February 8, 2017
Ron Ricotta ’79 celebrates the dedication of the Ronald S. Ricotta Wrestling Locker Room. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT transitions to top-tier university
In 1993, Robert Loce became RIT’s first doctoral degree recipient and the first person in the world to earn a Ph.D. in imaging science. More than 250 others have followed in his footsteps in six doctoral programs. read more »
RIT’s Phyllis Wade to perform at Smithsonian
Phyllis Wade, a student support specialist, will help commemorate Black History Month by performing “Signal Songs of the Underground Railroad” to students visiting the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington, D.C. read more »
Diversity website wins Summit Emerging Media Award
Two RIT departments received a Summit Emerging Media Leader Award recently for the creative re-design of the university’s Division for Diversity and Inclusion’s website. read more »
In 1993, Robert Loce became RIT’s first doctoral degree recipient and the first person in the world to earn a Ph.D. in imaging science. More than 250 others have followed in his footsteps in six doctoral programs. read more »
RIT’s Phyllis Wade to perform at Smithsonian
Phyllis Wade, a student support specialist, will help commemorate Black History Month by performing “Signal Songs of the Underground Railroad” to students visiting the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington, D.C. read more »
Diversity website wins Summit Emerging Media Award
Two RIT departments received a Summit Emerging Media Leader Award recently for the creative re-design of the university’s Division for Diversity and Inclusion’s website. read more »
Student Newsmakers
Student presents at Optical Society meeting
Zachary Mulhollan, a Ph.D. student in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, presented “Optical Differentiation Wavefront Sensing for Freeform Optics Metrology” with Associate Professor Jie Qiao at Frontiers in Optics: The 100th Optical Society of America Annual Meeting. read more »
Zachary Mulhollan, a Ph.D. student in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, presented “Optical Differentiation Wavefront Sensing for Freeform Optics Metrology” with Associate Professor Jie Qiao at Frontiers in Optics: The 100th Optical Society of America Annual Meeting. read more »
Sports News
RIT in the News
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: Great Lakes Plastic Pollution
Matthew Hoffman, assistant professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, interviewed more »
Slate
Practicing Good Personal Cybersecurity Isn't Just About Protecting Yourself
Guest column by Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security more »
WXXI.org
Connections: The end of the circus and the future of animals in captivity
Lawrence Torcello, associate professor of philosophy, interviewed more »
Naturally, Danny Seo
RIT on TV: 'The Hub' Designer
Brian Madden '11 (industrial design) featured more »
GeekWire
Geek of the Week: Data scientist Muhammad Ahmad's many pursuits include AI, art and simulations of dead people
Muhammad Ahmad '06 (computer science) featured more »
RIT on TV: Great Lakes Plastic Pollution
Matthew Hoffman, assistant professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences, interviewed more »
Slate
Practicing Good Personal Cybersecurity Isn't Just About Protecting Yourself
Guest column by Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security more »
WXXI.org
Connections: The end of the circus and the future of animals in captivity
Lawrence Torcello, associate professor of philosophy, interviewed more »
Naturally, Danny Seo
RIT on TV: 'The Hub' Designer
Brian Madden '11 (industrial design) featured more »
GeekWire
Geek of the Week: Data scientist Muhammad Ahmad's many pursuits include AI, art and simulations of dead people
Muhammad Ahmad '06 (computer science) featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Graduation Fair: Until 2 p.m. today, SAU Fireside Lounge
Valentine ImPRESSions: Print your own Valentine’s or Un-Valentine’s Day card on one of the center’s letterpress printing presses, noon–2 p.m. today, The Wallace Center, first floor Fish Tank
20/20 Research in Focus Colloquium: Featuring Ifeoma Nwogu, Josephine Wolff, Joy Olabisi and Rachel Silvestrini, 3:30 p.m. today, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Discussion: “Sexuality and Spirituality: An Open Conversation,” 5 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Fireside Lounge
Poetry reading: Join Professor Emeritus Dane R. Gordon for a reading and book signing of his new book, Magic Light, 7–8:30 p.m. tomorrow, Cary Graphic Arts Collection, The Wallace Center
Club meeting: FemCo, new club focusing on changing attitudes, language and common assumptions surrounding women in today’s society, all are welcome, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Eastman Hall, room 1310
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Teaching Evals: A Giant Fail?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
Men’s hockey: vs. Holy Cross, 7 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Valentine ImPRESSions: Print your own Valentine’s or Un-Valentine’s Day card on one of the center’s letterpress printing presses, noon–2 p.m. today, The Wallace Center, first floor Fish Tank
20/20 Research in Focus Colloquium: Featuring Ifeoma Nwogu, Josephine Wolff, Joy Olabisi and Rachel Silvestrini, 3:30 p.m. today, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Discussion: “Sexuality and Spirituality: An Open Conversation,” 5 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Fireside Lounge
Poetry reading: Join Professor Emeritus Dane R. Gordon for a reading and book signing of his new book, Magic Light, 7–8:30 p.m. tomorrow, Cary Graphic Arts Collection, The Wallace Center
Club meeting: FemCo, new club focusing on changing attitudes, language and common assumptions surrounding women in today’s society, all are welcome, 8 p.m. tomorrow, Eastman Hall, room 1310
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “Teaching Evals: A Giant Fail?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
Men’s hockey: vs. Holy Cross, 7 p.m. Friday, Gene Polisseni Center
Scoreboard
Men’s basketball: Union 71, RIT 70
Women’s basketball: RIT 80, Union 50
Women’s basketball: RIT 80, Union 50
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