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J. Ford Huffman, writer, designer and award-winning former deputy managing editor of USA Today, presented a talk April 16 on the future of news. Huffman is known for recommending the design and art direction of Page One, as well as the front-page design of the Sept. 12, 2001, issue of USA Today, which sold 3.6 million copies. In the mid-1980s, he was managing editor of Rochester’s Democrat and Chronicle. His presentation was sponsored by RIT’s Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts.

About 400 men and women—some wearing heels—walked a mile on April 15 to support victims of domestic violence. Alpha Sigma Alpha members coordinated the event. All proceeds went to the Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims, a Rochester organization that provides free services to people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing and have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse. NTID President Gerry Buckley, center, and Student Government President Greg Pollock share a fist-bump while making the trek.

Renowned Civil War artist Wendy Allen sets up shop in Louise M. Slaughter Hall in preparation for the American Statesmanship and Constitutionalism Colloquium (1776-1865), April 13-14. In addition to displaying and selling her paintings, prints and illustrations, Allen presented “An Artist’s Portrayal of Lincoln’s Statesmanship” during the two-day event, sponsored by RIT’s political science department.

About 400 men and women walked a mile in heels on April 15 to support victims of domestic violence. Alpha Sigma Alpha members coordinated the event. All proceeds went to the Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims, a Rochester organization that provides free services to people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing and have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Photographer Kwaku Alston was recognized at this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. During his campus visit on April 13, Alston met with students and reviewed portfolios.

Talent runs in the family as “Frances & Albert Paley” are the featured artists in University Gallery’s newest exhibition. The show is open to the public and runs through May 26, with an artist reception set for 5 to 7 p.m. May 15.

RIT hosted its annual tribute to the Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars on April 12 in the Gordon Field House. In order to receive the scholars designation, students must have earned a GPA of 3.85 and completed at least 125 quarter credits of study. Selection is also based on factors complementing their academic achievement, including creative work, independent research and community service.    

RIT hosted is annual tribute to the Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars on April 12 in the Gordon Field House. In order to receive the scholars designation, students must have earned a GPA of 3.85 and completed at least 125 quarter credits of study. Selection is also based on factors complementing their academic achievement, including creative work, independent research and community service.

During a stop today at RIT, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced his support for legislation to kill a rise in student-loan interest rates. On July 1, interest rates on federally subsidized Stafford loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, unless Congress takes action to block the increase. Joined by RIT President Bill Destler, Schumer addressed students from RIT and other area colleges in the Fireside Lounge.

Rebecca Edwards, associate professor of history and chair of the department, recently published her book, “Words Made Flesh: Nineteenth-Century Deaf Education and the Growth of Deaf Culture.” The book is part of the New York University Press’ The History of Disability Series.

The Rochester Parkour group, which includes RIT alumni and students, cleaned up Manhattan Square Park on April 7. They meet on Saturdays in the park to practice their sport. Kyler Mulherin, a third-year game design student, has participated since he came to RIT.

Graduate Thesis 2 is on view through April 18 in Bevier Gallery. The exhibit represents work from the School of Art, School of Design and School for American Crafts.