February 21, 2017
RIT’s Alpha Phi Omega chapter hosted a Merit Badge University event where more than 400 Boy Scouts participated in a day of workshops to earn multiple merit badges. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Gallery hosts senior photojournalism show
The William Harris Gallery at RIT is presenting a collaborative display by six RIT senior photojournalism students titled “Where We Stand” through March 3. read more »
Air Force ROTC holds blood drive March 6
RIT’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 538 and the Greater Rochester chapter of the Red Cross are sponsoring the 2017 annual blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6 at the Gordon Field House. read more »
Destler to field questions on WITR radio show
WITR-FM (89.7) presents The Bill Destler Show, featuring RIT’s president taking listener questions live at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Call 475-2271, email witrdj@rit.edu, tweet @WITR897 using #witrrequest or stop by the WITR studio in the SAU.
The William Harris Gallery at RIT is presenting a collaborative display by six RIT senior photojournalism students titled “Where We Stand” through March 3. read more »
Air Force ROTC holds blood drive March 6
RIT’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 538 and the Greater Rochester chapter of the Red Cross are sponsoring the 2017 annual blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6 at the Gordon Field House. read more »
Destler to field questions on WITR radio show
WITR-FM (89.7) presents The Bill Destler Show, featuring RIT’s president taking listener questions live at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Call 475-2271, email witrdj@rit.edu, tweet @WITR897 using #witrrequest or stop by the WITR studio in the SAU.
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Watch: RIT president Bill Destler sings ode to 'alternative facts'
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The Chronicle Journal
Skirving recognized for community involvement
Todd Skirving, fourth-year new media marketing major, featured more »
Rochester Business Journal
Can Trump bring back U.S. manufacturing jobs?
Guest essay by Amitrajeet Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
Dice
Leveling Up Your Game Development Skills
David Schwartz, director, and Jessica Bayliss, associate director, School of Interactive Games and Media, quoted more »
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Upcoming Events
Race Talks: “A Conversation with Latinos about Race,” noon today, SAU Mosaic Center
Presentation: “Enhancing Diversity in STEM Graduate Programs: Admissions and Retention Practices,” Casey Miller, 10 a.m. tomorrow, SAU Mosaic Center
Exhibit: “Generosity of Strangers,” projects from students who participated in the Documentary Projects in Kosovo study abroad program in Pristina, Kosovo, 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, University Gallery
Lunch colloquium: “Additive Manufacturing in GE Healthcare,” Steven Abitz, General Electric, 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Booth Hall, room 2765 (RSVP)
MCAS Alumni Speaker Series: Tina Chapman Dacosta, diversity theater program director, 4 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Mosaic Center
Lecture: “Isotype: International System of Typographic Picture Education,” Michael Burke, Vignelli Center Visiting Scholar, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Booth Hall, room 3310
Minor and Immersion Fair: Learn about liberal arts programs, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, SAU Fireside Lounge and 1829 Room
Graduate Research Symposium: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Friday, featuring keynote speaker Chrysa Charno, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2120-2140 (register)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “What Would You Ask a Muslim?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
Presentation: “Enhancing Diversity in STEM Graduate Programs: Admissions and Retention Practices,” Casey Miller, 10 a.m. tomorrow, SAU Mosaic Center
Exhibit: “Generosity of Strangers,” projects from students who participated in the Documentary Projects in Kosovo study abroad program in Pristina, Kosovo, 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, University Gallery
Lunch colloquium: “Additive Manufacturing in GE Healthcare,” Steven Abitz, General Electric, 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Booth Hall, room 2765 (RSVP)
MCAS Alumni Speaker Series: Tina Chapman Dacosta, diversity theater program director, 4 p.m. tomorrow, SAU Mosaic Center
Lecture: “Isotype: International System of Typographic Picture Education,” Michael Burke, Vignelli Center Visiting Scholar, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Booth Hall, room 3310
Minor and Immersion Fair: Learn about liberal arts programs, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, SAU Fireside Lounge and 1829 Room
Graduate Research Symposium: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Friday, featuring keynote speaker Chrysa Charno, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2120-2140 (register)
Gray Matter Discussion Series: “What Would You Ask a Muslim?” noon Friday, SAU MOSAIC Center
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