February 9, 2015
“Part Time Joe” Vicario, right, takes the ceremonial puck drop at Saturday’s game. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Head of health system joins RIT faculty
RIT has named Rochester Regional Health System President and CEO Dr. Eric Bieber clinical professor of health sciences in the College of Health Sciences and Technology.
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‘Portraits of a Sicilian Family’ exhibition opens today
“Portraits of a Sicilian Family” is an exhibition of egg tempera portraits by Thomas MacPherson that captures his Sicilian American identity. The show runs today through Feb. 27, with an artist reception at 6 p.m. Thursday.
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What makes RIT cool—in 30 seconds
University News’ new video series, RIT in :30, features the people, places and things that distinguish RIT—in half a minute. Suggestions? Contact univnews@rit.edu.
RIT has named Rochester Regional Health System President and CEO Dr. Eric Bieber clinical professor of health sciences in the College of Health Sciences and Technology.
read more »
‘Portraits of a Sicilian Family’ exhibition opens today
“Portraits of a Sicilian Family” is an exhibition of egg tempera portraits by Thomas MacPherson that captures his Sicilian American identity. The show runs today through Feb. 27, with an artist reception at 6 p.m. Thursday.
read more »
What makes RIT cool—in 30 seconds
University News’ new video series, RIT in :30, features the people, places and things that distinguish RIT—in half a minute. Suggestions? Contact univnews@rit.edu.
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RIT on TV: Part Time JoeWROC-TV reports on the men’s hockey game Saturday in which the team honored student manager “Part Time Joe” Vicario. watch video »
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RIT on TV: AP Friday
Time Warner Cable News reports on AP Friday: American Statesmanship & Political Greatness, a seminar hosted by RIT’s Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty for high school students interested in political science. watch video »
Time Warner Cable News reports on AP Friday: American Statesmanship & Political Greatness, a seminar hosted by RIT’s Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty for high school students interested in political science. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Men tie Niagara in game honoring student manager
The men’s hockey team rallied for a 4-4 tie against Niagara as part of “Check Your Pucks” night on Saturday. The Tigers wore special jerseys to honor fifth-year student manager Joe Vicario, known as “Part Time Joe.” The jerseys were auctioned to benefit the Testicular Cancer Foundation.
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The men’s hockey team rallied for a 4-4 tie against Niagara as part of “Check Your Pucks” night on Saturday. The Tigers wore special jerseys to honor fifth-year student manager Joe Vicario, known as “Part Time Joe.” The jerseys were auctioned to benefit the Testicular Cancer Foundation.
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Sports News
Wrestling places seventh at invitational
The wrestling team finished seventh out of 10 teams at the 2015 John Summa Invitational, hosted by Baldwin Wallace College on Saturday. Freshman Sam Weinger placed second at 285 lbs. for RIT.
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The wrestling team finished seventh out of 10 teams at the 2015 John Summa Invitational, hosted by Baldwin Wallace College on Saturday. Freshman Sam Weinger placed second at 285 lbs. for RIT.
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RIT in the News
WXXI.org
RIT Scientist Focuses On Hidden 'Dwarf Galaxy'
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Democrat and Chronicle
Roth: RIT hockey aims to fill new arena
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Democrat and Chronicle
Carestream donating equipment to RIT
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NBC.com
Dark Matter Hunters Suspect They've Found 'Galaxy X'
Sukanya Chakrabarti, assistant professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, featured more »
E-Commerce Times
YouTube Halftime Show Sets Stage for Cross-Channel Ads
Mike Johansson, lecturer in communication, quoted more »
RIT Scientist Focuses On Hidden 'Dwarf Galaxy'
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Roth: RIT hockey aims to fill new arena
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Carestream donating equipment to RIT
more »
NBC.com
Dark Matter Hunters Suspect They've Found 'Galaxy X'
Sukanya Chakrabarti, assistant professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, featured more »
E-Commerce Times
YouTube Halftime Show Sets Stage for Cross-Channel Ads
Mike Johansson, lecturer in communication, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
SOFA Faculty Speaker Series: Tom Gasek and Brian Larson will lead a screening of the 2015 Oscar nominated animation shorts, 6:30 p.m. today, The Little Theatre, 240 East Ave., Rochester
Conable lecture series: “Multiculturalism in Multinational States,” Audie Klotz, Syracuse University, 3 p.m. Feb. 10, SAU Skalny Room
Information session: Graduate studies, 5–6 p.m. Feb. 10, Bausch and Lomb Center
Graduation Fair: “One-stop” shopping for graduation needs, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Feb. 11, SAU Fireside Lounge
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Games Should Be More Violent, Not Less,” Yannick LeJacq, Kotaku, 1 p.m. Feb. 11, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Research themes of the new Strategic Plan, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2220/2230
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Object Recognition in Bottlenose Dolphins, Humans, and Artificial Neural Networks,” Dr. Caroline DeLong, 4 p.m. Feb. 11, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Conable lecture series: “Multiculturalism in Multinational States,” Audie Klotz, Syracuse University, 3 p.m. Feb. 10, SAU Skalny Room
Information session: Graduate studies, 5–6 p.m. Feb. 10, Bausch and Lomb Center
Graduation Fair: “One-stop” shopping for graduation needs, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Feb. 11, SAU Fireside Lounge
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Games Should Be More Violent, Not Less,” Yannick LeJacq, Kotaku, 1 p.m. Feb. 11, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Research themes of the new Strategic Plan, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2220/2230
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Object Recognition in Bottlenose Dolphins, Humans, and Artificial Neural Networks,” Dr. Caroline DeLong, 4 p.m. Feb. 11, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Scoreboard
Men’s hockey: RIT 4, Niagara 4 (OT) (Feb. 7)
Men’s basketball: Skidmore 73, RIT 64 (Feb. 7)
Women’s hockey: Mercyhurst 3, RIT 0 (Feb. 7)
Women’s basketball: RIT 58, Skidmore 56 (Feb. 7)
Men’s track/field: Brockport Mid-Season Classic, 6th of 14 teams (Feb. 7)
Women’s track/field: Brockport Mid-Season Classic, 5th of 13 teams (Feb. 7)
Men’s basketball: Skidmore 73, RIT 64 (Feb. 7)
Women’s hockey: Mercyhurst 3, RIT 0 (Feb. 7)
Women’s basketball: RIT 58, Skidmore 56 (Feb. 7)
Men’s track/field: Brockport Mid-Season Classic, 6th of 14 teams (Feb. 7)
Women’s track/field: Brockport Mid-Season Classic, 5th of 13 teams (Feb. 7)
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