Photo Spotlights

Elaine Donmeyer, left, a third-year film and animation major from Allentown, Pa., and Emrys Brown, a fourth-year illustration major from Babylon, N.Y., experiment with digital performance art at The Frameless Labs Festival Sept. 13. The festival, hosted by RIT’s MAGIC Center, was part of the Light and Sound Interactive conference and featured 10 augmented and virtual reality projects created by RIT students, faculty and international developers. The conference, co-hosted by RIT and University of Rochester, focused on the use of light and sound in some of the world’s fastest growing technologies.

Jiakai Lyu, a graduate student in optics at the University of Rochester from China, stopped at the RIT exhibit during the first-ever Light and Sound Interactive event, a three-day conference, expo and career fair focused on light- and sound-based technologies and their applications. Song Hui Chon, a visiting professor in electrical, computer and telecom engineering technology at RIT, provided information at the booth.

Yi Sern, an exchange student from France majoring in mechanical engineering, writes a message on a display for National Suicide Prevention Week. RIT’s Counseling & Psychological Services group is hosting the display and encouraging students and others to write letters of hope. The display will be outside the SDC Thursday and outside the August Center on Friday. All times are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

David Messinger, professor and director of RIT’s Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, explains advanced imaging techniques used to digitally preserve and study historical artifacts of cultural significance at the inaugural Light and Sound Interactive conference on Sept. 12. LSI, a three-day conference, expo and career fair focused on light- and sound-based technologies and their applications, was a joint venture between RIT and University of Rochester and was held in downtown Rochester.

Rochester art appraiser Roz Goldman had her book signed by co-authors Alan (left) and Paul Singer. The University Gallery held a reception and book signing for Arthur Singer: The Wildlife Art of an American Master on Sept. 8. On Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m., the gallery will host John Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of ornithology, who will speak about the importance of art in ornithology. For information about the book published by RIT Press, go to: https://www.rit.edu/press/arthur-singer.

RIT President David Munson presented one of the keynote addresses Sept. 12 during the first-ever Light and Sound Interactive event, a three-day conference, expo and career fair focused on light- and sound-based technologies and their applications.

RIT held its annual 9/11 Vigil at the Sentinel in front of the SAU on Monday, Sept. 11. This is the sixth year the Arnold Air Society—a professional and honorary service organization comprised of ROTC cadets from regional officer candidate training and university ROTC programs—coordinated the event with support from RIT’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 538.

Artur Leal Teixeira De Melo, a first-year international global studies student from Brazil, attended the annual 9/11 commemoration. RIT held its annual 9/11 Vigil at the Sentinel in front of the SAU on Monday, Sept. 11. This is the sixth year the Arnold Air Society—a professional and honorary service organization comprised of ROTC cadets from regional officer candidate training and university ROTC programs—coordinated the event with support from RIT’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 538.

RIT has been awarded $1 million from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Inclusive Excellence Initiative to increase diversity and inclusivity among undergraduate science majors. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Inclusive Excellence Initiative is a five-year science education grant to develop future scientists reflecting the nation’s diversity. RIT is one of 24 institutions selected to develop strategies for expanding access to science education to all students. These initiatives will serve as national models for other institutions.

This year’s faculty show showcases recent work by faculty members from the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences through Sept. 30. Hosted by both the Bevier Gallery and the William Harris Gallery, this annual event features the work of filmmakers, designers, photographers, craftspeople, painters, sculptors, printmakers and illustrators. Shown here is the Bevier Gallery.

Members of the RIT women’s soccer team congratulate Elena Wolfe (20) after her goal in the Tigers 3-0 win over Allegheny College to open the season at the Rachel Miller Memorial Classic on Sept. 1. The team also defeated Oneonta State, 2-1 on Sept. 2.

The RIT/NTID Student Life Team’s annual Apple Festival celebrates the beginning of the academic year and welcomes first-year and returning students back to campus. The festival is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to eat all things apple, enjoy entertainment and games, make friends, and learn how to get involved in a variety of clubs and organizations on campus. This year’s 20th festival on Sept. 1 was held in the D. Robert Frisina Quad.