Today’s Top Stories
NASA photographer shares space work April 13
NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has spent 370 days in space and has taken nearly a half-million photos to capture the awe of his journeys. He presents “Astronauts’ Guide to Photography in Space” at RIT April 13.
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Men’s hockey players sign pro contracts
Hobey Baker finalist Matt Garbowsky signed with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League, and goaltender Jordan Ruby inked a deal with the Toldeo Walleye of the East Coast Hockey League on Tuesday.
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Counterterrorism expert to speak at symposium
Richard Clarke, the presidential counterterrorism adviser following 9/11, is the guest speaker for the annual Symposium for the Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty on April 8.
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NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has spent 370 days in space and has taken nearly a half-million photos to capture the awe of his journeys. He presents “Astronauts’ Guide to Photography in Space” at RIT April 13.
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Men’s hockey players sign pro contracts
Hobey Baker finalist Matt Garbowsky signed with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League, and goaltender Jordan Ruby inked a deal with the Toldeo Walleye of the East Coast Hockey League on Tuesday.
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Counterterrorism expert to speak at symposium
Richard Clarke, the presidential counterterrorism adviser following 9/11, is the guest speaker for the annual Symposium for the Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty on April 8.
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Top stories and videos for March
News and a video about RIT’s new solar array were among the most popular last month. Check out all of March’s top stories and videos.
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News and a video about RIT’s new solar array were among the most popular last month. Check out all of March’s top stories and videos.
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Magical hockey season comes to endRIT Tiger spirit was felt across the country this weekend as the men’s hockey team took on Minnesota State and the University of Nebraska Omaha in the NCAA Tournament. For RIT students and alumni, it was an exciting run and a chance to show off their Tiger pride. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Tigers to Amerks
WHAM-TV reports on Matt Garbowsky’s contract with the Rochester Americans AHL team. He joins the Amerks today for their final nine games. watch video »
WHAM-TV reports on Matt Garbowsky’s contract with the Rochester Americans AHL team. He joins the Amerks today for their final nine games. watch video »
Sports News
Giannino named Track Performer of the Year
The accolades continue to roll in for Matt Giannino of the men’s track and field team, as he was named the 2015 Liberty League Indoor Track Performer of the Year. He was also the 2013 and 2014 Liberty League Cross Country Runner of the Year and 2014 Outdoor Track Performer of the Year.
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The accolades continue to roll in for Matt Giannino of the men’s track and field team, as he was named the 2015 Liberty League Indoor Track Performer of the Year. He was also the 2013 and 2014 Liberty League Cross Country Runner of the Year and 2014 Outdoor Track Performer of the Year.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's Matt Garbowsky staying in Rochester
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
'Make something cool': SteelHacks competition sizzles at Pitt
Carl Domingo, fifth-year game design and development major, mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Connections: Healthcare Innovations, ADA Housing is Expensive, and More
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The Christian Science Monitor
How to defeat Internet bullies
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
RIT's Matt Garbowsky staying in Rochester
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
'Make something cool': SteelHacks competition sizzles at Pitt
Carl Domingo, fifth-year game design and development major, mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Connections: Healthcare Innovations, ADA Housing is Expensive, and More
RIT mentioned more »
The Christian Science Monitor
How to defeat Internet bullies
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, associate professor of philosophy more »
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Upcoming Events
Speaker: “It’s More Than Just Statistics—Theoretical Framework in Quantitative PER Studies,” Lin Ding, noon today, Orange Hall, room 1340
Speaker: “It Takes One to Know One,” Sam Antar, convicted felon, former CPA, former CFO of Crazy Eddie, 1 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium
Speaker: “Research on Language: Where We Went Wrong, What We Got Right, and What We Need to Do,” Susan Easterbrooks, Georgia State University, noon April 2, CSD Student Development Center, room 1310
Lecture: “Evolution of Avian Color,” Jed Burtt, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1 p.m. April 2, Golisano Hall auditorium
Conable Conference in International Studies: April 2–4 (details)
Lecture: “Alexander Wilson: The Scot who Founded American Ornithology,” Jed Burtt, Ohio Wesleyan University, 7 p.m. April 2, Golisano Hall auditorium
Opening reception: “Liminal Madness,” School of Art senior fine arts studio exhibition, 6–9 p.m. April 3, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition open through April 19)
Silent Disco: Dance party with two-channel system and dueling DJs, 9–11 p.m. April 3, SAU Fireside Lounge
Open house: For accepted students and families, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. April 4, throughout campus
Easter Egg Hunt: For ages 1-10, 10 a.m.–noon April 4, Gleason Quad
Speaker: “It Takes One to Know One,” Sam Antar, convicted felon, former CPA, former CFO of Crazy Eddie, 1 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium
Speaker: “Research on Language: Where We Went Wrong, What We Got Right, and What We Need to Do,” Susan Easterbrooks, Georgia State University, noon April 2, CSD Student Development Center, room 1310
Lecture: “Evolution of Avian Color,” Jed Burtt, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1 p.m. April 2, Golisano Hall auditorium
Conable Conference in International Studies: April 2–4 (details)
Lecture: “Alexander Wilson: The Scot who Founded American Ornithology,” Jed Burtt, Ohio Wesleyan University, 7 p.m. April 2, Golisano Hall auditorium
Opening reception: “Liminal Madness,” School of Art senior fine arts studio exhibition, 6–9 p.m. April 3, Gallery r, 100 College Ave., Rochester (exhibition open through April 19)
Silent Disco: Dance party with two-channel system and dueling DJs, 9–11 p.m. April 3, SAU Fireside Lounge
Open house: For accepted students and families, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. April 4, throughout campus
Easter Egg Hunt: For ages 1-10, 10 a.m.–noon April 4, Gleason Quad
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