December 9, 2016
RIT/NTID presents a performance by Sunshine 2.0, RIT/NTID’s professional traveling theater troupe, in both voice and American Sign Language on Saturday. more »
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Venture Creations welcomes two new companies
Empire Medicinals, a biotech manufacturer, and Dimension Technologies, a research and development company, have joined RIT’s business incubator, Venture Creations. 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.
Empire Medicinals, a biotech manufacturer, and Dimension Technologies, a research and development company, have joined RIT’s business incubator, Venture Creations. 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.
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Owen Gottlieb, assistant professor of interactive games and media and MAGIC Center affiliate, presented "Playing with Judaism in the Digital Age" at the Symposium 1 conference, Crafting Jewish Life in a Complex Religious Landscape, hosted by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion on Nov. 14 in New York City.
Matt Huenerfauth, associate professor of information sciences and technologies, presented "Accessibility in U.S. Computing Degrees" as part of a panel on embedding accessibility in STEM education at the White House Disability and Inclusive Technology Summit on Nov. 7 at the White House.
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Matt Huenerfauth, associate professor of information sciences and technologies, presented "Accessibility in U.S. Computing Degrees" as part of a panel on embedding accessibility in STEM education at the White House Disability and Inclusive Technology Summit on Nov. 7 at the White House.
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Linden Pohland -- Dubrovnik is such a beautiful city that offers a great student experience
Linden Pohland, third-year hospitality and service management major, featured more »
WXXI.org
Connections: A Criminal Justice Professor's Personal Story Of Gun Violence
Irshad Altheimer, associate professor and deputy director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, featured more »
GW Magazine
The Art of Collaboration
Albert Paley, the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Professor in Contemporary Crafts, featured more »
The Washington Post
A painter's unbridled hand matches a sculptor's experiment with twisting steel
Albert Paley, the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Professor in Contemporary Crafts, featured more »
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Upcoming Events
Fall Craft Sale: Until 4 p.m. today, SAU lobby and Fireside Lounge
Concert: RIT Flute Ensemble, 12:15 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Women’s hockey: vs. Bemidji State, 2 p.m. today, Gene Polisseni Center
Concert: Lessons and Carols, featuring RIT Singers and RIT Orchestra, 5 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Men’s hockey: vs. Providence College, 7 p.m. today, Gene Polisseni Center
Performance: “Meltdown 2016,” featuring Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Late-night Breakfast: 9:30–11 p.m. today, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Tiger Tracks: Model train show and sale, hosted by RIT Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Performance: RIT African Percussion and Dance Ensemble presents “Authentic West African Music and Dance,” 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Fireside Lounge
Performance: An Evening with Sunshine 2.0, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Panara Theatre
Concert: RIT Flute Ensemble, 12:15 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Women’s hockey: vs. Bemidji State, 2 p.m. today, Gene Polisseni Center
Concert: Lessons and Carols, featuring RIT Singers and RIT Orchestra, 5 p.m. today, Allen Chapel
Men’s hockey: vs. Providence College, 7 p.m. today, Gene Polisseni Center
Performance: “Meltdown 2016,” featuring Eight Beat Measure, 8 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Late-night Breakfast: 9:30–11 p.m. today, Gracie’s, Grace Watson Hall
Tiger Tracks: Model train show and sale, hosted by RIT Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Performance: RIT African Percussion and Dance Ensemble presents “Authentic West African Music and Dance,” 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Fireside Lounge
Performance: An Evening with Sunshine 2.0, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Panara Theatre
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