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July 12, 2016
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RIT’s Kids on Campus summer program offers classes in computing and technology. more »
Today’s Top Stories
story photoRIT offers singing, storytelling and photography at this year’s Fringe
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and Osher members are part of an eclectic lineup of performances in this year’s Fringe Festival Sept. 15-24 in Rochester.
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story photoNTID names associate dean for research
Robert Pollard will provide leadership for research at NTID and play a key role in shaping and expanding NTID’s emerging research agenda.
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Featured Video
story photoRIT on TV: Lecturer discusses Pokemon Go
WHAM-TV talks with RIT School of Communication Senior Lecturer Mike Johansson about the viral gaming phenomenon Pokemon Go. watch video »

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RIT on TV: Lecturer discusses Facebook Live
RIT Senior Lecturer Mike Johansson joins WHAM-TV to discuss the latest trends surrounding live video streaming on social media. Johansson shares his insight on the new opportunities and challenges the technology has created. watch video »

Global News
RIT Croatia freshman created an app for State Exam preparation
Application will allow students to go through numerous possible state exam questions and practice for the real test using their cell phones and tablets.
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Newsmakers
Megan Fritts, academic advisor for the Department of Computing Security, received the 2015-2016 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Advising: New Advisor at a ceremony held May 10 at RIT. The award recognizes exceptional academic advisors for their outstanding support of RIT students. more Newsmakers »

Tiger Hockey
2016-17 RIT hockey season ticket packages announced
Men's and women's hockey season ticket packages for the 2016-17 season go on sale to the general public July 18.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
Sugar gets treated like it's a four-letter word
Kristine Reed '15 (nutrition management) quoted more »

Democrat and Chronicle
Knighthawks re-sign RIT alum Brad Gillies
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Roadracing World
Arthur Kowitz Wins eMotoRacing Electric Motorcycle Race At NJMP
RIT e-motorcycle team mentioned more »

Democrat and Chronicle
Colleges work to protect students abroad
RIT mentioned more »

Democrat and Chronicle
Why more drones will fly in Rochester skies
RIT drone research lab mentioned more »

Rochester Business Journal
Climate change: What can we learn from finance?
Column by Amitrajeet Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »

Rochester Business Journal
NTID appoints associate dean for research
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Upcoming Events
Presentation: “Skin: An Overview of Common Skin Ailments and Cancers,” 2 p.m. Thursday, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2210 (register)

Webinar: “Stepping into your power: The strength of choice,” noon July 19 (register)

Information session: Adult and Part-time Study Connection, 5–7 p.m. July 21, Bausch and Lomb Center

College & Careers: For high school seniors, 1:30–11 p.m. July 22 and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. July 23, Gordon Field House (details)

Summer camp: Autism Up’s I Can Bike Camp, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. July 25-29, Gordon Field House

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