March 6, 2015
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul helped cut the ribbon on RIT’s Battery Prototyping Center. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT unveils Battery Prototyping Center today
The new Battery Prototyping Center is a $1.5 million state-of-the-art facility that will conduct research and work with companies in this rapidly growing local industry.
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Solar energy farm to begin operation in April
Six-and-a-half acres of a farm field on the RIT campus has been transformed into a massive, 2-megawatt solar array consisting of 6,138 photovoltaic panels.
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Learn how to be an effective mentor March 16
Experienced faculty members will share strategies and rewards of participating in this valuable relationship during the “So, You Want to be a Mentor?” panel.
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The new Battery Prototyping Center is a $1.5 million state-of-the-art facility that will conduct research and work with companies in this rapidly growing local industry.
read more »
Solar energy farm to begin operation in April
Six-and-a-half acres of a farm field on the RIT campus has been transformed into a massive, 2-megawatt solar array consisting of 6,138 photovoltaic panels.
read more » | watch video »
Learn how to be an effective mentor March 16
Experienced faculty members will share strategies and rewards of participating in this valuable relationship during the “So, You Want to be a Mentor?” panel.
read more »
Global News
Professor creates better maps for refugee camp
Brian Tomaszewski traveled to Jordan to look at how geographic information systems and mapping could help in disaster situations at the Zaatari Syrian refugee camp.
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Brian Tomaszewski traveled to Jordan to look at how geographic information systems and mapping could help in disaster situations at the Zaatari Syrian refugee camp.
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The Tiger Beat Blog
RIT at Game Developers Conference 2015
Hear from University News co-op student Derrick Hunt as he attends the national Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. GDC is the world’s largest professional gaming industry event of the year.
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Hear from University News co-op student Derrick Hunt as he attends the national Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. GDC is the world’s largest professional gaming industry event of the year.
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Tiger Hockey
Brad McGowan named Player of the Month
Senior forward Brad McGowan of the men’s hockey team was named the Atlantic Hockey Conference Player of the Month for February, his first monthly honor of his RIT career.
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Senior forward Brad McGowan of the men’s hockey team was named the Atlantic Hockey Conference Player of the Month for February, his first monthly honor of his RIT career.
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Sports News
Wrestling coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Wrestling assistant coach Jason Bovenzi will be inducted into the 2015 National Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame on March 12 at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet in Hershey, Pa. The induction ceremony takes place the night before the NCAA Division III Championships begin.
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Wrestling assistant coach Jason Bovenzi will be inducted into the 2015 National Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame on March 12 at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet in Hershey, Pa. The induction ceremony takes place the night before the NCAA Division III Championships begin.
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RIT in the News
Business Insider
Game developers, critics share experiences at #1ReasonToBe panel
Sela Davis '08, '11 (information technology and game design and development) quoted more »
Trajectory Magazine
Spotlight: USGIF Scholarship Winner
Brian Tomaszewski, assistant professor, Department of Information Sciences and Technologies, featured more »
Game developers, critics share experiences at #1ReasonToBe panel
Sela Davis '08, '11 (information technology and game design and development) quoted more »
Trajectory Magazine
Spotlight: USGIF Scholarship Winner
Brian Tomaszewski, assistant professor, Department of Information Sciences and Technologies, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Opening reception: Fine Art Photography Senior Show, 4–7 p.m. today, William Harris Gallery, Gannett Hall (exhibit runs through March 21)
Japanese Traditional Culture experience: Featuring kimono demonstration, calligraphy demonstration and tea tasting, 4:30–6 p.m. today, SAU 1829 Room
Opening reception: “Full Spectrum,” student work from College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, 6–9 p.m. today, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibit runs through March 21)
Performing Artists Concert Series: Rebecca Penneys’ Piano Extravaganza, 8 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium; $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/alumni, $20 general public
Campus visit: Saunders College of Business dean finalist Patrick J. Socci, Hofstra University, 2 p.m. March 10, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Lecture: “The Ripple Effect from Prudence Crandall’s Academy for Ladies and Little Misses of Color,” Jennifer Rycenga, 5 p.m. March 10, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2140
Professional women’s roundtable: With Aqua Porter, Zuileka Shepard, Yolanda Benitez and Patricia Iglesias Victoria, hosted by RIT D.I.V.A.S., 6 p.m. March 10, SAU 1829 Room
French Film Festival: The Grand Illusion, 7 p.m. March 10, Golisano Hall auditorium
United Way campaign kickoff: “RIT Heroes in Action and Auction,” features carnival games, ice cream, chair auction and prize auction, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. March 11, SAU lobby, Fireside Lounge and 1829 Room
Grand opening: WITR Studio X, 4:15 p.m. March 18, SAU room 1150 (RSVP by March 11)
Japanese Traditional Culture experience: Featuring kimono demonstration, calligraphy demonstration and tea tasting, 4:30–6 p.m. today, SAU 1829 Room
Opening reception: “Full Spectrum,” student work from College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, 6–9 p.m. today, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibit runs through March 21)
Performing Artists Concert Series: Rebecca Penneys’ Piano Extravaganza, 8 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium; $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/alumni, $20 general public
Campus visit: Saunders College of Business dean finalist Patrick J. Socci, Hofstra University, 2 p.m. March 10, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Lecture: “The Ripple Effect from Prudence Crandall’s Academy for Ladies and Little Misses of Color,” Jennifer Rycenga, 5 p.m. March 10, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2140
Professional women’s roundtable: With Aqua Porter, Zuileka Shepard, Yolanda Benitez and Patricia Iglesias Victoria, hosted by RIT D.I.V.A.S., 6 p.m. March 10, SAU 1829 Room
French Film Festival: The Grand Illusion, 7 p.m. March 10, Golisano Hall auditorium
United Way campaign kickoff: “RIT Heroes in Action and Auction,” features carnival games, ice cream, chair auction and prize auction, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. March 11, SAU lobby, Fireside Lounge and 1829 Room
Grand opening: WITR Studio X, 4:15 p.m. March 18, SAU room 1150 (RSVP by March 11)
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