August 25, 2015
The newest class of Rochester City Scholars were welcomed to RIT in a ceremony Aug. 21. more »
Today’s Top Stories
New Army ROTC commander appointed at RIT
Lt. Col. Christopher Otero is the new commanding officer of the Tiger Battalion Army ROTC program. Otero began service in early July, succeeding Lt. Col. Edward Whitaker.
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Hospitality student receives prestigious award
Sarah Coleman will receive the Statler Foundation Scholarship for $15,000 this fall, in recognition of her strong academics, leadership roles and work experience.
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Lt. Col. Christopher Otero is the new commanding officer of the Tiger Battalion Army ROTC program. Otero began service in early July, succeeding Lt. Col. Edward Whitaker.
read more »
Hospitality student receives prestigious award
Sarah Coleman will receive the Statler Foundation Scholarship for $15,000 this fall, in recognition of her strong academics, leadership roles and work experience.
read more »
Research at RIT
MOVPE equipment changes everything in semiconductor processing
RIT has a newly acquired metal organic vapor-phase epitaxy system, also referred to as MOVPE, which grows III-V thin-film crystals. The state-of-the-art tool gives researchers the ability to build high-performance optical and electronic devices and will be a key learning and training resource.
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RIT has a newly acquired metal organic vapor-phase epitaxy system, also referred to as MOVPE, which grows III-V thin-film crystals. The state-of-the-art tool gives researchers the ability to build high-performance optical and electronic devices and will be a key learning and training resource.
read more »
Newsmakers
Elizabeth Perry, assistant professor of biomedical sciences, competed with the Genesee Rowing Club at the U.S. Masters National Championship in Camden, N.J., Aug. 13-16. She won gold in the women's 50+ club eights and second place (silver) in a mixed (men and women) 40+ race. more Newsmakers »
RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Investor: Don't panic over Dow's big drop
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Shootings may be up, but crime is down in Rochester
John Klofas, professor of criminal justice, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
'Professor Aldi' finds creativity in engineering
Rob Aldi '10, '13 (mechanical engineering technology, manufacturing and mechanical systems integration) featured more »
The Daily Beast
This Is How You Make an All-Deaf Music Video
Adrean Mangiardi '06 (film and animation) quoted; Sean Forbes '08 (multidisciplinary studies), Jason Listman '07, '09 (psychology, secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing), assistant professor, and Amber Zion '04 (graphic design) mentioned more »
Investor: Don't panic over Dow's big drop
Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Shootings may be up, but crime is down in Rochester
John Klofas, professor of criminal justice, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
'Professor Aldi' finds creativity in engineering
Rob Aldi '10, '13 (mechanical engineering technology, manufacturing and mechanical systems integration) featured more »
The Daily Beast
This Is How You Make an All-Deaf Music Video
Adrean Mangiardi '06 (film and animation) quoted; Sean Forbes '08 (multidisciplinary studies), Jason Listman '07, '09 (psychology, secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing), assistant professor, and Amber Zion '04 (graphic design) mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Open house: Office of Graduate Studies, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. today, University Services Center, room 3100/3200
Auditions: RIT Concert Band, 3–5 p.m. today, SAU A130, and 5–7 p.m. today, SAU A402 (contact Dean Davis for more information)
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Auditions: RIT Jazz Ensemble, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, SAU A130 (contact Mark Collins for more information)
Recruitment fair: Learn about fraternity and sorority life, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Aug. 27, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Information session: Malmo University/RIT Partnership Symposium, noon Aug. 28, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Rochester Interdisciplinary Audio Engineering Symposium: “Immersive and Interactive Sound,” hosted by College of Applied Science and Technology, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2230-2240
Poetry reading: Marge Piercy, poet, novelist and memoirist, 2 p.m. Sept. 2, Student Innovation Hall
Auditions: RIT Concert Band, 3–5 p.m. today, SAU A130, and 5–7 p.m. today, SAU A402 (contact Dean Davis for more information)
Blood drive: For faculty and staff, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Auditions: RIT Jazz Ensemble, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, SAU A130 (contact Mark Collins for more information)
Recruitment fair: Learn about fraternity and sorority life, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Aug. 27, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Information session: Malmo University/RIT Partnership Symposium, noon Aug. 28, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Rochester Interdisciplinary Audio Engineering Symposium: “Immersive and Interactive Sound,” hosted by College of Applied Science and Technology, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2230-2240
Poetry reading: Marge Piercy, poet, novelist and memoirist, 2 p.m. Sept. 2, Student Innovation Hall
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