August 20, 2014
President Destler gave a hand, and a lift, to new students moving in Tuesday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT welcomes newest class of City Scholars
This year, 15 students from the Rochester City School District will be part of the fifth class entering the Rochester City Scholars program, which covers full tuition at RIT.
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RIT hosts information session for adult learners
The Adult and Continuing Education Connection on Aug. 21 is for those looking to update professional skills, complete a degree part time or change career paths.
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Tiger Walk turns 10
Started by RIT men’s baseball Head Coach Rob Grow ’88 and the office of Alumni Relations, the first Tiger Walk was held in the fall of 2004. This year’s incoming students will take part in the Tiger Walk at 3 p.m. today.
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This year, 15 students from the Rochester City School District will be part of the fifth class entering the Rochester City Scholars program, which covers full tuition at RIT.
read more »
RIT hosts information session for adult learners
The Adult and Continuing Education Connection on Aug. 21 is for those looking to update professional skills, complete a degree part time or change career paths.
read more »
Tiger Walk turns 10Started by RIT men’s baseball Head Coach Rob Grow ’88 and the office of Alumni Relations, the first Tiger Walk was held in the fall of 2004. This year’s incoming students will take part in the Tiger Walk at 3 p.m. today.
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RIT on TV: Move-in and orientation
WHAM-TV (channel 13) and WROC-TV (channel 8) stopped by campus on Tuesday to report on new students moving in and what’s ahead for orientation week.
WHAM-TV (channel 13) and WROC-TV (channel 8) stopped by campus on Tuesday to report on new students moving in and what’s ahead for orientation week.
Tiger Hockey
Ritter Arena to be honored at Frontier Field ceremony
Frank Ritter Memorial Ice Arena, longtime home of the men’s and women’s hockey teams, will be honored Sunday at the 2014 Frontier Field Walk of Fame ceremony. Men’s basketball head coach Bob McVean will also be honored.
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Frank Ritter Memorial Ice Arena, longtime home of the men’s and women’s hockey teams, will be honored Sunday at the 2014 Frontier Field Walk of Fame ceremony. Men’s basketball head coach Bob McVean will also be honored.
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Sports News
Women’s lacrosse players named to honor roll
Five members of the women’s lacrosse team were named to the 2014 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III Academic Honor Roll. Ashleigh Caruso, Eva D’Ignazio, Aylannah Dylag, Kirsten Francis and Cori VanKerKhove were among the 233 student-athletes honored.
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Five members of the women’s lacrosse team were named to the 2014 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III Academic Honor Roll. Ashleigh Caruso, Eva D’Ignazio, Aylannah Dylag, Kirsten Francis and Cori VanKerKhove were among the 233 student-athletes honored.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT welcomes incoming freshmen during move-in day
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The Telegram
Deaf St. John's native lauds employer for support
Graham Forsey '14 (management information systems) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
How not to promote the use of hybrid automobiles
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
City Newspaper
Warm reception
Sam Richheimer, fourth-year biotechnology major, quoted more »
RIT welcomes incoming freshmen during move-in day
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The Telegram
Deaf St. John's native lauds employer for support
Graham Forsey '14 (management information systems) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
How not to promote the use of hybrid automobiles
Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
City Newspaper
Warm reception
Sam Richheimer, fourth-year biotechnology major, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Tiger Walk: Welcome new students before convocation, 3 p.m. today, outside Gordon Field House
Convocation: For new students and families, keynote speaker Sean Hansen, assistant professor, Saunders College of Business, 3:30 p.m. today, Gordon Field House
Comedian: Ben Seidman, 9 p.m. today, Clark Gym
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, presented in ASL with interpreter
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
Movie: Captain America, bring a blanket to sit on, 9 p.m. Aug. 21, Greek Lawn (rain location: Clark Gym)
President’s address: Welcome to new academic year, 9 a.m. Aug. 22, Clark Gym
Workshop: “Living and Learning Together,” discuss barriers between deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students, 10 a.m. Aug. 22, Gordon Field House
Convocation: For new students and families, keynote speaker Sean Hansen, assistant professor, Saunders College of Business, 3:30 p.m. today, Gordon Field House
Comedian: Ben Seidman, 9 p.m. today, Clark Gym
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, presented in ASL with interpreter
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
Movie: Captain America, bring a blanket to sit on, 9 p.m. Aug. 21, Greek Lawn (rain location: Clark Gym)
President’s address: Welcome to new academic year, 9 a.m. Aug. 22, Clark Gym
Workshop: “Living and Learning Together,” discuss barriers between deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students, 10 a.m. Aug. 22, Gordon Field House
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