April 3, 2017
Tyrone Stewart, an adviser from the University of Michigan, spoke as part of the ninth annual National Conference for Individualized Major Programs, co-hosted by RIT. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT to get Humanities Connections grant
The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced a $91,000 grant to RIT to help students focus on the historical, economic and cultural meanings of community in and beyond Rochester. read more »
Researchers publish paper on dark matter, Milky Way
Research conducted by scientists at RIT rules out a challenge to the accepted standard model of the universe and theory of how galaxies form by shedding new light on a problematic structure. read more »
Accreditation evaluation team to visit RIT
RIT is getting ready for its 10-year checkup with an outside accreditation team. A nine-member evaluation team, consisting of faculty and administrators from peer institutions, is on campus through Wednesday. read more »
The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced a $91,000 grant to RIT to help students focus on the historical, economic and cultural meanings of community in and beyond Rochester. read more »
Researchers publish paper on dark matter, Milky Way
Research conducted by scientists at RIT rules out a challenge to the accepted standard model of the universe and theory of how galaxies form by shedding new light on a problematic structure. read more »
Accreditation evaluation team to visit RIT
RIT is getting ready for its 10-year checkup with an outside accreditation team. A nine-member evaluation team, consisting of faculty and administrators from peer institutions, is on campus through Wednesday. read more »
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Student Newsmakers
Students compete in ski and snowboard competition
Michael Hladky, Pearse Lehmann, A.J. Longabucco, Colin McGlynn, and Joseph Urbano competed in the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association’s Collegiate National Championship March 7-11 at Mt. Bachelor, Ore. Brian Schanbacher also attended, serving as their coach. read more »
Michael Hladky, Pearse Lehmann, A.J. Longabucco, Colin McGlynn, and Joseph Urbano competed in the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association’s Collegiate National Championship March 7-11 at Mt. Bachelor, Ore. Brian Schanbacher also attended, serving as their coach. read more »
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RIT in the News
Al Jazeera English
RIT on TV: Dealing with Electronic Waste
Eric Williams, associate professor of sustainability, interviewed more »
Spectrum News
RIT on TV: Heel Violence Walk at RIT
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WXXI.org
RIT hosts first-ever New York State Game Dev Challenge
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Rochester Business Journal
G.E. tour to include stop at RIT
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R&D Magazine
Carbon Nanotubes: Future of Water Filtration?
John-David Rocha, assistant professor, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Reginald Rogers, assistant professor of chemical engineering, featured more »
RIT on TV: Dealing with Electronic Waste
Eric Williams, associate professor of sustainability, interviewed more »
Spectrum News
RIT on TV: Heel Violence Walk at RIT
more »
WXXI.org
RIT hosts first-ever New York State Game Dev Challenge
more »
Rochester Business Journal
G.E. tour to include stop at RIT
more »
R&D Magazine
Carbon Nanotubes: Future of Water Filtration?
John-David Rocha, assistant professor, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and Reginald Rogers, assistant professor of chemical engineering, featured more »
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Upcoming Events
Seminar: “Human Barriers to Autonomous Vehicles: If you build it, will they buy it?” Bryan Reinicke, SCB, noon today, Campus Center Bamboo Room
I’m First talk: “Building a Personal Brand: Lessons Learned from my Journey,” Neil Hair, noon today, SAU Mosaic Center
Seminar: “Shifting the Paradigm for Food Waste Collection in the U.S.,” Matt Franchetti, University of Toledo, 1 p.m. today, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Conference: The Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty Symposium: The Debate Over Free Speech on Campus, tomorrow and Wednesday (details)
Equal Pay Day: Hosted by Women in Science, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. tomorrow, Gosnell Hall atrium
Accreditation report: Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation team presents preliminary report, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ingle Auditorium
CIAS Brown Bag Lecture Series: Robin Cass, noon Wednesday, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
Viva l’Italia lecture series: “Alberto Burri: Reinventing Painting,” Michael Amy, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Allen Chapel
I’m First talk: “Building a Personal Brand: Lessons Learned from my Journey,” Neil Hair, noon today, SAU Mosaic Center
Seminar: “Shifting the Paradigm for Food Waste Collection in the U.S.,” Matt Franchetti, University of Toledo, 1 p.m. today, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
Conference: The Center for Statesmanship, Law and Liberty Symposium: The Debate Over Free Speech on Campus, tomorrow and Wednesday (details)
Equal Pay Day: Hosted by Women in Science, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. tomorrow, Gosnell Hall atrium
Accreditation report: Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditation team presents preliminary report, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ingle Auditorium
CIAS Brown Bag Lecture Series: Robin Cass, noon Wednesday, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
Viva l’Italia lecture series: “Alberto Burri: Reinventing Painting,” Michael Amy, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Allen Chapel
Scoreboard
Women’s tennis: Nazareth 7, RIT 2 (March 31)
Women’s lacrosse: RPI 7, RIT 5 (April 1)
Men’s tennis: Le Moyne 9, RIT 0
Baseball: RIT 14—12, RPI 2—11
Women’s lacrosse: Skidmore 18, RIT 14
Women’s lacrosse: RPI 7, RIT 5 (April 1)
Men’s tennis: Le Moyne 9, RIT 0
Baseball: RIT 14—12, RPI 2—11
Women’s lacrosse: Skidmore 18, RIT 14
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