Photo Spotlights

E. Philip Saunders College of Business students prepared for their first meeting with a marketing class at the School of Business, Finance and Entrepreneurship at Edison in September. Representing RIT chapters of the American Marketing Association and Students in Free Enterprise, students visit the high school weekly to mentor Edison students in creating a school store. Joining Edison business teacher Andy Mendola are, clockwise, Robert McCook, Kyle Shearer, Chafic Chahine, Nicolas Germain and Daniel Orth.

About two dozen local cartoonists gather at RIT's Wallace Memorial Library Oct. 7-8 to join professional and amateur comics creators worldwide in celebrating 24 Hour Comics Day. Participants were challenged to create a 24-page comic book in only 24 hours. Over the years, the event has evolved into an international festival of cartooning with thousands taking the challenge.

Nabil Nasr, right, director of RIT's Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies, discusses the operation of state-of-the-art testing equipment with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and RIT President Albert Simone. Slaughter was on campus Oct. 10 to announce new federal support for CIMS’ fuel cell and alternative energy research. The funding, $1.35 million, was included in the 2006 Defense Appropriations Bill for CIMS' projects.

Spectators along the banks of the Genesee River take in competition from the annual Head of the Genesee Invitational Regatta on Oct. 8. More than 35 collegiate men’s and women’s teams from New York state, the East Coast and Canada took part. Now in its 18th year, the regatta is co-hosted by RIT, the University of Rochester, Rochester Business Alliance, and Genesee Waterways Center.

Comedian Brad Garrett hams it up during his performance at Brick City Homecoming on Oct. 7. The three-time Emmy Award winner, best known for his portrayal of Robert Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond," entertained an audience of about 4,000 in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. Garrett stars in a new FOX sitcom, "'Til Death," which made its debut this fall.

Environmentalist Erin Brockovich speaks with RIT student leaders during her visit to campus as part of Brick City Homecoming on Oct. 7. Brockovich served as this year’s Horton Distinguished Speaker. She is credited with spearheading the largest environmental direct action lawsuit, which resulted in the largest legal settlement in U.S. history.

Robert Fabbio, president and CEO of Cesura Inc., gives the keynote lecture during RIT’s Entrepreneurship Conference on Oct. 6. Held in conjunction with Brick City Homecoming, the Entrepreneurship Conference offered presentations and panel sessions on financing business plans, commercializing technological innovations, and balancing the demands of building a business with personal needs. RIT's E. Philip Saunders College of Business hosted the event for the third consecutive year.

B. Thomas Golisano, right, chairman and founder of Paychex Inc. and owner of the Buffalo Sabres, joins in the 5th anniversary celebration for RIT's computing college on Oct. 5. The B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences was created in 2001 through Golisano's financial support. It remains the largest comprehensive college of computing in the nation.

Work crews prepare to install Three Piece Reclining at its new site along RIT's Eastman Kodak Quad. The sculpture by Henry Moore had previously been located outside the Max Lowenthal Building. Moore, who was born in Britain, is best known for his monumental abstract figurative work. His large scale abstract bronzes can be found in public spaces all over the world.

Scott McCloud, leading comics theoretician and author, spoke at RIT in September. For the first time, RIT will be one of the host sites for 24 Hour Comics Day, a worldwide cartooning marathon, Oct. 7-8. During the free event, in the Wallace Memorial Library, participants will attempt to create a 24-page comic book in 24 hours. There is no pre-registration. People can begin registering at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the library. For more information, visit 24hourcomics.com.

The “homework” assignment at RIT’s E. Philip Saunders College of Business during the summer months was intense and beyond belief. But the cosmetic facelift was completed—and on time—for 2006-2007 students to enter their new classroom digs while Lowenthal residents enjoyed their building with a view. Read the News & Events story.

Alfred L. Davis, a.k.a. "Mr. RIT," continued his spirit of giving Sept. 25. Davis, a vice president emeritus at RIT, donated $100,000 in the names of RIT President Al Simone and his wife, Carolie, to Margaret's House to celebrate the child care center's 10th anniversary. The facility was built in 1996 after Davis provided a substantial gift in tribute to his wife, Margaret Welcher Davis.