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<b>Men’s hockey heads to semifinals </b><br />The top-seeded men’s hockey team advanced to the Atlantic Hockey Association Semifinals for the third straight season, defeating Connecticut in a weekend sweep. RIT will play fifth-ranked Canisius in the first semifinal game at Blue Cross Arena 4:05 p.m. March 19. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.ritathletics.com/news/2010/3/13/MHOCKEY_0313105020.aspx?path=mhock">more</a>)<br /><br />
<b>Program strengthens women business owners</b><br />Thomas Pray, professor emeritus in the E. Philip Saunders College of Business, will conduct a Business Simulation Course for the Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners April 8-10. The course blends lectures, skill-building activities and simulations. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=47401">more</a>)<br /><br />
<b>Gallery r holds annual gala</b><br />Gallery r celebrates 11 years on Park Avenue with an auction held at the Student Innovation Center at 5:30 p.m. March 25. Norma Holland, 13 WHAM-TV news anchor, will emcee the event. Ticket price is $100. Ticket holders will receive artwork donated by RIT friends, students, alumni and faculty. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=47400">more</a>)<br /><br />
<b>FIRST Robotics Volunteer of the Year named</b><br />Kate Leipold, instructor of mechanical engineering, was named 2010 FIRST Robotics Outstanding Volunteer for the Finger Lakes Region. She coordinated two days worth of team matches involving nearly 1,000 students, mentors, volunteers and 40 robots. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=47404">more</a>)<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>RIT shines in Hawaii, Times Square, Mexico</b><br />Students enjoyed some R&R all over the world during spring break, and they took us with them during the Spring Break Facebook Photo Challenge, says Bob Finnerty, chief communications officer at University News. Yerbol Yembergenov claimed the top prize with a series of photos from Oahu, Hawaii. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.thetigerbeat.com/blog/">more</a>)<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>Alumnus honored for contributions to state economy</b><br />B. Thomas Mancuso ’78 (B.S. accounting) is one of 23 people honored by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities at the 2010 Independent Sector Alumni Hall of Distinction Awards Ceremony.
He was selected for his contributions to New York state’s economy.
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><em>USA Today</em><br /> <strong>Unneeded prison in Nevada eludes budget ax</strong><br/>William A. Johnson Jr., distinguished professor of public policy, quoted (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-03-14-state-budget-cuts-prison_N.htm">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>Democrat and Chronicle</em><br /> <strong>RIT tops UConn to advance to AHA Tournament quarterfinals</strong><br/>Wayne Wilson, men’s hockey head coach, and Stevan Matic, forward, quoted (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100314/SPORTS09/3140339/1103/RIT-tops-UConn-to-advance-to-AHA-Tournament-quarterfinals">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>Democrat and Chronicle</em><br /> <strong>‘Little wins’ are key to managing older work force</strong><br/>Kathleen Bell, adjunct professor of business, quoted (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100314/BUSINESS01/3140363">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>Democrat and Chronicle</em><br /> <strong>RIT edges UConn in OT in AHA quarterfinal</strong><br/>Wayne Wilson, men’s hockey head coach, and Chris Haltigin and Dan Ringwald, defensemen, quoted (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/SPORTS09/3130322/RIT-edges-UConn-in-OT-in-AHA-quarterfinal">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>BusinessWeek</em><br /> <strong>Visas for foreign entrepreneurs</strong><br/>Ron Hira, associate professor of public policy, cited (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_12/b4171027577226.htm">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>Radio Magazine</em><br /> <strong>2010 NAB Engineering Achievement Award Winners: Steve Church and Mark Richer</strong><br/>Mark Richer ’78 (AV communications) featured (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://radiomagonline.com/convention_news/nab_show/2010-nab-engineering-awards-church-richer-0301/">more</a>)<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>Spring Passport Drive:</b> 10 a.m.–2 p.m. March 16, Campus Center Bamboo Room<br /><br />
<b>Alfred L. Davis Public Service Awards Ceremony:</b> 4 p.m. March 16, Ingle Auditorium<br /><br />
<b>United Way Campaign Kickoff:</b> 10 a.m.–2 p.m. March 18, SAU lobby<br /><br />
<b>Kate Gleason College of Engineering Dean’s Alumni Speaker Series:</b> Bradley Fluke ’84, “Starting a Semiconductor Company in Tough Economic Times,” 1 p.m. March 18, Xerox Auditorium<br /><br />
<b>Talk:</b> Astrophysicist Mario Livio, “Is God a Mathematician?,” 4 p.m. March 18, Carlson Auditorium<br /><br />
<b>Opening reception:</b> “Handscapes, Cityscapes & Mythology,” (mixed media by Paul Johnston), 4–6 p.m. March 18, Dyer Arts Center<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>Men’s hockey:</b> RIT 4, Connecticut 1 (March 13)<br /><br />
<b>Men’s hockey:</b> RIT 4, Connecticut 3 (March 12)<br /><br />
<b>Men’s lacrosse:</b> RIT 21, Keuka 3<br /><br />
<b>Women’s lacrosse:</b> Buffalo 10, RIT 6<br /><br />
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