September 17, 2014
The Gallery r exhibit “Alchemic Elegy” is part of the Fringe Festival, which kicks off Thursday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT hosts 2014 Software Freedom Day
To educate people about the benefits of using high quality free and open source software, RIT hosts its fifth annual Software Freedom Day Rochester celebration Sept. 20–21.
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Candidates visit RIT for recruitment program
RIT’s 11th annual Future Faculty Career Exploration Program brings diverse faculty candidates to campus to explore teaching or post-doctoral opportunities at the university.
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Service industry expert to speak tonight
Raul Pupo ’72, author of America’s Service Meltdown, will discuss the important role service plays within American business during a lecture at 6 p.m. today.
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To educate people about the benefits of using high quality free and open source software, RIT hosts its fifth annual Software Freedom Day Rochester celebration Sept. 20–21.
read more »
Candidates visit RIT for recruitment program
RIT’s 11th annual Future Faculty Career Exploration Program brings diverse faculty candidates to campus to explore teaching or post-doctoral opportunities at the university.
read more »
Service industry expert to speak tonight
Raul Pupo ’72, author of America’s Service Meltdown, will discuss the important role service plays within American business during a lecture at 6 p.m. today.
read more »
Featured Video
The Art of ObservationObtaining the skills and knowledge to practice as a physician assistant is a complex process. In an effort to hone the observation skills of clinical studies students, RIT has joined the University of Rochester Medical Center in a program exposing students to art appreciation. watch video »
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Sports News
Women’s cross country roars into regional rankings
The women’s cross country team moved to No. 7 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Atlantic Region rankings, and the Tigers are also ranked second in the New York State Collegiate Track Conference poll.
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The women’s cross country team moved to No. 7 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Atlantic Region rankings, and the Tigers are also ranked second in the New York State Collegiate Track Conference poll.
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RIT in the News
City Newspaper
Making climate a career
Susan Spencer, microsystems engineering Ph.D. student, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT to dedicate new hockey arena on Thursday
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Printing Impressions
30th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
School of Media Sciences mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Kodak Alaris art director in growing field
Michelle De Meyer '88, '90 (graphic design) featured more »
Making climate a career
Susan Spencer, microsystems engineering Ph.D. student, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT to dedicate new hockey arena on Thursday
more »
Printing Impressions
30th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
School of Media Sciences mentioned more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Kodak Alaris art director in growing field
Michelle De Meyer '88, '90 (graphic design) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Community Service Fair: Meet representatives from Rochester-area agencies, until 1 p.m. today, SAU lobby
Lecture: “The Constitution and Religious Liberty,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 7:30 p.m. today, 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)
Hale lecture series: “From Marx to Kant: Alienation and the ‘Problem’ of Justice,” Lucy Ward, University of Melbourne, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Carlson Auditorium
Constitution Day Lecture: “Virtue, Statesmanship, and the Constitution,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 4 p.m. Sept. 18, Skalny Room, Schmitt Interfaith Center
Dedication ceremony: Gene Polisseni Center opens with puck-drop, self-guided tours, open skate and more, open to the public, 5:30–7 p.m. Sept. 18, Gene Polisseni Center
Performance: Performing Artists Concert Series, featuring the Eastman Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m. Sept. 19, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Lecture: “The Constitution and Religious Liberty,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 7:30 p.m. today, 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)
Hale lecture series: “From Marx to Kant: Alienation and the ‘Problem’ of Justice,” Lucy Ward, University of Melbourne, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Carlson Auditorium
Constitution Day Lecture: “Virtue, Statesmanship, and the Constitution,” Bruce Frohnen, Ohio Northern University, 4 p.m. Sept. 18, Skalny Room, Schmitt Interfaith Center
Dedication ceremony: Gene Polisseni Center opens with puck-drop, self-guided tours, open skate and more, open to the public, 5:30–7 p.m. Sept. 18, Gene Polisseni Center
Performance: Performing Artists Concert Series, featuring the Eastman Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m. Sept. 19, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Scoreboard
Women’s soccer: RIT 2, Geneseo 2 (2OT)
Men’s soccer: RIT 1, Elmira 0
Men’s soccer: RIT 1, Elmira 0
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