News by Topic: Student Experience

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  • May 4, 2013

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    Experiencing the future

    Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival drew a large and inquisitive crowd on May 4. More than 30,000 visitors explored the RIT campus during the festival.
  • May 1, 2013

    Poster for the "2015 Imagine RIT: Innovation & Creativity Festival"

    Top stories and videos for April

    News on the winner of the Imagine RIT poster contest topped last month’s list of top RIT news stories. Check out all of April’s most popular stories.
  • April 30, 2013

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    Search for the Escherian Stairwell

    Is it possible for a staircase to violate the laws of physics by looping back into itself? Student Michael Lacanilao spotlights the Escherian Stairwell in his video series.
  • April 23, 2013

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    Maya Angelou visit canceled

    Maya Angelou’s rescheduled visit to RIT today has been canceled due to the recent hospitalization of the renowned poet and author.
  • April 19, 2013

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    STAR Awards recognize student leaders

    The annual event, sponsored by RIT’s Multicultural Center for Academic Success, showcases the academic achievements of its students and their contributions to campus groups.
  • April 17, 2013

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    Gallery r Benefit set for April 25

    The fundraiser begins with a reception followed by an art drawing and includes live music, light hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar.
  • 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 15, 2013

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    Rod Blumenau Quartet performs April 24

    The quartet will play songs you know—in styles you don’t normally associate with them—for the final installment of the 2012–2013 Performing Artists Concert Series.
  • April 15, 2013

    People sitting in canoe

    RIT hosts bridge and canoe contest

    More than 300 students from New York and Canada will participate in the concrete canoe and steel bridge design competitions April 18-20.