January 26, 2015
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Today’s Top Stories
NTID grads star in ASL ‘Let It Go’A music video of Frozen’s “Let It Go” performed in American Sign Language with an all-deaf cast and crew has generated more than 43,000 views since its premiere Sunday.
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Nominate faculty/staff for Four Presidents Award
Nominations are being accepted until Jan. 28 for the 2015 Four Presidents Distinguished Public Service Award, which recognizes exemplary public service by a member of RIT’s faculty or staff. Go to rit.edu/gcr/awards for more information.
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RIT on TV: ‘Let it Go’WHAM-TV reports on a music video of the popular “Let It Go” song, from the Disney movie Frozen, performed in American Sign Language. watch video »
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Global News
Zagreb welcomes student government
Here is an account of the recent RIT Student Governments’ Consortium held at the campus in Zagreb, Croatia, written by Alice Almer, marketing and communications director, RIT Croatia.
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Here is an account of the recent RIT Student Governments’ Consortium held at the campus in Zagreb, Croatia, written by Alice Almer, marketing and communications director, RIT Croatia.
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Tiger Hockey
Men, women post wins
The men’s hockey team scored three third-period goals to break a 2-2 tie and win 5-2 over host Bentley on Saturday. The women’s team scored 2:18 into overtime to beat Syracuse University 4-3 on Friday.
The men’s hockey team scored three third-period goals to break a 2-2 tie and win 5-2 over host Bentley on Saturday. The women’s team scored 2:18 into overtime to beat Syracuse University 4-3 on Friday.
Sports News
Tellgren smashes pool record
Senior diver John Tellgren broke his own pool record in the 1-meter diving event on Saturday with a 6-dive total of 350.7, breaking his old mark of 344.32. Despite a first- and second-place finish in the 3-meter diving event, the Tigers lost 127-172 against the University of Rochester.
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Senior diver John Tellgren broke his own pool record in the 1-meter diving event on Saturday with a 6-dive total of 350.7, breaking his old mark of 344.32. Despite a first- and second-place finish in the 3-meter diving event, the Tigers lost 127-172 against the University of Rochester.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Do your kids Yik Yak? Time for a chat
Andrew Phelps, director, MAGIC Center, quoted more »
Business Insider
Meet The Man Behind Microsoft's Ambitious Vision For The Future Of Computing
Alex Kipman '01 (software engineering) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT hockey to honor 'Part Time Joe' with special jerseys
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT gives engineering a high-tech combo
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Do your kids Yik Yak? Time for a chat
Andrew Phelps, director, MAGIC Center, quoted more »
Business Insider
Meet The Man Behind Microsoft's Ambitious Vision For The Future Of Computing
Alex Kipman '01 (software engineering) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT hockey to honor 'Part Time Joe' with special jerseys
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT gives engineering a high-tech combo
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Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Semester begins: Day, evening and online classes begin today
Welcome back party: Hosted by Association for Commuter Engagement, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Jan. 29, commuter lounge
Expressions of King’s Legacy: Keynote speaker Soledad O’Brien, noon Jan. 29, Gordon Field House (registration required)
An Evening of Music and Poetry: Featuring violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, pianist Craig Ketter, slam poets Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman, 7 p.m. Jan. 29, Al Davis Room, SAU
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Welcome back party: Hosted by Association for Commuter Engagement, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Jan. 29, commuter lounge
Expressions of King’s Legacy: Keynote speaker Soledad O’Brien, noon Jan. 29, Gordon Field House (registration required)
An Evening of Music and Poetry: Featuring violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, pianist Craig Ketter, slam poets Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman, 7 p.m. Jan. 29, Al Davis Room, SAU
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Scoreboard
Men’s hockey: RIT 5, Bentley 2 (Jan. 24)
Women’s swimming/diving: UR 192, RIT 104 (Jan. 24)
Men’s swimming/diving: UR 172, RIT 127 (Jan. 24)
Men’s track/field: Brockport invitational, 10th of 14 teams (Jan. 24)
Women’s track/field: Brockport invitational, 13th of 14 teams (Jan. 24)
Women’s hockey: RIT 4, Syracuse 3 (OT) (Jan. 23)
Women’s swimming/diving: UR 192, RIT 104 (Jan. 24)
Men’s swimming/diving: UR 172, RIT 127 (Jan. 24)
Men’s track/field: Brockport invitational, 10th of 14 teams (Jan. 24)
Women’s track/field: Brockport invitational, 13th of 14 teams (Jan. 24)
Women’s hockey: RIT 4, Syracuse 3 (OT) (Jan. 23)
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