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Today’s Top Stories
RIT announces lineup for 2014 Fringe Festival
RIT President Bill Destler on the banjo and his spouse, vocalist Rebecca Johnson, are one of the many acts in this year’s First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival Sept. 18–27.
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MotionSavvy co-founder named Deaf Youth Ambassador
Ryan Hait-Campbell, who with three other RIT students started a business to help deaf and hearing people communicate, was honored by the National Association of the Deaf. He will work with NAD to address a social issue within the deaf community.
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Pollution Prevention Institute awards grants
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute awarded $455,000 to six projects—including three RIT teams—to help New York companies remain competitive while reducing their environmental footprint.
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RIT President Bill Destler on the banjo and his spouse, vocalist Rebecca Johnson, are one of the many acts in this year’s First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival Sept. 18–27.
read more »
MotionSavvy co-founder named Deaf Youth Ambassador
Ryan Hait-Campbell, who with three other RIT students started a business to help deaf and hearing people communicate, was honored by the National Association of the Deaf. He will work with NAD to address a social issue within the deaf community.
read more »
Pollution Prevention Institute awards grants
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute awarded $455,000 to six projects—including three RIT teams—to help New York companies remain competitive while reducing their environmental footprint.
read more »
Featured Video
RIT Expert: Amit Batabyal, professor of economics
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics. Watch more expert videos or view the Experts Guide. watch video »
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics. Watch more expert videos or view the Experts Guide. watch video »
Sports News
Men’s basketball coach McVean joins Walk of Fame
Bob McVean, head coach of the men’s basketball team, will be honored at the Frontier Field Walk of Fame ceremony prior to the Rochester Red Wings game vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 24.
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Bob McVean, head coach of the men’s basketball team, will be honored at the Frontier Field Walk of Fame ceremony prior to the Rochester Red Wings game vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 24.
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RIT in the News
Time
A Master Class in Space Photography with NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit
RIT mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Crashed Air Force drone was flying with gear that couldn't handle cold
Agamemnon Crassidis, professor of mechanical engineering, quoted more »
City Newspaper
6th Rochester Biennial
Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez '94, '01 (metalcrafts and jewelry), professor in School for American Crafts; Jeff Kell '93 (ceramics and ceramic sculpture); and Richard Hirsch, professor in School for American Crafts, featured more »
Neighbor Newspapers
Hearing loss no match for Dallas resident's academic success
Amie Sankoh '13 (laboratory science technology) featured more »
WXXI.org
Connections: Our Energy Future
Susan Spencer, microsystems engineering Ph.D. student, featured more »
University of Alabama
Deaf SMAP research assistant guides students in more than technology
Steven Forney '12 (electrical and mechanical engineering technology), human-computer interaction graduate student, featured more »
A Master Class in Space Photography with NASA Astronaut Donald Pettit
RIT mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Crashed Air Force drone was flying with gear that couldn't handle cold
Agamemnon Crassidis, professor of mechanical engineering, quoted more »
City Newspaper
6th Rochester Biennial
Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez '94, '01 (metalcrafts and jewelry), professor in School for American Crafts; Jeff Kell '93 (ceramics and ceramic sculpture); and Richard Hirsch, professor in School for American Crafts, featured more »
Neighbor Newspapers
Hearing loss no match for Dallas resident's academic success
Amie Sankoh '13 (laboratory science technology) featured more »
WXXI.org
Connections: Our Energy Future
Susan Spencer, microsystems engineering Ph.D. student, featured more »
University of Alabama
Deaf SMAP research assistant guides students in more than technology
Steven Forney '12 (electrical and mechanical engineering technology), human-computer interaction graduate student, featured more »
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Upcoming Events
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)
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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