Photo Spotlights

Frank Romano, professor emeritus in RIT's School of Print Media, received the Cary Award at the trade show Print ‘05 in Chicago on Sept. 11. Romano, a longtime educator, typographer and prolific writer, is a leading entrepreneurial force in the development of digital printing. RIT’s School of Print Media presents the award annually to someone who has distinguished themselves in the development or application of digital technology in graphic communications.

Howard Woolridge of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition speaks to students and faculty before his presentation at RIT on Sept. 12. Woolridge, a former police officer and longtime advocate for the legalization of drugs, is nearing completion of a 3,400–mile tour from Los Angeles to New York City, by horse, to raise awareness concerning proposed reforms of national drug control policies. RIT’s department of criminal justice sponsored his speech. Woolridge’s horse, Misty, is also pictured.

French fries prepared by Oscar O'Flynn and other staff members at the Ritz Sports Zone are a little healthier these days, thanks to a new cooking oil with zero trans fat. RIT Food Service recently "changed the oil" at all of its food preparation centers across campus. RIT is believed to be among the first colleges and universities to make the switch, which is earning favorable reviews from customers.

Anthony Capobianco, project manager for RIT's Formula SAE team, far left, and Alan Nye, professor of mechanical engineering and team advisor, far right, met recently with Provost Stanley McKenzie, second from left, and RIT President Albert Simone to present trophies the RIT team won at national and international Formula competitions during the 2004-2005 school year.

Alan Mikolajczuk greets fellow students from atop his perch during the 11th annual RIT Pole Sit. Members of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, who are taking turns at hanging out 40 feet above campus on a utility pole, are raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The four-day event runs through Friday, Sept. 9.

Extensive foot traffic returns to RIT's Quarter Mile as classes resume for the start of the 2005-06 academic year. More than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students will populate the campus during fall quarter. Classes got underway on Sept. 5.

Members of the New Student Orientation team congratulate first-year RIT students now prepared to kick off their college careers. The orientation assistants, more than 100 upperclassmen often clad in orange t-shirts, played a major role in acquainting the newcomers to campus during RIT's weeklong introductory program. Class begin Monday, Sept. 5.

First-year students from RIT's College of Liberal Arts enjoy a history lesson during a visit to the George Eastman House on Aug. 31. Dresden Engle, public relations coordinator at the Eastman House, served as the tour guide. The facility was formerly home to the founder of Eastman Kodak Co. and now stands an international museum dedicated to photography. The field trip was among a variety of activities taking place for RIT's New Student Orientation.

Tina Stoudt, fourth-year management information systems (MIS) student in RIT's College of Business, shares an activity with Melisssa Uditnarain, 6, in the Sibling Breakroom. The pair collaborated to make a necklace while Melissa's big brother, Junior, and her parents took part in New Student Orientation events. Stoudt is among more than 100 RIT upperclassmen serving as this year's orientation assistants.

The mother of a first-year RIT student finds a moment of leisure amidst the controlled chaos of move-in day on Aug. 28. More than 2,220 newcomers have taken up residence on the RIT campus. The students are now taking part in a weeklong orientation program, preparing them for the start of classes on Sept. 5.

First-year students receive a rowdy welcome to campus during the annual RIT Tiger Walk on Aug. 29. Faculty, staff and alumni, dressed in RIT garb and armed with posters and noisemakers, lined the walkway leading to the Gordon Field House and Activities Center as newcomers arrived for New Student Convocation. More than 2,200 first-year students moved into the campus residence halls the day before. Classes at RIT start Sept. 5.

Todd Traub helps his daughter, Alyssa, move in during the kickoff to RIT's Week of Welcome for first-year students on Aug. 28. Alyssa, a fine art photography student from St. Petersburg, Fla., is among nearly 2,300 newcomers taking part in the week-long orientation program. Organizers plan a variety of activities designed to prepare students for a successful college experience. Classes at RIT begin Sept. 5.