May 12, 2016
The Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards winners were honored Wednesday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
First Niagara Foundation supports City Scholars
The First Niagara Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the Rochester City Scholars Program at RIT as part of its Mentoring Matters Program.
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NTID professor recognized for volunteer work
Associate Professor Catherine Clark was honored by Visions Global Empowerment for her work with deaf adults and children in Ethiopia.
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The First Niagara Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the Rochester City Scholars Program at RIT as part of its Mentoring Matters Program.
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NTID professor recognized for volunteer work
Associate Professor Catherine Clark was honored by Visions Global Empowerment for her work with deaf adults and children in Ethiopia.
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Student Newsmakers
Student participates in Congressional Visits Day
Kristina Punzi, a Ph.D. student in the astrophysical sciences and technology program, participated in a Congressional Visits Day sponsored by the American Astronomical Society in Washington, D.C., on March 16.
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Kristina Punzi, a Ph.D. student in the astrophysical sciences and technology program, participated in a Congressional Visits Day sponsored by the American Astronomical Society in Washington, D.C., on March 16.
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Newsmakers
Sukanya Chakrabarti, assistant professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, presented “Hunting for Dark Matter Using Galaxy Quakes” at the San Jose Astronomical Association on April 9.
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Sports News
Men’s lacrosse advances in NCAA Tournament
The men’s lacrosse team defeated John Carroll University 29-6 in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Wednesday. The Tigers advance to the second round for the seventh consecutive season, hosting Amherst College on Saturday.
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The men’s lacrosse team defeated John Carroll University 29-6 in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Wednesday. The Tigers advance to the second round for the seventh consecutive season, hosting Amherst College on Saturday.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Grinding schedule for RIT lacrosse star Kyle Sterzin
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Rochester Business Journal
Sustainability event attracts leaders of some 100 companies
Golisano Institute for Sustainability mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Sustainability Forum at RIT
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IEEE Spectrum
Two Andrews and an Algorithm Aim to Accelerate Drug Discovery
Andrew Radin '96, '01 (computer science) featured more »
City Newspaper
Playing outside the box
Charles Lindner '04 (packaging science) featured more »
Grinding schedule for RIT lacrosse star Kyle Sterzin
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Rochester Business Journal
Sustainability event attracts leaders of some 100 companies
Golisano Institute for Sustainability mentioned more »
WXXI.org
Sustainability Forum at RIT
more »
IEEE Spectrum
Two Andrews and an Algorithm Aim to Accelerate Drug Discovery
Andrew Radin '96, '01 (computer science) featured more »
City Newspaper
Playing outside the box
Charles Lindner '04 (packaging science) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Information session: Study abroad in Rwanda, 12:30 p.m. today, 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. today, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Variety Show: Hosted by RIT Players, 7 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Performance: Outdoor performance, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 7:45 p.m. today through Saturday, Infinity Quad, bring your own chair or blanket
Presentation: “The Feminist Movement: the Scandinavian Model,” Despina Tzimoula, Malmo University, noon tomorrow, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Concert: Flute studio recital, 1 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Farewell reception: Honoring Kevin McDonald, vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion, 3 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Fireside Lounge
Concert: Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Panara Theatre
Late-night breakfast: 9:30–11 p.m. tomorrow, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Senior Week: Events include trip to Darien Lake, wine tour, trivia night and senior toast, Saturday through May 19 (details)
Hale lecture series: “Influences on Privacy as a Professional Practice in Mobile Application Development,” Katie Shilton, University of Maryland, 4 p.m. today, Eastman Hall, room 2000
Variety Show: Hosted by RIT Players, 7 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Performance: Outdoor performance, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 7:45 p.m. today through Saturday, Infinity Quad, bring your own chair or blanket
Presentation: “The Feminist Movement: the Scandinavian Model,” Despina Tzimoula, Malmo University, noon tomorrow, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Concert: Flute studio recital, 1 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Farewell reception: Honoring Kevin McDonald, vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion, 3 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Fireside Lounge
Concert: Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Panara Theatre
Late-night breakfast: 9:30–11 p.m. tomorrow, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Senior Week: Events include trip to Darien Lake, wine tour, trivia night and senior toast, Saturday through May 19 (details)
Scoreboard
Men’s lacrosse: RIT 29, John Carroll 6
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