Photo Spotlights

Students gathered to play international games on Nov. 18 as part of International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. This year’s activities are sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts’ Department of Modern Languages and Culture, the English Language Center, Global Union, International Student Services and RIT Global. From left, Emily Beagles, Jay Park, Andrew Lanos and Tousif Chowdrey play a balloon game by popping balloons with only one foot. A full schedule of events is available online.

The RIT Orchestra’s next performance is the RIT Advent Lessons and Carols Service, 5 p.m. Dec. 5 in Allen Chapel, with a reception to follow. The 40-member orchestra includes students from nearly all RIT colleges. Other performing arts groups have concerts this week. The RIT Jazz Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 in Ingle Auditorium, and the RIT Concert Band performs at 3 p.m. Nov. 23 in Ingle Auditorium.

RIT industrial design students presented their creations during judging for Metaproject 05, held at the University Gallery on Nov. 18. This year, the Metaproject partnership is with Kikkerland and Bed Bath & Beyond. Kikkerland is an international hub that designs, produces and markets original products in a variety of consumer categories such as gift, stationery and housewares. Bed Bath & Beyond is a national retail chain that specializes in the home furnishings categories. Center, Audrey Kirk, a third-year industrial design student from Ontario, Canada, spoke about her project.

RIT saw the first accumulating snow of the season today. About an inch of snow is expected today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo. A lake effect snow advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday with 3 to 5 inches of snow predicted. Check with the National Weather Service as conditions may change.

A reception was held on Nov. 17 to kick off International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. This year’s activities are sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts’ Department of Modern Languages and Culture, the English Language Center, Global Union, International Student Services and RIT Global. For a full schedule of events, go to http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/international-education-week-save-date-november-17-21.

The NTID Performing Arts Program presents “Almost, Maine,” a magical, funny and heart-warming story of love in the frozen woods of Maine. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13–15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Panara Theatre. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $7 for general public. Pictured here are Logan Lofgren and Kelsey Lindhorst.

Andrew Sears, left, dean of the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, spoke at a news conference Nov. 12 announcing a three-part Cybersecurity Panel Series, hosted by Assembly Majority Leader Joseph D. Morelle and County Legislator Justin F. Wilcox, right. The panel series aims to educate consumers and business owners about cybersecurity threats and the strategies for protecting identities and assets. “RIT is delighted to partner with Majority Leader Morelle and County Legislator Wilcox to showcase our nationally-recognized computing security program that is turning out highly-qualified graduates who pursue a variety of careers in cybersecurity,” said Sears. “We are committed to preparing a new generation of talented cybersecurity professionals who have the skills—and the ethics—necessary to protect our public and private sectors from online threats.” RIT will host the third and final panel in the series. Also pictured is District Attorney Sandra Doorley.

RIT hosted its fourth annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11 in the Gordon Field House. The program included the presentation of the colors, a history of the meaning of Veterans Day, a medley of the different service songs and a video about “A Day in the Life of a Veteran” created by RIT alumnus Stephen “Bud” Beikirch ’05 (film and animation).

Chris Denninger, director of Public Safety, serves time in the Tiger Cage as part of a student charity project. Students Katie Baldwin, Matt Partacz, Kelsey McManus, Mary “Lizzy” Warner and Sara Bjork are working to raise money and awareness to help save tigers. Thirteen notable students and administrators—including President Bill Destler—will spend 20 minutes in a cage from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the SAU lobby. Passers-by can play minute-to-win-it games against the captives to keep them in the cage longer. To read more, go to www.rit.edu/news/story.php?id=51088.

Last week’s Wellness Wednesdays event featured a juggling session on Nov. 5. From left, RIT students Caleb Weeks and Zachary Yaro juggled streamers and balls during the noon hour. The next Wellness Wednesday event, scheduled for 12:10 p.m. Nov. 12 in Campus Center room 1010, is “Perfect Illusions: A Discussion on Body Image.” See more Wellness Wednesday events at rit.edu/studentaffairs/wellness/wellness_wednesdays.php.

Lt. Col. Ann Gallucci was recently appointed the new commanding officer of RIT’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 538. She becomes the program’s first female commander in its 25-year history at the university. Gallucci has a background in missile, space and cyberspace operations having served at several U.S. Air Force bases as well as the with the Air Force Space Command (in Colorado) and at the Pentagon with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She’s led squadron commands, tested missile systems and infrared radar equipment and was part of the operations team tracking the Space Shuttle landings. Her long and distinguished career in training and leadership continues today as she leads RIT’s cadets to become the Air Force officers of tomorrow.

The 5th annual Election Night Hackathon was held Nov. 4 in RIT’s Student Innovation Hall. Computing, journalism and political science students came together to watch the election results pour in and create new ways to visualize and interpret the data.