February 17, 2017
RIT President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson performed Thursday night as part of this year’s FreezeFest. Events continue through Sunday. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT hosts all-women hackathon Feb. 25–26
The free collaborative programming event creates an inviting and encouraging environment for young women to explore the world of technology, to learn something new and develop the confidence needed to succeed in a competitive tech industry. read more »
RIT celebrates 2017 National Engineers Week
Engineers Week, Feb. 20–25, takes place annually to highlight engineers’ contributions to society and to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. Events at RIT include talks by engineering alumni and topical presentations. read more »
The free collaborative programming event creates an inviting and encouraging environment for young women to explore the world of technology, to learn something new and develop the confidence needed to succeed in a competitive tech industry. read more »
RIT celebrates 2017 National Engineers Week
Engineers Week, Feb. 20–25, takes place annually to highlight engineers’ contributions to society and to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. Events at RIT include talks by engineering alumni and topical presentations. read more »
Student Spotlight
Student displays photo work from Kosovo
Meet Daniel Vasta, a third-year photojournalism major and one of a handful of RIT students who traveled to Kosovo last summer to pursue documentary projects as part of a study abroad program. read more »
Meet Daniel Vasta, a third-year photojournalism major and one of a handful of RIT students who traveled to Kosovo last summer to pursue documentary projects as part of a study abroad program. read more »
Tiger Hockey
Sports News
RIT in the News
GoodCall
Business Booming for Those with a Graduate Business Degree
Sean Hansen, MBA program director and associate professor of management information systems, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Powerhouse RIT seeking ultimate glory
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Democrat and Chronicle
RIT hockey needs to find spark in final home weekend
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Rochester Business Journal
Saunders College alumni slated for 'Shark Tank'
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New Books Network
Tamar Carroll: Mobilizing New York
Tamar Carroll, assistant professor of history, featured more »
Business Booming for Those with a Graduate Business Degree
Sean Hansen, MBA program director and associate professor of management information systems, quoted more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Powerhouse RIT seeking ultimate glory
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
RIT hockey needs to find spark in final home weekend
more »
Rochester Business Journal
Saunders College alumni slated for 'Shark Tank'
more »
New Books Network
Tamar Carroll: Mobilizing New York
Tamar Carroll, assistant professor of history, featured more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Speaker: James Harrington, Ugandan Water Project, hosted by Global Health Association @ RIT, 4 p.m. today, Institute Hall, room 1140
Women’s basketball: vs. Union College, 6 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Men’s basketball: vs. Union College, 8 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Performing Artists Series: Faculty spotlight on Pablo Cesar Willey-Bustos, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Comedian: T.J. Miller, part of FreezeFest, 9 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Motivational Monday: Featuring Rebecca Johnson, associate of the university, 1 p.m. Monday, SAU Mosaic Center
Seminar: “Improving Building Energy Outcomes,” Rachel Stuckey, Erdman Anthony, 1 p.m. Monday, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Speaker: “Telematic Governmentality: Indicators, Metrologies and the Digitisation of the Aesthetic,” Berndt Clavier, Malmo University, 2 p.m. Monday, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: Bryan Czibesz, visiting artist, 5 p.m. Monday, University Gallery
Talk: “Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement,” New York Civil Liberties Union, 6 p.m. Monday, Skalny Room, Interfaith Center
Women’s basketball: vs. Union College, 6 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Men’s basketball: vs. Union College, 8 p.m. today, Clark Gym
Performing Artists Series: Faculty spotlight on Pablo Cesar Willey-Bustos, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Comedian: T.J. Miller, part of FreezeFest, 9 p.m. tomorrow, Gordon Field House (tickets)
Motivational Monday: Featuring Rebecca Johnson, associate of the university, 1 p.m. Monday, SAU Mosaic Center
Seminar: “Improving Building Energy Outcomes,” Rachel Stuckey, Erdman Anthony, 1 p.m. Monday, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Speaker: “Telematic Governmentality: Indicators, Metrologies and the Digitisation of the Aesthetic,” Berndt Clavier, Malmo University, 2 p.m. Monday, McKenzie Commons, Liberal Arts Hall
Lecture: Bryan Czibesz, visiting artist, 5 p.m. Monday, University Gallery
Talk: “Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement,” New York Civil Liberties Union, 6 p.m. Monday, Skalny Room, Interfaith Center
Scoreboard
Men’s swimming/diving: UNYSCSA Championship, 6th of 14 teams - 351 points
Women’s swimming/diving: UNYSCSA Championship, 5th of 15 teams - 427 points
Women’s swimming/diving: UNYSCSA Championship, 5th of 15 teams - 427 points
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