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February 16, 2017
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RIT hosts all-women hackathon Feb. 25–26
The free collaborative programming event creates an inviting and encouraging environment for young women to explore the world of technology, to learn something new and develop the confidence needed to succeed in a competitive tech industry. -
February 16, 2017
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Group launches global health association club
The newly formed Global Health Association @ RIT involves students from across campus for a multidisciplinary perspective on health concerns. Its first event features a talk by James Harrington, executive director of the Ugandan Water Project, on Friday. -
February 13, 2017
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RIT’s FreezeFest celebrates the snow and cold
An obstacle course challenge, an ice sculpture demonstration, a concert by President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson and drag queen bingo are all part of the eighth annual RIT FreezeFest. -
February 10, 2017
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RIT set to show love to its donors on Feb. 14
RIT is looking to spread a little extra love this Valentine’s Day by placing more than 500 red tags around campus to show the impact of donor support and provide the campus community an opportunity to say “thanks.” -
February 10, 2017
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Hayes twins reflect on their time at RIT
Meet Austin and Brandon Hayes, who are fourth-year students from Aurora, Ohio. The twin engineers are on track to graduate next year with honors. -
February 8, 2017
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RIT hosts Graduate Education Week
The fourth annual Graduate Education Week at RIT will be held Feb. 20–24 and feature speakers, the Three Minute Thesis competition and social events. -
February 7, 2017
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RIT’s Phyllis Wade to perform at Smithsonian
Phyllis Wade, a student support specialist, will help commemorate Black History Month by performing “Signal Songs of the Underground Railroad” to students visiting the Discovery Theater at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington, D.C. -
February 3, 2017
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SG supports those affected by immigration policy
RIT’s Student Government passed a resolution 23 to 1 on Friday in support of students, faculty and staff from seven countries whose citizens have temporarily been restricted from entering the United States by executive order of President Donald Trump on Jan. 27. -
February 2, 2017
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Team creates navigational system for hikers
Meet Kaitlyn Gillmor, a second-year industrial design student who led a team in creating a navigational system for hikers at the Ganondagan State Historic Site. -
February 1, 2017
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RIT featured in ‘Colleges that Pay You Back’
RIT is recognized by The Princeton Review in the 2017 edition of Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck. Ratings were based on academics, cost, financial aid, graduation rates, student debt, and alumni salaries and job satisfaction. -
February 1, 2017
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Datto CEO McChord to give commencement address
RIT alumnus Austin McChord, founder and CEO of the widely acclaimed technology company Datto Inc., will be the keynote speaker for the university’s 132nd commencement celebration. -
January 31, 2017
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2017 Imagine RIT exhibit proposals now accepted
Proposals for exhibits, performances and demonstrations for this year’s Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival are now being accepted online.
