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Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA
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February 26, 2020
POSTPONED: RIT’s nighttime community photo project focuses on women’s rights icon
Rochester, N.Y.’s notable histories as the birthplace of the women’s rights movement and photography will come together for RIT’s Big Shot next month. Organizers of the longtime community photographic project will capture a dramatic nighttime image of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison St., and surrounding neighborhood on March 22.
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February 17, 2020
RIT alumnus highlights rural South in new photography collection
A new collection of documentary photographs made by an RIT alumnus focuses on the American South. Late Harvest, by Forest McMullin ’77 (photography), captures the spirit and dignity of the rural South through photographs and individual stories.
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January 29, 2020
Student magazine to launch new issue alongside retrospective exhibition
The release event and exhibition for Draft, a publication annually executed by photography students, is set for April 3 at George Eastman Museum’s Peristyle Gallery. This year marks the 16th edition.
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January 24, 2020
Connections: Dialogue on Disability - Sports, media, and inclusion
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Jenn Poggi and Josh Meltzer, assistant professors of photojournalism, and photography students Jackie Diller and Ashley Crichton.
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December 2, 2019
Chiodo Brothers and Netflix to Deliver ‘Alien Xmas’ Holiday Special in 2020
Animation Magazine reports on a new Netflix holiday special, to premiere in the fourth quarter of 2020, by The Chiodo Brothers, including Stephen Chiodo ’76 (professional photographic illustration).
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November 18, 2019
Alumni Update: Goldman cultivates love with photo project
After years of working in commercial photography, Rob Goldman ’84 (professional photography) decided he needed to change his routine and focus on something new. Goldman quit commercial photography and embarked on several independent projects that focused on the reality, struggles, and beauty of life.
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November 6, 2019
Hundreds attend RIT's National Portfolio Day
In support of the college admission process, prospective students from around the country received portfolio reviews from RIT faculty and reps from other leading art and design colleges.
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October 22, 2019
Photojournalism alumna earns New York Times fellowship
As a photography fellow at The New York Times, Brittainy Newman '18 (Photojournalism) has taken on a range of assignments — and had her work featured on the front page.
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October 3, 2019
'Current Seen' art exhibit uses multiple venues in downtown Rochester to show local talent
The Democrat and Chronicle features artist David Hammond '12 (professional photographic illustration).
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October 3, 2019
Valuing artists in our ‘City of the Arts’
The Rochester Beacon features artist David Hammond '12 (professional photographic illustration) and mentions Professor Susan Lakin.
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September 24, 2019
Photo graduate's river adventure turns into Emmy-winning documentary
David Wallace '01 traversed the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon for 16 days, capturing dynamic footage and interviews to create "An Unnatural Wonder" — honored with a 2019 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award.
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September 16, 2019
RIT and Genesee Country Village & Museum seal partnership with $1.3 million gift
RIT has received a $1.3 million gift to endow its partnership between the university and Genesee Country Village & Museum. The gift comes from RIT alumnus Philip Wehrheim and his wife, Anne. Wehrheim received a degree in business from RIT in 1966.