Rochester Institute of Technology news&eventsApril 17, 2008

High Falls Film Festival to showcase students’ work Films produced by students, an tion about a young boy who learns alumna and a professor from RIT’s that it’s not really how you look, it’s School of Film and Animation will what you do with what you’ve got. be showcased at the annual Roch- n TzuHui Lin (MFA student)—I ester High Falls International Film am Not a Superhero, a fictional film Festival. This year marks the seventh about a young writer who realizes consecutive year of RIT’s presence at she must face herself in order to the international venue for women continue creating. filmmakers. n Tristyn Pease (’07 BFA)—Invad- The films—animation and ers from Inner Space, an animated live-action works that range from tale about an alien that faces the most Artist’s rendering of planned expansion of RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability. documentaries to fictional to experi- unexpected visitors from outer space. mental—will be shown at 11:15 a.m. n Elizabeth Phillips (third-year and 3:20 p.m. on May 4 at the Little student)—dreamtalk, a visual and State gives $12M to Golisano Institute Theatre, 240 East Ave. aural collage film that explores the Senate, Assembly delegations secure dollars for planning/design and construction The following will be featured perceptions of dream and the magi- at 3:20 p.m. as part of the program cal moment before one wakes. The 2008-2009 state budget includes two significant new investments he New York State Assembly called “RIT Student Shorts: Women n Lindsey Timko and Lauren in RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability that will enable the university to announced $2 million in of SOFA”: Tracy (third-year students)—Ben’s initiate planning, design and a phased construction time line for a major new funding to support the plan- n Jennifer Brodka (fourth-year Mom, a drama about young Ben, facility on campus. Tning and design of the new facility. student)—Remembering to Forget, who is deeply affected by the irre- Funding secured by the Rochester state legislative delegation will support the “This important commitment of a documentary in which Brodka sponsible actions of his mother and development of a state-of-the-art “green” facility, which will be one of the first state funding will enable us to take convinces her grandfather to reveal the dynamics of his troubled family. stand-alone centers dedicated to research and education in the field of sustain- the next critical step toward achieving his experiences in the Korean War. n Vanessa Ward (third-year stu- ability. The building will be designed as a living laboratory housing research fa- the vision of the Golisano Institute n Melissa Fuss (third-year stu- dent)—Water for Alpha, an experi- cilities, offices and classrooms, while also serving as a model demonstration of for Sustainability, not only for RIT dent)—Commute, an abstract visual mental film of a patient observation sustainable principles in all aspects of its design, operation and programming. but for the Greater Rochester region,” odyssey inspired by something we that utilizes microphotography to It will be the home of one of the world’s first Ph.D. programs in sustainability says RIT President Bill Destler. “We do everyday. reveal the beauty and complexities of and the first to focus on issues related to sustainable production. are extremely grateful to the members n Lidiya Gavrilenko (fourth-year fluid movement. of our Rochester-area delegation and student)—Good Hair Day, an anima- High Falls, page 4 he Golisano Institute re- Golisano Institute for Sustainability to the leadership of the Assembly for ceived a $10 million grant will not only add to the academic this investment in RIT.” from the New York State landscape of Rochester but will RIT hopes to begin construction on TSenate, which will be used toward generate outside economic develop- the first phase of the $50 million facil- building construction costs. ment and career opportunities. I ity within the next 12 to 18 months. “As we strive to stimulate the was proud to work with my Senate “The Golisano Institute will play a upstate economy, our best partners colleagues and President Destler to leading role in the effort to develop a continue to be schools and universi- deliver this vital capital project to new model for tomorrow’s economy, ties like RIT,” says Sen. James Alesi, the greater Rochester area.” one in which critical job creation, chairman of the Senate Committee RIT President Bill Destler is environmental conservation and on Commerce, Economic