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Congratulations to the newest inductees of RIT's Delta Phi Alpha (National German Honor Society) chapter Tuesday: (from left) Associate Professor Emeritus Wilma Wierenga (honorary member); Emmalynn Todd, an Imaging Arts and Sciences major from Oakton, Va.; Matthias Hausman, an Engineering major from Jenkinstown, Pa.; Christie Agbalessi, an Engineering Exploration major from Abidjian, Ivory Coast; and Jeanette Forbes, a Computing Science and Game Design and Development major from Ashburn, Va. Photo by A. Sue Weisler.

The top three winners of today's Melinda S. Beyerlein Memorial Public Speaking Contest, sponsored by RIT's School of Communication. First place and $200 went to Genevieve Senecal, a 5th-year computer engineering major from Westfield, Mass. who spoke about Planned Parenthood; second place and $100 went to Jeremy Davin (right), a 5th-year mechanical engineering major from Jamesville, N.Y. who spoke about eliminating the penny; and third place and $50 went to Adam Burke, (left) a second-year motion picture science and imaging science double major from Derry, N.H. who spoke about the tragedy of DWI.

The COLA Pop-Up Black Box Theatre Tent has been set up in Pocket Park by James Gleason Hall for the Nov. 3-5 production of “Girls Can Tell.” The 40-by-80-foot heated tent, which has bleacher seating for about 100, was chosen as a venue due to lack of available performance space on campus. The play, directed by David Munnell, deals with sexual assault and is not recommended for children under 17. A panel of experts will facilitate a conversation after each performance. Tickets are $10, or $5 for students and available at www.rittickets.com. Photo by Elizabeth Lamark

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Check out RIT faculty Carl Atkins and Jonathan Kruger with the New Energy Jazz Orchestra at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Rochester Regional Health Big Tent. Free!

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival | June 23 - July 1, 2017 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

RIT MBA students Mollie Hamilton, Michael Gibbs and David Nitsch were named industry champions in the Glo-Bus simulation strategy competition against 2,084 teams from 122 worldwide colleges and universities. Pictured is Hamilton receiving a certificate from dt ogilvie, distinguished professor of urban entrepreneurship and former dean and professor of business strategy at Saunders College of Business. The team’s company, G Drone Pro, is eligible to compete in the next Best-Strategy Invitational.

On May 18, students from Dubai toured RIT Venture Creations Incubator while on campus for commencement. The group was able to speak with Venture Creations Director Richard Notargiacomo, as well as with representatives from companies in the incubator. Many of the visiting students work for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and were interested in learning more about business startups in the United States.

Jeff and Kathy Klofft, parents of graduating industrial design senior Sarah Klofft, thanked RIT for giving their daughter so many opportunities at a philanthropy reception last week before commencement. “We hope you'll join us in continuing to support the great work RIT does for all students and help keep the good work going,” Jeff said.

The Women In Computing at RIT and WE@RIT programs were honored May 18 with the Commitment to Excellence Award from the Girl Scouts of Western New York. The award recognizes RIT for encouraging young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math—also known as STEM.

RIT women’s groups recognized by Girl Scouts of Western New York Read more about this story on the RIT University News website.

Congratulations to all of RIT's graduates, including Abhay Kela, who is holding his four-month-old son, Arnish. Abhay, of India, received a master's degree in mechanical engineering.

RIT's Infrastructure & Industry Club visited American Rock Salt in Mount Morris, N.Y. American Rock Salt is the largest producing salt mine in the U.S. and provides de-icing salt to 12 states. Photos provided by Gabriel Kramer.

See RIT Professor Carl Atkins perform with Monroe Community College's MCC Jazz 145 and Jazz Ensemble 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the MCC Theater, featuring student compositions and traditional big band music. FREE!