August 19, 2014
The New Student Orientation Resource Fair runs until 6:30 p.m. today in the Gordon Field House. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Building bridges for women in technical fields
Scientist Jie Qiao started an organization called WiSTEE Connect that brings together women in science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship.
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RIT hosts webinar on leadership skills
The webinar on Sept. 18 is for engineers, scientists, technical managers and other professionals looking to move into mid- and senior-level management positions.
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Scientist Jie Qiao started an organization called WiSTEE Connect that brings together women in science, technology, engineering and entrepreneurship.
read more »
RIT hosts webinar on leadership skills
The webinar on Sept. 18 is for engineers, scientists, technical managers and other professionals looking to move into mid- and senior-level management positions.
read more »
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RIT on TV: FBLE programTime Warner Cable News reports on the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program, in which 40 high school students from the Rochester City School District analyzed data from six Rochester-based companies to developed cost-effective, practical solutions to their business challenges. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Community supports student
Time Warner Cable News talks to incoming freshman Tyshon Martinez, whose mother was stabbed and robbed of money she had saved for his college expenses. The community has raised more than double the amount stolen. watch video »
Time Warner Cable News talks to incoming freshman Tyshon Martinez, whose mother was stabbed and robbed of money she had saved for his college expenses. The community has raised more than double the amount stolen. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Single-game tickets on sale today
Single-game tickets for the 2014–2015 men’s and women’s hockey season go on sale to the general public today at www.rittickets.com or by calling the Gordon Field House Box Office.
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Single-game tickets for the 2014–2015 men’s and women’s hockey season go on sale to the general public today at www.rittickets.com or by calling the Gordon Field House Box Office.
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Sports News
Karen Shaddock joins sports information office
Karen Shaddock will join the RIT sports information office as an assistant director for the 2014–2015 season. Prior to coming to RIT, Shaddock was an assistant athletic director at Medaille College in Buffalo for two seasons.
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Karen Shaddock will join the RIT sports information office as an assistant director for the 2014–2015 season. Prior to coming to RIT, Shaddock was an assistant athletic director at Medaille College in Buffalo for two seasons.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Major IEC shareholder issues scathing criticism
Daniel Tessoni, assistant professor of accounting, quoted more »
The New York Times
As the L.P.G.A. Leaves Town, a Community Contemplates a Void
Kim Sowers, director, ITS Applications Development, quoted more »
The Californian
Museum of Art celebrates auto week
Michael Furman '74 (photography) featured more »
City Newspaper
[Inter]national students
Future Stewards Program featured more »
Major IEC shareholder issues scathing criticism
Daniel Tessoni, assistant professor of accounting, quoted more »
The New York Times
As the L.P.G.A. Leaves Town, a Community Contemplates a Void
Kim Sowers, director, ITS Applications Development, quoted more »
The Californian
Museum of Art celebrates auto week
Michael Furman '74 (photography) featured more »
City Newspaper
[Inter]national students
Future Stewards Program featured more »
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Upcoming Events
Move-in day: For first-year students, today
New Student Orientation Resource Fair: 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Gordon Field House
Welcome reception: For transfer students, 8–10 p.m. Aug. 19, Global Village
Tiger Walk: Welcome new students before convocation, 3 p.m. Aug. 20, outside Gordon Field House
Convocation: For new students and families, keynote speaker Sean Hansen, assistant professor, Saunders College of Business, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Gordon Field House
Presentation: “Comparative Analysis of Basic Word Order in Japanese Sign Language and Kenyan Sign Language,” Soya Mori, 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Lyndon B. Johnson Hall, room 1440
Picnic: New student picnic and carnival, featuring barbecue, carnival games and inflatables, 5–7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, field behind Grace Watson
Information session: Adult and Continuing Education Connection, 5–7 p.m. Aug. 21, Bausch & Lomb Center
Lighting the Way: Welcoming ceremony for female students, bagpipe and lantern procession immediately following ceremony, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Gordon Field House
President’s address: Welcome to new academic year, 9 a.m. Aug. 22, Clark Gym
New Student Orientation Resource Fair: 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Gordon Field House
Welcome reception: For transfer students, 8–10 p.m. Aug. 19, Global Village
Tiger Walk: Welcome new students before convocation, 3 p.m. Aug. 20, outside Gordon Field House
Convocation: For new students and families, keynote speaker Sean Hansen, assistant professor, Saunders College of Business, 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Gordon Field House
Presentation: “Comparative Analysis of Basic Word Order in Japanese Sign Language and Kenyan Sign Language,” Soya Mori, 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Lyndon B. Johnson Hall, room 1440
Picnic: New student picnic and carnival, featuring barbecue, carnival games and inflatables, 5–7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, field behind Grace Watson
Information session: Adult and Continuing Education Connection, 5–7 p.m. Aug. 21, Bausch & Lomb Center
Lighting the Way: Welcoming ceremony for female students, bagpipe and lantern procession immediately following ceremony, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Gordon Field House
President’s address: Welcome to new academic year, 9 a.m. Aug. 22, Clark Gym
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