June 17, 2014
Will Gunn of the Department of Veterans Affairs speaks this morning at the Access Technology Conference. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Imaging software helps diagnose lung cancer
Nathan Cahill, associate professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, is creating algorithms to quantify the growth of lung nodules in patients at risk of lung cancer.
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Renowned designers lead Master Designer Workshop
Ken Carbone and Joel Katz will lead a weeklong typography and graphic experience at the Vignelli Center for Design Studies beginning in late July.
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RIT honored for 2014 United Way campaign
The university received the Chairman’s Award for its extraordinary contribution and dedication to the success of the 2014 United Way Campaign in the Greater Rochester community. RIT raised more than $400,000 during this year’s campaign.
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Nathan Cahill, associate professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, is creating algorithms to quantify the growth of lung nodules in patients at risk of lung cancer.
read more »
Renowned designers lead Master Designer Workshop
Ken Carbone and Joel Katz will lead a weeklong typography and graphic experience at the Vignelli Center for Design Studies beginning in late July.
read more »
RIT honored for 2014 United Way campaign
The university received the Chairman’s Award for its extraordinary contribution and dedication to the success of the 2014 United Way Campaign in the Greater Rochester community. RIT raised more than $400,000 during this year’s campaign.
read more »
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Newsmakers
Joan Naturale, NTID Reference Librarian at the Wallace Center, was given the title “Honorary Librarian” by the Gallaudet Museum, at Gallaudet University in Washington, where Naturale attended college. The title was awarded at the museum’s grand opening in April. She will serve as an advisor on future exhibits and preservation of materials crucial to deaf culture. more Newsmakers »
RIT in the News
Astronomy
Dwarf galaxies don't fit standard model
David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT event focuses on improved accessibility
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT to host access technology meeting
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Forbes.com
Neighbouring Dwarf Galaxies Refuse To Fit The Standard Model Of The Universe
David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, featured more »
Gamasutra
German Foundation For Digital Games Culture at the Computerspielemuseum
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Democrat and Chronicle
See Your Future Experience: RIT and Charlotte complete innovative mentor program
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Herman Miller
A Very Metaproject: RIT students collaborate with Herman Miller to create designs to enhance collaboration
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Dwarf galaxies don't fit standard model
David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT event focuses on improved accessibility
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT to host access technology meeting
more »
Forbes.com
Neighbouring Dwarf Galaxies Refuse To Fit The Standard Model Of The Universe
David Merritt, professor of astrophysics, featured more »
Gamasutra
German Foundation For Digital Games Culture at the Computerspielemuseum
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
See Your Future Experience: RIT and Charlotte complete innovative mentor program
more »
Herman Miller
A Very Metaproject: RIT students collaborate with Herman Miller to create designs to enhance collaboration
more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Conference: Effective Access Technology Conference, until 8 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m.–noon June 18, Rochester Riverside Convention Center (details)
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 5:45 p.m. today, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Graduate student film screenings: Presented by Rochester Global Connections and English Language Center with support from School of Film and Animation, Q&A follows, 3 p.m. June 22, Carlson Auditorium
High school graduation: Brighton High School, 7 p.m. June 24, Gordon Field House
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. June 25, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Open house: Rivers Run, senior living and life-long learning community, 3–6 p.m. June 25, 50 Fairwood Drive, Rochester
High school graduation: Gates Chili High School, 7 p.m. June 25, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Penfield High School, 7 p.m. June 26, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Rush-Henrietta High School, 7 p.m. June 27, Gordon Field House
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 5:45 p.m. today, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Graduate student film screenings: Presented by Rochester Global Connections and English Language Center with support from School of Film and Animation, Q&A follows, 3 p.m. June 22, Carlson Auditorium
High school graduation: Brighton High School, 7 p.m. June 24, Gordon Field House
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. June 25, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Open house: Rivers Run, senior living and life-long learning community, 3–6 p.m. June 25, 50 Fairwood Drive, Rochester
High school graduation: Gates Chili High School, 7 p.m. June 25, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Penfield High School, 7 p.m. June 26, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Rush-Henrietta High School, 7 p.m. June 27, Gordon Field House
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