September 12, 2014
RIT is honoring Robert Panara with a Dyer Arts Center exhibit and memorial service today. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Polisseni Center dedication set for Thursday
The dedication of the Gene Polisseni Center will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday and features a ribbon cutting, self-guided tours, open skate and RIT hockey trivia. All events are open to the public. Parking is available in
S and U lots.
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Eastman Wind Ensemble performs Sept. 19
The next installment of RIT’s Performing Artists Concert Series features the world famous Eastman Wind Ensemble.
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The dedication of the Gene Polisseni Center will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday and features a ribbon cutting, self-guided tours, open skate and RIT hockey trivia. All events are open to the public. Parking is available in
S and U lots.
read more »
Eastman Wind Ensemble performs Sept. 19
The next installment of RIT’s Performing Artists Concert Series features the world famous Eastman Wind Ensemble.
read more »
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Student Spotlight
Student helps prepare for Community Service Fair
A Q&A with Mackenzie Thomson, a third-year business management major and an undergraduate assistant at the Leadership Institute and Community Service Center.
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A Q&A with Mackenzie Thomson, a third-year business management major and an undergraduate assistant at the Leadership Institute and Community Service Center.
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Sports News
Volleyball hosts invitational
RIT, St. John Fisher, Medaille, Keuka, SUNY Geneseo, Brockport and Clarkson will compete for two days during the 26th annual RIT Volleyball Invitational. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Saturday in the Clark Gym and Gordon Field House.
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RIT, St. John Fisher, Medaille, Keuka, SUNY Geneseo, Brockport and Clarkson will compete for two days during the 26th annual RIT Volleyball Invitational. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. today and 11 a.m. Saturday in the Clark Gym and Gordon Field House.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
First of two experts says Pittsford rail bridge seems OK
Amanda Bao, assistant professor of civil engineering technology, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Morton Salt logo gets modern touch, but not too much
Laurie Dwyer, senior lecturer in marketing, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Readers pay tribute to the Glazers
Deborah Stendardi, vice president, government and community relations, and Debbie Spencer, human resources, quoted more »
The Plain Dealer
Cleveland graphic recorder Johnine Byrne captures the highlights of Content Marketing World 2014
Johnine Byrne '91 (graphic design) featured more »
First of two experts says Pittsford rail bridge seems OK
Amanda Bao, assistant professor of civil engineering technology, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Morton Salt logo gets modern touch, but not too much
Laurie Dwyer, senior lecturer in marketing, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Readers pay tribute to the Glazers
Deborah Stendardi, vice president, government and community relations, and Debbie Spencer, human resources, quoted more »
The Plain Dealer
Cleveland graphic recorder Johnine Byrne captures the highlights of Content Marketing World 2014
Johnine Byrne '91 (graphic design) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra concerts: RIT faculty, staff and alumni get 50% off tickets, $10 tickets for students, 8 p.m. today and Sept. 13 (promo code: RIT)
Service project: RIT Cares: Clean-up day at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester (details)
Bingo: Sponsored by College Activities Board, 8 p.m. Sept. 13, SAU cafeteria
Exhibit: “Rustling of a Star,” collection of items in tribute to Professor Emeritus Robert F. Panara, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 25, Dyer Arts Center
Community Service Fair: Meet representatives from Rochester-area agencies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 17, SAU lobby
Lecture and book signing: America’s Service Meltdown, Raul Pupo ’72, 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Webb Auditorium
Lecture: “The Constitution and Religious Liberty,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Gosnell Hall auditorium
First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival: Featuring over 25 shows by RIT community members, Sept. 18–27, Gallery r and The Little Theatre and Café (schedule)
meRIT webinars: Professional topics presented by RIT faculty and alumni, “Manifold Greatness: Four Centuries of the King James Bible,” noon Sept. 18 (register)
Service project: RIT Cares: Clean-up day at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 13, Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1133 Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester (details)
Bingo: Sponsored by College Activities Board, 8 p.m. Sept. 13, SAU cafeteria
Exhibit: “Rustling of a Star,” collection of items in tribute to Professor Emeritus Robert F. Panara, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 25, Dyer Arts Center
Community Service Fair: Meet representatives from Rochester-area agencies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 17, SAU lobby
Lecture and book signing: America’s Service Meltdown, Raul Pupo ’72, 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Webb Auditorium
Lecture: “The Constitution and Religious Liberty,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Gosnell Hall auditorium
First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival: Featuring over 25 shows by RIT community members, Sept. 18–27, Gallery r and The Little Theatre and Café (schedule)
meRIT webinars: Professional topics presented by RIT faculty and alumni, “Manifold Greatness: Four Centuries of the King James Bible,” noon Sept. 18 (register)
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