Photo Spotlights

Bill Larsen, associate professor of civil engineering technology and advisor to the RIT Caribbean Students Association, and Natesha Greaves, fifth-year industrial and systems engineering major and president of the association, prepare to raise the U.N. flag at RIT on Oct. 24 to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.

Certified Master Technician Mickey Riggio from Firestone gives RIT students some tips on winter car maintenance during a free car care clinic, Oct. 22. The car clinic, open to students, faculty and staff, was sponsored by RIT Campus Safety, the Center for Residence Life and Firestone Tire and Service Center.

Using giant slingshots, catapults and other launchers, more than 100 students in teams of five tried hitting a target from 300 feet away during the second annual Pumpkin-Chuckin’ contest on Oct. 11. The contest was organized by the College of Applied Science and Technology.

Dean Kamen, world-famous inventor of the Segway Human Transporter and founder of FIRST robotics competitions for high school students, announces at RIT on Oct. 11 the formation of Rochester FIRST, a partnership between RIT, Bausch & Lomb and Xerox that is bringing a regional FIRST robotics competition to Rochester in spring 2005. The event will draw thousands of people to the area.

Nearly 400 volunteers braved light rain and chilly temperatures to help RIT faculty members perform the 20th Big Shot, Oct. 9. This year's "painting with light" photo project focused on the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden. It's the first time that Big Shot has been conducted outside the United States.

Terry Fung, first-year software engineering student and member of International House, plays with a Chinese yoyo in a display of culture and community at RIT's sixth annual Brick City Festival, Oct. 11.

RIT and Kodak celebrate their long-lasting partnership during Kodak Day, Oct. 9. Students check out Kodak’s NASCAR “show car” in the Infinity quad.

Fireworks punctuate the Oct. 2 dedication of Albert Paley's largest sculpture, The Sentinel. The 110-ton, 73-foot artwork forms the centerpiece of a new pedestrian plaza at the heart of the RIT campus. More dedication photos.

A powerful and compassionate exhibition by artist and AIDS activist Mary Fisher opens the season at Bevier Gallery, Sept. 19. The show, Abataka, runs through Oct. 15.

Drew Nye serves, from left, Vince Daneri, Shannon Bruton and Emily Julian at Henry’s, RIT’s full-service, student-run restaurant, on it's first day open for fall quarter, Sept. 25. The eatery, now in its 21st year, features bistro-style lunches served 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 11 on the fourth floor of the George Eastman Building.

RIT Vice President Emeritus Alfred Davis showcased his knowledge of RIT and its history in a talk to the community, Sept. 17, discussing RIT's early history and those who helped make the university a reality. In his time at RIT, Davis served four of RIT's presidents and is a graduate of RIT's Class of 1941. The presentation was sponsored by the Nathaniel Rochester Society.

Patrick Goodell, a second-year finance student in the College of Business and Sigma Alpha Mu member, does his tour of duty during Pole Sit 2003. Fraternity members took turns sitting atop a 40-foot utility pole to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sept. 9-12.