Photo Spotlights

Ray Kurzweil discussed his thoughts on the development and use of technology and society during his talk at RIT Sept. 17. Kurzweil was the opening speaker of the College of Liberal Arts Caroline Werner Gannett Project, which brings noted scholars in science and the arts to RIT.

Representatives from nearly two dozen area non-profit agencies took part in the Fall Community Service Fair, sponsored by the RIT Leadership Institute & Community Service Center. Students, faculty and staff were invited to learn about services provided by the various organizations, including volunteer opportunities. Here, Jennifer Milillo, a second-year student in the College of Science, fills out an application for the American Red Cross.

A panel of experts in technology and society discussed the works and accomplishments of pioneering computer scientist, futurist and entrepreneur Ray Kurzweil during Kurzweilfest, an interactive discussion with students and faculty at RIT’s Ingle Auditorium. Kurzweil opens the 2008-2009 Caroline Werner Gannett Project lecture series at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in Gordon Field House and Activities Center. For more information on the series, Visionaries in Motion, visit www.cwgp.org.

Edward Brown (back, right) is leading a team of student researchers from RIT who are attempting to enhance the use of robotics in helping people with disabilities regain use of their limbs.

The U.S. Army Drill Team warmed up for this weekend’s "Spirit of America Show" at the Blue Cross Arena by performing for the RIT campus Sept. 9 in Gordon Field House and Activities Center.

In her role as a student ambassador for the Division of Enrollment Management and Career Services, Tiffani Williams is often among the first people that prospective students meet during their visit to campus. Tiffani is a graphic media student in the School of Print Media.

Classes began on the RIT campus on Sept. 1 with nearly 3,000 first-year students adding to the population.

RIT hosted its first farmers’ market Aug. 28 outside Gordon Field House and Activities Center. A half-dozen vendors had steady business from roughly an equal mix of students and faculty/staff. “I’m thrilled it was welcomed so enthusiastically by the RIT community,” said Midge Berfield, manager of employee health and wellness and chair of the RIT Better Me/Employee Wellness Committee. The market, featuring fruits, vegetables, breads, pastry and live entertainment, will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 9.

An aerial photograph looking south across the RIT campus from 300 feet. RIT alumnus Craig Shaw ’99 (electrical engineering) specializes in low-altitude aerial photography using a blimp and remote controls. To learn more, visit www.stratus-imaging.com.

An RIT student took some time out to have an ice cream treat with her brother at the Ben & Jerry’s in the Student Alumni Union.

RIT President Bill Destler delivers his opening day remarks in Gordon Field House and Activities Center.

RIT’s renovated SAU cafeteria re-opened Aug. 18 featuring electronic menus, reconfigured space with enhanced foot traffic, and a new name: Brick City Café.