October 3, 2014
Olympic goalie Jim Craig met with student athletes this morning and will speak at 4 p.m. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Campus websites win design competition
For the third year in a row, RIT Production Services was recognized for its website designs in the 2014 W3 design competition.
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Share your achievements with Merit
New students should have received an email this week welcoming them to Merit. Merit lets RIT students share their successes with friends and family through their social media and hometown newspapers.
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Top stories and videos for September
News about the new Gene Polisseni Center and the 30th Big Shot were among the most popular last month. Check out all of September’s top stories and videos.
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For the third year in a row, RIT Production Services was recognized for its website designs in the 2014 W3 design competition.
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Share your achievements with MeritNew students should have received an email this week welcoming them to Merit. Merit lets RIT students share their successes with friends and family through their social media and hometown newspapers.
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Top stories and videos for September
News about the new Gene Polisseni Center and the 30th Big Shot were among the most popular last month. Check out all of September’s top stories and videos.
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Student Spotlight
Cross country captain at home on the run
Meet Matt Giannino, a fifth-year mechanical engineering technology student and a captain of the men’s cross country team.
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Meet Matt Giannino, a fifth-year mechanical engineering technology student and a captain of the men’s cross country team.
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Tiger Hockey
Men play first game in Polisseni Center
The men’s hockey team opens its 2014–2015 season with an exhibition contest against Brock University of Ontario at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.
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The men’s hockey team opens its 2014–2015 season with an exhibition contest against Brock University of Ontario at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.
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Sports News
Six softball standouts honored
Brittany Griffin, Brittani Scharlau, Sarah Wolcott, Kelly Meegan, Anna Valentine and Sierra Valentine were named 2014 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athletes on Thursday.
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Brittany Griffin, Brittani Scharlau, Sarah Wolcott, Kelly Meegan, Anna Valentine and Sierra Valentine were named 2014 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athletes on Thursday.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT women's hockey is ready to roar
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Democrat and Chronicle
Lahman: Meet RIT, Shark Tank inventors with us at RMSC
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CBC
Apple's iOS 8 QuickType keyboard could turn us into predictable versions of ourselves
Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy, featured more »
RIT women's hockey is ready to roar
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Democrat and Chronicle
Lahman: Meet RIT, Shark Tank inventors with us at RMSC
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CBC
Apple's iOS 8 QuickType keyboard could turn us into predictable versions of ourselves
Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Recruitment fair: College of Science learning assistant program, 1–2:50 p.m. today, Gosnell Hall, room A300, followed by reception in College of Science atrium
Presentation: Jim Craig, goalie for 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey “Miracle on Ice” team, 4 p.m. today, Panara Theatre
Presentation: “Recognizing and Managing Sleep Deprivation,” Dr. Heidi Connolly, 4 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Hockey game: Women vs. Union College, 7 p.m. today, Polisseni Center (women’s schedule)
Hockey game: Men vs. Brock University, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 4, Polisseni Center (men’s schedule)
Art show: “You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence,” art and poetry show of work by survivors of violence, also features panel discussion, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 6, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: New Strategic Plan, 1 p.m. Oct. 6, University Gallery, Booth Hall
Passport Drive: Apply for passport book or card, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 7, SAU Fireside Lounge (what to bring)
Ceremony: Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff, 10 a.m. Oct. 8, Ingle Auditorium
Global Hockey Festival: Celebrate RIT hockey live with campuses in Kosovo, Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Dubai, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Gene Polisseni Center (details)
Presentation: Jim Craig, goalie for 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey “Miracle on Ice” team, 4 p.m. today, Panara Theatre
Presentation: “Recognizing and Managing Sleep Deprivation,” Dr. Heidi Connolly, 4 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Hockey game: Women vs. Union College, 7 p.m. today, Polisseni Center (women’s schedule)
Hockey game: Men vs. Brock University, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 4, Polisseni Center (men’s schedule)
Art show: “You Are Not Alone: Voices of Survivors of Violence,” art and poetry show of work by survivors of violence, also features panel discussion, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 6, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: New Strategic Plan, 1 p.m. Oct. 6, University Gallery, Booth Hall
Passport Drive: Apply for passport book or card, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 7, SAU Fireside Lounge (what to bring)
Ceremony: Presidential Awards for Outstanding Staff, 10 a.m. Oct. 8, Ingle Auditorium
Global Hockey Festival: Celebrate RIT hockey live with campuses in Kosovo, Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Dubai, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Gene Polisseni Center (details)
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