Both Sides Now
Chance Glenn Sr., associate professor of telecommunications engineering technology, is an accomplished singer/songwriter who composed the Imagine RIT Festival theme song.
Upon his arrival at RIT last year, President Bill Destler immediately embraced RIT’s blend of right brain and left brain activity. Destler applauded the university’s unique mix of artists and designers on the one hand, and scientists, engineers, and business leaders on the other.
RIT: The University Magazine takes a look at how this concept takes shape on campus -- and how the unique blend of activities became the inspiration for “Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival,” a public showcase of the best of RIT that takes place May 3.
Find out more in the magazine cover story
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