January 29, 2015
Soledad O’Brien met with students today before her Expressions of King’s Legacy address. more »
Today’s Top Stories
‘Hackers’ take problem solving to the next level
Hackathons are more than coding. They have become a popular way for students to impress future employers, give back to the community and socialize.
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Famous deaf actor keeps close ties to NTID
Bernard Bragg has maintained a lifelong connection with the NTID Performing Arts Department throughout his storied career.
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Hackathons are more than coding. They have become a popular way for students to impress future employers, give back to the community and socialize.
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Famous deaf actor keeps close ties to NTID
Bernard Bragg has maintained a lifelong connection with the NTID Performing Arts Department throughout his storied career.
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Student Newsmakers
Motion picture science students win award
Victoria K. McGowen, a third-year motion picture science student, and Matthew Ross Donato, a fourth-year motion picture science student, received the Louis F. Wolf Jr. Memorial Scholarship at the annual Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers conference in Los Angeles.
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Victoria K. McGowen, a third-year motion picture science student, and Matthew Ross Donato, a fourth-year motion picture science student, received the Louis F. Wolf Jr. Memorial Scholarship at the annual Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers conference in Los Angeles.
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Tiger Hockey
Women face Lindenwood this weekend
The women’s hockey team looks to extend its winning streak as it travels to Lindenwood University this weekend. Friday’s contest starts at 8 p.m. and Saturday’s starts at 4 p.m.
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The women’s hockey team looks to extend its winning streak as it travels to Lindenwood University this weekend. Friday’s contest starts at 8 p.m. and Saturday’s starts at 4 p.m.
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Sports News
Wrestling falls to Brockport
The wrestling team put up a valiant effort but lost to The College at Brockport 32-12 on Wednesday. Before the match, RIT honored seniors Tory Cain, Nick Fisk and Brad Mayville, who competed in their final regular-season home matches.
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The wrestling team put up a valiant effort but lost to The College at Brockport 32-12 on Wednesday. Before the match, RIT honored seniors Tory Cain, Nick Fisk and Brad Mayville, who competed in their final regular-season home matches.
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RIT in the News
Niche.com
Best Campus in New York
RIT ranked more »
WXXI.org
Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien to Speak at RIT
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National Public Radio
Watch 'Bob's Burgers'? Now You Can Eat Them, Too
Cole Bowden '13 (mechanical engineering) featured more »
Best Campus in New York
RIT ranked more »
WXXI.org
Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien to Speak at RIT
more »
National Public Radio
Watch 'Bob's Burgers'? Now You Can Eat Them, Too
Cole Bowden '13 (mechanical engineering) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Project presentations: Student teams working with designers Nancy Skolos and Thomas Wedell, 2–5 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall
An Evening of Music and Poetry: Featuring violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, pianist Craig Ketter, slam poets Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman, 7 p.m. today, Al Davis Room, SAU
Thursday Night Cinema: Big Hero 6, 9 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
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)
Opening reception: Rochester-Finger Lakes Middle and High School Art Exhibition, 5–7 p.m. Jan. 30, Webb Auditorium (exhibition runs through Feb. 23)
Bowl That is Super party: Watch Super Bowl game on huge screen, hosted by Student Government, 5–10 p.m. Feb. 1, Gordon Field House
Opening reception: CIAS Research, Scholarship and Creativity exhibition, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 5, University Gallery (exhibition runs Feb. 5–March 20)
An Evening of Music and Poetry: Featuring violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, pianist Craig Ketter, slam poets Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman, 7 p.m. today, Al Davis Room, SAU
Thursday Night Cinema: Big Hero 6, 9 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
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)
Opening reception: Rochester-Finger Lakes Middle and High School Art Exhibition, 5–7 p.m. Jan. 30, Webb Auditorium (exhibition runs through Feb. 23)
Bowl That is Super party: Watch Super Bowl game on huge screen, hosted by Student Government, 5–10 p.m. Feb. 1, Gordon Field House
Opening reception: CIAS Research, Scholarship and Creativity exhibition, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 5, University Gallery (exhibition runs Feb. 5–March 20)
Scoreboard
Wrestling: Brockport 32, RIT 12
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