November 6, 2014
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Today’s Top Stories
College of Science seeks to establish $1M endowment
The Fred L. Emerson Foundation has offered a $250,000 challenge grant contingent upon RIT raising the remaining $750,000. The fund would support undergraduate research in the College of Science.
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TigerTerm offerings now available
This year’s January intersession schedule is now available. There are 40 course offerings in a variety of topics. Credit-hour tuition is 30 percent off for undergraduates and 25 percent off for grad students. Shopping carts are open now; enrollment opens Nov. 13.
The Fred L. Emerson Foundation has offered a $250,000 challenge grant contingent upon RIT raising the remaining $750,000. The fund would support undergraduate research in the College of Science.
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TigerTerm offerings now available
This year’s January intersession schedule is now available. There are 40 course offerings in a variety of topics. Credit-hour tuition is 30 percent off for undergraduates and 25 percent off for grad students. Shopping carts are open now; enrollment opens Nov. 13.
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For and About Alumni
Changing the story one college fair at a time
Kenneth Holley ’02 (information technology) is an undergraduate admissions volunteer. Over the past five years, he has represented RIT at events in the New York City area and in Cincinnati.
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Kenneth Holley ’02 (information technology) is an undergraduate admissions volunteer. Over the past five years, he has represented RIT at events in the New York City area and in Cincinnati.
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Tiger Hockey
Women face Princeton this weekend
In a battle of Tigers, the women’s hockey team goes on the road this weekend to play a pair of games against Princeton University Tigers of the ECAC and Ivy League. The two teams meet at 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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In a battle of Tigers, the women’s hockey team goes on the road this weekend to play a pair of games against Princeton University Tigers of the ECAC and Ivy League. The two teams meet at 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Sports News
Women’s soccer falls in semifinals
The No. 3 seed women’s soccer team was defeated 3-0 by top-seeded William Smith College in the Liberty League Tournament semifinals on Wednesday. The Herons broke a scoreless tie after halftime with three second-half goals.
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The No. 3 seed women’s soccer team was defeated 3-0 by top-seeded William Smith College in the Liberty League Tournament semifinals on Wednesday. The Herons broke a scoreless tie after halftime with three second-half goals.
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RIT in the News
New Scientist
Smart sensors warn instantly of citywide water leaks
Eric Williams, associate professor, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Downtown innovation zone designated
Center for Urban Entrepreneurship mentioned more »
Epoch Times
Painter Spotlight: Adrian Gottlieb, A Poet With Paint
Adrian Gottlieb '98 (illustration) featured more »
Smart sensors warn instantly of citywide water leaks
Eric Williams, associate professor, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
Downtown innovation zone designated
Center for Urban Entrepreneurship mentioned more »
Epoch Times
Painter Spotlight: Adrian Gottlieb, A Poet With Paint
Adrian Gottlieb '98 (illustration) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Lecture: “Social Innovation in Scandinavia: Local Initiatives and Public Policies,” Fredrik Björk, Malmö University, Sweden, 1 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, Stan McKenzie Commons
Speaker: Sam Abell, part of Day of Photography, 6 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Lyon lecture series: “Veterinary Medicine: The Deaf Perspective,” Dr. Kim Dodge and Dr. Jennifer Miller ’06, 7 p.m. today, CSD Student Development Center, room 1310
Open house: For those interested in graduate study, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov. 7, Bausch and Lomb Center
Talk: Part of Native American Heritage Month, Stephanie Waterman, author, Beyond the Asterisk: Understanding Native Students in Higher Education, 1 p.m. Nov. 7, SAU Mosaic Center
Banquet: Celebration of Abbé de l’ Épée’s 302nd birthday and Viva De'VIA 25th Anniversary, 5 p.m. Nov. 7, Dyer Arts Center
Poetry reading: Reading and book signing in celebration of Dane R. Gordon’s new book, The Wound of Faith, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, RIT Library
Film: Viva De’VIA, a film on Deaf View/Image Art and “Surdism Manifesto,” 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Panara Theatre
Performance: RIT Orchestra will perform the music of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, 3 p.m. Nov. 8, Allen Interfaith Chapel
Symposium: “Common Humanity: West African Perspectives on a Global Crisis,” featuring assistant professor John Oliphant, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St., Rochester
Speaker: Sam Abell, part of Day of Photography, 6 p.m. today, Carlson Auditorium
Lyon lecture series: “Veterinary Medicine: The Deaf Perspective,” Dr. Kim Dodge and Dr. Jennifer Miller ’06, 7 p.m. today, CSD Student Development Center, room 1310
Open house: For those interested in graduate study, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov. 7, Bausch and Lomb Center
Talk: Part of Native American Heritage Month, Stephanie Waterman, author, Beyond the Asterisk: Understanding Native Students in Higher Education, 1 p.m. Nov. 7, SAU Mosaic Center
Banquet: Celebration of Abbé de l’ Épée’s 302nd birthday and Viva De'VIA 25th Anniversary, 5 p.m. Nov. 7, Dyer Arts Center
Poetry reading: Reading and book signing in celebration of Dane R. Gordon’s new book, The Wound of Faith, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, RIT Library
Film: Viva De’VIA, a film on Deaf View/Image Art and “Surdism Manifesto,” 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Panara Theatre
Performance: RIT Orchestra will perform the music of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, 3 p.m. Nov. 8, Allen Interfaith Chapel
Symposium: “Common Humanity: West African Perspectives on a Global Crisis,” featuring assistant professor John Oliphant, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St., Rochester
Scoreboard
Women’s soccer: William Smith 3, RIT 0
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