December 7, 2016
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RIT launches MicroMasters program in cybersecurity
Starting in March, learners can begin the RIT Cybersecurity MicroMasters program with edX, the leading nonprofit online learning destination. Upon completing the five-part program, learners can apply to RIT and may be awarded nine credit hours toward their degree requirements. read more »
RIT wins web design award for ‘Roar the Vote’
The ‘Roar the Vote’ website, which encouraged students to register to vote and was designed by an RIT team, has won a silver 2016 Davey Award for outstanding creative work. read more »
Starting in March, learners can begin the RIT Cybersecurity MicroMasters program with edX, the leading nonprofit online learning destination. Upon completing the five-part program, learners can apply to RIT and may be awarded nine credit hours toward their degree requirements. read more »
RIT wins web design award for ‘Roar the Vote’
The ‘Roar the Vote’ website, which encouraged students to register to vote and was designed by an RIT team, has won a silver 2016 Davey Award for outstanding creative work. read more »
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Taylor Wolf - Undergraduate Research at RIT
A biochemistry student at RIT, Taylor Wolf has contributed research that can verify the components of the drug cocktail used in the treatment of tuberculosis, the leading infectious disease worldwide. watch video »
A biochemistry student at RIT, Taylor Wolf has contributed research that can verify the components of the drug cocktail used in the treatment of tuberculosis, the leading infectious disease worldwide. watch video »
Newsmakers
Twyla Cummings, dean of graduate education, was nominated by industry peers and inducted into the Ben Franklin Honor Society of Printing Industries of America during a ceremony Nov. 8 in Kansas City, Mo. The society recognizes and honors industry leaders who have made lasting contributions to the printing and graphic communications industries.
Conerly Casey, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, participated in a panel discussion, "PTSD in the Humanitarian Field" on Oct. 26 in Kuwait. His talk, "21st Century Trauma," emphasized the cultural diversity of trauma syndromes and the impacts of social media in intergenerational transmissions of trauma. He was invited by the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
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Conerly Casey, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, participated in a panel discussion, "PTSD in the Humanitarian Field" on Oct. 26 in Kuwait. His talk, "21st Century Trauma," emphasized the cultural diversity of trauma syndromes and the impacts of social media in intergenerational transmissions of trauma. He was invited by the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
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Stan McKenzie Salon Series: “Case Studies in Invasion Biology and Wildlife Management,” Christine Keiner and Kristoffer Whitney, 4 p.m. today, Liberal Arts Hall, McKenzie Commons
The Final Rally: Hosted by Academic Support Center, features study techniques, food and giveaways, 3–7 p.m. tomorrow, Monroe Hall, second floor
Track/field: Early Season Invitational, 4–10 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House
Information session: Learn about Ph.D. program in mathematical modeling, 5 p.m. tomorrow, 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
Women’s hockey: vs. Bemidji State, 2 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Concert: Lessons and Carols, featuring RIT Singers and RIT Orchestra, 5 p.m. Friday, Allen Chapel
Men’s hockey: vs. Providence College, 7 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Performance: “Meltdown 2016,” featuring Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. Friday, Ingle Auditorium
The Final Rally: Hosted by Academic Support Center, features study techniques, food and giveaways, 3–7 p.m. tomorrow, Monroe Hall, second floor
Track/field: Early Season Invitational, 4–10 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House
Information session: Learn about Ph.D. program in mathematical modeling, 5 p.m. tomorrow, 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
Women’s hockey: vs. Bemidji State, 2 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Concert: Lessons and Carols, featuring RIT Singers and RIT Orchestra, 5 p.m. Friday, Allen Chapel
Men’s hockey: vs. Providence College, 7 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Performance: “Meltdown 2016,” featuring Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. Friday, Ingle Auditorium
Scoreboard
Men’s basketball: RIT 81, Alfred 68
Women’s basketball: RIT 68, Buffalo State 52
Women’s basketball: RIT 68, Buffalo State 52
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