October 12, 2016
Twyla Cummings, dean of Graduate Education, spoke about her life and career as part of the First Talk speaker series. Graduate Education is hosting an open house on Friday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Humans of New York creator comes to Brick City
Brandon Stanton, the man who created the popular Humans of New York blog, will be this year’s Student Government Horton Distinguished Speaker during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend, Friday through Sunday. read more »
RIT offers graduate study open house Nov. 4
RIT’s Office of Graduate and Part-time Enrollment Services is hosting an open house for undergraduate students from other colleges and universities who may be considering graduate study options. read more »
Brandon Stanton, the man who created the popular Humans of New York blog, will be this year’s Student Government Horton Distinguished Speaker during Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend, Friday through Sunday. read more »
RIT offers graduate study open house Nov. 4
RIT’s Office of Graduate and Part-time Enrollment Services is hosting an open house for undergraduate students from other colleges and universities who may be considering graduate study options. read more »
Global News
RIT Dubai team wins third prize at hackathon
A team of computing security students from RIT Dubai won third place in the Du Cyber Security Hackathon. The team competed in a day-long hackathon with a “Capture The Flag” contest to hack into a specially designed smart city setup. read more »
A team of computing security students from RIT Dubai won third place in the Du Cyber Security Hackathon. The team competed in a day-long hackathon with a “Capture The Flag” contest to hack into a specially designed smart city setup. read more »
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2016's Greenest Cities in America
Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, featured more »
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Humans of New York comes to RIT
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Interview with Humans of New York Creator Brandon Stanton
Brandon Stanton, 2016 Horton Distinguished Speaker, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Napier to receive top RIT honor
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's Brick City features blogger Brandon Stanton
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2016's Greenest Cities in America
Nabil Nasr, associate provost and director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, featured more »
City Newspaper
Humans of New York comes to RIT
more »
WXXI.org
Interview with Humans of New York Creator Brandon Stanton
Brandon Stanton, 2016 Horton Distinguished Speaker, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Napier to receive top RIT honor
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT's Brick City features blogger Brandon Stanton
more »
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Upcoming Events
Research in Focus colloquium: Learn about what female faculty are working on at RIT, 3:30 p.m. today, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
2016 NY PLTW Conference: Hosted by RIT’s Office of Project Lead the Way, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. tomorrow, RIT Inn & Conference Center (details)
Conable Lecture Series: “External Macroeconomic Imbalances and FDI Inflows to Developing Countries,” Andrew Ojede, Texas State University, 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Lowenthal Hall, room 3215
Opening reception: “Transformational Imagemaking: Handmade Photography Since 1960,” 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, Bevier Gallery (exhibit runs Oct. 7–Nov. 5)
Tech Talk: “Design and Architecture of a Multiplayer Real Time Game on App Engine,” Tad Hunt ’97, Google Cloud, 11 a.m. Friday, Golisano Hall auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “The Politics of Hate: How Much Is OK?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
Golisano College Dean’s Lecture Series: “Advancing Computing as a Science and a Profession,” Vicki Hanson, RIT, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Golisano Hall, room 1400
Learning Assistant Recruitment Fair: Faculty and students welcome, 1–2 p.m. Friday, Gosnell Hall, room 1300
Horton Distinguished Speaker: Brandon Stanton, Humans of New York creator, 2 p.m. Saturday, Gordon Field House (tickets)
In the Wrong Major? Now What? Information on switching majors, hosted by University Studies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 17, SAU 1829 Room
2016 NY PLTW Conference: Hosted by RIT’s Office of Project Lead the Way, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. tomorrow, RIT Inn & Conference Center (details)
Conable Lecture Series: “External Macroeconomic Imbalances and FDI Inflows to Developing Countries,” Andrew Ojede, Texas State University, 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Lowenthal Hall, room 3215
Opening reception: “Transformational Imagemaking: Handmade Photography Since 1960,” 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, Bevier Gallery (exhibit runs Oct. 7–Nov. 5)
Tech Talk: “Design and Architecture of a Multiplayer Real Time Game on App Engine,” Tad Hunt ’97, Google Cloud, 11 a.m. Friday, Golisano Hall auditorium
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “The Politics of Hate: How Much Is OK?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
Golisano College Dean’s Lecture Series: “Advancing Computing as a Science and a Profession,” Vicki Hanson, RIT, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Golisano Hall, room 1400
Learning Assistant Recruitment Fair: Faculty and students welcome, 1–2 p.m. Friday, Gosnell Hall, room 1300
Horton Distinguished Speaker: Brandon Stanton, Humans of New York creator, 2 p.m. Saturday, Gordon Field House (tickets)
In the Wrong Major? Now What? Information on switching majors, hosted by University Studies, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 17, SAU 1829 Room
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