Devel- appreciative of the state funding. prudent energy policies will be opment and Small Business and “We are honored to have this ex- achieved in tandem,” notes Assem- member of the Senate Commit- traordinary support from our State blyman Joseph Morelle. tee on Higher Education. “In this Senate delegation for this effort, and Adds Assemblymember Susan instance, the Golisano Institute will we thank them most sincerely for John, “This center will not only bring accelerate education not only in the their confidence in RIT and the mis- the world new research and develop- Greater Rochester area and upstate sion and purpose of the institute,” ment opportunities in sustainability, Image from the animation Good Hair Day, one of the RIT student films to be featured at New York, but in fact, globally.” he says. it will also create 140 jobs during Rochester High Falls International Film Festival on May 4. Adds Sen. Joseph Robach: “The Senate, page 4 Assembly, page 4

McKenzie selected as Student Spotlight Liberal Arts student believes in serving 2008 Convocation speaker Sam Brougher has this advice for Stanley McKenzie, RIT provost and students looking for a full college chief academic officer, is the 2008 experience at RIT: “Turn off your Commencement speaker. With 41 computers and go meet people.” years of dedicated service to RIT, Brougher could have gone to McKenzie has played a major role in Carnegie Mellon or Cornell, but the past commencements, often behind community aspect of RIT’s Honors the scenes, noted President Bill Program cinched his decision. He Destler. liked the idea of being part of a “Now it is his turn to deliver this group of busy, active, like-minded important address,” says Destler. friends and the chance to take honors “Dr. McKenzie is an RIT institution A. Sue Weisler | photographer classes in subjects that interested him. who has played a major role in the Stanley McKenzie, RIT’s retiring provost Brougher started his RIT career advancement of the university into and chief academic officer, will address as a computer engineering major, the ranks of the nation’s largest 2008 graduates. but switched to psychology after his and finest private universities. second quarter. Additionally, Dr. McKenzie has the McKenzie will be stepping down “I didn’t like technical writing or A. Sue Weisler | photographer ability to impart his quest for lifelong as provost in June. He will be back programming; I liked learning how Sam Brougher believes in the power of meeting people and staying active in the community. learning to our students, a quality we in the classroom in the fall to teach people think,” Brougher says. often seek for our speaker.” literature, including Shakespeare. Now a graduating senior, fall to begin graduate work under community he cultivated at RIT McKenzie will speak at 10 a.m. McKenzie has a B.S. in science and Brougher is a research assistant for Esa Rantanen in the engineering initially grew out of living in the May 23 at the Academic humanities from MIT. He holds Nicholas DiFonzo’s National Science psychology program and will con- Baker dormitory with other honors Convocation in the Gordon Field an M.A. and a Ph.D. in English Foundation-funded rumor research tinue as DiFonzo’s research assistant. students, as well as taking honors House and Activities Center. McKenzie, page 4 project. He will return to RIT next Brougher says the sense of Student Spotlight, page 4

Art on campus Awards, distinctions Scholarship and Research Viewpoints

Photo school features Harvey Palmer earns Students present research Embracing a diverse contemporary exhibits, engineering society at communication conference, campus community, page 2 award, page 3 page 3 page 3

April 17, 2008 |  | www.rit.edu/newsevents News briefs ‘Big Shot’ to shine on A popular annual RIT project will Coal Tower. Volunteers should bring Business solutions experience a “flashback” to life along a camera flash unit or a flashlight and RIT is seeking companies for the Erie Canal in the 19th century. are asked to wear dark clothing. its annual EMBA Capstone On May 8, the world famous “This is one of RIT’s signature Project, sponsored by the Ex- waterway along Schoen Place in projects and we are thrilled to be ecutive MBA program in RIT’s Pittsford will be the subject of RIT’s part of a community-wide event that E. Philip Saunders College of 24th Big Shot, often described as a will bring greater visibility to the ca- Business. Project teams will “painting with light” photograph. nal,” says Victoria Schmitt, president spend a 20-week period analyz- The Sam Patch, a