April 13, 2017
The 40th annual RIT Juggle-In, one of the longest running juggling festivals in North America, attracted hundreds of participants and viewers. more »
Today’s Top Stories
RIT team heads to cyber defense championship
A group of RIT students will take on teams from the country’s top cybersecurity colleges in the 2017 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, held April 13–15 in San Antonio. read more » | watch video »
Entrepreneurs compete in business plan competition
Thirty-five teams of student entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges at the fifth annual Finger Lakes Regional Semi-Finalist Presentation Round of the New York Business Plan Competition today at RIT. read more »
Accepted students welcomed by Engineers of Color
More than 75 accepted students and family members participated in the Engineers of Color Creating Opportunities Retreat at RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. read more »
A group of RIT students will take on teams from the country’s top cybersecurity colleges in the 2017 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, held April 13–15 in San Antonio. read more » | watch video »
Entrepreneurs compete in business plan competition
Thirty-five teams of student entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges at the fifth annual Finger Lakes Regional Semi-Finalist Presentation Round of the New York Business Plan Competition today at RIT. read more »
Accepted students welcomed by Engineers of Color
More than 75 accepted students and family members participated in the Engineers of Color Creating Opportunities Retreat at RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. read more »
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For and About Alumni
Chemist turns hobby into full-time business
Despite having earned a Ph.D. in chemistry, Amanda Preske ’09 has put her career as a researcher on hold to commit herself full time to her jewelry business, Circuit Breaker Labs, through which she crafts and sells pieces made from recycled circuit boards and resin. read more »
Despite having earned a Ph.D. in chemistry, Amanda Preske ’09 has put her career as a researcher on hold to commit herself full time to her jewelry business, Circuit Breaker Labs, through which she crafts and sells pieces made from recycled circuit boards and resin. read more »
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NASA's New Horizons Surprises With Whole New View Of Cosmos
Michael Zemcov, assistant professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, featured more »
Quartz
The deaf teacher who turned American sign language into literature is honored in a new US postage stamp
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City Newspaper
Catching a nap at RIT
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WROC-TV
RIT on TV: NYS Game Dev Challenge at MAGIC Center
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Wallet Hub
2017's Best Places to Celebrate Easter
Warren Sackler, retired professor, College of Applied Science and Technology more »
NASA's New Horizons Surprises With Whole New View Of Cosmos
Michael Zemcov, assistant professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy, featured more »
Quartz
The deaf teacher who turned American sign language into literature is honored in a new US postage stamp
more »
City Newspaper
Catching a nap at RIT
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WROC-TV
RIT on TV: NYS Game Dev Challenge at MAGIC Center
more »
Wallet Hub
2017's Best Places to Celebrate Easter
Warren Sackler, retired professor, College of Applied Science and Technology more »
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Upcoming Events
Provost’s Town Hall Meeting: “The T-Shaped Graduate,” 2:30 p.m. today, University Gallery
Fundraiser: Karaoke for a Cause, hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, benefits Autism Speaks, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. today, Lovin’ Cup, Park Point
Tiger Walk: Celebrating Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson, 2 p.m. tomorrow, outside the SAU
Discussion: “Discussion of InterVol and Short Term Medical Missions,” Dr. Ralph Pennino, Rochester General Hospital, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Booth Hall, room 1480
Artist lecture: Stephanie Mercedes, performance artist, 5 p.m. tomorrow, University Gallery
Dance competition: RIT’s Best Dance Crew, hosted by Velocity, 7–10 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Speaker: “Speak Out Against Sexual Assault,” Pastor John Pavlovitz, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ingle Auditorium
Conable lecture series: “Brief History of Japanese Anime Fandom and Mobile Suit Gundam’s First 38 Years,” William Ashbaugh, SUNY Oneonta, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, SAU 1829 Room
Fundraiser: Karaoke for a Cause, hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, benefits Autism Speaks, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. today, Lovin’ Cup, Park Point
Tiger Walk: Celebrating Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson, 2 p.m. tomorrow, outside the SAU
Discussion: “Discussion of InterVol and Short Term Medical Missions,” Dr. Ralph Pennino, Rochester General Hospital, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Booth Hall, room 1480
Artist lecture: Stephanie Mercedes, performance artist, 5 p.m. tomorrow, University Gallery
Dance competition: RIT’s Best Dance Crew, hosted by Velocity, 7–10 p.m. tomorrow, Clark Gym
Speaker: “Speak Out Against Sexual Assault,” Pastor John Pavlovitz, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ingle Auditorium
Conable lecture series: “Brief History of Japanese Anime Fandom and Mobile Suit Gundam’s First 38 Years,” William Ashbaugh, SUNY Oneonta, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, SAU 1829 Room
Scoreboard
Women’s tennis: UR 9, RIT 0
Baseball: RIT 8, Alfred 5
Baseball: RIT 8, Alfred 5
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