Sustainability News
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July 2, 2013
Clean-technology courses earn accreditation
Wind Power Systems and Solar Photovoltaics earned Continuing Education Provider Accreditation and are offered through RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology. -
June 11, 2013
New Albert Paley sculpture coming to RIT
After making its debut in New York City, one of the 13 original pieces that metal sculptor Albert Paley has created will have a permanent home at RIT. -
May 17, 2013
RIT Convocation speakers offer advice on success
Graduates, their families and friends heard inspiring messages from speakers at the university’s 128th convocation, the opening event of the 2013 commencement weekend. -
May 13, 2013
RIT kicks off commencement weekend Friday
President Bill Destler will confer more than 3,500 degrees during Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday. Watch a live video stream online. -
May 4, 2013
Experiencing the future
Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival drew a large and inquisitive crowd on May 4. More than 30,000 visitors explored the RIT campus during the festival. -
May 2, 2013
Students give new life to old books
A class of industrial design majors turned old library materials and other reclaimed materials into pieces of furniture. Their work will be on display at Imagine RIT. -
May 1, 2013
Student teams share ideas to go green
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT announces the winners of its “Go Green on Campus” competition. -
May 1, 2013
Sustainability can be ‘eco-fabulous’ for all ages
The “Eco-Fabulous: Homemade Science and Sustainability” exhibit features child-friendly sustainability “experiments” and activities that visitors can conduct at home. -
April 25, 2013
RIT receives increase in state funding
The state budget includes a significant increase in funding for RIT’s Center of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing, housed within Golisano Institute for Sustainability. -
April 23, 2013
Maya Angelou visit canceled
Maya Angelou’s rescheduled visit to RIT today has been canceled due to the recent hospitalization of the renowned poet and author. -
April 22, 2013
RIT partners with Power Authority on improvements
RIT will make efficiency improvements to cooling systems in four campus buildings, thanks to a loan from the New York Power Authority. -
April 19, 2013
Brooklyn Navy Yard honored for green efforts
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. is being recognized by the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute for a campus-wide solid waste and recycling program.