September 17, 2013
Film critic Jack Garner signs copies of his just-released book, printed by RIT Press. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT ready to rock Fringe Festival
The RIT lineup includes an eclectic mix of poetry readings, dance, film, theater, music and the visual arts at the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival Sept. 19-28.
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Film critic Jack Garner takes you to the movies
Nationally syndicated film critic Jack Garner reviews his 30-year career in his book From My Seat on the Aisle: Movies and Memories, published by RIT Press.
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President Destler radio show airs on WITR
WITR-FM (89.7) presents “The Bill Destler Show,” featuring RIT’s president taking listener questions at 5 p.m. Wednesday. It will be the first show of the academic year. Call 475-2271, send questions to gm@witr.rit.edu or tweet @WITR897.
The RIT lineup includes an eclectic mix of poetry readings, dance, film, theater, music and the visual arts at the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival Sept. 19-28.
read more »
Film critic Jack Garner takes you to the movies
Nationally syndicated film critic Jack Garner reviews his 30-year career in his book From My Seat on the Aisle: Movies and Memories, published by RIT Press.
read more »
President Destler radio show airs on WITR
WITR-FM (89.7) presents “The Bill Destler Show,” featuring RIT’s president taking listener questions at 5 p.m. Wednesday. It will be the first show of the academic year. Call 475-2271, send questions to gm@witr.rit.edu or tweet @WITR897.
Featured Video
Global Makerspace movement reaches U.S. Rust Belt
AFP, a global news agency, reports on Rochester Makerspace, a 2-month-old branch of a do-it-yourself wave sweeping the globe, and includes an interview with Jon Arney, a retired professor of imaging science at RIT. watch video »
AFP, a global news agency, reports on Rochester Makerspace, a 2-month-old branch of a do-it-yourself wave sweeping the globe, and includes an interview with Jon Arney, a retired professor of imaging science at RIT. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Poll: Men’s team to finish fifth
The men's hockey team was picked to finish fifth in the 2013–2014 Atlantic Hockey Association preseason poll, as voted on by the conference’s coaches and announced at the conference’s annual media day today. Last season’s regular-season champion and tournament runner-up, Niagara, is the top pick. more »
The men's hockey team was picked to finish fifth in the 2013–2014 Atlantic Hockey Association preseason poll, as voted on by the conference’s coaches and announced at the conference’s annual media day today. Last season’s regular-season champion and tournament runner-up, Niagara, is the top pick. more »
Sports News
Runner named Rookie of the Week
Freshman Emma Jones of the women’s cross country squad was named the Liberty League Women’s Cross Country Rookie of the Week on Monday. more »
Freshman Emma Jones of the women’s cross country squad was named the Liberty League Women’s Cross Country Rookie of the Week on Monday. more »
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Your guide to the Fringe
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Democrat and Chronicle
Arild Remmereit leading tribute to Frederick Douglass at Fringe
Thomas Warfield, assistant professor in the Cultural and Creative Studies Department, NTID, mentioned more »
City Newspaper
FRINGE 2013: Critic picks
RIT/NTID Dance Company mentioned more »
Your guide to the Fringe
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Arild Remmereit leading tribute to Frederick Douglass at Fringe
Thomas Warfield, assistant professor in the Cultural and Creative Studies Department, NTID, mentioned more »
City Newspaper
FRINGE 2013: Critic picks
RIT/NTID Dance Company mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Panel discussion: Hear from alumni on how to prepare for career fairs, 5:30–8 p.m. today, Campus Center
Community Service Fair: For students to meet community agencies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 18, SAU lobby
The Bill Destler Show: RIT president answers questions on WITR-FM (89.7), 5 p.m. Sept. 18, Call 475-2271, email gm@witr.rit.edu or tweet @WITR897
Rochester First Niagara Fringe Festival: Featuring performances by RIT students, faculty, staff, Sept. 19–28 (schedule)
Student panel: Experienced career fair attendees offer tips on navigating career fairs, noon Sept. 19, Bamboo Room
Grand opening: For the Digital Den, 4–8 p.m. Sept. 19, Barnes & Noble @ RIT
Kern Lecture Series: “George Eastman House—Forward,” Bruce Barnes, George Eastman House, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Bridesmaids, 10 p.m. Sept. 19, Ingle Auditorium
Rosica Hall Research Festival: Featuring poster sessions, demonstrations and tour of new research facility, 1–5 p.m. Sept. 20, Sebastian and Lenore Rosica Hall
Performing Artists Concert Series: RPO Marimba Band, 8 p.m. Sept. 20, Ingle Auditorium
Community Service Fair: For students to meet community agencies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 18, SAU lobby
The Bill Destler Show: RIT president answers questions on WITR-FM (89.7), 5 p.m. Sept. 18, Call 475-2271, email gm@witr.rit.edu or tweet @WITR897
Rochester First Niagara Fringe Festival: Featuring performances by RIT students, faculty, staff, Sept. 19–28 (schedule)
Student panel: Experienced career fair attendees offer tips on navigating career fairs, noon Sept. 19, Bamboo Room
Grand opening: For the Digital Den, 4–8 p.m. Sept. 19, Barnes & Noble @ RIT
Kern Lecture Series: “George Eastman House—Forward,” Bruce Barnes, George Eastman House, 6 p.m. Sept. 19, Carlson Auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Bridesmaids, 10 p.m. Sept. 19, Ingle Auditorium
Rosica Hall Research Festival: Featuring poster sessions, demonstrations and tour of new research facility, 1–5 p.m. Sept. 20, Sebastian and Lenore Rosica Hall
Performing Artists Concert Series: RPO Marimba Band, 8 p.m. Sept. 20, Ingle Auditorium
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