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RIT mourns death of deaf pioneer Robert F. Panara
Robert F. Panara, much beloved professor emeritus at RIT, author, poet, historian and international authority on deaf figures in literature, died July 20. He was 94 years old.
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Photo school ranked No. 2 in the nation
Resource, a leading photo trade magazine, has recognized the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences as one of the nation’s top photo schools. SPAS is recognized for both the program’s unique diversity and specificity.
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Report highlights successes of The Wallace Center
TWC Impact 2013-14 uses personal stories to showcase how The Wallace Center has helped students, faculty and staff achieve academic, professional and personal goals.
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Robert F. Panara, much beloved professor emeritus at RIT, author, poet, historian and international authority on deaf figures in literature, died July 20. He was 94 years old.
read more »
Photo school ranked No. 2 in the nation
Resource, a leading photo trade magazine, has recognized the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences as one of the nation’s top photo schools. SPAS is recognized for both the program’s unique diversity and specificity.
read more »
Report highlights successes of The Wallace Center
TWC Impact 2013-14 uses personal stories to showcase how The Wallace Center has helped students, faculty and staff achieve academic, professional and personal goals.
read more »
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RIT on TV: National rankingWROC-TV (channel 8) talks to RIT photo students and professor Michael Peres about the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences’ ranking in Resource, a leading photo trade magazine. watch video »
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RIT on TV: FLIP app
Time Warner Cable News talks to Rick Lagiewski, senior lecturer in the hospitality and tourism management department, about the FLIP: Finger Lakes Interactive Play app, which highlights multiple historic sites in the nine-county area of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Council. watch video »
Time Warner Cable News talks to Rick Lagiewski, senior lecturer in the hospitality and tourism management department, about the FLIP: Finger Lakes Interactive Play app, which highlights multiple historic sites in the nine-county area of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Council. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Women’s hockey unveils Class of 2018
Meet the six newest members of the women’s hockey team. Two forwards and two defensemen hail from the province of Ontario in Canada, and two defensemen are from the United States.
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Meet the six newest members of the women’s hockey team. Two forwards and two defensemen hail from the province of Ontario in Canada, and two defensemen are from the United States.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Panara both inspired and popularized deaf culture
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The New York Times
Today's Students Don't Have to Suffer if They Hate Their Roommates
Rona Skinner, director of Business Strategies & Technology Management, quoted more »
Forbes.com
The Trifecta of Roommate Selection Technology: Privacy, Prejudice and Diversity
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
The New York Times
Overcoming a Brain Injury through Photography
Brian Nice '84 (photography) featured more »
Forbes.com
Why We Should Be Careful About Adopting Social Robots
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Panara both inspired and popularized deaf culture
more »
The New York Times
Today's Students Don't Have to Suffer if They Hate Their Roommates
Rona Skinner, director of Business Strategies & Technology Management, quoted more »
Forbes.com
The Trifecta of Roommate Selection Technology: Privacy, Prejudice and Diversity
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
The New York Times
Overcoming a Brain Injury through Photography
Brian Nice '84 (photography) featured more »
Forbes.com
Why We Should Be Careful About Adopting Social Robots
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Keynote speaker: International Conference on Fibonacci Numbers and Their Applications, Jeffrey Lagarias, University of Michigan, 9 a.m. July 23, Golisano Hall auditorium
Speaker: Mathematical magic show with “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin, professor of mathematics, Harvey Mudd College, 11 a.m. July 23, Golisano Hall auditorium
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)
College & Careers: For prospective students and families, Aug. 1 and 2, Gordon Field House
Reception: For prospective students and parents in College & Careers program, 6 p.m. Aug. 1, Global Village (RSVP)
Undergraduate Research Symposium: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Aug. 8, RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Road
Speaker: Mathematical magic show with “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin, professor of mathematics, Harvey Mudd College, 11 a.m. July 23, Golisano Hall auditorium
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)
College & Careers: For prospective students and families, Aug. 1 and 2, Gordon Field House
Reception: For prospective students and parents in College & Careers program, 6 p.m. Aug. 1, Global Village (RSVP)
Undergraduate Research Symposium: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Aug. 8, RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Road
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