March 9, 2016
Students from James Monroe High School attended a communication workshop Tuesday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Students learn the art of communication from the pros
More than 200 area high school students and 250 RIT students attended a professional career development workshop hosted by the School of Communication.
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RIT chapter recognized for community outreach
The RIT student chapter of the National Press Photographers Association received the Outstanding Student Chapter Award at the association’s national program.
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Destler to field questions on WITR radio show
WITR-FM (89.7) presents The Bill Destler Show, featuring RIT’s president taking listener questions at 1 p.m. today. Call 475-2271, send questions to witrdj@rit.edu or tweet @WITR897.
More than 200 area high school students and 250 RIT students attended a professional career development workshop hosted by the School of Communication.
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RIT chapter recognized for community outreach
The RIT student chapter of the National Press Photographers Association received the Outstanding Student Chapter Award at the association’s national program.
read more »
Destler to field questions on WITR radio show
WITR-FM (89.7) presents The Bill Destler Show, featuring RIT’s president taking listener questions at 1 p.m. today. Call 475-2271, send questions to witrdj@rit.edu or tweet @WITR897.
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Student Newsmakers
Three Tiger Tales Toastmasters tops at contest
Three members of Tiger Tales Toastmasters won during the Toastmasters Area 22 Club Contests on Feb. 20. Alex Turner won first place and Abdul Saboor Mobariz won second place in the International Speeches Contest. Corey Wilson won first place in the Table Topics Contest.
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Three members of Tiger Tales Toastmasters won during the Toastmasters Area 22 Club Contests on Feb. 20. Alex Turner won first place and Abdul Saboor Mobariz won second place in the International Speeches Contest. Corey Wilson won first place in the Table Topics Contest.
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Sports News
Men’s tennis picks up first win
The men's tennis team won its first match of the 2015-16 season, defeating Elmira 9-0 in a non-conference matchup at the Gordon Field House on Tuesday afternoon.
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The men's tennis team won its first match of the 2015-16 season, defeating Elmira 9-0 in a non-conference matchup at the Gordon Field House on Tuesday afternoon.
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RIT in the News
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RIT to exhibit 'The Deaf Heart: A 40-year Photographic Retrospective'
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WXXI.org
Water Regulation Plan Causes Rift Between Lake Ontario Interest Groups
Frank Sciremammano, retired professor of mechanical engineering, featured more »
RIT to exhibit 'The Deaf Heart: A 40-year Photographic Retrospective'
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WXXI.org
Water Regulation Plan Causes Rift Between Lake Ontario Interest Groups
Frank Sciremammano, retired professor of mechanical engineering, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Information session: January 2017 Galapagos expedition with Robert Rothman, 1 p.m. today, Gosnell Hall, room 2365
Competition: CIAS Three Minute Thesis Competition, presentations by graduate students, 5 p.m. today, University Gallery
Presentation and book signing: “The Deaf Heart: The Making of a Deaf Novel,” Willy Conley, author of The Deaf Heart: A Forty-Year Photographic Retrospective, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Dyer Arts Center
United Way Campaign Kickoff: Activities include games, celebrity ice cream scoopers, CHAIRity Auction, prize auction, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. tomorrow, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Conversations on Climate Change: “Local-to-Polar Connections: Weather, Climate, and Perspectives,” Cathleen Geiger, University of Delaware, 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Carlson Auditorium
Hale lecture series: “Lovers' Knowledge: Sexuality as Practical Freedom,” Adam Rosen-Carole, CLA, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Opening reception: Ryszard Horowitz, photocomposer, 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, University Gallery (exhibition runs March 10–May 26)
Women’s Open Mic: 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons (sign up)
Concert: RIT Singers, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Competition: CIAS Three Minute Thesis Competition, presentations by graduate students, 5 p.m. today, University Gallery
Presentation and book signing: “The Deaf Heart: The Making of a Deaf Novel,” Willy Conley, author of The Deaf Heart: A Forty-Year Photographic Retrospective, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Dyer Arts Center
United Way Campaign Kickoff: Activities include games, celebrity ice cream scoopers, CHAIRity Auction, prize auction, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. tomorrow, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Conversations on Climate Change: “Local-to-Polar Connections: Weather, Climate, and Perspectives,” Cathleen Geiger, University of Delaware, 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Carlson Auditorium
Hale lecture series: “Lovers' Knowledge: Sexuality as Practical Freedom,” Adam Rosen-Carole, CLA, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Opening reception: Ryszard Horowitz, photocomposer, 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, University Gallery (exhibition runs March 10–May 26)
Women’s Open Mic: 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons (sign up)
Concert: RIT Singers, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Scoreboard
Men’s tennis: RIT 9, Elmira 0
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