October 15, 2014
The RIT Cary Graphic Arts Collection recently celebrated its 45th anniversary. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT team working to alleviate grape disease
Professor Michael Savka and alumnus Han Ming Gan are close to completing the genetic blueprint of grape crown gall tumor disease, which impacts vineyards worldwide. A complete ecological understanding of the disease could improve disease management and crop production of all varieties of grapes.
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Outstanding alumnus has long history of giving
A. John Bartholomew ’60 will be honored for his ongoing support with the Outstanding Alumnus of 2014 award at the Presidents’ Alumni Ball during Brick City Homecoming.
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Six alumni employees receive Golden Brick Awards
The awards, presented at the 10th annual Alumni Faculty/Staff Luncheon on Oct. 9, are for alumni faculty and staff who go above and beyond when working with graduates.
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Professor Michael Savka and alumnus Han Ming Gan are close to completing the genetic blueprint of grape crown gall tumor disease, which impacts vineyards worldwide. A complete ecological understanding of the disease could improve disease management and crop production of all varieties of grapes.
read more »
Outstanding alumnus has long history of giving
A. John Bartholomew ’60 will be honored for his ongoing support with the Outstanding Alumnus of 2014 award at the Presidents’ Alumni Ball during Brick City Homecoming.
read more »
Six alumni employees receive Golden Brick Awards
The awards, presented at the 10th annual Alumni Faculty/Staff Luncheon on Oct. 9, are for alumni faculty and staff who go above and beyond when working with graduates.
read more »
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President Destler shows softer sideGuitarist Bill Destler and vocalist Rebecca Johnson performed an original song during their set at the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. While Destler is more famous for his skill with banjos, he is also an accomplished guitar player and has written many songs. watch video »
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Tiger Hockey
Jersey auction supports tiger conservation
The men’s hockey team and Tigers for Tigers at RIT are holding a special jersey auction during the Brick City Homecoming game on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction will go toward international tiger conservation efforts.
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The men’s hockey team and Tigers for Tigers at RIT are holding a special jersey auction during the Brick City Homecoming game on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction will go toward international tiger conservation efforts.
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RIT in the News
Campus Technology
RIT Opens $3 Million Prototyping Lab for Manufacturing
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The New York Times
A Glass Museum That Just Can't Contain Itself
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USCHO.com
At RIT, new Gene Polisseni Center shows program's growth
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Democrat and Chronicle
Ben & Jerry's co-founder to talk at RIT Friday
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RIT Opens $3 Million Prototyping Lab for Manufacturing
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The New York Times
A Glass Museum That Just Can't Contain Itself
RIT mentioned more »
USCHO.com
At RIT, new Gene Polisseni Center shows program's growth
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Democrat and Chronicle
Ben & Jerry's co-founder to talk at RIT Friday
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Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Speaker: “Exploring Aesthetics of Medical Science,” Norman Baker, Johns Hopkins University’s School of Medicine, 5 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium (gallery exhibit)
La Mezcla: Part of Hispanic Heritage Month; music, dancing, food, giveaways; 7 p.m. today, Al Davis Room, SAU
Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend: Oct. 16-19 (schedule)
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
Gosnell lecture: “Regional Economic Resilience: Lessons Learned From the Italian Local Labor Systems and Urban Areas,” Alessandra Faggian, Ohio State University, 3 p.m. Oct. 16, Golisano Hall auditorium
Hale lecture series: “Hume’s Moral Theory,” Geoff Sayre-McCord, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Carlson Auditorium
Kern lecture series: “The Photography Collection at George Eastman House: Past, Present, Future,” Lisa Hostetler, George Eastman House, 6 p.m. Oct. 16, Carlson Auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Scandal and Forgiveness: What Is the Value of an Apology?” noon Oct. 17, SAU MOSAIC Center
Gasser lecture series: Jerry Greenfield, co-founder, Ben & Jerry’s, 3 p.m. Oct. 17, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Opening reception: “Shop One: Then and Now,” exhibition of work by artists affiliated with original Shop One in downtown Rochester, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 17, Bevier Gallery, Booth Hall (exhibit runs Oct. 13–Nov. 8)
La Mezcla: Part of Hispanic Heritage Month; music, dancing, food, giveaways; 7 p.m. today, Al Davis Room, SAU
Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend: Oct. 16-19 (schedule)
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
Gosnell lecture: “Regional Economic Resilience: Lessons Learned From the Italian Local Labor Systems and Urban Areas,” Alessandra Faggian, Ohio State University, 3 p.m. Oct. 16, Golisano Hall auditorium
Hale lecture series: “Hume’s Moral Theory,” Geoff Sayre-McCord, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Carlson Auditorium
Kern lecture series: “The Photography Collection at George Eastman House: Past, Present, Future,” Lisa Hostetler, George Eastman House, 6 p.m. Oct. 16, Carlson Auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Scandal and Forgiveness: What Is the Value of an Apology?” noon Oct. 17, SAU MOSAIC Center
Gasser lecture series: Jerry Greenfield, co-founder, Ben & Jerry’s, 3 p.m. Oct. 17, Ingle Auditorium (tickets)
Opening reception: “Shop One: Then and Now,” exhibition of work by artists affiliated with original Shop One in downtown Rochester, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 17, Bevier Gallery, Booth Hall (exhibit runs Oct. 13–Nov. 8)
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