July 15, 2014
The NRS Honor Wall was dedicated Thursday at the Nathaniel Rochester Society Gala. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT recognized by ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2015’
The Fiske Guide to Colleges recognized RIT for its computing, art and design, and engineering programs as well as the co-op program. The Fiske Guide is a selective look at about 300 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Great Britain.
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Women in STEM advocate DiGeronimo addresses teens
JJ DiGeronimo, president of Advancing Women in STEM, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Women in Engineering WE Explore summer program. WE Explore is an activity- based summer program for girls in grades 10-12 to explore engineering careers.
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Team unveils Web-based program for shipping routes
RIT researchers contributed to the program, which helps governments and companies choose timely and environmentally sustainable freight transportation options.
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The Fiske Guide to Colleges recognized RIT for its computing, art and design, and engineering programs as well as the co-op program. The Fiske Guide is a selective look at about 300 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Great Britain.
read more »
Women in STEM advocate DiGeronimo addresses teens
JJ DiGeronimo, president of Advancing Women in STEM, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Women in Engineering WE Explore summer program. WE Explore is an activity- based summer program for girls in grades 10-12 to explore engineering careers.
read more »
Team unveils Web-based program for shipping routes
RIT researchers contributed to the program, which helps governments and companies choose timely and environmentally sustainable freight transportation options.
read more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Future Business LeadersTime Warner Cable News highlights the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program, hosted by Saunders College of Business’ Center for Urban Entrepreneurship. Students and faculty from Saunders College meet with minority junior and senior high school students. watch video »
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Global News
Students explore video game industry in Germany
Fifteen students spent two weeks touring the German video game industry, a world leader in free-to-play and Web video game design and development.
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Fifteen students spent two weeks touring the German video game industry, a world leader in free-to-play and Web video game design and development.
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Tiger Hockey
Binnington joins Canada’s team development camp
Goaltender Ali Binnington of the women’s hockey team is one of 42 players who have been invited to Canada’s National Women’s Development Team selection camp, which takes place Aug. 8-17 in Calgary. Binnington will enter her senior season for the Tigers in 2014-15.
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Goaltender Ali Binnington of the women’s hockey team is one of 42 players who have been invited to Canada’s National Women’s Development Team selection camp, which takes place Aug. 8-17 in Calgary. Binnington will enter her senior season for the Tigers in 2014-15.
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Sports News
Fall and winter sports schedules available
Schedules for the 2014-15 fall and winter sports teams at RIT are now available online at www.ritathletics.com. The spring sports schedules should be available in November.
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Schedules for the 2014-15 fall and winter sports teams at RIT are now available online at www.ritathletics.com. The spring sports schedules should be available in November.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
'Biennial' works are personally inspired
Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez '94, '01 (metalcrafts and jewelry), professor in School for American Crafts, and Jeff Kell '93 (ceramics and ceramic sculpture) featured; Richard Hirsch, professor in School for American Crafts, mentioned more »
The Virginian-Pilot
Technology helps deaf join ranks of entrepreneurs
Scot Atkins, NTID support faculty in Saunders College of Business, quoted more »
Business 2 Community
World Cup Advertisers Evenly Split on Subtitles for Deaf Viewers
Gerry Buckley, president, NTID, quoted more »
Time
This Is Why People Are So Upset at Lego
Mike Johansson, lecturer in communication, quoted more »
NBC.com
Hubble Telescope Spots an Intergalactic String of Pearls
RIT mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Retired Xerox exec honored for civil rights work
Emerson Fullwood, Saunders College of Business executive-in-residence, featured more »
Computerworld
Obama has big options for green card, H-1B reform without Congress
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, quoted more »
The Huffington Post
What Defines the Culture of Your Nonprofit Board?
Guest essay by Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business more »
'Biennial' works are personally inspired
Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez '94, '01 (metalcrafts and jewelry), professor in School for American Crafts, and Jeff Kell '93 (ceramics and ceramic sculpture) featured; Richard Hirsch, professor in School for American Crafts, mentioned more »
The Virginian-Pilot
Technology helps deaf join ranks of entrepreneurs
Scot Atkins, NTID support faculty in Saunders College of Business, quoted more »
Business 2 Community
World Cup Advertisers Evenly Split on Subtitles for Deaf Viewers
Gerry Buckley, president, NTID, quoted more »
Time
This Is Why People Are So Upset at Lego
Mike Johansson, lecturer in communication, quoted more »
NBC.com
Hubble Telescope Spots an Intergalactic String of Pearls
RIT mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Retired Xerox exec honored for civil rights work
Emerson Fullwood, Saunders College of Business executive-in-residence, featured more »
Computerworld
Obama has big options for green card, H-1B reform without Congress
Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, quoted more »
The Huffington Post
What Defines the Culture of Your Nonprofit Board?
Guest essay by Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Casting call: Spoon River Rochester, part of Rochester Fringe Festival, casting ends July 16 (register and details)
Adult and Part-time Study Connection: Personal advising sessions with part-time study adviser, 5–7 p.m. July 16, Bausch and Lomb Center
College & Careers: For prospective students and families, July 18 and 19, Gordon Field House
Conference: International Conference on Fibonacci Numbers and Their Applications, July 20-26, Golisano Hall auditorium (details and registration)
Student trip: Niagara Falls, with trip on Maid of the Mist included, bus leaves Gleason Circle at 11 a.m. July 19, sign up in CAB office, $5
Concert: Featuring music by Jazznik and barbecue dinner, 5–7 p.m. July 25, Rivers Run, 50 Fairwood Drive (RSVP)
Summer workshop: With master designers Ken Carbone and Joel Katz, July 27-Aug. 3, Vignelli Center (details)
Raffle: Brand new 2014 Sunfish, proceeds benefit RIT sailing team, noon July 26, SAU Fireside Lounge, $25
meRIT webinars: Professional topics presented by RIT faculty and alumni, “The SmART Traveler: Bringing the past to life,” noon July 31 (register)
Adult and Part-time Study Connection: Personal advising sessions with part-time study adviser, 5–7 p.m. July 16, Bausch and Lomb Center
College & Careers: For prospective students and families, July 18 and 19, Gordon Field House
Conference: International Conference on Fibonacci Numbers and Their Applications, July 20-26, Golisano Hall auditorium (details and registration)
Student trip: Niagara Falls, with trip on Maid of the Mist included, bus leaves Gleason Circle at 11 a.m. July 19, sign up in CAB office, $5
Concert: Featuring music by Jazznik and barbecue dinner, 5–7 p.m. July 25, Rivers Run, 50 Fairwood Drive (RSVP)
Summer workshop: With master designers Ken Carbone and Joel Katz, July 27-Aug. 3, Vignelli Center (details)
Raffle: Brand new 2014 Sunfish, proceeds benefit RIT sailing team, noon July 26, SAU Fireside Lounge, $25
meRIT webinars: Professional topics presented by RIT faculty and alumni, “The SmART Traveler: Bringing the past to life,” noon July 31 (register)
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