| A commitment to
personal development |
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| Elizabeth Vander Sys picks up sign language skills in a class offered
at RIT through the East House Enrichment program. Residents of the
East House facility, a Rochester-based, non-profit mental health
agency, recently took courses on campus ranging from money management
to general health and wellness. The program, taught by members of
RIT’s faculty and staff and the Rochester community, culminated
with commencement ceremonies on campus. |
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| Mini-Baja racers
feel the wind beneath their wheels |
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| Gabe Marciano, a fifth-year mechanical engineering major, gets “air” in
the Midwest Mini Baja last month in Wisconsin. Racing two cars, RIT’s
mini-Baja team earned ninth and 14th places, among more than 130
teams, and took first place in an endurance heat and second place
for acceleration in its fourth and final spring competition. In May,
RIT captured fifth place in the Mini Baja East in Montreal. RIT’s
mini-Baja team is supported by the manufacturing and mechanical engineering
technology/packaging science department in the College of Applied
Science and Technology. Photo by Marty Gordon. |
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| Moving to the music |
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| Residents of the Monroe County ARC spent the week of June 21 at
RIT living and learning about the campus. Residents spent their time
taking classes, eating in the dining halls and even sleeping in the
residence halls. The educational week culminated with a commencement
ceremony. Here, Kenny Knapton participates in the Music and Movement
class. |
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| Preparing for a
powerful future |
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| Stephane Renou of General Electric Global Research in Niskayuna,
N.Y., far left, talks with Kim Helmer of Buffalo, center, and Angela
Green of Clarence at the second International Conference on Fuel
Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, June 14-16, at the RIT
Inn & Conference Center. The conference, and a related gathering,
the second International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels,
June 17-19, drew 450 researchers from around the world. The conferences
were sponsored by RIT and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. |
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| Catching up on the
latest technology |
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| Russell Bessette, executive director of the New York State Office
of Science, Technology and Academic Research, visited RIT in June
to review progress on the new IT Collaboratory. Equipment supported
by NYSTAR has expanded the Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication
Laboratory’s capability in research
and education and has led to the award of five new research contracts
in microsystems worth more than $540,000. Here, Bessette tours the
lab. |
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| Local community
honors Simone |
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| Above: Robert Reel, left, president of the Rochester Rotary Club
presents Simone with the 68th Rotary Award June 1. Reflecting the
Rotary’s motto, ‘Service Above Self,’ Simone has
made significant contributions to the Rochester community and beyond. Below:
RIT President Albert Simone was presented with the 2004 International
Citizen Award by the Rochester International Council on May 23. RIC
is a local organization providing services to international students
and U.S. Department of State visitors. Pictured with Simone is Sue
Joseph, program coordinator for RIT’s International
Student Services, who received the Distinguished Volunteer Award
that evening. |
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| Making RIT beautiful |
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| Carolie Simone, left, and former first lady of RIT, Clarice Rose,
were honored on June 2 at the dedication of a garden near Frank Ritter
Arena. The event was sponsored by the RIT Women’s Council. |
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| A powerful display |
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| Youngsters inspect the Rochester Gas & Electric Corp. exhibit
on power line safety at the 14th annual E3 Engineering and Technology
Fair on May 6 in Frank Ritter Arena. The fair, sponsored by the Rochester
Engineering Society, attracted hundreds of middle school students
for hands-on exhibits emphasizing engineering, exploration and experimentation. |
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| Running in the rain |
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| Nearly 10,000 runners toured the RIT campus May 27 as part of the
JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge. This was the first time that
RIT hosted the annual event, which has grown over the years. Rainy
skies gave way to a beautiful rainbow at the conclusion of the race
as participants took part in a picnic-style celebration. RIT fielded
282 runners, the third largest team at this year’s race. |
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| Celebrating a Field
House first |
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| Wiley McKinzie, dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology,
addresses the audience during the first-ever commencement ceremony
held in RIT’s new Gordon Field House and Activities Center
on May 21. The facility, which holds 8,500 people, is named after
Lucius (“Bob”)
and Marie Gordon. It will be officially dedicated this September.
Trivia question: Who was the first-ever degree candidate to cross
the field-house stage? Answer: Alan Eagle, who earned an A.A.S. degree
in mechanical engineering technology |
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Founders Day forum
gives revitalization advice
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| Best-selling author Richard Florida delivers the keynote address
during RIT’s Rochester on the Rise conference. Florida, the
Heinz Professor of Economic Development at Carnegie Mellon University,
discussed with about 200 community leaders how to utilize the “creative
class” in stimulating local economic development. The conference
was part of RIT’s daylong Founders Day Celebration, commemorating
the university’s 175th anniversary. To learn more about the
conference, go to www.rit.edu/175. |
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