Photo Spotlights

  • November 13, 2003

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    A student performs with the RIT Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jonathan Kruger, assistant professor of music, on Nov. 3, kicking off a week of musical performances in Ingle Auditorium.

  • November 11, 2003

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    Liz Schifano, a fourth-year psychology student and member of Professor John Roche's creative writing class, reads her poetry, Nov. 11, at Java Wally's @ RIT's Wallace Library.

  • November 6, 2003

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    Computer engineering majors demonstrated senior-design, computer-controlled robotics inventions on Nov. 6. Included among the projects was a "contactless" dance pad using laser beams and controller signals on a modified version of the game, Dance Dance Revolution, shown above being tested by a student.

  • November 3, 2003

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    Yes, that was the RIT tiger statue you saw being carted away in the bed of a pickup truck recently—but its disappearance wasn’t a homecoming prank. The statue was temporarily moved from its usual spot along the quarter mile near the Student Alumni Union as workers built a new "perch" and stone sitting wall and added lighting to enhance the area as a gathering spot.

  • October 27, 2003

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    RIT President Albert Simone (right) and Lucius "Bob" Gordon shake hands after a brief brick laying ceremony at the Gordon Field House and Activities Center, Oct. 27. Gordon, an RIT trustee, is a key contributor to the field house and the person after whom it is named.

  • October 24, 2003

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    Bill Larsen, associate professor of civil engineering technology and advisor to the RIT Caribbean Students Association, and Natesha Greaves, fifth-year industrial and systems engineering major and president of the association, prepare to raise the U.N. flag at RIT on Oct. 24 to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.

  • October 23, 2003

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    Certified Master Technician Mickey Riggio from Firestone gives RIT students some tips on winter car maintenance during a free car care clinic, Oct. 22. The car clinic, open to students, faculty and staff, was sponsored by RIT Campus Safety, the Center for Residence Life and Firestone Tire and Service Center.

  • October 17, 2003

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    Using giant slingshots, catapults and other launchers, more than 100 students in teams of five tried hitting a target from 300 feet away during the second annual Pumpkin-Chuckin’ contest on Oct. 11. The contest was organized by the College of Applied Science and Technology.

  • October 15, 2003

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    Dean Kamen, world-famous inventor of the Segway Human Transporter and founder of FIRST robotics competitions for high school students, announces at RIT on Oct. 11 the formation of Rochester FIRST, a partnership between RIT, Bausch & Lomb and Xerox that is bringing a regional FIRST robotics competition to Rochester in spring 2005. The event will draw thousands of people to the area.

  • October 14, 2003

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    Nearly 400 volunteers braved light rain and chilly temperatures to help RIT faculty members perform the 20th Big Shot, Oct. 9. This year's "painting with light" photo project focused on the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden. It's the first time that Big Shot has been conducted outside the United States.

  • October 11, 2003

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    Terry Fung, first-year software engineering student and member of International House, plays with a Chinese yoyo in a display of culture and community at RIT's sixth annual Brick City Festival, Oct. 11.

  • October 9, 2003

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    RIT and Kodak celebrate their long-lasting partnership during Kodak Day, Oct. 9. Students check out Kodak’s NASCAR “show car” in the Infinity quad.