December 5, 2016
Students test out the capabilities of the Oculus Rift headset to view virtual reality scenes during the AR/VR Symposium on Dec. 2. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Program helps Native American scholars thrive
The Future Stewards Program is the reason why RIT is recognized as one of the top schools in the country for Native American students. Through the program, Native scholars are recruited to RIT, supported while on campus and encouraged to be active in the future of their tribal communities. read more »
Osher at RIT hosts preview session on Jan. 5
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT is offering a sneak peek of winter term classes for thinkers ages 50 and beyond. read more »
The Future Stewards Program is the reason why RIT is recognized as one of the top schools in the country for Native American students. Through the program, Native scholars are recruited to RIT, supported while on campus and encouraged to be active in the future of their tribal communities. read more »
Osher at RIT hosts preview session on Jan. 5
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT is offering a sneak peek of winter term classes for thinkers ages 50 and beyond. read more »
Newsmakers
André Hudson, associate professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, presented "Are the enzymes involved in the synthesis of essential amino acids plausible targets for the development and/or discovery of antibiotics?" at the National Institutes of Health Future Research Leaders Conference in Bethesda, Md., on Sept. 13.
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RIT on TV: Plans for Henrietta town center
Jules Chiavaroli, professor of architecture, interviewed more »
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: NTID Faculty Promotes Global Engagement
Talila Lewis, faculty member in liberal studies at NTID, featured more »
TechRepublic
Can 'MicroMasters' credentials help fill the tech skills gap?
RIT mentioned more »
RIT on TV: Plans for Henrietta town center
Jules Chiavaroli, professor of architecture, interviewed more »
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: NTID Faculty Promotes Global Engagement
Talila Lewis, faculty member in liberal studies at NTID, featured more »
TechRepublic
Can 'MicroMasters' credentials help fill the tech skills gap?
RIT mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Lecture: “Understanding Cancer Through Systems Biology,” Irina Kareva, EMD Serono Research Center, 1 p.m. today, Gosnell Hall, room A300
Open house: Meet and network with students and alumni in Venture Creations, 4–6 p.m. today, Venture Creations, 125 Tech Park Drive, Henrietta (register)
Comedian: David Reese, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Case Studies in Invasion Biology and Wildlife Management,” Christine Keiner and Kristoffer Whitney, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Information session: Learn about Ph.D. program in mathematical modeling, 5 p.m. Thursday, Gosnell Hall, room 2130
Open house: Meet and network with students and alumni in Venture Creations, 4–6 p.m. today, Venture Creations, 125 Tech Park Drive, Henrietta (register)
Comedian: David Reese, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Case Studies in Invasion Biology and Wildlife Management,” Christine Keiner and Kristoffer Whitney, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
Information session: Learn about Ph.D. program in mathematical modeling, 5 p.m. Thursday, Gosnell Hall, room 2130
Scoreboard
Women’s basketball: RIT 68, Nazareth 52 (Dec. 2)
Women’s hockey: RIT 2, Syracuse 2 (OT) (Dec. 2)
Men’s hockey: RIT 7, Niagara 1 (Dec. 2)
Men’s basketball: RIT 87, Nazareth 79 (Dec. 2)
Women’s track/field: Brockport Early Season Classic, 4th of 6th (Dec. 2)
Men’s basketball: St. John Fisher 85, RIT 77 (Dec. 3)
Women’s hockey: RIT 2, Syracuse 2 (OT) (Dec. 2)
Men’s hockey: RIT 7, Niagara 1 (Dec. 2)
Men’s basketball: RIT 87, Nazareth 79 (Dec. 2)
Women’s track/field: Brockport Early Season Classic, 4th of 6th (Dec. 2)
Men’s basketball: St. John Fisher 85, RIT 77 (Dec. 3)
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