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September 10, 2013
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Student Wade Kellard demonstrates technology that converts hand shapes to text. more »
Today’s Top Stories
‘U.S. News’ ranks RIT among top universities
RIT ranked seventh in the “Best Regional Universities (North)” category in the 2014 edition of U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges. The university was also recognized in the “Great Schools, Great Price” category as well as for its co-op program and engineering and business schools.
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Conference center hosts Freescale seminar
Thought-leader Kaivan Karimi will discuss the Internet of Things—considered a new era in computing technology—at the 2013 Designing with Freescale Seminar Series on Oct. 3 at the RIT Inn & Conference Center.
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NYSP2I accepting grant applications
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, housed at RIT, provides financial and technical assistance for projects that promote pollution prevention practices.
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Tiger Hockey
Men’s game to be nationally televised
The men’s hockey team will play one of two nationally televised Atlantic Hockey Association contests to be aired this season on the CBS Sports Network. On Jan. 24, RIT’s road game at Niagara will air at 7 p.m. more »

Sports News
Volleyball standout earns Rookie of the Week honor
Freshman right side/outside hitter Sarah Szybist of the volleyball team was named the Liberty League Volleyball Rookie of the Week on Monday. It is her second straight weekly honor. more »

RIT in the News
The Wall Street Journal
Should Students Use a Laptop in Class?
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »

National Jeweler
Designer with a heart raising funds for Zimbabwe
Alexandra Hart ’94 (metalcrafts and jewelry) featured more »

Today’s Weather
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Upcoming Events
Vignelli Lecture Series: “50 Years and Counting,” R. Roger Remington, Lella and Massimo Vignelli Distinguished Professor of Design, 4:45 p.m. today, University Gallery, Booth Hall

International Opportunities Fair: Learn about study and work abroad programs, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 11, SAU Fireside Lounge

Annual RIT United Way Golf Tournament: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sept. 12, Shadow Lake Golf Club, 1850 Five Mile Line Road, Penfield

Commuter Lunch Meet and Greet: Sponsored by Association for Commuter Engagement, noon–2 p.m. Sept. 12, Bamboo Room

Thursday Night Cinema: Life of Pi, 10 p.m. Sept. 12, Ingle Auditorium

Club Interest Fair: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 13, SAU lobby

Opening reception: “Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible” exhibition, 5–8 p.m. Sept. 13, Cary Graphic Arts Collection, Wallace Center

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