Photo Spotlights

Assemblyman Joseph Morelle and Assemblymember Susan John announce the New York state Assembly1s support of RIT's Center for Biotechnology Education and Training (CBET) with $4 million in funding, Oct. 8. This brings the total state funding to date to $8 million, including $4 million from the state Senate1s Gen*NY*sis fund announced last month by Sen. Jim Alesi. The $8 million will allow RIT to begin the design process immediately for a 46,000-square-foot facility to house CBET.

Olga Kern, 2001 winner of the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, makes a guest appearance at Margaret’s House, RIT's on-campus childcare facility for faculty and student families, Oct. 4.

Patrons enjoy a visit to Captain Henry's Pub, Oct. 3. The eatery, on the fourth floor of the George Eastman Building, features pub-style appetizers and lunch entrées, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Nov. 7. Captain Henry's is operated by RIT hospitality and service management students.

Preparing to reach its next level in the 21st century, RIT has launched a $300 million campaign, the largest fund-raising effort in its history. The campaign, "Powered by the Future," kicked off its public phase Sept. 28 with a gala in Clark Gymnasium, to an enthusiastic audience of 300. The festivities featured a futuristic tech show, a video and talks by President Albert Simone and campaign leaders outlining specifics of the campaign.

RIT breaks ground on the Gordon Field House and Activities Center, Sept. 25. From left, Student Government President Erick Littleford; RIT student Michelle Lipchick; Lucius R. Gordon, trustee; RIT President Albert Simone; Frank Lamas, associate vice president for Student Affairs; student Jeffrey Dank; and Mary-Beth Cooper, vice president for Student Affairs.

Sen. James Alesi and RIT President Albert Simone announce $4 million in state funding to help RIT create the Center for Biotechnology Education and Training, Sept 24. Sitting, from left to right, are Thomas Mooney, president of the Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of Commerce, Alesi, Simone and Douglas Merrill, head of biological sciences at RIT.

Tracey Karl of the Student Volunteer Center points out some volunteering options at the Fall Community Service Fair in the Student alumni Union, Sept. 18.

A snapping turtle rests after being rescued from an attempt to cross Andrews Drive at the back of the RIT campus by Don Farnsworth in facilities management.

RIT President Albert Simone (left) and Sean Bratches, ESPN executive vice president of affiliate sales and marketing and an RIT College of Business alumnus, try out the ESPN SportsCenter desk in the newly remodelled Ritskeller Sports Zone during its grand opening, Sept. 13.

RIT students participate in a candlelight vigil, Sept. 11, in the Infinity quad.

Members of RIT's Army ROTC prepare to lower the flags in the center of the Andrews Drive traffic rotary to half-staff in honor of Sept. 11. The flags will remain lowered for 24 hours. RIT joins other schools across the state who are lowering their flags in esponse to a request from New York Gov. George Pataki through the State Education Department.

Randy Schneiderman, a second-year software-engineering student and member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, sits atop a 40-foot utility pole for Pole Sit 2002 while Reporter photographer Edmund Fountain takes a shot. The fraternity kicked off the school year with its eighth annual Pole Sit fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish foundation, Sept. 3.