henderson’s Top Five Decorating Tips For Creating A Gorgeous Home
Shawn Henderson '94 (interior design) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Presentation: “Snap Shots,” discussion about alcohol use, Amanda Berg ’11, noon today, 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. today, 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
United Way Carnival: Games, prizes, cotton candy and popcorn, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. March 14, SAU Lobby
Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series: “Your Competitive Advantage? Data Superhero!” Jim Swift ’88, Cortera Inc., 1 p.m. March 14, Xerox Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 10 p.m. today, 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
United Way Carnival: Games, prizes, cotton candy and popcorn, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. March 14, SAU Lobby
Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series: “Your Competitive Advantage? Data Superhero!” Jim Swift ’88, Cortera Inc., 1 p.m. March 14, Xerox Auditorium
Scoreboard
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 9, Brockport 4
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