March 14, 2013
Ceramic works by Peter Gerbic ’68 are on display at Finger Lakes Community College. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT ranks among best graduate schools
Fine arts, engineering and business programs earn top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools. more »
‘What We Do’ photojournalism competition Friday
RIT’s National Press Photographers Association chapter is hosting the 12th annual “What We Do” photojournalism competition. Lectures will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow and judging takes place Saturday. more »
Librarian translates long-lost document
Kira Barnes translated a long-lost document about a 16th century land transaction of Jean du Marescq, an ancestor of the Wadsworths, one of New York state’s oldest families. more »
Fine arts, engineering and business programs earn top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools. more »
‘What We Do’ photojournalism competition Friday
RIT’s National Press Photographers Association chapter is hosting the 12th annual “What We Do” photojournalism competition. Lectures will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow and judging takes place Saturday. more »
Librarian translates long-lost document
Kira Barnes translated a long-lost document about a 16th century land transaction of Jean du Marescq, an ancestor of the Wadsworths, one of New York state’s oldest families. more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: ROTC Graduates ReuniteYNN (channel 9) talks to two graduates who became friends while in the ROTC program. Brendan Rowe ’03 (criminal justice) flew in to Rochester after a yearlong deployment in Iraq just days after Russell McNear ’04 (mechanical engineering technology) returned from Afghanistan. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Squared off for businessThe original Shop One craft store in downtown Rochester, which closed in 1975, has been reborn as Shop One2 at RIT’s Global Village. All items are made by RIT-affiliated artists. more »
Tiger Hockey
Men battle Niagara in quarterfinals
The men’s hockey team faces Niagara University in an Atlantic Hockey Association Quarterfinals series this weekend. The best of three series at Dwyer Arena takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, if necessary. more »
The men’s hockey team faces Niagara University in an Atlantic Hockey Association Quarterfinals series this weekend. The best of three series at Dwyer Arena takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, if necessary. more »
Sports News
Lacrosse hosts Flower City Cup
Flower City Cup Coaches vs. Cancer Lacrosse Showcase. The goal of the event is to raise money for cancer research and support and raise awareness within the lacrosse community. more »
Flower City Cup Coaches vs. Cancer Lacrosse Showcase. The goal of the event is to raise money for cancer research and support and raise awareness within the lacrosse community. more »
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Niagara’s coach has RIT roots
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Henrietta Post
RIT professor receives Robert E. Hopkins Leadership Award
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Messenger Post Newspapers
Veteran’s award-winning art on display at Canandaigua VA
Kurt Carlson ’82 (glass) featured more »
Watertown Daily Times
Workshops in Massena aim to reduce pollution from home products
Kate Winnebeck, senior environment health and safety specialist, quoted more »
The Buffalo News
A tax on calories could help make America healthier
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Niagara’s coach has RIT roots
more »
Henrietta Post
RIT professor receives Robert E. Hopkins Leadership Award
more »
Messenger Post Newspapers
Veteran’s award-winning art on display at Canandaigua VA
Kurt Carlson ’82 (glass) featured more »
Watertown Daily Times
Workshops in Massena aim to reduce pollution from home products
Kate Winnebeck, senior environment health and safety specialist, quoted more »
The Buffalo News
A tax on calories could help make America healthier
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
United Way Carnival: Games, prizes, cotton candy and popcorn, until 3 p.m. today, SAU Lobby
Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series: “Your Competitive Advantage? Data Superhero!” Jim Swift ’88, Cortera Inc., 1 p.m. today, Xerox Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Transfer Open House: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. March 15, Ingle Auditorium
Kern Symposium on Liberal Arts and Business: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. March 15, Student Innovation Hall (register)
Golisano College Dean’s Lecture Series: “Emotion Tracking for Memory, Health and Awareness,” Mary Czerwinski, ACM Distinguished Scientist, 1 p.m. March 15, Golisano Hall auditorium
Opening reception: “Time and Again: Photography by Tom Policano,” 4–8 p.m. March 15, Dyer Arts Center (exhibit runs March 7–April 24)
Lecture: RIT National Press Photographers Association’s “What We Do” Show Guest Lectures, Aristide Economopoulos ’94, Alexander Daley-Clark, 7 p.m. March 15, Booth Hall, room 1420
Indoor football: Roc City Thunder vs. West Virginia Badgers, 7:15 p.m. March 16, Gordon Field House
Knighthawks lacrosse: RIT Night: $10 tickets for students, faculty, staff, 7:30 p.m. March 16, Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series: “Your Competitive Advantage? Data Superhero!” Jim Swift ’88, Cortera Inc., 1 p.m. today, Xerox Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Transfer Open House: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. March 15, Ingle Auditorium
Kern Symposium on Liberal Arts and Business: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. March 15, Student Innovation Hall (register)
Golisano College Dean’s Lecture Series: “Emotion Tracking for Memory, Health and Awareness,” Mary Czerwinski, ACM Distinguished Scientist, 1 p.m. March 15, Golisano Hall auditorium
Opening reception: “Time and Again: Photography by Tom Policano,” 4–8 p.m. March 15, Dyer Arts Center (exhibit runs March 7–April 24)
Lecture: RIT National Press Photographers Association’s “What We Do” Show Guest Lectures, Aristide Economopoulos ’94, Alexander Daley-Clark, 7 p.m. March 15, Booth Hall, room 1420
Indoor football: Roc City Thunder vs. West Virginia Badgers, 7:15 p.m. March 16, Gordon Field House
Knighthawks lacrosse: RIT Night: $10 tickets for students, faculty, staff, 7:30 p.m. March 16, Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
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