September 25, 2013
Proof of Purchase performed during Fringe Fest, which runs through Saturday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Action-packed weekend for Brick City Homecoming
Highlights include former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and astronaut Mark Kelly as the Horton speakers, several hockey games and comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood.
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College of Liberal Arts hosts reading series
The first set of readings in the Undergraduate/Faculty Reading Series, featuring faculty member Catherine Faurot and student Nicolas Eckerson, takes place at 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Highlights include former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and astronaut Mark Kelly as the Horton speakers, several hockey games and comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood.
read more »
College of Liberal Arts hosts reading series
The first set of readings in the Undergraduate/Faculty Reading Series, featuring faculty member Catherine Faurot and student Nicolas Eckerson, takes place at 5 p.m. Thursday.
read more »
Newsmakers
Amelia Hugill-Fontanel, assistant curator at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection, presented “Your Typographic Librarian” at TypeCon 2013 in Portland, Ore., Aug. 21–25. more Newsmakers »
Tiger Hockey
Women have high hopes for second Division I season
After a successful first season at the Division I level in 2012–2013, the women’s hockey team will look to continue its ascent toward becoming an elite program this season. Fourteen players return from last season’s squad, while head coach Scott McDonald has brought in 10 highly touted newcomers. more »
After a successful first season at the Division I level in 2012–2013, the women’s hockey team will look to continue its ascent toward becoming an elite program this season. Fourteen players return from last season’s squad, while head coach Scott McDonald has brought in 10 highly touted newcomers. 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, her second straight weekly honor. more »
Freshman Emma Jones of the women’s cross country squad was named the Liberty League Women’s Cross Country Rookie of the Week, her second straight weekly honor. more »
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT, Cornell named among best universities for which to work
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The Daily Record
Local firms win green project award
Golisano Institute for Sustainability featured more »
Core77
‘Design is One,’ Upcoming Vignelli Documentary, to Hit Screens in October
Vignelli Center for Design Studies referenced more »
Nearshore Americas
Domestic Sourcing Industry Tries to Recapture Lost Momentum
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, featured more »
RIT, Cornell named among best universities for which to work
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The Daily Record
Local firms win green project award
Golisano Institute for Sustainability featured more »
Core77
‘Design is One,’ Upcoming Vignelli Documentary, to Hit Screens in October
Vignelli Center for Design Studies referenced more »
Nearshore Americas
Domestic Sourcing Industry Tries to Recapture Lost Momentum
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Rochester First Niagara Fringe Festival: Featuring performances by RIT students, faculty, staff, today though Sept. 28 (schedule)
Fall Career Fair: Featuring employers offering co-op and full-time opportunities, until 4 p.m. today, Gordon Field House
Sex Ed Boot Camp: Featuring Dr. Joni Frater and Esther Lastique, best-selling authors and radio hosts, 7 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
ROAR Day: Official launch of 2013-2014 Fund for RIT annual giving campaign, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 26, stations set up throughout campus
Engineering Dean’s Alumni Series: “An Engineer for the Next Generation: Building a Multi-Disciplinary Background,” Brian Argauer ’07, Fisher-Price, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Xerox Auditorium
Hale Lecture Series: “Motivating Hume’s Natural Virtues,” Philip Reed, Canisius College, 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Fram Chair in Applied Critical Thinking Lecture: “Critical Thinking, College and Careers: Lessons from a Study of Recent College Graduates,” Richard Arum, 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Energy Efficiency Policy and Program Implementation: An EnergyStar Program Perspective,” Amanda Slocum Stevens, 5 p.m. Sept. 26, Golisano Hall auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Did Political Correctness Kill Honesty?” noon Sept. 27, Ombuds Atrium, SAU
Fall Career Fair: Featuring employers offering co-op and full-time opportunities, until 4 p.m. today, Gordon Field House
Sex Ed Boot Camp: Featuring Dr. Joni Frater and Esther Lastique, best-selling authors and radio hosts, 7 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
ROAR Day: Official launch of 2013-2014 Fund for RIT annual giving campaign, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sept. 26, stations set up throughout campus
Engineering Dean’s Alumni Series: “An Engineer for the Next Generation: Building a Multi-Disciplinary Background,” Brian Argauer ’07, Fisher-Price, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Xerox Auditorium
Hale Lecture Series: “Motivating Hume’s Natural Virtues,” Philip Reed, Canisius College, 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Fram Chair in Applied Critical Thinking Lecture: “Critical Thinking, College and Careers: Lessons from a Study of Recent College Graduates,” Richard Arum, 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Energy Efficiency Policy and Program Implementation: An EnergyStar Program Perspective,” Amanda Slocum Stevens, 5 p.m. Sept. 26, Golisano Hall auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Did Political Correctness Kill Honesty?” noon Sept. 27, Ombuds Atrium, SAU
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