replica of a 19th of Corn Hill Navigation. “RIT has ing a client’s problems in areas century packet boat, will be in the selected sites all over the globe for its such as manufacturing, finance, foreground of the photo and models Big Shot photographs, and the Erie business strategy, marketing, dressed in period costume will be Canal is a world-famous site right in human-resource management posed along the deck. Various busi- our own backyard.” and information systems. nesses in Schoen Place, housed in Michael Peres, RIT professor of Companies that wish to converted barns, mills and canalside photography and one of the Big Shot participate can contact RIT’s structures, will fill the background of organizers adds: “Following the huge Executive MBA office at the photograph. success of our Big Shot last year in 475-7435 or [email protected] Katy Makes a Mistake, created by RIT illustration student Matthew Vimislik Faculty from RIT’s School of Pho- Dubrovnik, Croatia, we are excited by April 25. tographic Arts and Sciences and the to bring the project back to Roches- National Technical Institute for the ter. We hope a lot of people from the Earth Day forums NTID’s Dyer Arts hosts Deaf will lead volunteers in creating community come out on the evening In honor of Earth Day, the Goli- the nighttime photograph. While of May 8. Teams of volunteers will sano Institute for Sustainability volunteers illuminate the subject be needed on both sides of the canal will host a series of forums Rochester Artech 2008 area, RIT photographers will take to light the area. We want to thank related to the integration of Rochester Artech 2008 Digital award ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. an extended exposure. Hundreds of the village and town of Pittsford, the sustainability with public policy, Art Exhibition, featuring winning “Ohler, the author of Digital Story- volunteers are needed to create Schoen Place merchants, Corn Hill higher education and energy digital-media submissions from high telling in the Classroom, will deliver a the image. Navigation and RG&E for all of their development. The event will school and college students, and virtual, interactive presentation about Participants should arrive by 7:45 support and help in making this feature experts in the field, amateur and professional artists from the necessity for art to become a p.m. and meet in Schoen Place by the ‘Big Shot,’ page 4 including Edwin Piñero, former the Greater Rochester area, will be fourth literacy,” Ganskop says. federal environmental executive showcased at NTID Dyer Arts Center “He says, in an era in which stu- and current director of the New through May 4. Several grand prizes, dents design Web sites for homework York State Pollution Prevention ranging from $500 to $1,000, will be assignments and integrate video, Institute. The series will be 1-4 awarded. graphics, music and animation into p.m. April 22 in the Slaughter “We hope to promote the expres- school projects, art is fast becoming Building, room 2220. sion of the arts through digital media the new literacy for our times,” Gans- and to increase Rochester’s recogni- kop explains. “According to Ohler, the Ethics talks this month tion as a center for digital imaging,” three Rs are now the 4 Rs: reading, The Ezra A. Hale Ethics Lecture says Dean Ganskop, a second-year ’riting, ’rithmetic and art.” Series will wrap up with talks information technology graduate The juried show will feature more about marriage law and student at RIT who founded the than 70 pieces in graphic design, patriotism. exhibition three years ago. illustration, photography, printmak- Photograph submitted by Bill DuBois Elizabeth Brake, professor Artech 2008 reception and award ing and collage/montage categories. Test shot of RIT’s 24th Big Shot along the Erie Canal in Pittsford. of philosophy at University of ceremony will be held in conjunction NTID’s Sculpture Gallery, located Calgary, will present “Mini- with the debut of Imagine RIT: Inno- within Dyer Arts Center, will also mal marriage: What does the vation and Creativity Festival on May feature a variety of videos, animations Saunders College lauds Hammer principle of neutrality imply for 3. Keynote speaker Professor Jason and interactive exhibits. For more marriage law?” on April 22. Ohler, University of Alaska at Juneau, information, call 475-6855 or e-mail RIT’s E. Philip recipients include Richard Kaplan Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez, will deliver an address at 2:30 p.m., [email protected]. n Saunders College of Pictometry International, Arunas professor