Today’s Top Stories
Science professor earns Changing Hearts award
Laura Tubbs was presented the 2014 Changing Hearts and Minds Award to recognize efforts made toward furthering RIT’s commitment to diversity.
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No class Monday, Oct. 13
There will be no classes on Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Columbus Day. However, RIT will be open for business otherwise. Classes on Tuesday, Oct. 14, will follow the Monday schedule. Classes for the remaining days of that week will run as scheduled for each day.
Laura Tubbs was presented the 2014 Changing Hearts and Minds Award to recognize efforts made toward furthering RIT’s commitment to diversity.
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No class Monday, Oct. 13
There will be no classes on Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Columbus Day. However, RIT will be open for business otherwise. Classes on Tuesday, Oct. 14, will follow the Monday schedule. Classes for the remaining days of that week will run as scheduled for each day.
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Global News
RIT forges partnership with Peru
Faculty visited Peru to present workshops, curate an exhibit, teach course sessions and lay foundations for RIT students and faculty to travel and learn in the country.
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Faculty visited Peru to present workshops, curate an exhibit, teach course sessions and lay foundations for RIT students and faculty to travel and learn in the country.
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Student Spotlight
Student works to promote positive image of Muslims
Meet Farrukh Mohiuddin, a biomedical engineering student and secretary of the Muslim Student Association, which is hosting its annual Laugh & Dine charity event on Sunday, the largest annual Muslim celebration in the greater Rochester area.
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Meet Farrukh Mohiuddin, a biomedical engineering student and secretary of the Muslim Student Association, which is hosting its annual Laugh & Dine charity event on Sunday, the largest annual Muslim celebration in the greater Rochester area.
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Tiger Hockey
Men open regular season
The men’s hockey team plays its first two regular-season games at the Gene Polisseni Center this weekend, hosting St. Lawrence today and Clarkson on Saturday. Both games get underway at 7:05 p.m. On Saturday, RIT also hosts its inaugural One SpiRIT: Global Hockey Festival at the new facility.
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The men’s hockey team plays its first two regular-season games at the Gene Polisseni Center this weekend, hosting St. Lawrence today and Clarkson on Saturday. Both games get underway at 7:05 p.m. On Saturday, RIT also hosts its inaugural One SpiRIT: Global Hockey Festival at the new facility.
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RIT in the News
American Academy of Physician Assistants
How You Can Help During the Ebola Crisis
Guest essay by John Oliphant, assistant professor, physician assistant program more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT men's hockey looks for bounce-back season
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Democrat and Chronicle
'Internet of Things' visits RIT in a tractor-trailer
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Democrat and Chronicle
Meet the RIT men's hockey team
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3D Print
RIT Student Creates 3D Printed 'Airy Arm,' Allowing For Surprising Use of Paralyzed Appendages
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How You Can Help During the Ebola Crisis
Guest essay by John Oliphant, assistant professor, physician assistant program more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT men's hockey looks for bounce-back season
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
'Internet of Things' visits RIT in a tractor-trailer
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Meet the RIT men's hockey team
more »
3D Print
RIT Student Creates 3D Printed 'Airy Arm,' Allowing For Surprising Use of Paralyzed Appendages
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Upcoming Events
Opening reception: “Viva De’VIA,” celebrating 25 years of the Deaf View/Image Arts, 4–6 p.m. today, Dyer Arts Center
Hockey game: Men vs. St. Lawrence University, 7:05 p.m. today, Polisseni Center (men’s schedule)
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)
Open house: For prospective students and families, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Oct. 13, throughout campus
Webinar: International Student Retention Research: Results and Best Practices, 3 p.m. Oct. 14, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Conable lecture series: “World War I as a War of Movement,” Richard Fogarty, University at Albany, SUNY, 6 p.m. Oct. 14, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Lecture: “Who Controls What You See?” Louie Palu, documentary photographer, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Gleason Hall, room 2580
Animation Show of Shows: Sponsored by School of Film and Animation and School of Design, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Exploring Aesthetics of Medical Science,” Norman Baker, Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine, 5 p.m. Oct. 15, Carlson Auditorium (gallery exhibition)
Meet and greet: For graduate faculty and staff, hosted by Office of Graduate Studies, 1–3 p.m. Oct. 16, University Services Center, room 3100
Hockey game: Men vs. St. Lawrence University, 7:05 p.m. today, Polisseni Center (men’s schedule)
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)
Open house: For prospective students and families, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Oct. 13, throughout campus
Webinar: International Student Retention Research: Results and Best Practices, 3 p.m. Oct. 14, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Conable lecture series: “World War I as a War of Movement,” Richard Fogarty, University at Albany, SUNY, 6 p.m. Oct. 14, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Lecture: “Who Controls What You See?” Louie Palu, documentary photographer, 7 p.m. Oct. 14, Gleason Hall, room 2580
Animation Show of Shows: Sponsored by School of Film and Animation and School of Design, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Exploring Aesthetics of Medical Science,” Norman Baker, Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine, 5 p.m. Oct. 15, Carlson Auditorium (gallery exhibition)
Meet and greet: For graduate faculty and staff, hosted by Office of Graduate Studies, 1–3 p.m. Oct. 16, University Services Center, room 3100
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