April 25, 2013
The ‘Heel Violence’ walk was held Sunday to support victims and survivors of abuse. more »
Imagine RIT
Robots armed with Nerf darts aim to educate
While wandering through the Computer Zone May 4 at the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, be on the lookout for any pesky, Nerf-dart-shooting robots. Robotics is used to teach a variety of topics across the domain of computer science. more »
While wandering through the Computer Zone May 4 at the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, be on the lookout for any pesky, Nerf-dart-shooting robots. Robotics is used to teach a variety of topics across the domain of computer science. more »
Today’s Top Stories
NASA awards $1.1M to RIT
The grant will be used to advance a new family of large format infrared detectors grown on silicon wafer substrates. more »
More funding for Center of Excellence
The recently passed state budget includes a significant increase in funding for RIT’s Center of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing, housed within Golisano Institute for Sustainability. more »
The grant will be used to advance a new family of large format infrared detectors grown on silicon wafer substrates. more »
More funding for Center of Excellence
The recently passed state budget includes a significant increase in funding for RIT’s Center of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing, housed within Golisano Institute for Sustainability. more »
Featured Video
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’NTID Performing Arts presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory today through Sunday and May 3 and 4. More than 80 students are directly involved in the production including set design and construction, lighting and sound, costumes and performance. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Alumnus designs part of One World Trade Center
Thomas Trytek ’91 and his company designed and built the beacon that will be installed atop One World Trade Center in New York City in late April. more »
Thomas Trytek ’91 and his company designed and built the beacon that will be installed atop One World Trade Center in New York City in late April. more »
Sports News
Men’s tennis tops Nazareth
The men’s tennis team closed out the 2012–2013 regular season with an 8-1 win over Nazareth at the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. RIT took all three doubles matches and five of six singles matches. more »
The men’s tennis team closed out the 2012–2013 regular season with an 8-1 win over Nazareth at the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. RIT took all three doubles matches and five of six singles matches. more »
RIT in the News
Phoenix New Times
Big Brain Awards 2013
Justin Katz ’08 (film and video) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Canadian activist to speak at MCC, RIT
more »
Henrietta Post
Amitrajeet A. Batabyal receives Mattei Dogan Foundation Prize
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Are MOOCs the future of U.S. higher education?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Big Brain Awards 2013
Justin Katz ’08 (film and video) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Canadian activist to speak at MCC, RIT
more »
Henrietta Post
Amitrajeet A. Batabyal receives Mattei Dogan Foundation Prize
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Are MOOCs the future of U.S. higher education?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
SpringFest: Today through April 28, throughout campus (details)
College of Liberal Arts Reception and Lecture Series: “An Exploration of the Visual Culture of American Mining Engineering,” Eric Nystrom, 4 p.m. today, Campus Center Reading Room
Film: United in Anger: A History of ACT UP, followed by discussion with director Jim Hubbard, 7 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Performance: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7:30 p.m. today through April 27 and May 3–4, 2 p.m. April 28, Panara Theatre
Student Research Conference: Students completing degrees in public policy, economics and science technology and public policy, 8 a.m.–noon April 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
Performance: The Rimers of Eldritch, 8 p.m. April 26 and 27, 2 p.m. April 28, Ingle Auditorium
Ellie’s 5K Run/Walk: Benefits Gilda’s Club, 10 a.m. April 27, Nathaniel Rochester Hall Field
RIT Community Dog Walk: Benefits disabled pets in need of mobility devices, 9 a.m.–noon April 28 (details and registration)
Kickball for Care: Benefits Golisano Children’s Hospital, noon–4 p.m. April 28, Grace Watson Fields (register)
Concert: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, 8 p.m. April 28, Gordon Field House
College of Liberal Arts Reception and Lecture Series: “An Exploration of the Visual Culture of American Mining Engineering,” Eric Nystrom, 4 p.m. today, Campus Center Reading Room
Film: United in Anger: A History of ACT UP, followed by discussion with director Jim Hubbard, 7 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Performance: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 7:30 p.m. today through April 27 and May 3–4, 2 p.m. April 28, Panara Theatre
Student Research Conference: Students completing degrees in public policy, economics and science technology and public policy, 8 a.m.–noon April 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
Performance: The Rimers of Eldritch, 8 p.m. April 26 and 27, 2 p.m. April 28, Ingle Auditorium
Ellie’s 5K Run/Walk: Benefits Gilda’s Club, 10 a.m. April 27, Nathaniel Rochester Hall Field
RIT Community Dog Walk: Benefits disabled pets in need of mobility devices, 9 a.m.–noon April 28 (details and registration)
Kickball for Care: Benefits Golisano Children’s Hospital, noon–4 p.m. April 28, Grace Watson Fields (register)
Concert: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, 8 p.m. April 28, Gordon Field House
Scoreboard
Men’s tennis: RIT 8, Nazareth 1
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