July 3, 2014
Sandy Johnson meets students during her first week as senior vice president for student affairs. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT hosts summer program for city students
Saunders College of Business’ Center for Urban Entrepreneurship is hosting the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program for 40 Rochester School District students.
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Access technology exhibitors win conference awards
Three exhibitors from RIT’s Effective Access Technology Conference received awards for their innovative ideas that could benefit people with disabilities.
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RIT remembers James Duffus
James C. Duffus, a member and past chairman of RIT’s Institute of Fellows and the husband of Trustee Emeritus Ada Frances “Dancy” Duffy, died June 28. He was 87.
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Saunders College of Business’ Center for Urban Entrepreneurship is hosting the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program for 40 Rochester School District students.
read more »
Access technology exhibitors win conference awards
Three exhibitors from RIT’s Effective Access Technology Conference received awards for their innovative ideas that could benefit people with disabilities.
read more »
RIT remembers James Duffus
James C. Duffus, a member and past chairman of RIT’s Institute of Fellows and the husband of Trustee Emeritus Ada Frances “Dancy” Duffy, died June 28. He was 87.
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RIT welcomes student affairs leader Sandy Johnson
Sandy Johnson assumed the post of senior vice president for student affairs on Tuesday. Johnson comes to RIT having served for nearly eight years as vice president for the Division of Student Affairs at Hofstra University.
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Sandy Johnson assumed the post of senior vice president for student affairs on Tuesday. Johnson comes to RIT having served for nearly eight years as vice president for the Division of Student Affairs at Hofstra University.
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RIT on TV: ‘Carpe College!’
WROC-TV (channel 8) talks to Mike Metzler, who teaches in the Year One program for incoming students, about his new book, Carpe College!, which offers advice on the transition from high school to college. watch video »
WROC-TV (channel 8) talks to Mike Metzler, who teaches in the Year One program for incoming students, about his new book, Carpe College!, which offers advice on the transition from high school to college. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
13 players earn All-Academic honors
Thirteen members of the women’s hockey team earned 2013–2014 College Hockey America All-Academic team honors, including Juniors Ali Binnington, Celeste Brown and Morgan Scoyne, who have 4.0 grade-point averages.
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Thirteen members of the women’s hockey team earned 2013–2014 College Hockey America All-Academic team honors, including Juniors Ali Binnington, Celeste Brown and Morgan Scoyne, who have 4.0 grade-point averages.
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RIT in the News
Rochester Business Journal
What would be the effects of Internet sales tax?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
WXXI.org
'Common problem' caused Air National Guard's drone to crash
Agamemnon Crassidis, professor of mechanical engineering, quoted more »
Gamasutra
Prominent educators launch Higher Education Video Game Alliance
RIT mentioned more »
Wired
How to Stop Facebook From Making Us Pawns in Its Corporate Agenda
Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RMSC opens 'Inventor Center'
Alan Nye, professor of mechanical engineering, and Carol Romanowski, associate professor of computer science, mentioned more »
What would be the effects of Internet sales tax?
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
WXXI.org
'Common problem' caused Air National Guard's drone to crash
Agamemnon Crassidis, professor of mechanical engineering, quoted more »
Gamasutra
Prominent educators launch Higher Education Video Game Alliance
RIT mentioned more »
Wired
How to Stop Facebook From Making Us Pawns in Its Corporate Agenda
Guest essay co-written by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RMSC opens 'Inventor Center'
Alan Nye, professor of mechanical engineering, and Carol Romanowski, associate professor of computer science, mentioned more »
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Upcoming Events
Independence Day: University closed July 4
AutismUp iCan Bike Camp: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities learn how to ride a conventional bike, July 7-11, Gordon Field House
Meeting: Tiger Autism Spectrum Support Group, featuring guest speaker Dr. Laurence Sugarman, Center for Applied Psychophysiology and Self-regulation, noon July 9, Gordon Field House Reception Room
Pre-College Portfolio Prep: Class focuses on process of preparing college entry arts portfolio, July 14-26, Booth Hall (details and registration)
Adult and Part-time Study Connection: Personal advising sessions with part-time study adviser, 5–7 p.m. July 16, Bausch and Lomb Center
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 5:45–7 p.m. July 16, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Reception: For prospective students and parents in College & Careers program, 6 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 1, Global Village (RSVP by July 7)
Conference: International Conference on Fibonacci Numbers and Their Applications, July 20-26, Golisano Hall auditorium (details and registration)
Summer workshop: With master designers Ken Carbone and Joel Katz, July 27-Aug. 3, Vignelli Center (details)
AutismUp iCan Bike Camp: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities learn how to ride a conventional bike, July 7-11, Gordon Field House
Meeting: Tiger Autism Spectrum Support Group, featuring guest speaker Dr. Laurence Sugarman, Center for Applied Psychophysiology and Self-regulation, noon July 9, Gordon Field House Reception Room
Pre-College Portfolio Prep: Class focuses on process of preparing college entry arts portfolio, July 14-26, Booth Hall (details and registration)
Adult and Part-time Study Connection: Personal advising sessions with part-time study adviser, 5–7 p.m. July 16, Bausch and Lomb Center
Information session: Saunders College of Business graduate programs, 5:45–7 p.m. July 16, Lowenthal Hall, room 1225
Reception: For prospective students and parents in College & Careers program, 6 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 1, Global Village (RSVP by July 7)
Conference: International Conference on Fibonacci Numbers and Their Applications, July 20-26, Golisano Hall auditorium (details and registration)
Summer workshop: With master designers Ken Carbone and Joel Katz, July 27-Aug. 3, Vignelli Center (details)
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