Photo Spotlights

Wiley McKinzie, dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology, poses as different type of cast director, Oct. 18, during the annual CAST Bash. This year's theme was TV Land.

Mini-Baja team member Sam Rogers gets in some last-minute practice driving beore the team leaves for Pretoria.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson speaks to RIT students, alumni and parents in Clark Gymnasium, Oct. 12, as part of Brick City Festival and Reunion 2002.

Members of the RIT community gather for the opening of "Perspectives," an exhibit featuring work by seven deaf artists at the NTID Dyer Arts Gallery, Oct. 10. Participating artists include Sander Blondeel, James Canning, Randy Dunham, Donna Gustina, David Prusinski, Song Quan Shen, Eddie Swayze and Alex Wilhite. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 22.

Sara Stryjewski, an RIT first-year graphic design student, paints a section of mural inside the 90-foot-long covered walkway built to ensure pedestrian safety along the quarter mile during construction of the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The walkway, adorned with student art, was unveiled Oct. 10.

Dane Gordon, retired RIT philosophy professor presents his book, Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City, Oct. 9 at Wallace Library's monthly "Meet the Authors" series.

Assemblyman Joseph Morelle and Assemblymember Susan John announce the New York state Assembly1s support of RIT's Center for Biotechnology Education and Training (CBET) with $4 million in funding, Oct. 8. This brings the total state funding to date to $8 million, including $4 million from the state Senate1s Gen*NY*sis fund announced last month by Sen. Jim Alesi. The $8 million will allow RIT to begin the design process immediately for a 46,000-square-foot facility to house CBET.

Olga Kern, 2001 winner of the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, makes a guest appearance at Margaret’s House, RIT's on-campus childcare facility for faculty and student families, Oct. 4.

Patrons enjoy a visit to Captain Henry's Pub, Oct. 3. The eatery, on the fourth floor of the George Eastman Building, features pub-style appetizers and lunch entrées, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Nov. 7. Captain Henry's is operated by RIT hospitality and service management students.

Preparing to reach its next level in the 21st century, RIT has launched a $300 million campaign, the largest fund-raising effort in its history. The campaign, "Powered by the Future," kicked off its public phase Sept. 28 with a gala in Clark Gymnasium, to an enthusiastic audience of 300. The festivities featured a futuristic tech show, a video and talks by President Albert Simone and campaign leaders outlining specifics of the campaign.

RIT breaks ground on the Gordon Field House and Activities Center, Sept. 25. From left, Student Government President Erick Littleford; RIT student Michelle Lipchick; Lucius R. Gordon, trustee; RIT President Albert Simone; Frank Lamas, associate vice president for Student Affairs; student Jeffrey Dank; and Mary-Beth Cooper, vice president for Student Affairs.

Sen. James Alesi and RIT President Albert Simone announce $4 million in state funding to help RIT create the Center for Biotechnology Education and Training, Sept 24. Sitting, from left to right, are Thomas Mooney, president of the Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of Commerce, Alesi, Simone and Douglas Merrill, head of biological sciences at RIT.