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February 16, 2021
Did You Know That a Pie Chart is Called 'Camembert' in France and 'Flatbread Chart' in China?
CNN News18 features Eric Hittinger, associate professor of public policy, who came across the French term for a pie chart and then went on to research other terms for the circular chart.
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February 15, 2021
Fall 2021 semester classes anticipated to begin Aug. 23
With spring semester in full swing, RIT’s Fall Academic Planning Committee has been working to make recommendations to the university’s executive leadership for the upcoming fall semester.
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February 15, 2021
RIT students show commitment to COVID-19 testing program
The early weeks of RIT’s mandatory COVID-19 testing program have shown high compliance rates and commitment among students.
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February 12, 2021
NTID names new National Advisory Group member
NTID has announced the appointment of Marlene Mata as a new member of the college’s National Advisory Group. Members of the NTID National Advisory Group, whose appointments are approved by the U.S. Department of Education, advise the NTID president in developing and carrying out policies governing the operation and direction of the college.
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February 12, 2021
TransDigm Group funds new scholarships to help underrepresented students at RIT
The Doug Peacock Scholarship will provide 75 awards in total for three cohort groups of five first-year students selected from the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, College of Engineering Technology, and Saunders College of Business.
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February 12, 2021
RIT’s ‘Master Up NY’ offers tuition scholarship for master’s degrees
RIT has announced a tuition scholarship program for New York state residents and graduates of New York colleges and universities seeking to further advance their career opportunities while the job market recalibrates and the country responds to the coronavirus pandemic.
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February 11, 2021
CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival planned for RIT in summer 2021
In an effort to do everything possible to deliver a festival this summer, the producers of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival are pleased to announce that planning is underway to present the festival’s 19th edition this year on the RIT campus.
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February 11, 2021
How Does Wi-Fi Work on Airplanes?
Martha Stewart magazine talks with Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer in the Department of Computing Security, about how to access Wi-Fi safely while in flight.
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February 10, 2021
A Tiger with taste: Kyle DeFord makes an impact as a lifestyle and business influencer
Kyle DeFord has become one of the stars of the HBO Max show STYLISH with Jenna Lyons. But it didn’t happen overnight. Graduating in 2008 in the middle of a recession, DeFord took a position at J. Crew at Eastview Mall. After several years working locally, he was hired as a recruiting coordinator in New York City, which became a pathway for the work he is doing today.
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February 10, 2021
Brick City Singers win Dr. Munson’s Performing Arts Challenge
Student a cappella group Brick City Singers took top prize in the fourth annual Dr. Munson’s Performing Arts Challenge, held last Friday. Eleven students or student groups participated virtually in the finals, ranging from classical music, dance, American Sign Language music interpretation, and singing accompanied with guitar or baritone ukulele.
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February 10, 2021
New Jersey Man Creates 14-Foot Snow Sculpture Of Lincoln Memorial In Front Yard
CBS New York features Robert Schott '81 (graphic design), who creates snow sculptures in his front yard.
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February 9, 2021
Ford’s next pandemic mission: Clear N95 masks and low-cost air filters
The Washington Post interviews Rebecca Hull '13 (biology), who has coordinated a campaign to distribute clear face masks.