May 4, 2015
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Today’s Top Stories
2015 Imagine RIT Festival packs some STEAM
A ‘flying cars’ challenge launched a perfect spring day with about 35,000 people experiencing more than 400 exhibits in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.
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RIT names interim dean of GCCIS
Anne Haake, professor and associate dean, will assume her new responsibilities in July. A search committee for a permanent dean will be formed before the end of the academic year and will work to bring a full-time dean to RIT by July 1, 2016.
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Top stories and videos for April
News about the Baja Racing Team’s troubles in Brazil was the most popular story last month. Check out all of April’s top stories and videos.
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A ‘flying cars’ challenge launched a perfect spring day with about 35,000 people experiencing more than 400 exhibits in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.
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RIT names interim dean of GCCISAnne Haake, professor and associate dean, will assume her new responsibilities in July. A search committee for a permanent dean will be formed before the end of the academic year and will work to bring a full-time dean to RIT by July 1, 2016.
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Top stories and videos for AprilNews about the Baja Racing Team’s troubles in Brazil was the most popular story last month. Check out all of April’s top stories and videos.
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Featured Video
2015 Imagine RITHear what visitors to Imagine RIT had to say about the annual innovation and creativity festival. For local TV coverage of the event, go to the University News Imagine RIT playlist. watch video »
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RIT honors Microsoft inventor Alex Kipman ’01
Alex Kipman ’01 (software engineering) was inducted into RIT’s Innovation Hall of Fame on Friday. An innovator at heart, Kipman has led four major break-through products for Microsoft, including Kinect in 2010 and most recently Microsoft HoloLens. watch video »
Alex Kipman ’01 (software engineering) was inducted into RIT’s Innovation Hall of Fame on Friday. An innovator at heart, Kipman has led four major break-through products for Microsoft, including Kinect in 2010 and most recently Microsoft HoloLens. watch video »
Sports News
Men’s lacrosse wins league championship
The No. 1 men’s lacrosse team won 25-14 over Union College in the Liberty League Championship on Sunday, its fourth straight Liberty League title. The Tigers face Morrisville State in the first round of the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Wednesday.
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The No. 1 men’s lacrosse team won 25-14 over Union College in the Liberty League Championship on Sunday, its fourth straight Liberty League title. The Tigers face Morrisville State in the first round of the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Wednesday.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's Imagine grads get head start in business
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Democrat and Chronicle
Imagine RIT innovation inspires Rochester
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WXXI.org
'Imagining' What's Possible At An Annual RIT Festival
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Rochester Business Journal
HoloLens inventor to be inducted into RIT Innovation Hall of Fame
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RIT's Imagine grads get head start in business
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Democrat and Chronicle
Imagine RIT innovation inspires Rochester
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WXXI.org
'Imagining' What's Possible At An Annual RIT Festival
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Rochester Business Journal
HoloLens inventor to be inducted into RIT Innovation Hall of Fame
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Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Spanish Film Series: The Mission, 7 p.m. today, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Presentation: Capital access opportunities for businesses through the New York State Common Retirement Fund, 8 a.m. May 5, Golisano Institute for Sustainability (register)
Reception: End-of-the-year celebration for fine art photography seniors, 5:20–6 p.m. May 5, Bausch and Lomb Center, room A-190
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Revitalizing the Professions in an Era of Automation,” Frank Pasquale, University of Maryland, 1 p.m. May 6, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Performance: RIT Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. May 6, Ingle Auditorium
Panel discussion: “Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity,” 12:30 p.m. May 7, Golisano Hall auditorium (register)
Speaker: “Building an Inclusive Campus,” Shaun Harper, University of Pennsylvania, 1:30 p.m. May 7, Ingle Auditorium
Fram Chair in Critical Thinking Spring Lecture: “Critical Thinking, College Experiences and Transitions to Adulthood: Lessons from Aspiring Adults Adrift,” Richard Arum, 4 p.m. May 7, Webb Auditorium
Presentation: Capital access opportunities for businesses through the New York State Common Retirement Fund, 8 a.m. May 5, Golisano Institute for Sustainability (register)
Reception: End-of-the-year celebration for fine art photography seniors, 5:20–6 p.m. May 5, Bausch and Lomb Center, room A-190
MAGIC Speaker Series: “Revitalizing the Professions in an Era of Automation,” Frank Pasquale, University of Maryland, 1 p.m. May 6, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Performance: RIT Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m. May 6, Ingle Auditorium
Panel discussion: “Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity,” 12:30 p.m. May 7, Golisano Hall auditorium (register)
Speaker: “Building an Inclusive Campus,” Shaun Harper, University of Pennsylvania, 1:30 p.m. May 7, Ingle Auditorium
Fram Chair in Critical Thinking Spring Lecture: “Critical Thinking, College Experiences and Transitions to Adulthood: Lessons from Aspiring Adults Adrift,” Richard Arum, 4 p.m. May 7, Webb Auditorium
Scoreboard
Men's lacrosse: RIT 25, Union 14
Men’s track/field: NYSCTC Championships, 6th of 13 teams (May 2)
Women’s track/field: NYSCTC Championships, 3rd of 12 teams (May 2)
Softball: Alfred State 3—5, RIT 1—8 (May 2)
Baseball: RIT 9—2, RPI 7—5 (May 2)
Men’s track/field: NYSCTC Championships, 6th of 13 teams (May 2)
Women’s track/field: NYSCTC Championships, 3rd of 12 teams (May 2)
Softball: Alfred State 3—5, RIT 1—8 (May 2)
Baseball: RIT 9—2, RPI 7—5 (May 2)
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