Photo Spotlights

The RIT community enjoyed a Taste of RIT on April 28 with a sampling of appetizers, entrées, desserts and beverages. This delicious annual event was sponsored by RIT Food Service as part of the United Way campaign.

Roland Fryer Jr., assistant professor of economics at Harvard University, discussed race and inequality during RIT's Presidential Colloquium on May 1. The lecture, "Towards a Unified Theory of Black America: The Racial Achievement Gap and What to do About It," described economic reasoning to dispel misconceptions in the affirmative action debate. Fryer's appearance coincided with RIT's annual Expression of Diversity Conference.

Rebecca Stade, 9, examines and identifies archaeological artifacts during RIT's Take Your Daughter or Son to Work Day on April 27. Rebecca is the daughter of Mary Beth Russo-Stade, who works with Hub Print/Postal Services. About 130 children took part in the day's activities, which included campus tours, lessons in film and animiation and toy design, and swimming.

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is just one of the major news events covered by photojournalist Chris Usher. His photographs appear regularly in international and domestic publications including People and Time. His exhibit of behind-the-scenes moments at the White House — Behind the Velvet Rope — has been on display throughout the United States. Usher will speak at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, in Building 6, room A205. This photograph depicts a victim of Hurricane Katrina.

RIT/NTID student Michelle Koplitz has been teaching 7-year-old Ryan Wagner how to swim for the last three quarters. He says she has helped him overcome his fear of water and now really enjoys swimming. Read the full story in News & Events.

On Aylia’s Wings, created by RIT faculty member and professional artist Allen Douglas, is one of the submissions for this year’s Golisano College Digital Arts Competition and Exhibition. The event aims to promote expression through digital media. Entries in various categories including conceptual art, wall-hung pieces, installations and monitor-based work will be on display May 12-14 throughout the entire Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences building.

Alyssa Bennett, third-year nutrition management major, left, and Andrea Lo, second-year hospitality and service management major, prepare truffles for the 21st annual Puttin’ on the RITz dinner-dance, hosted by RIT School of Hospitality and Service Management students, April 1 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The gala benefited the hospitality education fund for student awards, educational travel, equipment and scholarships.

Edward Tunstel, a senior robotics engineer with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in Pasadena, Calif., discussed "Robotically Roving the Red Planet for Two (Earth) Years...and Counting" on April 14 at RIT.

Young hunters track down their prey as the RIT Leadership Institute played host to an Easter egg hunt on April 15. More than 1,000 candy-filled eggs were hidden across the Eastman Kodak Quad and available for the taking. About 125 youngsters—all children of RIT faculty, staff and students—enjoyed the festivities.

Young hunters track down their prey as the RIT Leadership Institute played host to an Easter egg hunt on April 15. More than 1,000 candy-filled eggs were hidden across the Eastman Kodak Quad and available for the taking. About 125 youngsters—all children of RIT faculty, staff and students—enjoyed the festivities.

RIT's alumni relations team prepares to send boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to members of the RIT community who are serving overseas in the military. Recipients include alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff. RIT's Alumni Network partnered with the Girl Scouts of America to make the shipments possible.

Niki Usbay, left, and Dan Solel are two of the three students in RIT’s School of Film and Animation honored with a Silver Telly Award. Usbay, Solel and Sean Dekkers, shot and produced 20 half-hour episodes of The Big Apple Cafe’s Wonderful World of Cooking to air on the WB16 cable television station in Rochester. The Telly Awards, a national competition that recognizes excellence in video and film production, recently honored the students with top honors in its educational category.