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Today’s Top Stories
RIT student Max Maisel missing
The Rochester Police Department and RIT’s Public Safety Department are attempting to locate third-year student Max Maisel, last seen Sunday evening.
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Pictometry co-founder joins start-up CryptoLabs
Stephen Schultz ’89 has been named chief technology officer for CryptoLabs, a start-up in RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator.
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Nominations open for Staff Recognition Awards
Staff Council is accepting nominations for the Staff Recognition Awards for individuals or teams whose work has had a major impact on RIT, who have excelled in the performance of their duties or who personify RIT’s Core Values. Contact Peg Meyers for details.
The Rochester Police Department and RIT’s Public Safety Department are attempting to locate third-year student Max Maisel, last seen Sunday evening.
read more »
Pictometry co-founder joins start-up CryptoLabs
Stephen Schultz ’89 has been named chief technology officer for CryptoLabs, a start-up in RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator.
read more »
Nominations open for Staff Recognition Awards
Staff Council is accepting nominations for the Staff Recognition Awards for individuals or teams whose work has had a major impact on RIT, who have excelled in the performance of their duties or who personify RIT’s Core Values. Contact Peg Meyers for details.
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 basketball heads to semifinals
The men’s basketball team qualified for its first Liberty League Tournament since joining the conference in 2011–2012. RIT, the No. 4 seed, will face No. 1 seed Skidmore College in the semifinals at 8 p.m. today in Saratoga Springs.
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The men’s basketball team qualified for its first Liberty League Tournament since joining the conference in 2011–2012. RIT, the No. 4 seed, will face No. 1 seed Skidmore College in the semifinals at 8 p.m. today in Saratoga Springs.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Pictometry co-founder joins high tech startup
Venture Creations company featured more »
The Huffington Post
A Hyperrealism That Questions Reality With James Zamora and Sarah Atlee at RO2 Art
Sarah Atlee '06 (fine arts studio) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Do it! Aerial fitness offers midair workout
Jennifer D'Ovidio '08 (applied arts and sciences) and William D'Ovidio '08 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Pictometry co-founder joins high tech startup
Venture Creations company featured more »
The Huffington Post
A Hyperrealism That Questions Reality With James Zamora and Sarah Atlee at RO2 Art
Sarah Atlee '06 (fine arts studio) featured more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Do it! Aerial fitness offers midair workout
Jennifer D'Ovidio '08 (applied arts and sciences) and William D'Ovidio '08 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Project Lead the Way training: Teachers from across the country to train as Lead Teachers in PLTW’s Launch program to introduce K-5 students to STEM fields, today and Feb. 26, Louise Slaughter Hall
Conable lecture series: “Brazilian Education Perspectives: Issues of Social & Cultural Diversity,” Maria Cristina Rodrigues Azevedo Joly, University of Brasilia, 3 p.m. today, 1829 Room
Hale lecture series: “How Practical Wisdom Unifies Aristotle’s Ethical Theory,” Kathleen Harbin, The College at Brockport, 3:30 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Trivia game: Black History Trivia Game Show, 7:30 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Fair: COLA Major, Minor, and Immersion Fair, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Feb. 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
Faculty/Student Reading Series: Featuring poetry by Chandra McKenzie, Erin Hutson and Jamal Henderson, 5 p.m. Feb. 26, Campus Center Reading Room
Chinese New Year: Celebrate with Chinese paper-cutting, calligraphy and music, 4:30–6 p.m. Feb. 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 (schedule and registration)
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Unconscious Bias, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 27, University Gallery, Booth Hall
Gospel Fest: Featuring performances by the RIT Gospel Ensemble, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Panara Theatre
Conable lecture series: “Brazilian Education Perspectives: Issues of Social & Cultural Diversity,” Maria Cristina Rodrigues Azevedo Joly, University of Brasilia, 3 p.m. today, 1829 Room
Hale lecture series: “How Practical Wisdom Unifies Aristotle’s Ethical Theory,” Kathleen Harbin, The College at Brockport, 3:30 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Trivia game: Black History Trivia Game Show, 7:30 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Fair: COLA Major, Minor, and Immersion Fair, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Feb. 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
Faculty/Student Reading Series: Featuring poetry by Chandra McKenzie, Erin Hutson and Jamal Henderson, 5 p.m. Feb. 26, Campus Center Reading Room
Chinese New Year: Celebrate with Chinese paper-cutting, calligraphy and music, 4:30–6 p.m. Feb. 26, SAU Fireside Lounge
Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 (schedule and registration)
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: Unconscious Bias, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 27, University Gallery, Booth Hall
Gospel Fest: Featuring performances by the RIT Gospel Ensemble, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Panara Theatre
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