February 18, 2015
Undergraduate students are developing methods for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Smoke signals
Risa Robinson, department head of mechanical engineering in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, is developing comparative information between e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes on nicotine emissions and dosages to evaluate toxicological risks.
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Share your achievements with Merit
Did you make the Dean’s List this fall? RIT wants you to share your good news with friends and family through Merit.
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Nominations for Outstanding Adult Student sought
The Office of Part-time & Graduate Enrollment is accepting applications until March 9 for the Outstanding Adult Student award, which recognizes students who successfully combine college studies with other adult responsibilities. For eligibility requirements, email opes@rit.edu or call 475-7223.
Risa Robinson, department head of mechanical engineering in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, is developing comparative information between e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes on nicotine emissions and dosages to evaluate toxicological risks.
read more »
Share your achievements with Merit
Did you make the Dean’s List this fall? RIT wants you to share your good news with friends and family through Merit.
read more »
Nominations for Outstanding Adult Student sought
The Office of Part-time & Graduate Enrollment is accepting applications until March 9 for the Outstanding Adult Student award, which recognizes students who successfully combine college studies with other adult responsibilities. For eligibility requirements, email opes@rit.edu or call 475-7223.
Global News
RIT Croatia grad wins award for math app
Izet Zdralović, an alumnus of RIT Croatia who co-founded an app that solves mathematical equations, won a Netexplo Award for one of the best innovations of 2014.
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Izet Zdralović, an alumnus of RIT Croatia who co-founded an app that solves mathematical equations, won a Netexplo Award for one of the best innovations of 2014.
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Tiger Hockey
Vote for Matt Garbowsky
Senior forward Matt Garbowsky of the men’s hockey team is one of 59 nominees for the Hobey Baker Award, college hockey’s most prestigious individual honor. Fans can vote at hobeybaker.com. The first phase ends March 8.
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Senior forward Matt Garbowsky of the men’s hockey team is one of 59 nominees for the Hobey Baker Award, college hockey’s most prestigious individual honor. Fans can vote at hobeybaker.com. The first phase ends March 8.
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Sports News
Men’s lacrosse picked first in preseason poll
The three-time defending Liberty League champion men’s lacrosse team is the 2015 Liberty League preseason favorite in a vote of the league’s head coaches. RIT was picked first with 49 points and received seven first-place votes.
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The three-time defending Liberty League champion men’s lacrosse team is the 2015 Liberty League preseason favorite in a vote of the league’s head coaches. RIT was picked first with 49 points and received seven first-place votes.
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RIT in the News
Henrietta Post
Film festival seeks works showcasing environmental perspectives
Enid Cardinal, senior sustainability advisor to the president, mentioned more »
Zawya
89% believe innovation is integral to MENA's social and economic growth
Youssef Al-Assaf, president, RIT Dubai, mentioned more »
NBC.com
'Vizzie' Awards Cross the Line Between Science and Art
Ted Kinsman, assistant professor of photographic technology, mentioned more »
Film festival seeks works showcasing environmental perspectives
Enid Cardinal, senior sustainability advisor to the president, mentioned more »
Zawya
89% believe innovation is integral to MENA's social and economic growth
Youssef Al-Assaf, president, RIT Dubai, mentioned more »
NBC.com
'Vizzie' Awards Cross the Line Between Science and Art
Ted Kinsman, assistant professor of photographic technology, mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Lecture: “Debiasing Techniques, their Reliability and Implications for Critical Thinking Instruction,” Frank Zenker, Lund University, Sweden, 3 p.m. today, Campus Center Bamboo Room
FreezeFest: Feb. 19–22 (details)
Exhibition and reception: Celebrating Chinese New Year, 4:30–6 p.m. Feb. 19, Eastman Hall, MLC Lounge
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “What is the Culture of Law Enforcement?” 6 p.m. Feb. 19, SAU MOSAIC Center
Thursday Night Cinema: Frozen, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, Ingle Auditorium
Unification 2015: Featuring dance, skits and music by RIT’s multicultural organizations, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 21, Ingle Auditorium, $5 general admission, $4 affiliate members, $3 international students
Comedian: Bo Burnham, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Conable lecture series: “Brazilian Education Perspectives: Issues of Social & Cultural Diversity,” Maria Cristina Rodrigues Azevedo Joly, University of Brasilia, 3 p.m. Feb. 25, 1829 Room
Hale lecture series: “How Practical Wisdom Unifies Aristotle’s Ethical Theory,” Kathleen Harbin, The College at Brockport, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Fair: COLA Major, Minor, and Immersion Fair, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Feb. 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
FreezeFest: Feb. 19–22 (details)
Exhibition and reception: Celebrating Chinese New Year, 4:30–6 p.m. Feb. 19, Eastman Hall, MLC Lounge
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “What is the Culture of Law Enforcement?” 6 p.m. Feb. 19, SAU MOSAIC Center
Thursday Night Cinema: Frozen, 9 p.m. Feb. 19, Ingle Auditorium
Unification 2015: Featuring dance, skits and music by RIT’s multicultural organizations, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 21, Ingle Auditorium, $5 general admission, $4 affiliate members, $3 international students
Comedian: Bo Burnham, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Conable lecture series: “Brazilian Education Perspectives: Issues of Social & Cultural Diversity,” Maria Cristina Rodrigues Azevedo Joly, University of Brasilia, 3 p.m. Feb. 25, 1829 Room
Hale lecture series: “How Practical Wisdom Unifies Aristotle’s Ethical Theory,” Kathleen Harbin, The College at Brockport, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Fair: COLA Major, Minor, and Immersion Fair, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Feb. 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
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