Sustainability News
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April 19, 2013
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Brooklyn Navy Yard honored for green efforts
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. is being recognized by the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute for a campus-wide solid waste and recycling program. -
April 16, 2013
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RIT named to green colleges guide
For the third consecutive year, RIT has been named one of North America’s greenest universities by The Princeton Review. -
April 15, 2013
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Come out to Imagine RIT today!
The festival, now in its sixth year, returns with more than 350 examples of innovation and creativity, all showcased through exhibitions, demonstrations and live performances. -
April 12, 2013
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RIT dedicates Sustainability Institute Hall
Hundreds of visitors got a look at the new Sustainability Institute Hall, which houses the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, during a dedication event Friday. -
April 5, 2013
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Teens to explore career fields
More than 100 high school students from area schools will explore possible career fields through hands-on activities at the annual Workforce Innovations Conference at RIT. -
April 4, 2013
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Program prepares veterans for culinary careers
A training program that teaches culinary skills to military veterans is a collaborative effort among many groups, including RIT’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies. -
April 1, 2013
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Professor studies improving bridge design
Amanda Bao, assistant professor of civil engineering technology, is researching how to increase load resistance and capacity of bridges—even during earthquakes or tsunamis. -
March 28, 2013
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A tree-hugger and proud of it
A Q&A with Ishmael Akahoho, second-year environmental sustainability, health and safety management -
March 26, 2013
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How RIT has become a Leader in Sustainability
Nabil Nasr had a vision: Create a world-class research and education hub for sustainability. Read how he accomplished it. -
March 25, 2013
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RIT to host remanufacturing roundtable
The Remanufacturing Industries Council and Golisano Institute for Sustainability are hosting the 2013 Remanufacturing Industry Roundtable April 11–12. -
March 24, 2013
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Maya Angelou program at RIT postponed
Maya Angelou’s scheduled visit to RIT on Monday, March 25, is postponed due to poor weather in the nation’s heartland. -
March 21, 2013
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Pollution Prevention Institute offers funding
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has awarded $419,000 to fund research and development projects to help companies reduce their environmental footprint.
