November 15, 2016
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses the crowd at this morning’s launch of MAGIC Spell Studios. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT officially launches MAGIC Spell Studios
RIT today launched the building that will house MAGIC Spell Studios, a first-of-its-kind effort in higher education that will link RIT’s internationally ranked academic programs with high-tech facilities needed to commercialize computer gaming, film and animation, and digital media projects. read more » | watch video »
Professor images diaries of 19th-century explorer
Multispectral imaging technology continues to recover new insights from the field diaries of 19th-century explorer David Livingstone. A team of scholars and scientists, including RIT Professor Roger Easton, will present their research in the United Kingdom in November. read more »
RIT recognizes faculty and staff alumni Thursday
Four alumni have been named as the 2016 Golden Brick Award winners, an award that was founded in 2010 and recognizes faculty and staff alumni who have gone above and beyond in connecting and engaging with graduates and supporting RIT. read more »
Business club hosts ice skating fundraiser
RIT’s Women in Business club hopes to raise $500 to help send a Make-A-Wish child to Disney World. The club is offering ice skating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday in Ritter Arena. Admission is $5 and includes skate rental, snacks and submarine sandwiches. read more »
RIT today launched the building that will house MAGIC Spell Studios, a first-of-its-kind effort in higher education that will link RIT’s internationally ranked academic programs with high-tech facilities needed to commercialize computer gaming, film and animation, and digital media projects. read more » | watch video »
Professor images diaries of 19th-century explorer
Multispectral imaging technology continues to recover new insights from the field diaries of 19th-century explorer David Livingstone. A team of scholars and scientists, including RIT Professor Roger Easton, will present their research in the United Kingdom in November. read more »
RIT recognizes faculty and staff alumni Thursday
Four alumni have been named as the 2016 Golden Brick Award winners, an award that was founded in 2010 and recognizes faculty and staff alumni who have gone above and beyond in connecting and engaging with graduates and supporting RIT. read more »
Business club hosts ice skating fundraiser
RIT’s Women in Business club hopes to raise $500 to help send a Make-A-Wish child to Disney World. The club is offering ice skating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday in Ritter Arena. Admission is $5 and includes skate rental, snacks and submarine sandwiches. read more »
Global News
RIT Croatia professors present at SINCERE conference
Several professors from RIT Croatia presented at the first SINCERE Conference in Dubrovnik. The conference aimed to address contemporary economic challenges of European countries and solutions offered to address these challenges. read more »
Several professors from RIT Croatia presented at the first SINCERE Conference in Dubrovnik. The conference aimed to address contemporary economic challenges of European countries and solutions offered to address these challenges. read more »
Sports News
RIT in the News
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Election 2016: How Did Higher Ed Leaders Respond?
Bill Destler, president, mentioned more »
The Record
Troy artist shares skills with young, old at Comic Jam
Ira Marcks '03 (new media design and imaging) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
National Women's Hall of Fame to honor 3 Rochester women
Christine Whitman, chair, Board of Trustees, mentioned more »
PetaPixel
Teaching the Art of Capturing Bullets in Flight in a Classroom
Blog by Ted Kinsman, assistant professor of photographic technology more »
Election 2016: How Did Higher Ed Leaders Respond?
Bill Destler, president, mentioned more »
The Record
Troy artist shares skills with young, old at Comic Jam
Ira Marcks '03 (new media design and imaging) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
National Women's Hall of Fame to honor 3 Rochester women
Christine Whitman, chair, Board of Trustees, mentioned more »
PetaPixel
Teaching the Art of Capturing Bullets in Flight in a Classroom
Blog by Ted Kinsman, assistant professor of photographic technology more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
No Voice Zone International: Part of International Education Week, learn sign languages from other countries, 10–11 p.m. tomorrow, CSD Student Development Center, room 1300-1310
Webinar: “Introduction to Beekeeping,” Austin Quinlan, president and founder, RIT Beekeepers Club, noon Thursday (register)
CPR Challenge: Part of National Collegiate EMS Week, see how long you can do chest compressions on a CPR dummy, noon Friday, SAU
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Drugs: Legalize or Criminalize?” 12:30 p.m. Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
College of Science Distinguished Lecturer: “How to Leverage Your BS Degree in Chemistry,” Ralph Wise, vice president of operations, SolidEnergy, 1 p.m. Friday, Gosnell Hall, room A300
Opening reception: “Norman Ives: Construction and Reconstruction,” 4–7:30 p.m. Friday, University and Bevier galleries (exhibition runs Nov. 18-Jan. 8)
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Such Sweet Thunder,” New Energy Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m. Friday, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/alumni, $20 general public
Medic Camper: Part of National Collegiate EMS Week, hands-on demonstrations of first-aid training equipment, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, outside near The Sentinel
Webinar: “Introduction to Beekeeping,” Austin Quinlan, president and founder, RIT Beekeepers Club, noon Thursday (register)
CPR Challenge: Part of National Collegiate EMS Week, see how long you can do chest compressions on a CPR dummy, noon Friday, SAU
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Drugs: Legalize or Criminalize?” 12:30 p.m. Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
College of Science Distinguished Lecturer: “How to Leverage Your BS Degree in Chemistry,” Ralph Wise, vice president of operations, SolidEnergy, 1 p.m. Friday, Gosnell Hall, room A300
Opening reception: “Norman Ives: Construction and Reconstruction,” 4–7:30 p.m. Friday, University and Bevier galleries (exhibition runs Nov. 18-Jan. 8)
Performing Artists Concert Series: “Such Sweet Thunder,” New Energy Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m. Friday, Ingle Auditorium, $5 students, $15 faculty/staff/alumni, $20 general public
Medic Camper: Part of National Collegiate EMS Week, hands-on demonstrations of first-aid training equipment, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, outside near The Sentinel
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