December 6, 2016
Students in a massage therapy course, including fourth-year industrial design student Xinyi Fan, offered chair massages during a stress-relief event. Finals begin on Monday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT joins Scholars at Risk network
Scholars at Risk is an international network of over 400 higher education institutions in 40 countries that promotes academic freedom and protects more than 300 threatened scholars worldwide. read more »
Student Government offering free winter break shuttle
RIT Student Government is offering a free shuttle for students to the airport, bus station and Amtrak from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 17. Buses depart on the hour from Gleason Circle. To reserve a seat, go to bit.ly/breakbus2016.
Scholars at Risk is an international network of over 400 higher education institutions in 40 countries that promotes academic freedom and protects more than 300 threatened scholars worldwide. read more »
Student Government offering free winter break shuttle
RIT Student Government is offering a free shuttle for students to the airport, bus station and Amtrak from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16 and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 17. Buses depart on the hour from Gleason Circle. To reserve a seat, go to bit.ly/breakbus2016.
Global News
RIT Dubai to launch Corporate Happiness Program
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Smart Dubai Office that aims to transform Dubai into the smartest and happiest city on earth. The partnership also signaled the launch of the first Corporate Happiness Program in the region, run by RIT Dubai. read more »
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Smart Dubai Office that aims to transform Dubai into the smartest and happiest city on earth. The partnership also signaled the launch of the first Corporate Happiness Program in the region, run by RIT Dubai. read more »
Newsmakers
Jan van Aardt, professor in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, was awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program. He gave a seminar at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, in October and developed research collaborations and coursework focusing on forest assessment and inventory using remote sensing technologies, including light detection and ranging, or LiDAR.
Deana Olles, senior lecturer, and Connie Shannon, lecturer, School of Mathematical Sciences and members of RIT's CASTLE, presented a poster on "The Implementation of Hands-on Experiences in Mathematics for Engineering Technologists" at the International Learning Assistant Conference held at University of Colorado, Boulder, on Oct. 23-25.
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Deana Olles, senior lecturer, and Connie Shannon, lecturer, School of Mathematical Sciences and members of RIT's CASTLE, presented a poster on "The Implementation of Hands-on Experiences in Mathematics for Engineering Technologists" at the International Learning Assistant Conference held at University of Colorado, Boulder, on Oct. 23-25.
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RIT in the News
How Stuff Works
Futuristic EM Drive Could Work -- If It Can Defy the Laws of Physics
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Furniture maker stresses looks, comfort, environment
Seth Eshelman '06 (industrial design) and Anne Sherman '06 (interior design) featured more »
The Christian Science Monitor
What parents don't get about cyberbullying
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy more »
Futuristic EM Drive Could Work -- If It Can Defy the Laws of Physics
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Furniture maker stresses looks, comfort, environment
Seth Eshelman '06 (industrial design) and Anne Sherman '06 (interior design) featured more »
The Christian Science Monitor
What parents don't get about cyberbullying
Guest essay by Evan Selinger, professor of philosophy more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Men’s basketball: vs. Alfred University, 7 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Comedian: David Reese, 7 p.m. today, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Teachers on Teaching series: “The Uses and Abuses of Critical Thinking,” Larry Torcello, CLA, noon tomorrow, The Wallace Center, room A650 (register)
Webinar: “No Fear Photography: How to Take Better Photos with Any Camera,” with Ken Huth ’88, noon tomorrow (register)
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Case Studies in Invasion Biology and Wildlife Management,” Christine Keiner and Kristoffer Whitney, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
The Final Rally: Hosted by Academic Support Center, features study techniques, food and giveaways, 3–7 p.m. Thursday, Monroe Hall, second floor
Information session: Learn about Ph.D. program in mathematical modeling, 5 p.m. Thursday, Gosnell Hall, room 2130
Fall Craft Sale: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Parents – What Is a Healthy Relationship?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
Concert: Lessons and Carols, featuring RIT Singers and RIT Orchestra, 5 p.m. Friday, Allen Chapel
Comedian: David Reese, 7 p.m. today, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Teachers on Teaching series: “The Uses and Abuses of Critical Thinking,” Larry Torcello, CLA, noon tomorrow, The Wallace Center, room A650 (register)
Webinar: “No Fear Photography: How to Take Better Photos with Any Camera,” with Ken Huth ’88, noon tomorrow (register)
Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Case Studies in Invasion Biology and Wildlife Management,” Christine Keiner and Kristoffer Whitney, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
The Final Rally: Hosted by Academic Support Center, features study techniques, food and giveaways, 3–7 p.m. Thursday, Monroe Hall, second floor
Information session: Learn about Ph.D. program in mathematical modeling, 5 p.m. Thursday, Gosnell Hall, room 2130
Fall Craft Sale: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Parents – What Is a Healthy Relationship?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
Concert: Lessons and Carols, featuring RIT Singers and RIT Orchestra, 5 p.m. Friday, Allen Chapel
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