Photo Spotlights

Kristin Grant, a fourth-year industrial design student from Portland, Oregon, spent two months working in Genova, Italy this past summer. More than 20 students exhibited projects they worked on while studying abroad in the 5th annual Global Learning Symposium.

Joyce Chu, first-year psychology major from Brooklyn, N.Y., got cozy in the Reading Room and tasted the concept of hygge. During RIT’s International Education Week, students could experience a Danish lifestyle in the Hygge Lounge with comfy chairs, donuts, hot chocolate and crafts. Students could BYOB (bring your own blanket) to add to the feeling of contentment and well-being that is the foundation of hygge.

Twenty-five student-athletes and library staff from Rochester Institute of Technology read with the entire first-grade class at John Williams School No. 5 on Nov. 9 for the 11th annual Giant Read. At the end of the event, each child received a book to encourage further reading. The RIT volunteers have been visiting School No. 5 weekly, helping students from pre-K programs to the third grade learn to read as well as providing mentorship opportunities and assistance in the classroom.

A student takes a selfie in the Frisina Quad at NTID during a snowfall today.

Javier Garza, a journalist based in northern Mexico, with extensive experience covering US-Mexico bilateral issue, spoke on "Covering Immigration from both sides of the border" at the opening International Education week event.

Javier Garza, a journalist based in northern Mexico, with extensive experience covering US-Mexico bilateral issue, spoke on "Covering Immigration from both sides of the border" at the opening International Education week event.

Hundreds of veterans, their families and friends and members of the RIT community gather to pay tribute to individuals who serve or have served honorably in uniform at the annual Veterans Day Breakfast.

Sam Feck, a first-year graduate student in experimental psychology from Rochester, N.Y., practices biofeedback with Rebecca Houston, assistant professor in psychology. The second annual "Breathe: a midterm stress relief event for psychology students" included Information about biofeedback, nutrition, relaxation techniques and RIT resources for stress relief. Yoga classes and chair massages were available. The activities were hosted by the Psychology Peer Navigators, the Psychology Department and the Division of Student Affairs.

Graphic artist Annie Nicholson enjoyed documenting the glass artistry of faculty and students in the School of Art’s glass program. The glass program invited Nicholson as part of its visiting artist lecture series. On the left, lecturer Susie Peck works alongside third-year student Rachael Strittmatter, middle, from Harrisburg, Pa.

RIT/NTID helped make voting more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing voters at the new on-campus polling place in the Gene Polisseni Center by providing interpreters throughout Election Day. Among those voting was Jasmine Archer, majoring in administrative support technology in the Business Studies Department from Bronx, N.Y. Providing interpreting support is Cynthia Collward from NTID’s Department of Access Services.

Jane Elliott, internationally acclaimed anti-racism activist, feminist and educator visited RIT on Nov. 6. She met with members of the RIT community and gave a talk on “Power, Perception and Prejudice.” The RIT Inclusive Excellence team in the College of Science hosted the event with many campus partners.

Jane Elliott, internationally acclaimed anti-racism activist, feminist and educator, visited RIT on Nov. 6. She met with members of the RIT community and gave a talk on “Power, Perception and Prejudice.” The RIT Inclusive Excellence team in the College of Science hosted the event with many campus partners.