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April 14, 2025

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RIT will welcome thousands of people to campus on April 26 for the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival, where a record 434 exhibits will be on display. Here are five things to know about the event. Read more >

Shima Parsa is shown in a lab jacket next to text stating her name and the title of her award.

dozens of people mill about an open bright art space.

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Igor Polotai, a third-year game design and development and history double major, was named to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll. Polotai is one of only 232 students nationwide to receive this distinction and was recognized as a Voter Engagement Leadership Scholar with RIT’s Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement. The distinction highlights college student leaders for committing to nonpartisan democratic engagement and contributions to their local communities.

Michaël Amy, Distinguished Professor in the School of Art, published an interview with contemporary artist Jill Magid in The Art Section. The interview showcases Magid’s creative strategy, which consists of finding legal ways to introduce herself into governmental or corporate entities to determine to what extent she could impact them, and what information she can glean.

RIT students working with faculty mentors in the Department of Psychology presented their research at the Western New York Undergraduate Psychology Conference on April 5 at the University at Buffalo. Presenters included Tobi Fadipe, Katherine Shomper, Jamison Fick, Briana Pabon, Kai Foust, Matt Barbaro, Janie Yearwood, Willow Rose, Haylee Webb, and Bella Ciardi.

Kendra Evans, director of Spectrum Support and the Neurodiverse Hiring Initiative, was the keynote speaker and a panelist at Neurodiverse Ed: Empowering Educators, Supporting Students on March 25 at Buffalo State College.

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How the Science of Color Boosts Productivity at Work >
The Wall Street Journal speaks to Kelly Jahn, adjunct faculty member in the College of Art and Design, about the impact of color on human psychology. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

Dire wolf debate raises concerns on scientific overhype >
Chemical and Engineering News talks to Evelyn Brister, professor in the Department of Philosophy, about the media blitz surrounding the dire wolf debate.

Matt Thomas named RIT head coach >
Pickin' Splinters talks to Matt Thomas, new head coach for RIT men's hockey.

My Favorite Things Around Rochester, NY >
An essay by Kate Young, third-year ASL Interpreting major, published by Her Campus.

Could tariffs rev up Rochester's auto manufacturing again? 'Quickly' says UAW >
Kevin Sweeney, associate professor in the Department of Management, speaks to WHAM-TV about tariff related infrastructure and capacity issues.

Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Dementia Link Sparks Alarm >
India's The Vocal News includes advice about reducing microplastic exposure from Christy Tyler, professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences.

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Mon

Neuro-Perceptions Art Show: Autism Acceptance Month Celebration >
11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 14

NTID Weekly Coffee Chats >
2-3 p.m. April 14

Tue

RIT Story Slam >
April 15

Graphic Design Senior Capstone Exhibition >
April 15

PRISM Community Gathering >
1:30-3 p.m. April 15

Meet the Mayor! >
8-9 p.m. April 15

Wed

Student Organization Appreciation Week: Rep your Club! >
6 a.m.-11:59 p.m. April 16

Student-made Jewelry Sale >
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. April 16

Neuro-Perceptions Art Show: Autism Acceptance Month Celebration >
11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16

You Had Me at Cookie Dough! >
noon-3 p.m. April 16

Wellness Wednesdays >
12:30-1:30 p.m. April 16

Launchpad to Success: Job search insights for college talent >
12:30-1:30 p.m. April 16

Physics Colloquium: Immunity and cancer: a physical perspective for lung cancer carcinoma >
1-1:50 p.m. April 16

College of Science Distinguished Speaker: Realistic Options for Interstellar Travel >
2-3 p.m. April 16

Blues & BBQ at the Commons! >
4-9 p.m. April 16

Women's Lacrosse vs William Smith - FACULTY/STAFF APPRECIATION >
4-7 p.m. April 16

Thu

FoodShare: Curbside Market Truck >
11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 17

Fri

SpringFest: Pie a Panhellenic >
10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 18

Softball vs Skidmore (Game 1) - Senior Day >
3-5 p.m. April 18

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Baseball: RIT 15, Bard 7 (April 13)

Men’s tennis: RIT 4, Vassar 3 (April 13)

Women’s tennis: Vassar 7, RIT 0 (April 13)

Women’s lacrosse: Clarkson 14, RIT 11 (April 12)

Softball: St. Lawrence 6, RIT 0 (April 12)

Men’s lacrosse: RIT 13, Clarkson 10 (April 12)

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