May 10, 2017
The quad area near Louise Slaughter Hall and Sustainability Institute Hall has been officially named Destler-Johnson Quad in honor of President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Fulbright students impact both sides of the world
It’s been a long journey for Youssoupha Gaye from Senegal, West Africa, and Yacarely Mairena Davila from Managua, Nicaragua, who are at RIT as Fulbright students. Both are pursuing MBA degrees at Saunders College of Business. read more »
Young artists, writers win NTID contests
NTID has announced the winners of the annual Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students. read more »
It’s been a long journey for Youssoupha Gaye from Senegal, West Africa, and Yacarely Mairena Davila from Managua, Nicaragua, who are at RIT as Fulbright students. Both are pursuing MBA degrees at Saunders College of Business. read more »
Young artists, writers win NTID contests
NTID has announced the winners of the annual Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students. read more »
Commencement 2017
Grad aims to pave the way for more Native Americans pursuing STEM degrees
University News is highlighting a few members of the Class of 2017. Today, read about Brendan John, whose hard work, engagement with his community and dedication to research have defined his time at RIT. See more commencement news at rit.edu/news/commencement. read more »
University News is highlighting a few members of the Class of 2017. Today, read about Brendan John, whose hard work, engagement with his community and dedication to research have defined his time at RIT. See more commencement news at rit.edu/news/commencement. read more »
Sports News
RIT in the News
Rochester Business Journal
Are mergers good for consumers?
Guest essay by Amitrajeet Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: Baseball historic season
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Spectrum News
RIT on TV: Historic year for RIT baseball
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Democrat and Chronicle
At 30-7, RIT baseball cracks D3 Top 25 for first time in 65 years
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Are mergers good for consumers?
Guest essay by Amitrajeet Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics more »
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: Baseball historic season
more »
Spectrum News
RIT on TV: Historic year for RIT baseball
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
At 30-7, RIT baseball cracks D3 Top 25 for first time in 65 years
more »
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Upcoming Events
Global Campus Virtual Reality Experience: Experience sights, sounds and flavors of China, Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and Rochester, until 1:30 p.m. today, Global Village plaza
Award ceremony: Honoring the 2017 recipients of the Alfred Davis Public Service Awards, 4 p.m. today, University Gallery
Speaker: “Cyberwar: Do Revolutions in Military Affairs Require Revolutions in Ethics?” Valerie Morkevicius, 5 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Lightning talks: Kate Gleason College of Engineering senior design projects, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. tomorrow, James E. Gleason Hall, room 4480
Design Conversations lecture series: James Goggin, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Golisano Hall auditorium
Concert: RIT Chamber Singers and RIT Singers, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Celebration: 10th Anniversary of the Alexander S. Lawson Publishing Center, cake and refreshments, 3–4:30 p.m. Friday, RIT Press, The Wallace Center (details)
De-stress Fest: Activities include therapy dogs, origami and making stress balls, May 15–18, first floor, The Wallace Center (details)
Award ceremony: Honoring the 2017 recipients of the Alfred Davis Public Service Awards, 4 p.m. today, University Gallery
Speaker: “Cyberwar: Do Revolutions in Military Affairs Require Revolutions in Ethics?” Valerie Morkevicius, 5 p.m. today, Student Innovation Hall, room 1600
Lightning talks: Kate Gleason College of Engineering senior design projects, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. tomorrow, James E. Gleason Hall, room 4480
Design Conversations lecture series: James Goggin, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Golisano Hall auditorium
Concert: RIT Chamber Singers and RIT Singers, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Allen Chapel
Celebration: 10th Anniversary of the Alexander S. Lawson Publishing Center, cake and refreshments, 3–4:30 p.m. Friday, RIT Press, The Wallace Center (details)
De-stress Fest: Activities include therapy dogs, origami and making stress balls, May 15–18, first floor, The Wallace Center (details)
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