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December 14, 2016
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Fisk Jubilee Singers to perform at RIT
The Fisk Jubilee Singers, a renowned ensemble based at Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., will be the featured performer at the 2017 Expressions of King’s Legacy on Jan. 26. -
November 21, 2016
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Program helps Native American scholars thrive
The Future Stewards Program is the reason why RIT is recognized as one of the top schools in the country for Native American students. Through the program, Native scholars are recruited to RIT, supported while on campus and encouraged to be active in the future of their tribal communities. -
November 15, 2016
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Jazz orchestra pays tribute to Shakespeare
Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s “Such Sweet Thunder,” music inspired by sonnets, characters and characterizations from William Shakespeare, will be performed by the New Energy Jazz Orchestra on Friday at RIT, part of the yearlong commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. -
November 9, 2016
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Shakespeare sonnets inspire seven short plays
Love's Fire opens Thursday in the 1510 Lab Theatre and is part of RIT's yearlong commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
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November 4, 2016
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Student designs dress out of paper
Meet Heather Williams, a third-year medical illustration major who designed and created an 18th century French court gown made out of paper for the CIAS Foundations Beaux Arts Ball. -
November 1, 2016
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RPO performs music from Legend of Zelda
The concert, featuring music and scenes from the Legend of Zelda video game and a panel discussion afterward, is co-sponsored by RIT, RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios and Upstate Region Interactive Technologies Hub. -
October 26, 2016
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Author Michelle Alexander keynotes MLK celebration
RIT hosts author, legal scholar and civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander at its annual Expressions of King’s Legacy celebration on Jan. 26. RIT’s Expressions programming showcases national speakers and international entertainers to celebrate the message of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. -
October 18, 2016
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RIT receives grant to support STEM transfer students
RIT received a five-year grant of nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation to support low-income transfer students’ access to undergraduate degrees in engineering and engineering technology. Surendra Gupta, professor of mechanical engineering, is overseeing the program. -
October 14, 2016
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Student designers model jewelry for Fashion Week of Rochester
Students from RIT’s School for American Crafts modeled stunning, self-designed jewelry during the Fashion Week of Rochester opening runway show on Thursday night. -
September 29, 2016
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NTID celebrates closing of Deaf Awareness Week
NTID wraps up Rochester’s Deaf Awareness Week on Saturday with a presentation, plaque dedication and Sunshine 2.0 theater performance. -
September 22, 2016
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Fringe Festival continues this weekend
The popular First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival continues through Saturday, offering hundreds of performances and displays in downtown Rochester, including many showcasing the talents of RIT students, faculty, staff and Osher members.
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September 12, 2016
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RIT makes mark on Fringe Festival
More than two dozen shows and exhibits involving RIT students, faculty, staff and Osher members are part of the fifth annual First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival.
