May 19, 2015
School for American Crafts students highlighted their work during the annual showcase. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Professors present ideas at TEDxFlourCity
Sustainability engineer Callie Babbitt will discuss the emergence of industrial ecology and astrophysicist Sukanya Chakrabarti will talk about dark matter and dwarf galaxies at TEDxFlourCity: Branch Out on May 30.
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Symposium connects RIT to local community
RIT is hosting a two-day symposium that aims to strengthen the university’s connection to the greater Rochester community through collaborative partnerships.
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Parking lot closures for this and next week
In order to accommodate commencement weekend and the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge, D Lot will be closed from 11:30 p.m. May 21 to 8 a.m. May 27. Reserve permit holders should park in E, F, J or M lots. G Lot will be exclusively for handicapped permit holders on Friday and Saturday.
Sustainability engineer Callie Babbitt will discuss the emergence of industrial ecology and astrophysicist Sukanya Chakrabarti will talk about dark matter and dwarf galaxies at TEDxFlourCity: Branch Out on May 30.
read more »
Symposium connects RIT to local community
RIT is hosting a two-day symposium that aims to strengthen the university’s connection to the greater Rochester community through collaborative partnerships.
read more »
Parking lot closures for this and next week
In order to accommodate commencement weekend and the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge, D Lot will be closed from 11:30 p.m. May 21 to 8 a.m. May 27. Reserve permit holders should park in E, F, J or M lots. G Lot will be exclusively for handicapped permit holders on Friday and Saturday.
Commencement 2015
NTID student ready to face future
As commencement draws near, University News is highlighting a few members of the Class of 2015. Today, read about Mason Chronister, who is fulfilling his dream to work for the government. See all commencement news at rit.edu/news/commencement.
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As commencement draws near, University News is highlighting a few members of the Class of 2015. Today, read about Mason Chronister, who is fulfilling his dream to work for the government. See all commencement news at rit.edu/news/commencement.
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Student Newsmakers
Student wins first place at researchers conference
Annette Tavernese, a graduate student in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing, won first place in the graduate student oral presentation category at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM in Washington, D.C. Tavernese is from Brick, N.J.
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Annette Tavernese, a graduate student in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing, won first place in the graduate student oral presentation category at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM in Washington, D.C. Tavernese is from Brick, N.J.
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Sports News
Athletes named to all-region teams
Alexander Kuqali of the men’s hockey team and Ali Binnington of the women’s team were named to the 2015 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District 1 Division I First Teams. Brad Mayville of the wrestling team was named to the 2015 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District 3 First Team.
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Alexander Kuqali of the men’s hockey team and Ali Binnington of the women’s team were named to the 2015 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District 1 Division I First Teams. Brad Mayville of the wrestling team was named to the 2015 CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District 3 First Team.
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RIT in the News
MSN.com
How social media is helping Nepal rebuild after two big earthquakes
Brian Tomaszewski, assistant professor, Department of Information Sciences and Technologies, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Young artists thrive in Rochester
Peter Pincus, visiting assistant professor in ceramics, featured more »
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas innovators create new line of illuminated patio furniture
Deb Martz '84 (graphic communications) featured more »
City Newspaper
Ink plots
Justyn Iannucci '12 (illustration) featured more »
How social media is helping Nepal rebuild after two big earthquakes
Brian Tomaszewski, assistant professor, Department of Information Sciences and Technologies, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Young artists thrive in Rochester
Peter Pincus, visiting assistant professor in ceramics, featured more »
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas innovators create new line of illuminated patio furniture
Deb Martz '84 (graphic communications) featured more »
City Newspaper
Ink plots
Justyn Iannucci '12 (illustration) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
CASTLE Symposium: Celebrate faculty and student research to improve STEM education, 2–4 p.m. May 20, Student Innovation Hall
Seminar: A Microbiologist’s Journey into Next Generation Sequencing: Don’t Stop Believin’,” Han Ming Gan ’08, 1 p.m. May 21, Gosnell Hall, room 1174
Senior Class Toast: All graduating students are invited, 4:30 p.m. May 21, Gene Polisseni Center
Opening reception: Art Education exhibition, 6–9 p.m. May 21, Joy Gallery, 498 W. Main St., Rochester (exhibition runs May 21–June 4)
Academic Convocation: Featuring keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden Jr., NASA, 10 a.m. May 22, Gordon Field House
Media Sciences Showcase: See work by media arts and technology students and print media students, 3–5 p.m. May 22, University Gallery
Memorial Day: May 25, university closed
Workshop: “Next Generation Sequencing,” with Han Ming Gan ’08 and Mun Hua Tan, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. May 26; 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. May 27–28 (email Michael Savka to register)
Seminar: A Microbiologist’s Journey into Next Generation Sequencing: Don’t Stop Believin’,” Han Ming Gan ’08, 1 p.m. May 21, Gosnell Hall, room 1174
Senior Class Toast: All graduating students are invited, 4:30 p.m. May 21, Gene Polisseni Center
Opening reception: Art Education exhibition, 6–9 p.m. May 21, Joy Gallery, 498 W. Main St., Rochester (exhibition runs May 21–June 4)
Academic Convocation: Featuring keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden Jr., NASA, 10 a.m. May 22, Gordon Field House
Media Sciences Showcase: See work by media arts and technology students and print media students, 3–5 p.m. May 22, University Gallery
Memorial Day: May 25, university closed
Workshop: “Next Generation Sequencing,” with Han Ming Gan ’08 and Mun Hua Tan, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. May 26; 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. May 27–28 (email Michael Savka to register)
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