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<b>RIT Alert response discussed</b><br />Several issues have been raised about RIT’s crisis communications following the emergency incident Wednesday morning. Chief Communications Officer Bob Finnerty answers questions related to RIT Alert, the university’s rapid emergency mass notification system. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=47418">more</a>)<br /><br />
<b>Research enhances battery technologies</b><br />Two research initiatives at RIT will enhance battery development for use in a host of applications ranging from electric cars to cell phones to space satellites. The effort is part of the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium created earlier this year. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=47415">more</a>)<br /><br />
<b>Study assesses deaf entrepreneurship </b><br />RIT/NTID has won a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to explore the current state of deaf entrepreneurship. Results from the Deaf Entrepreneurship Research Initiative will assist groups interested in promoting deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=47407">more</a>)<br /><br />
<b>RIT artists contributed to craft movement</b><br /><i>Breaking Ground</i> explores the history of the regional craft movement and features the work of current faculty, artists-in-residence and alumni from the School for American Crafts. The Memorial Art Gallery will host a book signing and panel discussion March 21. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=47413">more</a>)<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>RIT on TV News: RIT Alert</b><br />WROC-TV (Channel 8) and 13WHAM-TV (Channel 13) report on the impact of the RIT emergency communication system in the wake of a potentially dangerous situation on campus. (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/RITUniversityNews">more</a>)<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>FIRST brings together students, mentors and chickens!</b><br />FIRST Robotics fans are young and young-at-heart, says Michelle Cometa, senior communication specialist at University News. FIRST teams arrived at RIT decked out with blue hair, sparkles on their capes and chicken costumes. (<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><em>The Post and Courier</em><br /> <strong>C.E. Volpe dies at age 72</strong><br/>Charles Volpe ’59 (mechanical engineering) remembered (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/mar/18/ce-volpe-dies-at-age-72/">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>Indian River Press Journal</em><br /> <strong>Indian River businesswoman honored as entrepreneur of the year</strong><br/>Alma Lee Loy ’50 (business administration) featured (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/mar/17/indian-river-businesswoman-honored-as-of-the/">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>WXXI.org</em><br /> <strong>RIT commits to climate neutrality</strong><br/>Bill Destler, president; Cathy Ahern, engineering services director; Mike Bice, foreman; and Nabil Nasr, director, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, featured (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/0/0/1625083/WXXI.Top.Stories/RIT.Commits.to.Climate.Neutrality">more</a>)<br /><br />
<em>Olean (N.Y.) Times Herald</em><br /> <strong>Seminar tells businesses how to work with the Department of Defense</strong><br/>Brian Duddy, senior program manager, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, cited (<a style="color:#f57b20; text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/16/news/doc4b9fa688bfb02319245914.txt">more</a>)<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>United Way Campaign Kickoff: until 2 p.m. today,</b> 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,” <b>1 p.m. today,</b> Xerox Auditorium<br /><br />
<b>Talk:</b> Astrophysicist Mario Livio, “Is God a Mathematician?,” <b>4 p.m. today,</b> Carlson Auditorium<br /><br />
<b>Opening reception:</b> “Handscapes, Cityscapes & Mythology” (mixed media by Paul Johnston), <b>4–6 p.m. today,</b> Dyer Arts Center<br /><br />
<b>Thursday Night Cinema</b> (featuring<i> Gamer):</i> <b>10 p.m. today,</b> Ingle Auditorium<br /><br />
<b>Electronics Recycling Day:</b> 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. March 19, CAST Building<br /><br />
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<tr><td width="10"> </td><td><b>Men’s lacrosse:</b> RIT 15, Oswego 5<br /><br />
<b>Men’s tennis:</b> RIT 5, Roberts Wesleyan 4<br /><br />
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