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RIT appoints two new members to Board of Trustees
Robert W. August and Ronald S. Ricotta, business leaders from diverse industries, were appointed to the RIT Board of Trustees at its May 5 meeting.
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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ performed outdoors
Students, staff and faculty members are performing William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in RIT’s Infinity Quad.
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RIT offers workforce development for veterans
RIT is presenting two training and certification programs for area veterans who want to work at regional advanced manufacturing and electronics assembly companies.
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Robert W. August and Ronald S. Ricotta, business leaders from diverse industries, were appointed to the RIT Board of Trustees at its May 5 meeting.
read more »
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ performed outdoors
Students, staff and faculty members are performing William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in RIT’s Infinity Quad.
read more »
RIT offers workforce development for veterans
RIT is presenting two training and certification programs for area veterans who want to work at regional advanced manufacturing and electronics assembly companies.
read more »
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RIT on TV: President Destler to retireTime Warner Cable News talks to Board of Trustees Chair Christine Whitman and Student Government President-elect Andrea Shaver about RIT President Bill Destler’s announcement that he will retire. watch video »
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RIT on TV: Observatory open house
Time Warner Cable News visits the RIT Observatory where scientists and amateurs viewed the planet Mercury passing in front of the sun on Monday using special telescopes. watch video »
Time Warner Cable News visits the RIT Observatory where scientists and amateurs viewed the planet Mercury passing in front of the sun on Monday using special telescopes. watch video »
Student Newsmakers
Students present research at conference
Saddam “Sam” Alrobaie, Fatima Zara and Kim Callahan, third-year biotechnology majors, presented a poster on “Spent Coffee Grounds as a Viable Feedstock for Biofuels Production and Usable Byproducts” at the National Conference for McNairs Scholars and Undergraduate Research March 10-13.
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Saddam “Sam” Alrobaie, Fatima Zara and Kim Callahan, third-year biotechnology majors, presented a poster on “Spent Coffee Grounds as a Viable Feedstock for Biofuels Production and Usable Byproducts” at the National Conference for McNairs Scholars and Undergraduate Research March 10-13.
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Newsmakers
Sohail Dianat, department head of microelectronic and electrical engineering, joined the 2015-16 editorial board of “Electronic Imaging and Signal Processing” for the SPIE Spotlight Book Series.
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Sports News
RIT Athletics honors student-athletes
The RIT Center for Intercollegiate Athletics held its 2015-16 Student-Athlete Awards Banquet on Monday in Ingle Auditorium. More than 550 RIT student-athletes from 24 varsity teams attended.
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The RIT Center for Intercollegiate Athletics held its 2015-16 Student-Athlete Awards Banquet on Monday in Ingle Auditorium. More than 550 RIT student-athletes from 24 varsity teams attended.
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RIT in the News
USA Today
Retiring Bill Destler: 'RIT cannot rest on its laurels'
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Democrat and Chronicle
Retiring Bill Destler: 'RIT cannot rest on its laurels'
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT students: Destler a president of the people
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WXXI.org
Student Government Leader Reflects on Retiring RIT President
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Democrat and Chronicle
From Dubai to solar energy, Bill Destler's impact on RIT
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Democrat and Chronicle
Timeline: Bill Destler's milestones at RIT
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Retiring Bill Destler: 'RIT cannot rest on its laurels'
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Democrat and Chronicle
Retiring Bill Destler: 'RIT cannot rest on its laurels'
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT students: Destler a president of the people
more »
WXXI.org
Student Government Leader Reflects on Retiring RIT President
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
From Dubai to solar energy, Bill Destler's impact on RIT
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Timeline: Bill Destler's milestones at RIT
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Upcoming Events
Performance: Outdoor performance, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 7:45 p.m. tomorrow through Saturday, Infinity Quad, bring your own chair or blanket
Variety Show: Hosted by RIT Players, 7 p.m. Thursday, Ingle Auditorium
Information session: Study abroad in Rwanda, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Golisano Hall, room 1455
Hale lecture series: “Influences on Privacy as a Professional Practice in Mobile Application Development,” Katie Shilton, University of Maryland, 4 p.m. Thursday, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Presentation: “The Feminist Movement: the Scandinavian Model,” Despina Tzimoula, Malmo University, noon Friday, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Concert: Flute studio recital, 1 p.m. Friday, Allen Chapel
Farewell reception: Honoring Kevin McDonald, vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion, 3 p.m. Friday, SAU Fireside Lounge
Concert: Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. Friday, Panara Theatre
Late-night breakfast: 9:30–11 p.m. Friday, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Senior Week: Events include trip to Darien Lake, wine tour, trivia night and senior toast, Saturday though May 19 (details)
Variety Show: Hosted by RIT Players, 7 p.m. Thursday, Ingle Auditorium
Information session: Study abroad in Rwanda, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Golisano Hall, room 1455
Hale lecture series: “Influences on Privacy as a Professional Practice in Mobile Application Development,” Katie Shilton, University of Maryland, 4 p.m. Thursday, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Presentation: “The Feminist Movement: the Scandinavian Model,” Despina Tzimoula, Malmo University, noon Friday, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Concert: Flute studio recital, 1 p.m. Friday, Allen Chapel
Farewell reception: Honoring Kevin McDonald, vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion, 3 p.m. Friday, SAU Fireside Lounge
Concert: Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. Friday, Panara Theatre
Late-night breakfast: 9:30–11 p.m. Friday, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Senior Week: Events include trip to Darien Lake, wine tour, trivia night and senior toast, Saturday though May 19 (details)
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Baseball: St. John Fisher 20, RIT 13
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