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Undergrad helps improve microfluidic techniques
It’s uncommon for undergraduate students to be the first authors of a research paper published in a peer-reviewed journal. Fourth-year biomedical engineering student Alexandra LaLonde has had two. This is what a student-centered research university looks like under RIT’s new Strategic Plan.
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Athletes dive into competition during intersession
For 280 members of RIT’s athletic teams, intersession was about forging bonds with teammates and connecting with the community.
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It’s uncommon for undergraduate students to be the first authors of a research paper published in a peer-reviewed journal. Fourth-year biomedical engineering student Alexandra LaLonde has had two. This is what a student-centered research university looks like under RIT’s new Strategic Plan.
read more »
Athletes dive into competition during intersession
For 280 members of RIT’s athletic teams, intersession was about forging bonds with teammates and connecting with the community.
read more »
Show us your best campus photos
RIT University News Services wants to see your best photo work for possible credited inclusion in our publications, including Athenaeum.
read more »
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Newsmakers
Jennifer Whitlock, Vignelli Center for Design Studies archivist, is among 60 archivists in the U.S. to earn the Digital Archives Specialist certificate from the Society of American Archivists. The program provides archivists information and tools needed to manage the demands of born-digital records. more Newsmakers »
RIT in the News
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The future of film
Willie Osterman, professor and program chair, fine art photography, featured more »
U.S. News & World Report
College Grads Question How Much a Degree Is Worth
Bill Destler, president, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT computing college dean to attend White House Summit on Cybersecurity
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CNN.com
Capturing snowflakes under a microscope
Michael Peres, professor and associate chair, School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Ceramics show features works by former RIT prof and the students he shaped
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Democrat and Chronicle
Independent grocers thrive in a big retail world
Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business, quoted more »
The future of film
Willie Osterman, professor and program chair, fine art photography, featured more »
U.S. News & World Report
College Grads Question How Much a Degree Is Worth
Bill Destler, president, quoted more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT computing college dean to attend White House Summit on Cybersecurity
more »
CNN.com
Capturing snowflakes under a microscope
Michael Peres, professor and associate chair, School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Ceramics show features works by former RIT prof and the students he shaped
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Independent grocers thrive in a big retail world
Eugene Fram, professor emeritus, Saunders College of Business, quoted more »
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Upcoming Events
Graduation Fair: “One-stop” shopping for graduation needs, until 2 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Community Service Fair: Get information from local nonprofit agencies, until 1 p.m. today, SAU lobby
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Games Should Be More Violent, Not Less,” Yannick LeJacq, Kotaku, 1 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Research themes of the new Strategic Plan, 1:30 p.m. today, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2220/2230
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Object Recognition in Bottlenose Dolphins, Humans, and Artificial Neural Networks,” Caroline DeLong, 4 p.m. today, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: “Winning External Funding in the Humanities: Developing a Comprehensive Approach,” Teresa Delcorso, Rutgers University, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Golisano Hall auditorium
Seminar: “Opportunities for Research, Scholarship, Creativity and Graduate Study in Sweden,” 4 p.m. Feb. 12, Student Innovation Hall
Workshop: Résumé and cover letter writing techniques, 5 p.m. Feb. 12, Bausch and Lomb Center
Opening reception: “Portraits of a Sicilian Family,” Thomas MacPherson, 6 p.m. Feb. 12, University Gallery
Film: Presented by Tiger Media club, No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Panara Theatre
Community Service Fair: Get information from local nonprofit agencies, until 1 p.m. today, SAU lobby
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Games Should Be More Violent, Not Less,” Yannick LeJacq, Kotaku, 1 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Research themes of the new Strategic Plan, 1:30 p.m. today, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2220/2230
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Object Recognition in Bottlenose Dolphins, Humans, and Artificial Neural Networks,” Caroline DeLong, 4 p.m. today, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: “Winning External Funding in the Humanities: Developing a Comprehensive Approach,” Teresa Delcorso, Rutgers University, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Golisano Hall auditorium
Seminar: “Opportunities for Research, Scholarship, Creativity and Graduate Study in Sweden,” 4 p.m. Feb. 12, Student Innovation Hall
Workshop: Résumé and cover letter writing techniques, 5 p.m. Feb. 12, Bausch and Lomb Center
Opening reception: “Portraits of a Sicilian Family,” Thomas MacPherson, 6 p.m. Feb. 12, University Gallery
Film: Presented by Tiger Media club, No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Panara Theatre
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