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  • September 11, 2017

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    RIT’s brightest experts highlight LSI event

    The first-ever Light and Sound Interactive (LSI), starting Tuesday in Rochester, will shine a light on RIT’s imaging and audio experts. The three-day conference, expo and career fair will feature talks, panel discussions, demonstrations and special events.

  • September 10, 2017

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    Test of RIT Alert complete

    RIT just conducted a test of RIT Alert, the emergency mass notification system. If this were a real emergency, you would have been provided with additional information.

  • September 8, 2017

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    Raj Murthy named McClure Research Professor

    Saunders College of Business at RIT has named Raj Murthy the J. Warren McClure Research Professor of Marketing. He is only the second professor to hold the position, following Professor Emeritus Eugene Fram.

  • September 7, 2017

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    Arnold Air Society to hold Sept. 11 tribute

    Taps will be played in front of a flag array at 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Sentinel in front of the campus Student Alumni Union.

  • September 7, 2017

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    RIT creates virtual reality ‘MAGIC’ for Buffalo Bills

    As the 2017-2018 NFL season kicks off, fans of the Buffalo Bills will be treated to a new virtual-reality experience at New Era Field, designed by RIT alumni, to help fans “see” the stadium from a unique perspective.

  • September 6, 2017

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    New exhibit explores the design of shopping bags

    The Cary Graphic Arts Collection presents “Carry On! Selections from the J. Scott Patnode Shopping Bag Collection” now through Dec. 18. The exhibition examines the design and visual impact of shopping bags from the 1960s to today and includes work by Andy Warhol, Yoko Ono and Keith Haring.

  • September 5, 2017

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    Top stories and videos for August

    Videos and a story about the incoming class were among the most popular last month. See all of August’s top stories and videos.

  • September 5, 2017

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    NTID receives Motorola Solutions Foundation grant

    NTID received a grant for $30,000 from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions Inc. Through the grant, NTID will support a new initiative to encourage students to enroll in NTID’s new mobile application development program.

  • September 5, 2017

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    Graduate students highlight research and innovation

    RIT master’s and Ph.D. students will demonstrate their latest work with posters, presentations and demonstrations in a multidisciplinary display of research, scholarly work and artistic expression during the RIT Graduate Showcase on Nov. 3.