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RIT/NTID student earns national Girl Scout award
Anna Krauss is one of 10 Girl Scout USA 2014 Young Women of Distinction for her efforts to make New York state tests more accessible for deaf students.
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Volunteers of the Year see results of their efforts
Lisa and Patrick Talty are RIT’s Volunteers of the Year for 2014 and will receive the award during the Presidents’ Alumni Ball on Friday during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend.
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Mentoring event for computer engineering students
RIT’s computer engineering department will host a mentoring roundtable event with alumni on Friday.
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Anna Krauss is one of 10 Girl Scout USA 2014 Young Women of Distinction for her efforts to make New York state tests more accessible for deaf students.
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Volunteers of the Year see results of their effortsLisa and Patrick Talty are RIT’s Volunteers of the Year for 2014 and will receive the award during the Presidents’ Alumni Ball on Friday during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend.
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Mentoring event for computer engineering students
RIT’s computer engineering department will host a mentoring roundtable event with alumni on Friday.
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For and About Alumni
Alumnus inducted into broadcasting Hall of Fame
Sean R.H. Bratches ‘84 (business administration), executive vice president of sales and marketing for ESPN, will be inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
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Sean R.H. Bratches ‘84 (business administration), executive vice president of sales and marketing for ESPN, will be inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
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Tiger Hockey
Women head to Vermont
The women’s hockey team embarks on its first road trip of the season, playing a pair of games against the University of Vermont of Hockey East this weekend. The Tigers and Catamounts meet at 4 p.m. Saturday and close out the weekend series at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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The women’s hockey team embarks on its first road trip of the season, playing a pair of games against the University of Vermont of Hockey East this weekend. The Tigers and Catamounts meet at 4 p.m. Saturday and close out the weekend series at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Sports News
Volleyball falls to Nazareth
The volleyball team dropped a three-set match to Nazareth on Wednesday at Clark Gym. Nazareth spoiled RIT’s Tiger Den event by winning in straight sets, 25-14, 25-21, 25-20.
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The volleyball team dropped a three-set match to Nazareth on Wednesday at Clark Gym. Nazareth spoiled RIT’s Tiger Den event by winning in straight sets, 25-14, 25-21, 25-20.
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RIT in the News
The Leader
Exhibit A announces Glass Invitational 2014
Robin Cass, associate dean and professor of glass, mentioned more »
Exhibit A announces Glass Invitational 2014
Robin Cass, associate dean and professor of glass, mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend: Oct. 16-19 (schedule)
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)
Horton Speaker: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent for CNN, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Gordon Field House (tickets)
National Day on Writing: Exhibit and gallery, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 20, reception, 4–5 p.m. Oct. 20, Writing Commons, Wallace Center; “IwRITe” giveaways, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 20, Wallace Center reference desk
Speaker: “The Virtues of Critical Thought and Its Importance for Graduate Education,” Chip Sheffield, Eugene Fram Chair in Applied Critical Thinking, 4 p.m. Oct. 20, Campus Center Reading Room
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Fundraiser: BBQ chicken dinner sale, benefits CIAS Honors program, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 23, breezeway between Gannett and Booth halls (pre-order for $9)
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)
Horton Speaker: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent for CNN, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Gordon Field House (tickets)
National Day on Writing: Exhibit and gallery, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 20, reception, 4–5 p.m. Oct. 20, Writing Commons, Wallace Center; “IwRITe” giveaways, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 20, Wallace Center reference desk
Speaker: “The Virtues of Critical Thought and Its Importance for Graduate Education,” Chip Sheffield, Eugene Fram Chair in Applied Critical Thinking, 4 p.m. Oct. 20, Campus Center Reading Room
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Fundraiser: BBQ chicken dinner sale, benefits CIAS Honors program, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 23, breezeway between Gannett and Booth halls (pre-order for $9)
Scoreboard
Volleyball: Nazareth 3, RIT 0
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