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October 1, 2019
The ultimate farm-to-table at RIT
WROC-TV reports on RIT's hydroponic farm-in-a-box.
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September 30, 2019
'She is one in a million:' Deaf social worker Patricia Canne finds right fit at Strong
The Democrat and Chronicle features Patti Canne '01 (healthcare billing and coding), the first deaf social worker at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital.
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September 30, 2019
Exhibit celebrates 50th anniversary of Cary Graphic Arts Collection at RIT
RIT is celebrating the 50th year anniversary of its internationally renowned collection of books and artifacts dedicated to the history of the printed word. The Cary Graphic Arts Collection is hosting a retrospective exhibition, “The Founding Collection and Beyond,” displaying pieces from the library that belonged to printer Melbert B. Cary Jr. and later acquisitions that have shaped the collection since its inception in 1969.
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September 30, 2019
RIT students add social justice options to Alternative Break
Next spring and summer, as college students enjoy a well-deserved break from their studies, dozens of RIT students will be restoring hiking trails, helping preserve wetlands, rebuilding communities ravaged by natural disasters and, for the first time, interacting with community members to better understand issues such as food and social justice as part of the Alternative Break program.
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September 30, 2019
Tigers flex their philanthropic muscles on ROAR Day
Continuing the university’s tradition of philanthropy, RIT is celebrating ROAR Day from midnight to midnight on Thursday, Oct. 3. ROAR Day is an annual day of giving that provides a unique opportunity for people to help support a specific area of the university that enriched their RIT experience.
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September 30, 2019
Interview: Albert Paley looks to the next phase of his artistic life
WXXI features Albert Paley, artist-in-residence and the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Professor in Contemporary Crafts.
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September 29, 2019
The history of Rotoscoping, the animation technique behind Amazon’s "Undone"
Brian Larson, professor in the School of Film and Animation, explains the history of rotoscoping, a technique where animation is drawn over footage of live actors, in a video by The Conversation.
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September 27, 2019
RIT student video game wins Best in Show at Boston Festival of Indie Games
The Gristmill, a digital card game created by RIT students, won Best in Show and Best Student Game at the Boston Festival of Indie Games, held Sept. 14. To win the top prize, the RIT game beat out more than 40 selected digital games, including indie projects created by professionals.
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September 26, 2019
RIT students and prospective employers network at the Fall Career Fair
Networking is the key that opens many doors to permanent or co-op employment, and it was on display in many ways at RIT’s Fall Career Fair.
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September 26, 2019
RIT helps diverse prospective faculty from across the country prepare for the job market
This week, RIT is helping diverse prospective faculty from across the country prepare to take the next step in their careers. Of the nearly 120 applications received, RIT welcomed 12 scholars from prestigious institutions including Penn State, UC Berkeley and the National Institutes of Health to participate in the Future Faculty Career Exploration Program.
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September 26, 2019
RIT Men’s Hockey finds new home for TV, streaming broadcasts
RIT Men’s Hockey fans will have new ways to watch games during the 2019-2020 season. The team’s 17 regular season home games will be aired live locally on WBGT my18 and all games hosted by Atlantic Hockey teams will be available to stream via FloHockey.tv.
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September 26, 2019
RIT Hockey Media Day previews upcoming season
Live, from the Gene Polisseni Center, it’s RIT Hockey Media Day! RIT SportsZone is hosting the free, open event at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the arena. Tiger Hockey fans will get a preview of the season through featured interviews with men’s and women’s team coaches and players, as well as Lou Spiotti Jr., executive director of intercollegiate athletics at RIT.