The University Magazine the WALLACE Cet·HER BLDG 05 TRACEY :J MELIJILLE
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
Periodicals R·I·TRochester Institute of Technology 0001.00000 The University Magazine THE WALLACE CEt·HER BLDG 05 TRACEY :J MELIJILLE www.rit.edu BRICK CITY HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND Cheeron defendingAtlantic Hockey Association Champion Comedian and Frozen Four participant Tigersas they take on U-Mass Lowell Craig Ferguson in their home opener at Downtown Rochester's Blue Cross Arena! Host of the Late Late Show SIGN UP TO BE PART OF OUR ANNUAL TRADITION! WWW.RIT.EDU/BRICKCITY TheR·I·T University Magazine Fall 2010 Time to say goodbye, hello By the time you read this, I'll be out to pasture and a new editor will be tending The University Magazine. That's why I'm taking over President Destler's space for this one issue. When I became editor in August 2000, the magazine was just one year old. A decade later, it is still very young compared to other college magazines. For example, MIT has been publishing Technology Review Physician assistant TomGately '03 since 1899. Do the math: They got on this a 26 explains an eye exam to a patient. century beforewe did. Still, 11 years seems like a long time and we've published 32 issues. We've tried Kathy Lindsley, left, and Mindy Mozer very hard to make progress with each one. Certainly we've had plenty to tell you: RIT continues to grow, and more than a dozen important buildings have been constructed in the past decade. It's hard to imagine RIT without the Gordon Field House, for example. The physi cal transformation of the campus is nothing short of astonishing. More interesting by far,however, is what's going on inside all those brick buildings. They're filledwith fascinating people - students, faculty and staff- doing incredible work. It's been an honor to talk to and write about people such as Bob Snyder '56, now retired afterteaching mechanical engineering for 31 years; Carol Richardson, a long-time professor and administra tor in the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department (also retiring this year); Loret Gnivecki Steinberg, photojournalism professor, who keeps us Richard DeMartino, Saunders College of Photographers line up forshots of Engine 734, a steam locomotive on the Western Maryland Scenic posted about the accomplishments of former students; Mark Baybutt '07 ( computer engi 18 Business, talks to 13 WHAM about the 41 Railroad. Carl Franz '65 organizes photo excursions for rail fansand helped rebuild a landmark along neering) and a team of students who converted a 1991 Geo Storm into a driverless vehicle in first 'SharkTank' event. (Photo by student the line. (Photo by David Page '66) hopes of competing fora $2 million prize offeredby the Defense Advanced Research Projects photographer Rigo Perdomo) Agency (DARPA). Even though they didn't make it to the big event, they are big winners in my book - and so representative of what RIT is all about. Departments Features And then there are the many, many alumni I've met in person, by phone, mail or e-mail. RIT now has more than 106,000 living graduates - and I am convinced that each one has 2 On Campus 10 New heights something wonderful to tell us. 6 About Students Following dream season, men'shockey prepares for next big game So many stories, so little time. Such good memories. I am absolutely certain that the best is yet to come. Within the next year, you can expect 8 Letters 12 Out of apartheid updates to the look and content of the magazine. I am happy to have been involved in laying 9 Faculty Essay South African alumnus captures vivid images of his homeland the groundwork and I can't wait to see what comes next. 36 Alumni Activities I know the magazine is in good hands. Mindy Mozer, the new editor, served as a local editor 14 Right brains, left brains findexpression in 'Signatures' at the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle for12 years. Prior to that, Mindy was an assignment 40 Class Notes editor and reporter at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She has won multiple awards, including For 25 years, magazine has showcased student art and literary work Gannett Newsroom Supervisor of the Year. Mindy earned her bachelor's in journalism from 18 the University of Nebraska. Cover Off and running Riley Clark climbs over the glass at Blue Cross Arena And here's an interesting bit: Mindy's husband, Scott Hauser, is editor of the University of Young alumni and students find creative ways of starting businesses Rochester magazine, Rochester Review. to reach his former teammates followingthe men's Mindy was the top candidate out of a pool of nearly 90 applicants from all over the U.S. hockey win over Sacred Heart, which clinched the 