September 26, 2013
Today is ROAR Day, the official launch of this year’s annual giving campaign. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Center for Urban Entrepreneurship awarded $1.5M
The federal government is investing $1.5 million toward construction and renovation costs for the facility that will house RIT’s new Center for Urban Entrepreneurship.
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Meredith Smith receives ‘Forty Under 40’ award
Smith, associate vice president for Government and Community Relations, was honored by the Rochester Business Journal for her leadership at RIT and in the community.
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College of Science announces leadership changes
Larry Buckley will lead the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences and Mihail Barbosu will lead the School of Mathematical Sciences.
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The federal government is investing $1.5 million toward construction and renovation costs for the facility that will house RIT’s new Center for Urban Entrepreneurship.
read more »
Meredith Smith receives ‘Forty Under 40’ award
Smith, associate vice president for Government and Community Relations, was honored by the Rochester Business Journal for her leadership at RIT and in the community.
read more »
College of Science announces leadership changes
Larry Buckley will lead the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences and Mihail Barbosu will lead the School of Mathematical Sciences.
read more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Eight Beat MeasureEight Beat Measure performed live on WHEC-TV (channel 10) this morning to showcase one of the performances at this year’s First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. The a cappella group will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Little Café. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Fall Career Fair
YNN (channel 9) reports on the Fall Career Fair, held Wednesday at the Gordon Field House. Employers from 250 companies attended. See a photo gallery on the RIT Facebook page. watch video »
YNN (channel 9) reports on the Fall Career Fair, held Wednesday at the Gordon Field House. Employers from 250 companies attended. See a photo gallery on the RIT Facebook page. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Alumni Association welcomes new president Ricardo VenegasVenegas ’92 was installed as president in July and will serve for one two-year term. He wants students to view themselves as alumni long before they graduate. more »
Tiger Hockey
Men ready to embark on new season
The 2013–2014 men’s hockey team hopes to return to the NCAA Tournament. This year’s team welcomes 19 players from last season’s squad that advanced to the Atlantic Hockey Association Quarterfinals for the sixth straight year. more »
The 2013–2014 men’s hockey team hopes to return to the NCAA Tournament. This year’s team welcomes 19 players from last season’s squad that advanced to the Atlantic Hockey Association Quarterfinals for the sixth straight year. more »
Sports News
Women’s soccer beats Naz for first time since 1996
The women’s soccer team defeated Nazareth College 2-0 on Wednesday at Golden Flyer Stadium. Elizabeth May and Gwen Neuhaus each scored for the Tigers. more »
The women’s soccer team defeated Nazareth College 2-0 on Wednesday at Golden Flyer Stadium. Elizabeth May and Gwen Neuhaus each scored for the Tigers. more »
RIT in the News
Rochester Business Journal
RIT secures funding to redevelop downtown building
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Democrat and Chronicle
Grant finalized for RIT downtown center
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The Valley Breeze
Pawtucket’s Usher exhibits ‘Ice Abstractions’
Aaron Usher ’79 (professional photography) featured more »
Virginia Connection
Great Falls Resident Angie Officer Is Volunteer of the Year
Angie Officer ’88 (graphic design) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Hot jobs: Changing world of web development seeks new talent
Peter Yim ’11 (applied networking and systems administration) featured more »
Slate
A Tale of Two Flint, Michigans
Brett Carlsen ’12 (professional photographic illustration) and Juan Madrid ’13 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
RIT secures funding to redevelop downtown building
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Grant finalized for RIT downtown center
more »
The Valley Breeze
Pawtucket’s Usher exhibits ‘Ice Abstractions’
Aaron Usher ’79 (professional photography) featured more »
Virginia Connection
Great Falls Resident Angie Officer Is Volunteer of the Year
Angie Officer ’88 (graphic design) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Hot jobs: Changing world of web development seeks new talent
Peter Yim ’11 (applied networking and systems administration) featured more »
Slate
A Tale of Two Flint, Michigans
Brett Carlsen ’12 (professional photographic illustration) and Juan Madrid ’13 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Rochester First Niagara Fringe Festival: Featuring performances by RIT students, faculty, staff, today though Sept. 28 (schedule)
ROAR Day: Official launch of 2013-2014 Fund for RIT annual giving campaign, until 5 p.m. today, stations set up throughout campus
Hale Lecture Series: “Motivating Hume’s Natural Virtues,” Philip Reed, Canisius College, 4 p.m. today, 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. today, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Energy Efficiency Policy and Program Implementation: An EnergyStar Program Perspective,” Amanda Slocum Stevens, 5 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Cowboy Bebop, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Did Political Correctness Kill Honesty?” noon Sept. 27, Ombuds Atrium, SAU
Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit: 1–5 p.m. Sept. 27, Louise M. Slaughter Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Center (register)
Fall Open House: For prospective students and parents, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 28, Gordon Field House
Mud Tug: Benefits Hillside Family of Agencies, noon Sept. 28, behind Gracie’s (details)
ROAR Day: Official launch of 2013-2014 Fund for RIT annual giving campaign, until 5 p.m. today, stations set up throughout campus
Hale Lecture Series: “Motivating Hume’s Natural Virtues,” Philip Reed, Canisius College, 4 p.m. today, 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. today, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Energy Efficiency Policy and Program Implementation: An EnergyStar Program Perspective,” Amanda Slocum Stevens, 5 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium
Thursday Night Cinema: Cowboy Bebop, 10 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Did Political Correctness Kill Honesty?” noon Sept. 27, Ombuds Atrium, SAU
Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit: 1–5 p.m. Sept. 27, Louise M. Slaughter Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Center (register)
Fall Open House: For prospective students and parents, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sept. 28, Gordon Field House
Mud Tug: Benefits Hillside Family of Agencies, noon Sept. 28, behind Gracie’s (details)
Scoreboard
Women’s soccer: RIT 2, Nazareth 0
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