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This is the Student Government (SG) Senate Update for 11/6/2015. Topics include the 2017-18 AY Calendar and SG Committee updates.
Sex is still uncomfortable topic in this nation's education system. Reporter examines why this issue is taboo in our culture.
This week, Reporter covers Hurricane Patricia, Uber's initiative in Rochester and NASA's examination of an alien moon for signs of life.
This is the SG Senate Update for October 30, 2015. Topics include the Steering Committee's Board of Trustees report and other SG committees' updates.
In late 2013, RIT spent about $350,000 of tuition dollars to purchase a residential property that will serve as an anchor point for alumni returning to campus. After two years of silent fundraising, the push to raise money for the endowment fund and construction has started in full force. For a mere $3,000,000 you can even have naming rights for the building!
Another look at two presidential candidates.
A site by Student Government (SG) is in progress, and is currently planned to be fully implemented in time for course enrollment for the 2016-2017 academic year. The site’s goal is to evaluate professors as a strategy to be more open to students. The issue emerged last year when students wanted to have a site where they could assess their professors and have the ability to be able to discern which professor is compatible to their learning abilities.
This is the SG Senate Update for 10/23/15. Topics include the new Event Management System, Imagine RIT, and a Deaf Advocacy Charge.
Another concise look at the policies and positions of two 2016 presidential candidates.
This is the Student Government Senate Update for October 16, 2015. Topics include banning micro-beads on campus, the Intersession Report and a response to the Robin Thicke controversy.
Reporter attended the Housing Open Forum, at which RIT's administration and students discussed the intricacies involved in this year's housing process.
A clear, concise look at the policies and positions of two of the 2016 presidential candidates.
Student Government Senate update for October 9. 2015. Topics include Middle States Accreditation and Competitive Sports Federation Handbook changes.
Next week, various groups on campus will be hosting events and activities to celebrate the National Day on Writing. Find out about the celebration and what will be happening on that day.
This week's Beyond the Bricks covers extraordinary events such as the discovery of water on Mars, the declassification of 2,500 presidential briefings from the 1960s and a new admission to the UN Human Rights Council sentences a man to death for pro-democracy demonstrations.
Student Government Senate summary from 9/25/2015. Topics include staff and Global Committee introductions, plus more SG Senate runnings.
RIT has a long history of collaborating with various universities overseas. Our recent connection with Juatong University in Beijing is shaping up to be one of our most fruitful collaborations yet.
SG Senate meeting summary from 9/18/15. Topics include a United Way presentation, laundry reports and SG senator elections.
Last year, RIT students expressed their frustration with the Mental Health Services on campus. Sandra Johnson, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, explains some of the initiatives and measures taken since.
Drones and other aircraft are no longer allowed to be flown or used in classes at RIT. What does this mean for students?
RIT is in the midst of a housing crisis as the university's largest incoming freshman class settles in. How is RIT handling the situation, and what can be done to solve it?
Highlights from the SG Senate meeting on 9/5/15. Major events included a special guest speaker from Residence Life and charges for SG Committees.
There's a lot of things about RIT that some people learn the hard way. This guide is designed to prevent some fatal freshman mistakes.
A guide for new students on how to get out and explore Rochester. There's so much more beyond campus!