24 'Imagine RIT' packed with discovery It's no secret: Editing the RIT magazine is a great job. I know how lucky I've been to spend firstAtlantic Hockey championship forthe Tigers. Annual Innovation and Creativity Festival fascinates young, old and in between the best years of my career doing what I love at a truly extraordinary place. This photo, by student Daniel Wodecki, appeared Thanks RIT! And thanks to all of you forlistening. on the cover of the April 2 issue of 'Reporter; the 26 At the heart of health care RIT student magazine. See page 10. Medical sciences grads provide vital doses of passion and professionalism Kathy Lindsley [email protected] 31 Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend You can reach Mindy Mozer at [email protected]. A full schedule of activities in store for Oct. 15-17 TheR·I·T University Magazine Fall 2010 Time to say goodbye, hello By the time you read this, I'll be out to pasture and a new editor will be tending The University Magazine. That's why I'm taking over President Destler's space for this one issue. When I became editor in August 2000, the magazine was just one year old. A decade later, it is still very young compared to other college magazines. For example, MIT has been publishing Technology Review Physician assistant TomGately '03 since 1899. Do the math: They got on this a 26 explains an eye exam to a patient. century beforewe did. Still, 11 years seems like a long time and we've published 32 issues. We've tried Kathy Lindsley, left, and Mindy Mozer very hard to make progress with each one. Certainly we've had plenty to tell you: RIT continues to grow, and more than a dozen important buildings have been constructed in the past decade. It's hard to imagine RIT without the Gordon Field House, for example. The physi cal transformation of the campus is nothing short of astonishing. More interesting by far,however, is what's going on inside all those brick buildings. They're filledwith fascinating people - students, faculty and staff- doing incredible work. It's been an honor to talk to and write about people such as Bob Snyder '56, now retired afterteaching mechanical engineering for 31 years; Carol Richardson, a long-time professor and administra tor in the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department (also retiring this year); Loret Gnivecki Steinberg, photojournalism professor, who keeps us Richard DeMartino, Saunders College of Photographers line up forshots of Engine 734, a steam locomotive on the Western Maryland Scenic posted about the accomplishments of former students; Mark Baybutt '07 ( computer engi 18 Business, talks to 13 WHAM about the 41 Railroad. Carl Franz '65 organizes photo excursions for rail fansand helped rebuild a landmark along neering) and a team of students who converted a 1991 Geo Storm into a driverless vehicle in first 'SharkTank' event. (Photo by student the line. (Photo by David Page '66) hopes of competing fora $2 million prize offeredby the Defense Advanced Research Projects photographer Rigo Perdomo) Agency (DARPA). Even though they didn't make it to the big event, they are big winners in my book - and so representative of what RIT is all about. Departments Features And then there are the many, many alumni I've met in person, by phone, mail or e-mail. RIT now has more than 106,000 living graduates - and I am convinced that each one has 2 On Campus 10 New heights something wonderful to tell us. 6 About Students Following dream season, men'shockey prepares for next big game So many stories, so little time. Such good memories. I am absolutely certain that the best is yet to come. Within the next year, you can expect 8 Letters 12 Out of apartheid updates to the look and content of the magazine. I am happy to have been involved in laying 9 Faculty Essay South African alumnus captures vivid images of his homeland the groundwork and I can't wait to see what comes next. 36 Alumni Activities I know the magazine is in good hands. Mindy Mozer, the new editor, served as a local editor 14 Right brains, left brains findexpression in 'Signatures' at the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle for12 years. Prior to that, Mindy was an assignment 40 Class Notes editor and reporter at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She has won multiple awards, including For 25 years, magazine has showcased student art and literary work Gannett Newsroom Supervisor of the Year. Mindy earned her bachelor's in journalism from 18 the University of Nebraska. Cover Off and running Riley Clark climbs over the glass at Blue Cross Arena And here's an interesting bit: Mindy's husband, Scott Hauser, is editor of the University of Young alumni and students find creative ways of starting businesses Rochester magazine, Rochester Review.