Today’s Top Stories
Destler and his banjos featured on radio show
RIT President Bill Destler, who collects historical banjos, will join host Mona Seghatoleslami on this week’s “Arts Friday” on WXXI-AM’s 1370 Connection. The show starts at noon and may include a musical performance by Destler.
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New formula for math education
Math education at RIT has evolved from a department that fulfilled requirements for other majors to a school that offers its students rigorous research experiences.
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RIT President Bill Destler, who collects historical banjos, will join host Mona Seghatoleslami on this week’s “Arts Friday” on WXXI-AM’s 1370 Connection. The show starts at noon and may include a musical performance by Destler.
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New formula for math educationMath education at RIT has evolved from a department that fulfilled requirements for other majors to a school that offers its students rigorous research experiences.
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For and About Alumni
Alumni continue child care legacy
Mary Beth Pratt ’81 (social work) helped to found Child Care Council Inc. while she was attending RIT. The company has since grown into a major not-for-profit child care resource. more »
Mary Beth Pratt ’81 (social work) helped to found Child Care Council Inc. while she was attending RIT. The company has since grown into a major not-for-profit child care resource. more »
Sports News
Women’s soccer goalkeeper honored
Junior goalkeeper Amanda Murray of the women’s soccer team was named Liberty League Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week, the second Liberty League weekly honor of her career. more »
Junior goalkeeper Amanda Murray of the women’s soccer team was named Liberty League Women’s Soccer Defender of the Week, the second Liberty League weekly honor of her career. more »
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Strong Arm receives funding from Excell Partners
Justin Hillery, multidisciplinary studies major, and Sean Petterson ’13 (industrial design) featured more »
City Newspaper
Global studies
Harshita Sood, fourth-year environmental science major, featured more »
National Journal
For Farmers, Immigration Questions Are Crucial
Librada Paz ’03 (mechanical engineering technology) featured more »
Strong Arm receives funding from Excell Partners
Justin Hillery, multidisciplinary studies major, and Sean Petterson ’13 (industrial design) featured more »
City Newspaper
Global studies
Harshita Sood, fourth-year environmental science major, featured more »
National Journal
For Farmers, Immigration Questions Are Crucial
Librada Paz ’03 (mechanical engineering technology) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Blood drive: Until 6 p.m. today and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sept. 6, SAU Fireside Lounge
Gosnell Lecture Series: “The Value of Environmental Status Signaling,” Neha Khanna, Binghamton University, 3 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: The Hunger Games, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
NTID Student Life Team Apple Festival: Showcasing NTID departments, clubs and organizations and third-party service agencies, 4–6 p.m. Sept. 6, Frisina Quad
Game: Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag, 9–11 p.m. Sept. 6, outside SAU entrance
Magician: Frank DeVille, 9 p.m. Sept. 7, Ingle Auditorium
Game: Humans vs. Zombies, 9 p.m. Sept. 8 through 9 p.m. Sept. 13, throughout campus
International Opportunities Fair: Learn about study and work abroad programs, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 11, SAU Fireside Lounge
Gosnell Lecture Series: “The Value of Environmental Status Signaling,” Neha Khanna, Binghamton University, 3 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: The Hunger Games, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
NTID Student Life Team Apple Festival: Showcasing NTID departments, clubs and organizations and third-party service agencies, 4–6 p.m. Sept. 6, Frisina Quad
Game: Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag, 9–11 p.m. Sept. 6, outside SAU entrance
Magician: Frank DeVille, 9 p.m. Sept. 7, Ingle Auditorium
Game: Humans vs. Zombies, 9 p.m. Sept. 8 through 9 p.m. Sept. 13, throughout campus
International Opportunities Fair: Learn about study and work abroad programs, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 11, SAU Fireside Lounge
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