Education
RIT president Munson to retire
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David Munson plans to step down in June 2025, after eight years leading Rochester Institute of Technology.
Environment
The steward of leftover paint
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PaintCare is nearly two years into its paint stewardship program, which works to eliminate paint waste through recycling and proper disposal methods.
Community
Imagine RIT returns with nearly 400 exhibits
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The university’s campus-wide event, slated for April 27, once again will put creativity and innovation on display.
Letters
Stop cutting indigent legal services. Please!
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Legal services for indigent New Yorkers should not be a bargaining chip in state budget negotiations.
Culture
Experiencing the art of video games
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Next week, a Visual Studies Workshop event will present experimental games as art.
Education
The CTE opportunity
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Career and technology education in the Rochester City School District is set to expand, which could boost the prospects of students entering a job market with growing openings due to an aging workforce.
Beacon Notes
Foundation grants boost Beacon funding
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Led by a total of $55,000 in funding from the ESL Charitable Foundation and the William & Sheila Konar Foundation, the Rochester Beacon will receive a substantial increase in institutional support this year.
Environment
New microplastics research hub gets U.S. funding
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The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology, backed by $7.3 million in federal funding, are partnering to study the environmental and health threats posed by plastic particles.
Education
RCSD board sets timeline for interim superintendent search
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The city Board of Education slated an April 25 public input session, four days before making a final decision.
GUEST OPINION
My wellness matters: I will continue to push for my joy
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Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, highlights the importance for Black women of having the space to speak up, ask for guidance, and advocate for peaceful birthing experiences.