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February 2, 2021
RIT adds two members to its Board of Trustees
RIT appointed two members—both with connections to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community—to its Board of Trustees.
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February 2, 2021
RIT professor co-designed drone imaging system that can determine grape farm health
WROC-TV highlights work by Jan van Aardt, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science.
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February 2, 2021
2021 Trends: Skilled Cybersecurity Professionals Are Crucial for Remote Work
EdX Blog features a piece by Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer in the Department of Computing Security.
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February 2, 2021
5 coronavirus things
Food Management features the repurposing of Ritter Arena for dining, socializing, and studying.
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February 1, 2021
Lou Spiotti leaves a lengthy legacy at RIT
WROC-TV features retiring RIT Athletic Director Lou Spiotti.
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February 1, 2021
Electronic waste in the US is changing
Essay co-written by Callie Babbitt, associate professor in Golisano Institute for Sustainability, published by The Hill.
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February 1, 2021
Gracie’s, RIT’s largest cafeteria, goes a la carte
There’s a greater variety of food options on the RIT campus this semester, as RIT Dining opened more locations, expanded online ordering, went cashless at select locations, and changed Gracie’s—for the first time in its 51-year history—from all-you-care-to-eat to retail.
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February 1, 2021
RIT Campus Maps features study spaces
RIT Campus Map is a handy resource for finding a place to study. The interactive website includes a feature for identifying the availability of nine different spaces, without having to walk across campus, especially during the winter months.
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January 29, 2021
Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness surpasses $750 million
Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness, the largest fundraising effort in the university’s history, has reached a milestone. The $1 billion campaign has surpassed the $750 million mark.
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January 29, 2021
Outdoor ice skating, Performing Arts Challenge, escape rooms planned for FreezeFest ’21
Outdoor ice skating, Dr. Munson’s Performing Arts Challenge, giveaways, hot chocolate, and a virtual escape room are some of the activities planned for this year’s FreezeFest beginning Feb. 4 on the RIT campus.
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January 29, 2021
RIT’s Tiger Spirit hits campus with branded face coverings
RIT’s Tiger Spirit will soon be felt—and seen—on campus with the addition of a branded version of the year’s most essential accessory. About 25,000, three-ply cloth face coverings, emblazoned with the RIT logo and a roaring tiger image, will be delivered to all members of the RIT community starting the week of Feb. 1.
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January 28, 2021
Alumna helps ramp up rapid test manufacturing for national company
Dimple Joseph’s short-term assignment last year turned out to be a “really big start up.” As part of the healthcare company Abbott, Joseph contributed to the main manufacturing site’s readiness to produce the company’s new BinaxNOW Rapid Test, which meets the growing demand for testing options as pandemic cases rise.