Photo Spotlights

The RIT Anime Club hosted its annual convention, Tora-Con, on April 21-22 on campus. The RIT Anime Club, with more than 150 members, is one of the largest in the country. Anime is an art form and an expression of Japanese culture. The weekend featured music, a cosplay contest, a dance and panel discussions.

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 design’s role in China’s economic boom.

The RIT women’s hockey team captured its first NCAA Division III championship and the first national championship for a women’s sport at RIT on March 17. A celebration for the team took place April 20 in Fireside Lounge. Here, Kim Schlattman autographed a poster for a fan.

The RIT women’s hockey team captured its first NCAA Division III championship and the first national championship for a women’s 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.

Brian Koberlein, front, senior lecturer in RIT’s Department of Physics, and his team of educators asks Gwyn Guthiel and her middle-school classmates at the Harley School to “Prove Your World” during a science outreach presentation April 5. Koberlein and his colleagues are developing an inquiry-driven science television program, “Prove Your World,” for 8- to 13-year-olds—an age group with a teetering interest in science and technology. “Prove Your World” 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 ’86 (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.

The Tiger East End Express connects the RIT campus to Rochester’s 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.

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.

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 Rochester’s Democrat and Chronicle. His presentation was sponsored by RIT’s Department of Communication in the College of Liberal Arts.

About 400 men and women—some wearing heels—walked 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.

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 “An Artist’s Portrayal of Lincoln’s Statesmanship” during the two-day event, sponsored by RIT’s political science department.

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.

Photographer Kwaku Alston was recognized at this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. During his campus visit on April 13, Alston met with students and reviewed portfolios.