May 17, 2017
James Watters, senior vice president of Finance and Administration, and student Wilson Darko were honored with the Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Division of Diversity honors students, alumnus
The Division of Diversity & Inclusion hosted A Celebration of Excellence on May 3 and presented Beacon Awards to three students—Maria Smith, Rashik Sikder and Brendan John—as well as alumnus Orlando Ortiz ’04, ’08. read more »
RIT honors criminal justice majors
RIT’s Department of Criminal Justice and Center for Public Safety Initiatives hosted the Senior Luncheon and Recognition Celebration and welcomed keynote speaker Denise O’Donnell, former U.S. Attorney and director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the U.S. Department of Justice. read more »
The Division of Diversity & Inclusion hosted A Celebration of Excellence on May 3 and presented Beacon Awards to three students—Maria Smith, Rashik Sikder and Brendan John—as well as alumnus Orlando Ortiz ’04, ’08. read more »
RIT honors criminal justice majors
RIT’s Department of Criminal Justice and Center for Public Safety Initiatives hosted the Senior Luncheon and Recognition Celebration and welcomed keynote speaker Denise O’Donnell, former U.S. Attorney and director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the U.S. Department of Justice. read more »
Commencement 2017
Grad defines strength in the face of adversity
University News is highlighting a few members of the Class of 2017. Today, read about Amie Sankoh, who came to the U.S. from Sierra Leone. The biochemistry student, who is deaf, is going to pursue her Ph.D. 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 Amie Sankoh, who came to the U.S. from Sierra Leone. The biochemistry student, who is deaf, is going to pursue her Ph.D. See more commencement news at rit.edu/news/commencement. read more »
Sports News
Varsity Eight wins petite final for women’s crew at National Invitational Rowing Championship
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RIT in the News
Slate
How Movie Magic Could Help Translate for Deaf Students
Matt Huenerfauth, associate professor and director, Linguistic and Assistive Technologies Laboratory, featured more »
Hackaday
Arduino (and Camera) Take Amazing Pictures
Ted Kinsman, assistant professor of photographic technology, featured more »
Los Angeles Times
Opinion: Sorry Trump supporters. Unlike the president's Russian adventures, the Seth Rich story is nothing but noise
Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security, quoted more »
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: Men's Lacrosse Eyes National Title
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How Movie Magic Could Help Translate for Deaf Students
Matt Huenerfauth, associate professor and director, Linguistic and Assistive Technologies Laboratory, featured more »
Hackaday
Arduino (and Camera) Take Amazing Pictures
Ted Kinsman, assistant professor of photographic technology, featured more »
Los Angeles Times
Opinion: Sorry Trump supporters. Unlike the president's Russian adventures, the Seth Rich story is nothing but noise
Josephine Wolff, assistant professor of public policy and computing security, quoted more »
WROC-TV
RIT on TV: Men's Lacrosse Eyes National Title
more »
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Upcoming Events
Final exams: Today through Friday
CASTLE Symposium: Celebrate faculty and student research activities contributing to improving STEM education, 2:30–4:30 p.m. today, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2210-2220
De-stress Fest: Hosted by The Wallace Center, make stress balls, 3:30–5 p.m. today, first floor, The Wallace Center
Academic Convocation: Keynote speaker Austin McChord ’09, founder and CEO of Datto Inc., noon Friday, Gordon Field House
Webinar: “Making Sense of Patents: What’s in a Claim?” 1 p.m. Tuesday, Student Innovation Hall
Staff Appreciation Day and Community Picnic: Featuring car show, chair massages, arcade games, Zumba, build your own garbage plate, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. May 24, Gordon Field House
CASTLE Symposium: Celebrate faculty and student research activities contributing to improving STEM education, 2:30–4:30 p.m. today, Louise Slaughter Hall, room 2210-2220
De-stress Fest: Hosted by The Wallace Center, make stress balls, 3:30–5 p.m. today, first floor, The Wallace Center
Academic Convocation: Keynote speaker Austin McChord ’09, founder and CEO of Datto Inc., noon Friday, Gordon Field House
Webinar: “Making Sense of Patents: What’s in a Claim?” 1 p.m. Tuesday, Student Innovation Hall
Staff Appreciation Day and Community Picnic: Featuring car show, chair massages, arcade games, Zumba, build your own garbage plate, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. May 24, Gordon Field House
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