September 20, 2013
Meet the artist behind “A Season of Festivals” at the Fringe Festival on Saturday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Lecture addresses the ‘academically adrift’
Richard Arum, a renowned sociologist of education, will discuss critical thinking skills at the second annual Eugene H. Fram Chair in Applied Critical Thinking lecture on Sept. 26.
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Engineering students volunteer in Guatemala
Three biomedical engineering undergrads worked at Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala City to troubleshoot technical problems with medical equipment.
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Fisher-Price project engineer to speak at RIT
RIT alumnus Brian Argauer will open this year’s Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series with “An Engineer for the Next Generation: Building a Multi-Disciplinary Background.”
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Richard Arum, a renowned sociologist of education, will discuss critical thinking skills at the second annual Eugene H. Fram Chair in Applied Critical Thinking lecture on Sept. 26.
read more »
Engineering students volunteer in Guatemala
Three biomedical engineering undergrads worked at Roosevelt Hospital in Guatemala City to troubleshoot technical problems with medical equipment.
read more »
Fisher-Price project engineer to speak at RIT
RIT alumnus Brian Argauer will open this year’s Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series with “An Engineer for the Next Generation: Building a Multi-Disciplinary Background.”
read more »
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RIT on TV: Hillside Community ShieldWHAM-TV (channel 13) interviews coaches from RIT and University of Rochester as they prepare to compete this weekend in the Hillside Community Shield charity event. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Pedal for Push Charity
An RIT Fraternity is pedaling around the clock - for 5 days - as part of an annual effort to raise money and awareness for charity. YNN reports on the 52 brothers from Pi Kappa Phi pedaling a stationary bike on campus. watch video »
An RIT Fraternity is pedaling around the clock - for 5 days - as part of an annual effort to raise money and awareness for charity. YNN reports on the 52 brothers from Pi Kappa Phi pedaling a stationary bike on campus. watch video »
Student Spotlight
A cappella group to perform at FringeA Q&A with third-year criminal justice student McKenzie Swift, a member of RIT’s all-female a cappella group, Encore. more »
Tiger Hockey
Poll: Women to finish fourth
The women’s hockey team, which begins its second season of Division I competition, is selected to finish fourth in the 2013-2014 College Hockey America preseason coaches poll. more »
The women’s hockey team, which begins its second season of Division I competition, is selected to finish fourth in the 2013-2014 College Hockey America preseason coaches poll. more »
Sports News
Twins at core of soccer team poised for success
For women’s soccer, the old saying “everything is better in pairs” couldn’t be more true. Jamie Martinez and Alexa Martinez, twin sisters and members of the squad, have proven to be stellar soccer players and have left their mark on a soccer program that has a bright future. more »
For women’s soccer, the old saying “everything is better in pairs” couldn’t be more true. Jamie Martinez and Alexa Martinez, twin sisters and members of the squad, have proven to be stellar soccer players and have left their mark on a soccer program that has a bright future. more »
RIT in the News
Rochester Business Journal
New class chosen for 19th year of Forty Under 40
Meredith Smith, associate vice president, Government & Community Relations, mentioned more »
Henrietta Post
Rochester General Health System starts RIT Athletics sports medicine program
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mtvU.com
Vote for the Best Dance Scene
Video by Raymond McCarthy Bergeron, film and animation graduate student, featured more »
New class chosen for 19th year of Forty Under 40
Meredith Smith, associate vice president, Government & Community Relations, mentioned more »
Henrietta Post
Rochester General Health System starts RIT Athletics sports medicine program
more »
mtvU.com
Vote for the Best Dance Scene
Video by Raymond McCarthy Bergeron, film and animation graduate student, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Rochester First Niagara Fringe Festival: Featuring performances by RIT students, faculty, staff, today though Sept. 28 (schedule)
Rosica Hall Research Festival: Featuring poster sessions, demonstrations and tour of new research facility, 1–5 p.m. today, Sebastian and Lenore Rosica Hall
Performing Artists Concert Series: RPO Marimba Band, 8 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
DeafNation Expo: Touring trade show for, by and about deaf people, meet UFC fighter and RIT alumnus Matt Hamill, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 21, Gordon Field House
Hillside Community Shield: RIT vs. UR soccer games to benefit Hillside Family of Agencies, women’s game 5 p.m., men’s game 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Sahlen’s Stadium, Rochester
Ice Cream Social: Sponsored by Association for Commuter Engagement, noon–2 p.m. Sept. 24, Bamboo Room
Presentation: Substances and Students: Trends in Drug Use on Campuses, 2 p.m. Sept. 24, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2140 (register)
Fall Career Fair: Featuring employers offering co-op and full-time opportunities, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 25, Gordon Field House
Rosica Hall Research Festival: Featuring poster sessions, demonstrations and tour of new research facility, 1–5 p.m. today, Sebastian and Lenore Rosica Hall
Performing Artists Concert Series: RPO Marimba Band, 8 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
DeafNation Expo: Touring trade show for, by and about deaf people, meet UFC fighter and RIT alumnus Matt Hamill, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 21, Gordon Field House
Hillside Community Shield: RIT vs. UR soccer games to benefit Hillside Family of Agencies, women’s game 5 p.m., men’s game 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Sahlen’s Stadium, Rochester
Ice Cream Social: Sponsored by Association for Commuter Engagement, noon–2 p.m. Sept. 24, Bamboo Room
Presentation: Substances and Students: Trends in Drug Use on Campuses, 2 p.m. Sept. 24, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2140 (register)
Fall Career Fair: Featuring employers offering co-op and full-time opportunities, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 25, Gordon Field House
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