Photo Spotlights

  • October 17, 2003

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    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.

  • October 15, 2003

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    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.

  • October 14, 2003

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    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.

  • October 11, 2003

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    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.

  • October 9, 2003

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    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.

  • October 3, 2003

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    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.

  • September 30, 2003

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    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.

  • September 25, 2003

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    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.

  • September 22, 2003

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    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.

  • September 15, 2003

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    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.

  • September 8, 2003

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    RIT President Albert Simone offers students a ride to class in the "Presidential Golf Cart" on the first day of classes, Sept. 8. Robin Diana, associate director of student transition and support, orientation and the First Year Enrichment program, drives.

  • September 5, 2003

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    Joe Fornieri, RIT assistant professor of political science and front man for the rhythm-and-blues band, the Dynamics, performs with the group at RIT Academic Convocation on Sept. 4.