June 13, 2017
Nearly 600 people gathered Saturday on campus for a gala dinner to honor President Bill Destler and his spouse, Rebecca Johnson. more »
Today’s Top Stories
Destler and Johnson honored with gala dinner, gifts
RIT bid a fond farewell to retiring President Bill Destler and his spouse, Rebecca Johnson, in part by announcing $3.6 million in donations raised in their honor. The announcement was made at a gala dinner in honor of the couple. read more »
RIT Formula team performs well despite challenges
The RIT Formula SAE Racing Team was ranked seventh overall in points among 30-plus collegiate teams during the Formula North competition despite a technical issue with the racecar’s drivetrain. read more »
RIT hosts information session for part-time learners
The Adult and Part-time Study Connection on June 20 is helpful to adults who are looking to update professional skills, complete a graduate or undergraduate college degree part time, or change career paths. read more »
Top stories and videos for May
Imagine RIT and commencement dominated May’s most watched videos. Check out all of last month’s top stories and videos. read more »
RIT bid a fond farewell to retiring President Bill Destler and his spouse, Rebecca Johnson, in part by announcing $3.6 million in donations raised in their honor. The announcement was made at a gala dinner in honor of the couple. read more »
RIT Formula team performs well despite challenges
The RIT Formula SAE Racing Team was ranked seventh overall in points among 30-plus collegiate teams during the Formula North competition despite a technical issue with the racecar’s drivetrain. read more »
RIT hosts information session for part-time learners
The Adult and Part-time Study Connection on June 20 is helpful to adults who are looking to update professional skills, complete a graduate or undergraduate college degree part time, or change career paths. read more »
Top stories and videos for May
Imagine RIT and commencement dominated May’s most watched videos. Check out all of last month’s top stories and videos. read more »
Newsmakers
Maria Richart, associate director for International Outreach, Career Services Coordinator, and the Global Experience team won the "Innovative New Program: Intern Abroad" award at the 20th Annual GoAbroad Innovation Award ceremony in Los Angeles on June 1. The award is for the accelerated internship abroad experience, which allowed RIT students to do a co-op in Ireland during the January term.
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Tiger Hockey
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RIT in the News
Democrat and Chronicle
New RIT president to build on the school's strengths, with more focus on research and arts
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Democrat and Chronicle
Retiring RIT President Bill Destler oversaw era of growth
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WXXI.org
Connections: NASA's plan to "touch the sun"
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, and Roger Dube, research professor and director, science exploration program, featured more »
WXXI.org
CloudCheckr, cloud computing company expects rapid growth in Rochester
RIT mentioned more »
Aviation Week
Additive Manufacturing Design Tips For Aerospace
Denis Cormier, the Earl W. Brinkman Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, featured more »
The Sun
AdkAction to host road salt conference
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute mentioned more »
New RIT president to build on the school's strengths, with more focus on research and arts
more »
Democrat and Chronicle
Retiring RIT President Bill Destler oversaw era of growth
more »
WXXI.org
Connections: NASA's plan to "touch the sun"
Brian Koberlein, senior lecturer of physics, and Roger Dube, research professor and director, science exploration program, featured more »
WXXI.org
CloudCheckr, cloud computing company expects rapid growth in Rochester
RIT mentioned more »
Aviation Week
Additive Manufacturing Design Tips For Aerospace
Denis Cormier, the Earl W. Brinkman Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, featured more »
The Sun
AdkAction to host road salt conference
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute mentioned more »
Today’s Weather
Upcoming Events
Faculty and staff blood drive: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, Gordon Field House (make appointment)
Information session: Executive MBA program, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, Lowenthal Hall (register)
Conference: “Rochester Cultural Heritage Imaging, Visualization and Education,” 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. June 19 and 20 (register)
Adult and part-time study connection: Meet with adviser to discuss undergraduate or graduate study on part-time basis, 5–7 p.m. June 20, Bausch and Lomb Center (register)
High school graduation: Brighton High School, 7 p.m. June 20, Gordon Field House
Workshop: The Kalish Visual Editing Workshop, June 20–25, Gannett Hall, room 4090 (details)
High school graduation: Gates Chili High School, 7 p.m. June 21, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Penfield High School, 7 p.m. June 22, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Rush-Henrietta High School, 7 p.m. June 23, Gordon Field House
High school graduations: Pittsford Sutherland, 10 a.m.; Pittsford Mendon, 2 p.m.; Churchville-Chili, 7 p.m. June 24, Gordon Field House
Information session: Executive MBA program, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, Lowenthal Hall (register)
Conference: “Rochester Cultural Heritage Imaging, Visualization and Education,” 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. June 19 and 20 (register)
Adult and part-time study connection: Meet with adviser to discuss undergraduate or graduate study on part-time basis, 5–7 p.m. June 20, Bausch and Lomb Center (register)
High school graduation: Brighton High School, 7 p.m. June 20, Gordon Field House
Workshop: The Kalish Visual Editing Workshop, June 20–25, Gannett Hall, room 4090 (details)
High school graduation: Gates Chili High School, 7 p.m. June 21, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Penfield High School, 7 p.m. June 22, Gordon Field House
High school graduation: Rush-Henrietta High School, 7 p.m. June 23, Gordon Field House
High school graduations: Pittsford Sutherland, 10 a.m.; Pittsford Mendon, 2 p.m.; Churchville-Chili, 7 p.m. June 24, Gordon Field House
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