of philosophy at followed by a brief reception, with the Marcia Morphy | [email protected] of Business has Chesonis of PAETEC Corp. and Youngstown State University, named James Philip Saunders of Genesee Regional will give his talk “Patriotism E. Hammer, Bank and Griffith Energy Inc. and Morality” on April 24. Learning about nanotechnology president and “I was very honored to be con- Both talks will be held at CEO of Hammer sidered for the award,” says Ham- 4 p.m. in the Auditorium, Packaging Corp., James E. Hammer mer, who has led the company for James E. Gleason Building. RIT’s College of Science hosted a as recipient of the past 25 years and represents the The free lectures are spon- weeklong interactive expo related the 2008 Herbert W. Vanden Brul fourth generation of his family in the sored by the Hale Chair in Ap- to nanotechnology. NanoDays Entrepreneurial Award. Hammer business, founded in 1912. “Clearly, plied Ethics Wade Robison. For featured lab tours, speakers, will be honored during an April 23 our success is due in large part to information, e-mail cls3740@ movies and hands-on activities. luncheon at Oak Hill Country Club. having the right people and a culture rit.edu. Shown, from left, are KSV San- The award annually goes to a suc- that embraces change.” thanan and Marvin Illingsworth, cessful individual who developed a Saunders College of Business Author reading April 23 professors in the chemistry business that improved the Roch- Dean Ashok Rao says: “Jim Hammer The Caroline Werner Gannett department, visiting one of the ester economy or whose innovative is an unusually creative and innova- Lecture Project “Visionaries in displays at the expo. management skills have changed the tive individual. He has survived and Motion” will present a reading A. Sue Weisler | photographer course of an existing business. Past Hammer, page 4 by writer Heather McHugh at 8 p.m. April 23 in Webb Auditorium in the James E. Booth Building. McHugh, the Border Patrol images, ‘human essence’ Milliman Distinguished Writer- in-Residence at University of focus of photo exhibits and discussion Washington, is the author of books of poetry, criticism and RIT’s School of Photographic Arts translation. For more informa- and Sciences Gallery will showcase tion, visit www.rit.edu/~cwg. two contemporary art exhibitions: Human Factors, photographs by Rich- Each issue of News & Events will feature Taste of RIT April 24 ard Gray, and artist David Taylor’s a project to be showcased at Imagine The 16th annual Taste of RIT, Working the Line: Riding with the RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival a fundraiser for RIT’s 2008 United States Border Patrol, 2007. on May 3. This week’s spotlight: United Way Campaign, will be An opening reception is sched- Wind Powered Wireless Net- held 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 24 uled from 5 to 8 p.m. April 18 in the work Repeater in the Student Alumni Union SPAS Gallery. The show runs through Presenter: Daniel Lampie, College Davis Room cafeteria. All you- May 9. Prior to the opening, an artists’ of Applied Science and Technology can-eat fare by 19 local food discussion will be held from 5 to 7 Brief description: A homemade vendors will be available. The p.m. April 17 in the Van Peursem Detention Cell (with serape) by David Taylor from his exhibit Working the Line: wind turbine built from an old com- cost is $6 for faculty/staff/stu- Auditorium, Gosnell Building at RIT. Riding with the United States Border Patrol, 2007. puter tape drive motor will power dents, $5 for retirees and $4 for In Human Factors, Gray investi- two wireless access points providing children under 10 years of age gates the role of modern science in associate professor of photography the following year, he rode with internet access to remote areas where accompanied by a parent for redefining human identity and the and director of the Center for Cre- border patrol agents as they watched running electricity is not practical. Take Your Child to Work Day. contemporary self. Gray worked in a ative Computing at the University of and guarded the border demarcating How is the exhibit creative and/ pathology lab, photographing human Notre Dame. He also serves as chair the United States and Mexico. or innovative: It uses a completely Up ’Til Dawn fundraiser cells with a microscope. He then of the Society for Photographic Educa- Taylor is associate professor of green source of power, and one that Up ’Til Dawn, a student-run combined the biomedical-oriented tion, founded in Rochester in 1963. photography at New Mexico State is built with easily accessible, low- fundraising campaign aimed images with those of posed figures, The exhibition Working the Line University in Las Cruces. Recogni- cost components. at raising money for St. Jude’s creating pictures that draw upon is one of several art projects David tion of his significant work led to Exhibit experience for visitors: Children’s Hospital, is hosting photography’s close ties to science Taylor has undertaken documenting Taylor’s recent selection as a recipient Displays how wind power can be its premier event 11 p.m.