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May 16, 2013
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Today’s Top Stories
Video game design students win awards
Game design and development students were honored for their writing and analysis skills in the Student Narrative Analysis Competition at the 2013 Game Developers Conference. more »

RIT alumna receives Fulbright Award
Christin Boggs ’10 MFA (imaging arts) has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to create an extensive photographic record of food practices in Finland. more »

Featured Video
story photoPreparing for graduation at RIT
A look at life on the RIT campus as students get ready for commencement weekend. Activities range from Senior Week events to flipping tables as a stress reliever. watch video »

For and About Alumni
Signing sensation uses stardom to educate
Lydia Callis ’10 became an Internet sensation after she interpreted for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Now she is using that fame to educate people about deaf culture. more »

The Tiger Beat Blog
‘Athenaeum’ honors our amazing grads
Athenaeum editor Vienna McGrain gives a preview of the current issue of the newsletter, on stands and in mailboxes today. more »

Sports News
Men’s lacrosse to face Cortland in national semifinals
The men’s lacrosse team advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship with a 14-5 win over Tufts University in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. The Tigers will face undefeated SUNY Cortland on Sunday in Cortland, N.Y. more »

RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT men’s lacrosse gets sweet revenge against Tufts
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The Huffington Post
The Truth Behind Google's Bizarre Mission to Make Tech ‘Go Away’
Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy, quoted more »

Today’s Weather
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Upcoming Events
Academic Convocation: Commencement speaker Alex Kipman ’01, Microsoft executive, 2 p.m. May 17, Gordon Field House, WATCH LIVE

Senior Class Toast: For all graduating students, 4:30–6 p.m. today, Ritter Ice Arena

Commencement ceremonies: Check online for times and locations, May 17 and 18

J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge: 7 p.m. May 21, Andrews Drive

Staff Appreciation Day: Includes lunch, photo booth, mini golf, magician, Segway rides, Classic Car Display, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. May 22, Gordon Field House

Memorial Day: University closed, May 27

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Scoreboard
Men’s lacrosse : RIT 14, Tufts 5

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