September 17, 2015
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Today’s Top Stories
RIT to test alert system Sept. 20RIT will conduct a test of RIT Alert, the emergency notification system, at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. This is only a test; no action is needed.
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University News talks about today’s media climate
University News staff will discuss the role of RIT’s news office and best practices for obtaining publicity in a changing media climate from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Monday.
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For and About Alumni
Wearable technology gives concussion data
David Borkholder ’92 (microelectronic engineering) developed wearable technologies that are being used by soldiers and athletes to help evaluate head injuries.
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David Borkholder ’92 (microelectronic engineering) developed wearable technologies that are being used by soldiers and athletes to help evaluate head injuries.
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Sports News
Women’s soccer records fifth straight shutout
The women’s soccer team beat St. John Fisher 4-0 at Growney Stadium on Wednesday evening to record their fifth consecutive shutout. The team has not allowed a goal in more than 503 minutes of gameplay.
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The women’s soccer team beat St. John Fisher 4-0 at Growney Stadium on Wednesday evening to record their fifth consecutive shutout. The team has not allowed a goal in more than 503 minutes of gameplay.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Photonics middle skills jobs will soon be available
Ryne Rafaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, quoted more »
The Star Democrat
Ruppert and Schiano exhibits to open at Academy Art Museum
John Ruppert '83 (metal crafts and jewelry) featured more »
U.S. News & World Report
3-D Printing to the Rescue
Jon Schull, research scientist, MAGIC Center, quoted more »
The Hill
Presidential unilateralism run amuck
Guest essay by Joseph Fornieri, professor of political science more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Digital Rochester presents GREAT Awards
RIT featured more »
The Courier-Journal
More than horse racing, fun at Churchill Downs
RIT featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Robot usage grows with need for accuracy, repeatability
Manian Ramkumar, department head, mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology, quoted more »
Photonics middle skills jobs will soon be available
Ryne Rafaelle, vice president for research and associate provost, quoted more »
The Star Democrat
Ruppert and Schiano exhibits to open at Academy Art Museum
John Ruppert '83 (metal crafts and jewelry) featured more »
U.S. News & World Report
3-D Printing to the Rescue
Jon Schull, research scientist, MAGIC Center, quoted more »
The Hill
Presidential unilateralism run amuck
Guest essay by Joseph Fornieri, professor of political science more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Digital Rochester presents GREAT Awards
RIT featured more »
The Courier-Journal
More than horse racing, fun at Churchill Downs
RIT featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Robot usage grows with need for accuracy, repeatability
Manian Ramkumar, department head, mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology, quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Bow Wow Wellness: Stress reduction, therapy dogs and fuzzy friends, 4-5:30 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Constitution Day Lecture: “The Contested Removal Power: Congress and the President’s Battle for Political Control,” J. David Alvis, 5 p.m. today, Skalny Room, Schmitt Interfaith Center
World Music Ensemble Demonstration: Ghanian master drummer, Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng, 5-6:30 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Opening reception: “SEE-CILY Series: Vera Vico: Representing the Mediterranean,” 6 p.m. today, University Gallery (exhibition runs until Oct. 2)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Socially Awkward, Creepy or Dangerous?: Navigating Interpersonal Relationships on a Nerd Campus,” noon Sept. 18, SAU MOSAIC Center
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Africa in Jazz,” Carl Atkins and Culture Clash, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/alumni, $20 general public
Mud Tug: Benefits Hillside Family of Agencies, 10 a.m. Sept. 19, Grace Watson Field (details)
Seminar: “Putting the Pieces Together: Assembling Puzzles and Shredded Documents,” Dr. Andrew Gallagher of Google Inc., 1-2 p.m. Sept. 21, Xerox Auditorium
Faculty workshop: “Communication and Outreach through Mentored Media Engagement and Networking Teams,” 3 p.m. Sept. 21, SAU 1829 Room (register)
Constitution Day Lecture: “The Contested Removal Power: Congress and the President’s Battle for Political Control,” J. David Alvis, 5 p.m. today, Skalny Room, Schmitt Interfaith Center
World Music Ensemble Demonstration: Ghanian master drummer, Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng, 5-6:30 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Opening reception: “SEE-CILY Series: Vera Vico: Representing the Mediterranean,” 6 p.m. today, University Gallery (exhibition runs until Oct. 2)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Socially Awkward, Creepy or Dangerous?: Navigating Interpersonal Relationships on a Nerd Campus,” noon Sept. 18, SAU MOSAIC Center
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Africa in Jazz,” Carl Atkins and Culture Clash, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/alumni, $20 general public
Mud Tug: Benefits Hillside Family of Agencies, 10 a.m. Sept. 19, Grace Watson Field (details)
Seminar: “Putting the Pieces Together: Assembling Puzzles and Shredded Documents,” Dr. Andrew Gallagher of Google Inc., 1-2 p.m. Sept. 21, Xerox Auditorium
Faculty workshop: “Communication and Outreach through Mentored Media Engagement and Networking Teams,” 3 p.m. Sept. 21, SAU 1829 Room (register)
Scoreboard
Women’s soccer: RIT 4, St. John Fisher 0
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