January 24, 2017
The Fisk Jubilee Singers, a renowned a cappella ensemble, will be the featured performer at the 2017 Expressions of King’s Legacy on Thursday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Introducing RIT’s 10th president Wednesday
RIT will introduce its 10th president at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Gordon Field House. A live, captioned web stream of the event will also be available. read more »
CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield to keynote MLK event
Fredricka Whitfield, weekend anchor of CNN Newsroom, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Expressions of King’s Legacy celebration on Thursday at RIT. read more »
RIT hosts ARM Developer Day on Friday
Xiaolin Lu, an expert in the Internet of Things, will be the keynote speaker for the annual RIT ARM Developer Day conference. RIT ARM Developer Day is open to engineering, engineering technology, computing and science students from RIT and regional colleges and universities. read more »
Retail expert: Some legacy stores will survive
Saunders College of Business Professor Emeritus Eugene Fram says the U.S. has become “overstored” for the needs of the population during the last 20-plus years, and retailers such as Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Costco are making critical decisions that best fit the needs of a changing clientele. read more »
RIT will introduce its 10th president at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Gordon Field House. A live, captioned web stream of the event will also be available. read more »
CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield to keynote MLK event
Fredricka Whitfield, weekend anchor of CNN Newsroom, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Expressions of King’s Legacy celebration on Thursday at RIT. read more »
RIT hosts ARM Developer Day on Friday
Xiaolin Lu, an expert in the Internet of Things, will be the keynote speaker for the annual RIT ARM Developer Day conference. RIT ARM Developer Day is open to engineering, engineering technology, computing and science students from RIT and regional colleges and universities. read more »
Retail expert: Some legacy stores will survive
Saunders College of Business Professor Emeritus Eugene Fram says the U.S. has become “overstored” for the needs of the population during the last 20-plus years, and retailers such as Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Costco are making critical decisions that best fit the needs of a changing clientele. read more »
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Expressions of Martin Luther King’s Legacy - 35 Years
The 2017 Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration at RIT will mark the 35th anniversary of the event at the university. Hear from Keith Jenkins, interim vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion at RIT. watch video »
The 2017 Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration at RIT will mark the 35th anniversary of the event at the university. Hear from Keith Jenkins, interim vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion at RIT. watch video »
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Upcoming Events
Women’s basketball: vs. William Smith College, 6 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Men’s basketball: vs. Hobart College, 8 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Announcement: Introducing RIT’s 10th president, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House, or watch live
Wrestling: vs. Brockport, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Expressions of King’s Legacy: Featuring keynote speaker Fredricka Whitfield of CNN, Fisk Jubilee Singers, noon–2 p.m. Thursday, Gordon Field House (RSVP)
Bow Wow Wellness: Visit with therapy dogs to reduce stress, 4–5:30 p.m. Thursday, SAU Fireside Lounge
Faculty and staff blood drive: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Women’s hockey: vs. Lindenwood, 2 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Opening reception: 2017 Rochester Regional High School and Middle School Exhibition, 5 p.m. Friday awards ceremony, Webb Auditorium, followed by reception, Bevier Gallery (exhibit runs Jan. 27–Feb. 11)
Men’s basketball: vs. Hobart College, 8 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Announcement: Introducing RIT’s 10th president, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House, or watch live
Wrestling: vs. Brockport, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Expressions of King’s Legacy: Featuring keynote speaker Fredricka Whitfield of CNN, Fisk Jubilee Singers, noon–2 p.m. Thursday, Gordon Field House (RSVP)
Bow Wow Wellness: Visit with therapy dogs to reduce stress, 4–5:30 p.m. Thursday, SAU Fireside Lounge
Faculty and staff blood drive: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Women’s hockey: vs. Lindenwood, 2 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Opening reception: 2017 Rochester Regional High School and Middle School Exhibition, 5 p.m. Friday awards ceremony, Webb Auditorium, followed by reception, Bevier Gallery (exhibit runs Jan. 27–Feb. 11)
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