News Stories
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October 29, 2024
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RIT students raise awareness about mural art through TunnelVision
Students are bringing mural art into the spotlight through TunnelVision, an immersive project designed to engage and inspire. The initiative transforms the residence hall tunnels into a vibrant gallery, showcasing student-created murals. It aims to foster community and spark conversations about public art on campus.
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August 8, 2022
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Alumnus facilitates donation of 200 servers to RIT’s Computer Science House
Rochester Business Journal reports on Wayfair's gift of roughly $850,000 in server equipment to RIT’s Computer Science House. The donation was facilitated by RIT alum Fred Oettinger, who works at the company.
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July 29, 2022
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Wayfair gifts $850,000 in servers to RIT’s Computer Science House
When RIT’s Computer Science House put out a call for hardware donations last year, Fred Oettinger—an alumnus and staff engineer at Wayfair—got an idea. He knew that Wayfair had just what they needed. Wayfair, one the world’s largest destinations for the home, has gifted RIT’s Computer Science House (CSH) about $850,000 in server equipment.
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April 20, 2018
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Barry Culhane receives NTID’s highest honor
Culhane, executive assistant to the RIT president, received NTID’s 2018 National Advisory Group Outstanding Service Award. -
March 21, 2016
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Computer Science House celebrates 40th anniversary
Founded in 1976, Computer Science House provides a living environment for more than 50 on-floor students and dozens of off-floor members who are interested in computing. -
November 19, 2015
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RIT presence strong at Rochester Mini Maker Faire
RIT will display its innovative “maker” culture in the Rochester Mini Maker Faire this Saturday. More than 20 of the Faire’s 100+ exhibitors are affiliated with RIT. -
August 5, 2014
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Hackathons help students get jobs, make difference
Hackathons are more than coding. They have become a way for students to impress future employers, give back to the community and socialize. -
November 1, 2013
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Top stories and videos for October
News about the alumnus who photographed a great Boston Red Sox moment and Steve Wozniak’s visit were among the most-read stories in October. -
October 9, 2013
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The ‘Woz’ was here
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak stopped by RIT’s Computer Science House for an impromptu tour on Monday. -
March 26, 2013
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