November 28, 2016
The Asian Culture Society at RIT took part in “Unification,” a showcase of cultural performances held in Ingle Auditorium on Nov. 19. The annual event is hosted by Global Union. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Professor wins grant to study the eye
Biophysicist Moumita Das is leading a National Science Foundation-funded study to explore properties critical to the function of the vitreous humor, or gel, that fills the eye, which could lead to advances in the treatment of vision disorders, drug delivery and eye surgery. read more »
NYSP2I names Community Grants Program winners
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2016-17 Community Grants Program as part of its efforts to improve the health and environmental quality of New York state. read more »
Biophysicist Moumita Das is leading a National Science Foundation-funded study to explore properties critical to the function of the vitreous humor, or gel, that fills the eye, which could lead to advances in the treatment of vision disorders, drug delivery and eye surgery. read more »
NYSP2I names Community Grants Program winners
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2016-17 Community Grants Program as part of its efforts to improve the health and environmental quality of New York state. read more »
Newsmakers
Owen Gottlieb, assistant professor of interactive games and media and MAGIC Center affiliate, co-presented the workshop "The Humanities Arcade: Playing with History and Culture in the Digital Age" at the 50 anniversary of the National Endowment for the Humanities' Human/Ties conference at The University of Virginia on Sept. 16.
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RIT on TV: Online Shopping Security Tips
Rick Mislan, visiting lecturer in management information systems, interviewed more »
New York Post
NASA scientists say physics-defying engine might work
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, quoted more »
WHEC-TV
RIT on TV: Student Selected as Gandhi Fellow
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Westside News
RIT student selected for M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence Fellowship
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National Geographic
NASA Team Claims 'Impossible' Space Engine Works: Get the Facts
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, cited more »
The Huffington Post
Overcoming The Wounds Of Genocide In Rwanda Through Education And Technology
Alphonsine Imaniraguha '08 (telecommunications engineering technology) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Young professionals lauded at Forty Under 40 event
Ebony Miller, interim director, Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, mentioned more »
The Jewish Week
Gaming Maimonides At HUC
Owen Gottlieb, assistant professor of interactive games and media, featured more »
RIT on TV: Online Shopping Security Tips
Rick Mislan, visiting lecturer in management information systems, interviewed more »
New York Post
NASA scientists say physics-defying engine might work
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, quoted more »
WHEC-TV
RIT on TV: Student Selected as Gandhi Fellow
more »
Westside News
RIT student selected for M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence Fellowship
more »
National Geographic
NASA Team Claims 'Impossible' Space Engine Works: Get the Facts
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, cited more »
The Huffington Post
Overcoming The Wounds Of Genocide In Rwanda Through Education And Technology
Alphonsine Imaniraguha '08 (telecommunications engineering technology) featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Young professionals lauded at Forty Under 40 event
Ebony Miller, interim director, Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, mentioned more »
The Jewish Week
Gaming Maimonides At HUC
Owen Gottlieb, assistant professor of interactive games and media, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
SOIS Speaker Series: “Music, Capital and Technological Oppression on YouTube,” Kyra Gaunt, ethnomusicologist, 3 p.m. today, University Gallery
Lecture: “Creating Hope for Honduras,” Alejandros Young, Katie Castro and Christian Perry, Little Angels of Honduras, 4:45 p.m. today, SAU 1829 Room
Women’s basketball: vs. Alleghany College, 6 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Stress-Free Finals: Featuring yoga class, cooking demo, chair massages, coloring, board games, therapy dogs and musical performances, noon–2 p.m. Wednesday, Student Life Center
Opening reception: “Charting One’s Course: The History of Individualized Education at RIT,” 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, The Wallace Center, third floor (exhibit runs Nov. 30–April 14)
Information session: Learn about Lean Sigma Six courses, pizza and wings available, 5–6 p.m. Wednesday, Carey Hall
Auditions: The Love of Three Oranges, 7–10 p.m. Wednesday, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Lecture: “Creating Hope for Honduras,” Alejandros Young, Katie Castro and Christian Perry, Little Angels of Honduras, 4:45 p.m. today, SAU 1829 Room
Women’s basketball: vs. Alleghany College, 6 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Stress-Free Finals: Featuring yoga class, cooking demo, chair massages, coloring, board games, therapy dogs and musical performances, noon–2 p.m. Wednesday, Student Life Center
Opening reception: “Charting One’s Course: The History of Individualized Education at RIT,” 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, The Wallace Center, third floor (exhibit runs Nov. 30–April 14)
Information session: Learn about Lean Sigma Six courses, pizza and wings available, 5–6 p.m. Wednesday, Carey Hall
Auditions: The Love of Three Oranges, 7–10 p.m. Wednesday, Liberal Arts Hall, room A205
Scoreboard
Wrestling: New York State Championship, 14th of 27, 24 points (Nov. 20)
Women’s basketball: RIT 91, Whittier College 47 (Nov. 20)
Women’s basketball: RIT 60, Occidental College 47 (Nov. 19)
Men’s swimming: RIT 186.5, Alfred University 103.5 (Nov. 19)
Women’s swimming: RIT 215, Alfred University 71 (Nov. 19)
Women’s basketball: RIT 91, Whittier College 47 (Nov. 20)
Women’s basketball: RIT 60, Occidental College 47 (Nov. 19)
Men’s swimming: RIT 186.5, Alfred University 103.5 (Nov. 19)
Women’s swimming: RIT 215, Alfred University 71 (Nov. 19)
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