February 19, 2015
Naixin Kang is in the first graduating class from RIT’s 2+2 program with a Beijing university. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Gabrielle Gaustad receives NSF CAREER award
Gabrielle Gaustad of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability received the award to study the implications of material scarcity and criticality on clean energy technologies.
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RIT hosts Graduate Education Week Feb. 23–27
The second annual Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held Feb. 23‑27 and features speakers, workshops and social events.
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Gabrielle Gaustad of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability received the award to study the implications of material scarcity and criticality on clean energy technologies.
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RIT hosts Graduate Education Week Feb. 23–27
The second annual Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held Feb. 23‑27 and features speakers, workshops and social events.
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Featured Video
Jammin’ with Ukulele Club
Many students play the ukulele at RIT. Get a taste in this RIT in :30 video, part of series about life at our university—a half-minute feature on the people, places and things that distinguish RIT. watch video »
Many students play the ukulele at RIT. Get a taste in this RIT in :30 video, part of series about life at our university—a half-minute feature on the people, places and things that distinguish RIT. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Illustration alumnus goes from CIAS to the CIA
Dan Caster ’89 was a mission integrator supporting counter-terrorism operations with the CIA, retiring in 2012 with over 22 years participating in sensitive missions.
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Dan Caster ’89 was a mission integrator supporting counter-terrorism operations with the CIA, retiring in 2012 with over 22 years participating in sensitive missions.
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Tiger Hockey
Women wrap up regular season against Syracuse
The women’s hockey team faces College Hockey America foe Syracuse at 7 p.m. Friday in Syracuse and 3:05 p.m. Saturday at the Gene Polisseni Center.
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The women’s hockey team faces College Hockey America foe Syracuse at 7 p.m. Friday in Syracuse and 3:05 p.m. Saturday at the Gene Polisseni Center.
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Sports News
Basketball beats William Smith
The women’s basketball team defeated William Smith College 88-77 in overtime on Wednesday. The Tigers outscored the Herons 21-10 in the overtime and had four players scoring in double figures.
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The women’s basketball team defeated William Smith College 88-77 in overtime on Wednesday. The Tigers outscored the Herons 21-10 in the overtime and had four players scoring in double figures.
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RIT in the News
Technical.ly DC
How I Work: Sunlight Labs Director James Turk
James Turk '08 (computer science) featured more »
How I Work: Sunlight Labs Director James Turk
James Turk '08 (computer science) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
FreezeFest: Feb. 19–22 (details)
Bow Wow Wellness: Reduce stress with therapy dogs, 4–5:30 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Exhibition and reception: Celebrating Chinese New Year, 4:30–6 p.m. today, Eastman Hall, MLC Lounge
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “What is the Culture of Law Enforcement?” 6 p.m. today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Thursday Night Cinema: Frozen, 9 p.m. today, 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)
Campus visit: Saunders College of Business dean finalist Donald E. Harter, Syracuse University, 2 p.m. Feb. 24, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Bow Wow Wellness: Reduce stress with therapy dogs, 4–5:30 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Exhibition and reception: Celebrating Chinese New Year, 4:30–6 p.m. today, Eastman Hall, MLC Lounge
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “What is the Culture of Law Enforcement?” 6 p.m. today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Thursday Night Cinema: Frozen, 9 p.m. today, 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)
Campus visit: Saunders College of Business dean finalist Donald E. Harter, Syracuse University, 2 p.m. Feb. 24, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Scoreboard
Women’s swimming/diving: UNYSCSA Championships, 6th of 15 teams
Men’s swimming/diving: UNYSCSA Championships, 7th of 14 teams
Men’s basketball: Hobart 53, RIT 51
Women’s basketball: RIT 88, William Smith 77
Men’s swimming/diving: UNYSCSA Championships, 7th of 14 teams
Men’s basketball: Hobart 53, RIT 51
Women’s basketball: RIT 88, William Smith 77
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