April 11, 2017
The RIT West African Percussion Ensemble performed with master drummer Fana Bangoura and dancers from the Pan-African Percussion and Dance Ensemble MOUNAFANYI. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Students pitch marketing plan to Macy’s executives
Four Saunders College of Business students earned first place in the Macy’s Undergraduate Marketing Challenge 2017 and will present their “pillar of exclusivity” marketing plan to company executives in New York City on Wednesday. read more »
Students experience life without social media
RIT students in Barry Strauber’s two Principles in Advertising classes went 24 hours without any social media and reflected on their experiences. read more »
Four Saunders College of Business students earned first place in the Macy’s Undergraduate Marketing Challenge 2017 and will present their “pillar of exclusivity” marketing plan to company executives in New York City on Wednesday. read more »
Students experience life without social media
RIT students in Barry Strauber’s two Principles in Advertising classes went 24 hours without any social media and reflected on their experiences. read more »
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RIT Exercise Science Program
RIT is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science, with its first freshman class beginning in the fall semester. The four-year program is the first new degree offered through the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition in RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology. watch video »
RIT is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science, with its first freshman class beginning in the fall semester. The four-year program is the first new degree offered through the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition in RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology. watch video »
Newsmakers
Danielle Smith, professor of sociology and director of RIT's Honors Program, was an invited panelist at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women meeting in New York City and participated in the discussion, "Developing Entrepreneurship Among Refugee Women in the United States: Social and Economic Contributions" on March 22.
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
NTID's Robert Panara, pioneer of deaf studies, has stamp issued
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The Livingston County News
RIT students set to pitch marketing plan to Macy's execs
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Democrat and Chronicle
Hot Jobs: Water-quality chemist talks about his work
John Maier '95 (chemistry) featured more »
Slate
Someone Set Off All of Dallas' Tornado Sirens Over the Weekend. But Was It a Hack?
Guest column by Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security more »
NTID's Robert Panara, pioneer of deaf studies, has stamp issued
more »
The Livingston County News
RIT students set to pitch marketing plan to Macy's execs
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Hot Jobs: Water-quality chemist talks about his work
John Maier '95 (chemistry) featured more »
Slate
Someone Set Off All of Dallas' Tornado Sirens Over the Weekend. But Was It a Hack?
Guest column by Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security more »
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Upcoming Events
Fram Chair Lecture: “Beyond Computational Thinking: Preparing for Success in the Innovation Economy,” Ann Quiroz Gates, University of Texas at El Paso, 4 p.m. today, Ingle Auditorium
Research presentations: By undergraduates in health and life sciences fields, 6–8 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall (RSVP)
CIAS Brown Bag Lecture Series: Josh Meltzer, noon tomorrow, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
Talk and book signing: R. Sikoryak, author, Terms & Conditions: The Graphic Novel, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Speaker: “USGBC, Beyond LEED,” Tracie L. Hall, U.S. Green Building Council of Upstate New York, 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
FOSSTalk: “Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks: Or Why the Future Might Curse Us,” Deb Nicholson, Open Innovation Network, 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Student Innovation Hall
Viva l’Italia lecture series: “Design Vignelli,” Roger Remington, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: “The T-Shaped Graduate,” 2:30 p.m. Thursday, University Gallery
Fundraiser: Karaoke for a Cause, hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, benefits Autism Speaks, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. Thursday, Lovin’ Cup, Park Point
Discussion: “Discussion of InterVol and Short Term Medical Missions,” Dr. Ralph Pennino, Rochester General Hospital, 4 p.m. Friday, Booth Hall, room 1480
Research presentations: By undergraduates in health and life sciences fields, 6–8 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall (RSVP)
CIAS Brown Bag Lecture Series: Josh Meltzer, noon tomorrow, Neblette Conference Room, Gannett Hall
Talk and book signing: R. Sikoryak, author, Terms & Conditions: The Graphic Novel, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Campus Center Bamboo Room
Speaker: “USGBC, Beyond LEED,” Tracie L. Hall, U.S. Green Building Council of Upstate New York, 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Golisano Institute for Sustainability auditorium
FOSSTalk: “Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks: Or Why the Future Might Curse Us,” Deb Nicholson, Open Innovation Network, 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Student Innovation Hall
Viva l’Italia lecture series: “Design Vignelli,” Roger Remington, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: “The T-Shaped Graduate,” 2:30 p.m. Thursday, University Gallery
Fundraiser: Karaoke for a Cause, hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, benefits Autism Speaks, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. Thursday, Lovin’ Cup, Park Point
Discussion: “Discussion of InterVol and Short Term Medical Missions,” Dr. Ralph Pennino, Rochester General Hospital, 4 p.m. Friday, Booth Hall, room 1480
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