September 18, 2015
RIT celebrated the opening of the Jan Strine Memorial Labyrinth on Thursday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT to test emergency alert system Sunday
RIT 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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NTID alumna directs video debuting on People.com
The music video for “Home,” performed by Phillip Phillips, was coordinated by Stacy Lawrence, a graduate of RIT/NTID and a Brighton resident.
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RIT 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.
read more »
NTID alumna directs video debuting on People.com
The music video for “Home,” performed by Phillip Phillips, was coordinated by Stacy Lawrence, a graduate of RIT/NTID and a Brighton resident.
read more »
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Hispanic Heritage Month KickoffRIT kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 15 in Global Village. The celebrations will culminate with a guest speaker, Jackie Cruz, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in Ingle Auditorium. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Photonics center
Time Warner Cable News reports on RIT President Bill Destler’s reaction to news of where the $600 million national photonics center will be located. watch video »
Time Warner Cable News reports on RIT President Bill Destler’s reaction to news of where the $600 million national photonics center will be located. watch video »
Student Spotlight
Freshman represents U.S. in physics tournament
Meet John Lukowski, a first-year electrical engineering major. Lukowski competed in the International Young Physicists’ Tournament in Thailand over the summer.
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Meet John Lukowski, a first-year electrical engineering major. Lukowski competed in the International Young Physicists’ Tournament in Thailand over the summer.
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Sports News
Men’s soccer to host UR in Hillside Community Shield
The RIT and University of Rochester men’s soccer teams have teamed up with the Hillside Family of Agencies and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to put on the fourth annual Hillside Community Shield fundraiser at 4 p.m Sept. 19.
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The RIT and University of Rochester men’s soccer teams have teamed up with the Hillside Family of Agencies and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to put on the fourth annual Hillside Community Shield fundraiser at 4 p.m Sept. 19.
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RIT in the News
Along The Boards
Atlantic Hockey 2015-16 preseason all-star, all-rookie teams
RIT hockey players Josh Mitchell, Alexander Kuqali, Brady Norrish, Mike Rotolo and Liam Kerins, and former player Matt Garbowsky '15 (business management) featured more »
Lacrosse Tribune
UW-L gallery opens with 'Androgyny' exhibit
Lois Bielefeld '02 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
AIGA Eye on Design
Uncovering Upstate New York's Mecca for Modern Design
Cary Graphic Arts Collection, Cary Graphic Design Archive and Vignelli Center for Design Studies featured more »
CNBC.com
Apple ramps up its cybersecurity game
William "Caleb" Barlow '95, '99 (electrical engineering, manufacturing management and leadership), quoted more »
Atlantic Hockey 2015-16 preseason all-star, all-rookie teams
RIT hockey players Josh Mitchell, Alexander Kuqali, Brady Norrish, Mike Rotolo and Liam Kerins, and former player Matt Garbowsky '15 (business management) featured more »
Lacrosse Tribune
UW-L gallery opens with 'Androgyny' exhibit
Lois Bielefeld '02 (professional photographic illustration) featured more »
AIGA Eye on Design
Uncovering Upstate New York's Mecca for Modern Design
Cary Graphic Arts Collection, Cary Graphic Design Archive and Vignelli Center for Design Studies featured more »
CNBC.com
Apple ramps up its cybersecurity game
William "Caleb" Barlow '95, '99 (electrical engineering, manufacturing management and leadership), quoted more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Socially Awkward, Creepy or Dangerous?: Navigating Interpersonal Relationships on a Nerd Campus,” noon today, SAU MOSAIC Center
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Africa in Jazz,” Carl Atkins and Culture Clash, 8 p.m. today, 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)
Passport drive: Apply for or renew your passport without leaving campus, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sept. 22, SAU Fireside Lounge
Panel discussion and lunch: “Stereotype, Threat, and Unconscious Bias,” Amy Sue Bix, 12:30-2 p.m. SAU MOSAIC Center (RSVP)
Information session: Saunders MBA and MS graduate programs, 12:30-2 p.m. Sept. 22, Max Lowenthal Hall room 1105
Lecture: “Girls Coming to Tech! A History of American Engineering Education for Women,” Amy Sue Bix, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 22, Liberal Arts Hall room A-201, followed by reception in room 1251
Alo-Hockey: Luau to kick off the men’s and women’s hockey season, free food and giveaways, 4:15 p.m. Sept. 23, Gene Polisseni Center
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Africa in Jazz,” Carl Atkins and Culture Clash, 8 p.m. today, 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)
Passport drive: Apply for or renew your passport without leaving campus, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sept. 22, SAU Fireside Lounge
Panel discussion and lunch: “Stereotype, Threat, and Unconscious Bias,” Amy Sue Bix, 12:30-2 p.m. SAU MOSAIC Center (RSVP)
Information session: Saunders MBA and MS graduate programs, 12:30-2 p.m. Sept. 22, Max Lowenthal Hall room 1105
Lecture: “Girls Coming to Tech! A History of American Engineering Education for Women,” Amy Sue Bix, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 22, Liberal Arts Hall room A-201, followed by reception in room 1251
Alo-Hockey: Luau to kick off the men’s and women’s hockey season, free food and giveaways, 4:15 p.m. Sept. 23, Gene Polisseni Center
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