May 7, 2015
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Today’s Top Stories
RIT receives $495,608 federal grant
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability received the National Institute of Standards and Technology grant to help accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing.
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Business students, alumni join learning marathon
Saunders College of Business is helping on Friday to educate children at Clara Barton School No. 2 about business, economics and free enterprise.
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Multicultural Center honors its STARS
Members of the Multicultural Center for Academic Success at RIT recognized student, faculty and staff leaders on April 28 at the center’s annual “Celebration of STARS.”
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The Golisano Institute for Sustainability received the National Institute of Standards and Technology grant to help accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing.
read more »
Business students, alumni join learning marathon
Saunders College of Business is helping on Friday to educate children at Clara Barton School No. 2 about business, economics and free enterprise.
read more »
Multicultural Center honors its STARS
Members of the Multicultural Center for Academic Success at RIT recognized student, faculty and staff leaders on April 28 at the center’s annual “Celebration of STARS.”
read more »
Featured Video
RIT on TV: Crowdfunding
WROC-TV talks to Mike Johansson, senior lecturer in communication and social media expert, about the development of crowdfunding and how these acts of networked philanthropy are becoming significant charitable campaigns. watch video »
WROC-TV talks to Mike Johansson, senior lecturer in communication and social media expert, about the development of crowdfunding and how these acts of networked philanthropy are becoming significant charitable campaigns. watch video »
For and About Alumni
Husband and wife team soars to new heights
After the economy crashed, Jennifer and Will D’Ovidio opened the Aerial Arts of Rochester, where students can learn aerial silks, aerial hoops and ballet barre.
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After the economy crashed, Jennifer and Will D’Ovidio opened the Aerial Arts of Rochester, where students can learn aerial silks, aerial hoops and ballet barre.
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Newsmakers
Jon Schull, research scientist in the MAGIC Center, was selected for the Rochester Professional Consultants Network “Entrepreneur of the Year Award” for his work launching e-NABLE, an organization to connect 3D-printing hobbyists with children and adults in need of prosthetic fingers, hands or forearms. more Newsmakers »
Sports News
Men’s lacrosse advances in NCAA Tournament
The top-ranked men’s lacrosse team began play in the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship in style with a 24-3 win over Morrisville State in the first round on Wednesday. RIT advances to the second round and faces Union College on Saturday at Tiger Stadium.
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The top-ranked men’s lacrosse team began play in the 2015 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship in style with a 24-3 win over Morrisville State in the first round on Wednesday. RIT advances to the second round and faces Union College on Saturday at Tiger Stadium.
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RIT in the News
WXXI.org
RIT Gets Half-Million Dollar Manufacturing Grant
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Computerworld
Android cellular voice channel used as new covert channel to leak info, spread malware
Bushra Aloraini, networking and system administration graduate student; and Daryl Johnson, Bill Stackpole and Sumita Mishra, associate professors of computing security, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Slaughter announces $495,000 manufacturing grant for RIT
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Democrat and Chronicle
Higher ed here honors more than 17,000
RIT mentioned more »
RIT Gets Half-Million Dollar Manufacturing Grant
more »
Computerworld
Android cellular voice channel used as new covert channel to leak info, spread malware
Bushra Aloraini, networking and system administration graduate student; and Daryl Johnson, Bill Stackpole and Sumita Mishra, associate professors of computing security, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Slaughter announces $495,000 manufacturing grant for RIT
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Higher ed here honors more than 17,000
RIT mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Panel discussion: “Career Opportunities in Cybersecurity,” 12:30 p.m. today, Golisano Hall auditorium (register)
Speaker: “Building an Inclusive Campus,” Shaun Harper, University of Pennsylvania, 1:30 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Critical Thinking Spring Lecture: “Critical Thinking, College Experiences and Transitions to Adulthood: Lessons from Aspiring Adults Adrift,” Richard Arum, 4 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Undergraduate Philosophy Conference: Featuring keynote speaker Karen Frost-Arnold, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. May 8, Louise Slaughter Hall, rooms 2240 and 2230
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Jazz for all Seasons,” The Rod Blumenau Quintet, 8 p.m. May 8, Ingle Auditorium; $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/ alumni, $20 general public
Performance: Featuring Chilean-born Canadian tenor Pablo Cesar Bustos, 5 p.m. May 9, Ingle Auditorium
Concert: RIT Singers Alumni Concert, 8 p.m. May 9, Webb Auditorium
Dancing in the Dark: Free food, music, dancing and fun, 10 p.m.–1 a.m. May 9, SDC Quad
Performance: RIT Concert Band, 3 p.m. May 10, Ingle Auditorium
Lecture: “Banksy: Completed,” Carol Diehl, 5 p.m. May 12, Webb Auditorium, Booth Hall
Speaker: “Building an Inclusive Campus,” Shaun Harper, University of Pennsylvania, 1:30 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Critical Thinking Spring Lecture: “Critical Thinking, College Experiences and Transitions to Adulthood: Lessons from Aspiring Adults Adrift,” Richard Arum, 4 p.m. today, Webb Auditorium
Undergraduate Philosophy Conference: Featuring keynote speaker Karen Frost-Arnold, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. May 8, Louise Slaughter Hall, rooms 2240 and 2230
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Jazz for all Seasons,” The Rod Blumenau Quintet, 8 p.m. May 8, Ingle Auditorium; $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/ alumni, $20 general public
Performance: Featuring Chilean-born Canadian tenor Pablo Cesar Bustos, 5 p.m. May 9, Ingle Auditorium
Concert: RIT Singers Alumni Concert, 8 p.m. May 9, Webb Auditorium
Dancing in the Dark: Free food, music, dancing and fun, 10 p.m.–1 a.m. May 9, SDC Quad
Performance: RIT Concert Band, 3 p.m. May 10, Ingle Auditorium
Lecture: “Banksy: Completed,” Carol Diehl, 5 p.m. May 12, Webb Auditorium, Booth Hall
Scoreboard
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 24, Morrisville 3
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