Today’s Top Stories
Alumnus named 2015 Vanden Brul Award recipient
Serial entrepreneur John Smith ’73 (business administration) will be honored during a luncheon at Oak Hill Country Club on April 21.
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2,500 expected to attend Tora-Con 2015
Tora-Con 2015 will feature comedians, voice actors from anime productions, live performances and a sold-out pre-registration of 2,500 guests this weekend.
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Climate scientist James Hansen visits April 21
Climate scientist and activist James Hansen will speak at 12:30 p.m. April 21 about the urgency of reversing the energy imbalance.
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Serial entrepreneur John Smith ’73 (business administration) will be honored during a luncheon at Oak Hill Country Club on April 21.
read more »
2,500 expected to attend Tora-Con 2015
Tora-Con 2015 will feature comedians, voice actors from anime productions, live performances and a sold-out pre-registration of 2,500 guests this weekend.
read more »
Climate scientist James Hansen visits April 21
Climate scientist and activist James Hansen will speak at 12:30 p.m. April 21 about the urgency of reversing the energy imbalance.
read more »
Featured Video
RIT Expert: Kim Kurz, ASL and interpreting education
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from Kim Kurz, department chair of ASL and interpreting education. Watch more expert videos or view the Experts Guide. watch video »
RIT deans, faculty and staff can offer expert insight into a variety of areas. Today, hear from Kim Kurz, department chair of ASL and interpreting education. Watch more expert videos or view the Experts Guide. watch video »
Tiger Hockey
Matt Garbowsky earns two honors
Senior captain Matt Garbowsky of the men’s hockey team was named a 2015 CCM Hockey Second Team All-American, the first RIT player to earn this prestigious honor since the program moved to Division I in 2005. In addition, Garbowsky was named an All-USCHO.com second team selection.
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Senior captain Matt Garbowsky of the men’s hockey team was named a 2015 CCM Hockey Second Team All-American, the first RIT player to earn this prestigious honor since the program moved to Division I in 2005. In addition, Garbowsky was named an All-USCHO.com second team selection.
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Sports News
No. 1 men’s lacrosse to play Union today
The men’s lacrosse team will face conference rival Union College at 4 p.m. today on the campus of Union College. RIT enters the week 13-0 and ranked No. 1 for the second time this season.
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The men’s lacrosse team will face conference rival Union College at 4 p.m. today on the campus of Union College. RIT enters the week 13-0 and ranked No. 1 for the second time this season.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Hundreds to gather for RIT hackathon
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Rochester Business Journal
3 area women among RIT Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
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Rochester Business Journal
RIT plays host to hackathon event this weekend
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WXXI.org
Gleason Works Donates Equipment To RIT
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Democrat and Chronicle
Meet the 2015 Rochester Venture Challenge finalists
John Bonzo '06, '06 (industrial engineering) and Marty Strenczewilk '11 (environmental safety, health and management) mentioned more »
Hundreds to gather for RIT hackathon
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Rochester Business Journal
3 area women among RIT Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
more »
Rochester Business Journal
RIT plays host to hackathon event this weekend
more »
WXXI.org
Gleason Works Donates Equipment To RIT
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Meet the 2015 Rochester Venture Challenge finalists
John Bonzo '06, '06 (industrial engineering) and Marty Strenczewilk '11 (environmental safety, health and management) mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Lecture: “Protein-based Biomaterials for Stem Cell Differentiation and Surgical Adhesive Applications,” Julie Liu, Purdue University, noon today, Institute Hall, room 1080
Town hall meeting: Strategic Plan: Digital Media and Imaging Science, 1 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall
Film screening: Struggle in Smugtown: Rochester’s Workers, Radicals and Reformers, 7 p.m. today, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: “Michaël Borremans: Hard Times,” Michaël Amy, professor of the history of art, 11 a.m. April 16, University Gallery
Lecture: “Learning to Generate Understandable Animations of American Sign Language,” Matt Huenerfauth, noon April 16, CSD Student Development Center, room 1310 (register)
ROC Tech Showcase: Meet local tech industry leaders, noon–2 p.m. April 16, Golisano Hall atrium
Gosnell lecture series: “Poverty Alleviation through Social Labeling Programs? Information Valuation and Willingness to Pay for Fair Trade Coffee,” Arnab K. Basu, Cornell University, 3 p.m. April 16, Golisano
Kern lecture series: “The Picture Revolution,” Steven Overman, Eastman Kodak Co., 3:30 p.m. April 16, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Poetry reading: Featuring RIT faculty, students and alumni, 4 p.m. April 16, Shop One2
Opening reception: “Musicians: Photographs by Bob Cato,” 5–7 p.m. April 16, University Gallery (exhibition runs through June 26)
Town hall meeting: Strategic Plan: Digital Media and Imaging Science, 1 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall
Film screening: Struggle in Smugtown: Rochester’s Workers, Radicals and Reformers, 7 p.m. today, Stan McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: “Michaël Borremans: Hard Times,” Michaël Amy, professor of the history of art, 11 a.m. April 16, University Gallery
Lecture: “Learning to Generate Understandable Animations of American Sign Language,” Matt Huenerfauth, noon April 16, CSD Student Development Center, room 1310 (register)
ROC Tech Showcase: Meet local tech industry leaders, noon–2 p.m. April 16, Golisano Hall atrium
Gosnell lecture series: “Poverty Alleviation through Social Labeling Programs? Information Valuation and Willingness to Pay for Fair Trade Coffee,” Arnab K. Basu, Cornell University, 3 p.m. April 16, Golisano
Kern lecture series: “The Picture Revolution,” Steven Overman, Eastman Kodak Co., 3:30 p.m. April 16, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Poetry reading: Featuring RIT faculty, students and alumni, 4 p.m. April 16, Shop One2
Opening reception: “Musicians: Photographs by Bob Cato,” 5–7 p.m. April 16, University Gallery (exhibition runs through June 26)
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