October 28, 2014
Emily DeVault was one of eight RIT students featured in the High Falls Film Festival. more »
Today’s Top Stories
First-year science students explore Martian rocks
Students in the science exploration program will analyze Martian meteorites, leading them to sample different aspects of science and, perhaps, find a discipline to major in.
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Students curate Bernard Bragg’s legacy in exhibit
“Lessons in Laughter: The Life and Times of Bernard Bragg,” curated by Jean Pietrowski and Allison Thompson, is a memento-filled exhibit of the deaf performer and playwright.
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Micron’s chief technologist speaks Wednesday
Thomas Pawlowski will discuss new technology directions in computing system architectures on Oct. 29. The event is free and open to students, faculty and staff.
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Students in the science exploration program will analyze Martian meteorites, leading them to sample different aspects of science and, perhaps, find a discipline to major in.
read more »
Students curate Bernard Bragg’s legacy in exhibit
“Lessons in Laughter: The Life and Times of Bernard Bragg,” curated by Jean Pietrowski and Allison Thompson, is a memento-filled exhibit of the deaf performer and playwright.
read more »
Micron’s chief technologist speaks Wednesday
Thomas Pawlowski will discuss new technology directions in computing system architectures on Oct. 29. The event is free and open to students, faculty and staff.
read more »
Featured Video
RIT Expert: Callie Babbitt, Golisano Institute for Sustainability
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from Callie Babbitt, assistant professor in the Golisano Institute for Sustainability. Watch more expert videos or see the Experts Guide. watch video »
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from Callie Babbitt, assistant professor in the Golisano Institute for Sustainability. Watch more expert videos or see the Experts Guide. watch video »
Newsmakers
Mishkat Bhattacharya, assistant professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, won $489,730 from the Office of Naval Research to study quantum theory of precision sensing with nanoparticles optically trapped in free space. He develops theoretical models of next-generation sensors to measure linear and angular displacements of nanoparticles. more Newsmakers »
Sports News
Cross country teams place fifth in championships
Despite not running their top group of runners, the men’s cross country team placed fifth out of 11 teams and the nationally-ranked women’s team placed fifth out of 10 teams at the 2014 NYSCTC Championships on Saturday.
Despite not running their top group of runners, the men’s cross country team placed fifth out of 11 teams and the nationally-ranked women’s team placed fifth out of 10 teams at the 2014 NYSCTC Championships on Saturday.
RIT in the News
WXXI.org
Looking At Voice Of The Voter Concerns About The Economy
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, quoted more »
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Edgewood made, bringing manufacturing back in Kensington
David Short '13 (woodworking and furniture design) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Roth: The RIT Tiger who became a Dallas Cowboy
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Democrat and Chronicle
How libraries are competing in the digital age
Shirley Bower, director, RIT Libraries, quoted more »
Tech Crunch
Here's A Sneak Peek At MotionSavvy's UNI Sign Language Interpretation Device
MotionSavvy, developed by NTID students, featured more »
Looking At Voice Of The Voter Concerns About The Economy
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, quoted more »
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Edgewood made, bringing manufacturing back in Kensington
David Short '13 (woodworking and furniture design) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Roth: The RIT Tiger who became a Dallas Cowboy
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
How libraries are competing in the digital age
Shirley Bower, director, RIT Libraries, quoted more »
Tech Crunch
Here's A Sneak Peek At MotionSavvy's UNI Sign Language Interpretation Device
MotionSavvy, developed by NTID students, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Employee benefits fair: Learn about health insurance, retirement planning and other benefits, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. today and Oct. 29, SAU Fireside Lounge
Digital Humanities Speaker Series: “More Than Words Can Say,” Richard Dansky and Lee Sheldon, video game writers, 7 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
NTID Job Fair: 12:30–4 p.m. Oct. 29, Lyndon B. Johnson Hall, first floor
Panel discussion: “Women and Promotion: Challenges and Paths Forward,” RIT women discuss challenges they faced in being promoted to full professor, 3 p.m. Oct. 29, Student Life Center
Film series: Italian Cinema in the Millennium Series, The German Factory, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders,” author Lindsey Pollak, noon Oct. 20, Golisano Hall auditorium
Opening reception: “Lessons in Laughter: the Life and Times of Bernard Bragg,” guest speaker Aaron Kelstone, program director, NTID Performing Arts, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Oct. 30, RIT Museum, The Wallace Center
Film screening and discussion: Guswenta: Renewing the Two Row Wampum, with guest speakers Freida Jacques and Cindy Squillace, 6 p.m. Oct. 30, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Performance: RIT Singers and Chamber Singers perform an eclectic medley, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Ingle Auditorium
Digital Humanities Speaker Series: “More Than Words Can Say,” Richard Dansky and Lee Sheldon, video game writers, 7 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
NTID Job Fair: 12:30–4 p.m. Oct. 29, Lyndon B. Johnson Hall, first floor
Panel discussion: “Women and Promotion: Challenges and Paths Forward,” RIT women discuss challenges they faced in being promoted to full professor, 3 p.m. Oct. 29, Student Life Center
Film series: Italian Cinema in the Millennium Series, The German Factory, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Webb Auditorium
Speaker: “Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders,” author Lindsey Pollak, noon Oct. 20, Golisano Hall auditorium
Opening reception: “Lessons in Laughter: the Life and Times of Bernard Bragg,” guest speaker Aaron Kelstone, program director, NTID Performing Arts, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Oct. 30, RIT Museum, The Wallace Center
Film screening and discussion: Guswenta: Renewing the Two Row Wampum, with guest speakers Freida Jacques and Cindy Squillace, 6 p.m. Oct. 30, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Performance: RIT Singers and Chamber Singers perform an eclectic medley, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Ingle Auditorium
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