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April 21, 2012
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Lorraine Justice, dean of the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, spent seven years in China as dean of the School of Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her new book, China Design Revolution, from The MIT Press, is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and the MIT Press website. The book discusses the history of design and innovation in China along with current designs and global brands. It explores designâs role in Chinaâs economic boom. -
April 20, 2012
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Brian Koberlein, front, senior lecturer in RITâs Department of Physics, and his team of educators asks Gwyn Guthiel and her middle-school classmates at the Harley School to âProve Your Worldâ during a science outreach presentation April 5. Koberlein and his colleagues are developing an inquiry-driven science television program, âProve Your World,â for 8- to 13-year-oldsâan age group with a teetering interest in science and technology. âProve Your Worldâ asks students to investigate science questions they find interesting. The pilot is in pre-production and will air on WXXI. Also pictured are artist and puppeteer Kevin Schoonover â86 (graphic design), left; educator Julie Koberlein, back; Grant Guthiel, professor of psychology at Nazareth College, second from right; and Susan Sherwood, science education consultant, right. Not shown is Gail Grigg, professor of inclusive child education at Nazareth College. -
April 20, 2012
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The RIT womenâs hockey team captured its first NCAA Division III championship and the first national championship for a womenâs sport at RIT on March 17. A celebration for the team took place April 20 in Fireside Lounge. Players signed autographs on posters and shirts. -
April 19, 2012
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The Tiger East End Express connects the RIT campus to Rochesterâs East End from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday nights. RIT students can hop the bus for the opportunity to explore Rochester clubs, theaters, restaurants, stores, galleries and museums. -
April 18, 2012
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The annual Leadership Awards, presented on April 18, give special recognition to student leaders who significantly improve the quality of campus life. The Davis Scholarship (recipients pictured), Walls-Olson Memorial Scholarship and six other awards were presented to those who demonstrate leadership ability, good campus citizenship and high personal standards. -
April 17, 2012
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J. Ford Huffman, writer, designer and award-winning former deputy managing editor of USA Today, presented a talk April 16 on the future of news. Huffman is known for recommending the design and art direction of Page One, as well as the front-page design of the Sept. 12, 2001, issue of USA Today, which sold 3.6 million copies. In the mid-1980s, he was managing editor of Rochesterâs Democrat and Chronicle. His presentation was sponsored by RITâs Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts. -
April 16, 2012
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About 400 men and women walked a mile in heels on April 15 to support victims of domestic violence. Alpha Sigma Alpha members coordinated the event. All proceeds went to the Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims, a Rochester organization that provides free services to people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing and have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse. -
April 16, 2012
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About 400 men and womenâsome wearing heelsâwalked a mile on April 15 to support victims of domestic violence. Alpha Sigma Alpha members coordinated the event. All proceeds went to the Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims, a Rochester organization that provides free services to people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing and have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse. NTID President Gerry Buckley, center, and Student Government President Greg Pollock share a fist-bump while making the trek. -
April 16, 2012
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Renowned Civil War artist Wendy Allen sets up shop in Louise M. Slaughter Hall in preparation for the American Statesmanship and Constitutionalism Colloquium (1776-1865), April 13-14. In addition to displaying and selling her paintings, prints and illustrations, Allen presented âAn Artistâs Portrayal of Lincolnâs Statesmanshipâ during the two-day event, sponsored by RITâs political science department. -
April 15, 2012
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Photographer Kwaku Alston was recognized at this yearâs Distinguished Alumni Awards. During his campus visit on April 13, Alston met with students and reviewed portfolios. -
April 14, 2012
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Talent runs in the family as âFrances & Albert Paleyâ are the featured artists in University Galleryâs newest exhibition. The show is open to the public and runs through May 26, with an artist reception set for 5 to 7 p.m. May 15. -
April 12, 2012
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RIT hosted is annual tribute to the Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars on April 12 in the Gordon Field House. In order to receive the scholars designation, students must have earned a GPA of 3.85 and completed at least 125 quarter credits of study. Selection is also based on factors complementing their academic achievement, including creative work, independent research and community service.