Photo Spotlights

Erinn Molina, a second-year packaging science student from Hatfield, Pa., discusses her research on how working in groups improves grades with Bernadette Lanciaux, lecturer in the School of Mathematical Sciences, during a Center for Advancing Science/Mathematics Teaching Learning and Evaluation (CASTLE) symposium. CASTLE celebrated faculty and student research in improving STEM education at its third annual symposium on May 17. CASTLE, housed in the College of Science, encompasses several overlapping student-centered programs and discipline-based education research initiatives.

Seniors decorated their caps for graduation in the SAU Fireside Lounge on May 17 during Senior Week. Psychology major Zoie Alexander from Stamford, Conn., puts some finishing touches on her cap, thanking her parents. Lettering, glitter, glue and snacks were provided by RIT College Activities Board.

School for American Crafts students showcased their work during the annual Walkthrough on May 16. The school’s ceramics, glass, furniture design, metals and jewelry design studios were open to view work created by RIT students. Here, visitors tour the ceramics area.

School for American Crafts students showcased their work during the annual Walkthrough on May 16. The school’s ceramics, glass, furniture design, metals and jewelry design studios were open to view work created by RIT students. Here, visitors tour the metals area.

Professor Emeritus Dane R. Gordon addresses the crowd at a ceremony to dedicate a seminar room that now bears his name in Liberal Arts Hall. He taught philosophy at RIT from 1962 to 2000. Gordon has written two volumes on RIT’s history; books on poetry, philosophy and religion; and a poem for the dedication. At the Friday ceremony, it was announced that RIT Press will publish a limited edition hardcover book with many of his writings.

Raj Murthy, associate professor in the Saunders College of Business, is one of the recipients of the 2016 Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching. The award encourages the professional growth and development of RIT faculty and specifically recognizes those members of the academic body who contribute most to enhance student learning. Full-time faculty with seven years or more of full-time teaching experince are eligible for this award.

Zack Butler, associate professor in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, is one of the recipients of the 2016 Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching. The award encourages the professional growth and development of RIT faculty and specifically recognizes those members of the academic body who contribute most to enhance student learning. Full-time faculty with seven years or more of full-time teaching experince are eligible for this award.

Leslie Kate Wright, associate professor in the Gosnell College of Science, is one of the recipients of the 2016 Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching. The award encourages the professional growth and development of RIT faculty and specifically recognizes those members of the academic body who contribute most to enhance student learning. Full-time faculty with seven years or more of full-time teaching experince are eligible for this award.

Assistant professor of chemical engineering Reginald Rogers received the 2016 Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The honor is given to faculty who have taught three years or less and who foster excellence in teaching and leadership in the campus community.

A devoted volunteer to numerous community agencies including the United Way, and a graduating student whose passion is helping refugees in Rochester were named winners of this year’s Alfred L. Davis Distinguished Public Service Awards. The awards were given during a public ceremony on May 11 in Ingle Auditorium. Cindee Gray ’07 (EMBA), assistant vice president of the RIT and Rochester Regional Health Alliance, received the 2016 Four Presidents Distinguished Public Service Award. Amanda Schartau of Chili, N.Y., a fourth-year international and global studies major, received the 2016 Bruce R. James Award. From left are James Macchiano, selection committee chairperson; Gray; Schartau; RIT President Bill Destler; and M. Ann Howard, selection committee chairperson.

RIT Student Wellness collaborated with Dannon and Partnership for a Healthier America to host a yoga class outdoors. Attendees were treated to Dannon yogurt following the class.

Actors perform in a dress rehearsal for Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The outdoor performances are 7:45 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (May 11-14) in RIT’s Infinity Quad. Admission and popcorn are free. This is the latest of a yearlong commemoration at RIT of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The English poet, playwright and actor wrote nearly 40 plays and more than 150 sonnets.