January 26, 2017
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David C. Munson Jr. introduced with high hopes
David C. Munson Jr., who will follow retiring RIT President Bill Destler, received a standing ovation when he was introduced to the community in the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff say they are excited to meet and work with the new president. read more »
Review incoming President Munson’s curriculum vitae
David C. Munson Jr., the former Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan, started his career path in 1979 as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois. His full curriculum vitae is online.
David C. Munson Jr., who will follow retiring RIT President Bill Destler, received a standing ovation when he was introduced to the community in the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff say they are excited to meet and work with the new president. read more »
Review incoming President Munson’s curriculum vitae
David C. Munson Jr., the former Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan, started his career path in 1979 as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois. His full curriculum vitae is online.
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Introducing David C. Munson Jr.
Did you miss yesterday’s big announcement? Watch the full video of the event announcing David C. Munson Jr. as the next president of RIT. watch video »
Did you miss yesterday’s big announcement? Watch the full video of the event announcing David C. Munson Jr. as the next president of RIT. watch video »
Global News
RIT students visit United Arab Emirates
A group of students recently discovered firsthand why Dubai is the world’s fourth most visited city in the world when they visited the UAE as part of their hospitality and tourism studies. read more »
A group of students recently discovered firsthand why Dubai is the world’s fourth most visited city in the world when they visited the UAE as part of their hospitality and tourism studies. read more »
Newsmakers
Marcia Trauernicht was named director of RIT Libraries on Jan. 1. Trauernicht, who served as interim library director for six months, has held a series of positions of progressive responsibility at the library since 1986. She has served on and led numerous library, Wallace Center and institute committees.
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Upcoming Events
Bow Wow Wellness: Visit with therapy dogs to reduce stress, 4–5:30 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Faculty and staff blood drive: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Women’s hockey: vs. Lindenwood, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Gene Polisseni Center
Opening reception: 2017 Rochester Regional High School and Middle School Exhibition award ceremony, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Webb Auditorium, followed by reception, Bevier Gallery (exhibit runs Jan. 27–Feb. 11)
Women’s basketball: vs. Bard College, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Men’s hockey: vs. Bentley, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Gene Polisseni Center
Speaker: “I Love Female Orgasm,” 7 p.m. tomorrow, Ingle Auditorium
Men’s basketball: vs. Bard College, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Faculty and staff blood drive: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House (make appointment using sponsor code: ritfacultystaffrochester)
Women’s hockey: vs. Lindenwood, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Gene Polisseni Center
Opening reception: 2017 Rochester Regional High School and Middle School Exhibition award ceremony, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Webb Auditorium, followed by reception, Bevier Gallery (exhibit runs Jan. 27–Feb. 11)
Women’s basketball: vs. Bard College, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Men’s hockey: vs. Bentley, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Gene Polisseni Center
Speaker: “I Love Female Orgasm,” 7 p.m. tomorrow, Ingle Auditorium
Men’s basketball: vs. Bard College, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Scoreboard
Wrestling: Brockport 33, RIT 13
Men’s basketball: RIT 90, Hobart 74 (Jan. 24)
Women’s basketball: RIT 71, William Smith 59 (Jan. 24)
Men’s basketball: RIT 90, Hobart 74 (Jan. 24)
Women’s basketball: RIT 71, William Smith 59 (Jan. 24)
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