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April 29, 2019
RIT ‘futurists’ discuss blending of technology and creativity at first-ever Imagine symposium
“The Future of Technology, the Arts and Design,” the first-ever symposium and panel discussion of its kind held during Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival, showcased what RIT alumni envision for next 50 years related to technology, the arts and design and how we can leverage its power for the greater good.
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April 27, 2019
Surprise spring snow doesn’t deter crowds at Imagine RIT
There’s always something new to experience at the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival, which this year featured more than 400 exhibits, including a human hamster wheel, performances by student ensembles, cutting-edge video games and demonstrations to determine how color can affect your mood.
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April 27, 2019
RIT students let their talent roar at second-annual Dr. Munson’s Performing Arts Challenge
This year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation began Friday evening, with scores of university students letting their talent shine in front of an appreciative crowd during Dr. Munson’s Performing Arts Challenge. First place went to The Roar’s for a rousing rendition of “Feeling Good,” which the band patterned after a Michael Bublé performance of the song.
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April 27, 2019
Minor League Promotion of the Week
ESPN’s SportsCenter highlights the Rochester Red Wings’ Deaf Culture Day, co-sponsored by NTID.
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April 27, 2019
Off to work at the cowork
The Daily Messenger talks to Shal Khazanchi, associate professor of management, about office space.
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April 27, 2019
Webinar about RIT product development and operations leadership programs take place May 9
Engineers, technical managers and other professionals interested in moving into mid- and senior-level management positions in high-tech industries can advance their careers through programs offered by RIT.
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April 27, 2019
Young entrepreneurs storm RIT for ‘Shark Tank’-style competition May 3
RIT's Saunders College of Business is the host and a sponsor for the 11th annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Saunders College Competition. Young students compete in a Shark Tank-style competition for the opportunity to advance to the finals, where one student business will be named America’s Next Top Young Entrepreneur.
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April 27, 2019
RIT selects assistant provost and assistant vice president for faculty diversity and recruitment
RIT has appointed Donathan L. Brown to the new position of assistant provost and assistant vice president for faculty diversity and recruitment. While overseeing the Office of Faculty Diversity and Recruitment, Brown will provide institutional leadership for the effective recruitment and advancement of a diverse and excellent faculty body.
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April 26, 2019
2019 Esri Development Center Students of the Year
Frankie Albin, a fourth-year applied arts and sciences major studying geospatial computing and global development, was named a 2019 Esri Development Center Student of the Year, for his work with spatial analytics and GIS.
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April 26, 2019
RIT places third at national cyber defense competition
RIT’s cyber defense team took home third place at the 2019 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, held April 23-25 in Orlando.
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April 26, 2019
Imagine RIT festival starts tonight
The 12th annual Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival kicks off at 6 tonight in Ingle Auditorium with Dr. Munson’s Performing Arts Competition. Then, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., we pull back the curtain on creativity and innovation with some 400 interactive exhibits in science, technology, engineering, the arts and more, plus live entertainment.
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April 25, 2019
Women’s Council of RIT awards scholarships
The Women’s Council of RIT awarded 13 students with scholarships at the Women’s Council Scholarship Award Luncheon at Liberty Hill on April 17.