-5 a.m. and its consequence in new interpre- the border between the United States of a 2008 Guggenheim Fellowship, harnessed to allow a variety of activi- April 25 in Clark Gymnasium. tations of a person’s essential nature and Mexico. In 2006, the photog- an award given for outstanding ties not usually possible in locations The event is open to the RIT and character. rapher received a commission to contributions to the creative arts. without electricity. community. An alumnus of the MFA in produce public artwork for a border For information, call 475-2884. n For more information on the imaging arts program at RIT, Gray is patrol station in western Texas. For Marcia Morphy | [email protected] festival, visit www.rit.edu/imagine. n

April 17, 2008 |  | www.rit.edu/newsevents April 17, 2008 |  | www.rit.edu/newsevents News briefs Viewpoints Help foster a community of diversity by Mike Morley

Gosnell Lecture April 23 iversity Day 2008, sponsored The keynote address will be given about this concept and we will develop The Gosnell Lecture Series will by the RIT Board of Trustees, by Frans Johansson, an entrepreneur, our own unique brand of innovation present a talk by Kaushik Basu, takes place on Monday, April thought-leader and author of the best- here at RIT. We will continue to expand professor of international stud- D28. This year’s theme is Diversity Drives selling business book, The Medici Effect. the idea that diversity, with our innova- ies and economics at Cornell Innovation. The smaller, off-cam- Johansson says “individuals, teams and tion efforts, is key to our success in the University, 3-4 p.m. April 23 in pus venue of previous Diversity Day organizations can create an explosion of classroom, laboratories, offices, Roches- the Xerox Auditorium in the programs will give way to the larger remarkable ideas at the intersection of ter community and beyond. We are all James E. Gleason Building. The Gordon Field House and Activities different fields, cultures, and industries.” heading toward ‘the intersection’ Frans lecture series brings prominent Center this year; it will be a chance to Johansson will show us how to create talks about—bringing our remarkable scholars to campus throughout bring together all members of the RIT this kind of intersection to bring change cultures, talents and skills together. the year to give accessible, pub- community —students, faculty, staff, into our way of thinking and achieving As chair of the RIT Board of lic talks that typically pertain to alumni and trustees. the best possible outcomes. Trustees, I invite and encourage you to the environment. For informa- Each year, the Diversity Day pro- Johansson brings proven examples of attend this important RIT event. tion, e-mail [email protected] gram has grown to help RIT further its how to find new paths by taking what Morley ’69 (B.S. business administra- commitment to fostering a community one can do best and combining it with tion) is chair of RIT’s Board of Trustees. Chemical sensors talk of diverse individuals. We educate our something that is just slightly different Timothy Swager, head of the RIT Diversity Day 2008 students in a variety of ways, including to change the world. department of chemistry at April 28: Keynote address by Frans Johansson, 9 a.m. to noon, Gordon Field House how they will make progress in a world Seemingly random combinations, Massachusetts Institute of April 29: Expressions of Diversity Conference, poet James Cohn, that brings many distinctive voices to enhanced by diversity, have ground- 4-5:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge Technology, will give the annual their environment. It influences the ed- breaking ideas that create whole new April 30: Isaac L. Jordan Sr. Faculty/Staff Pluralism Award Recognition Ceremony, John Wiley Jones Distinguished ucators who bridge theory with practice fields. This is an excellent opportunity noon-1 p.m., Fireside Lounge Lecture on “Ultra-Sensitive and how to communicate effectively for all RIT community members to learn May 1: Left Brain/Right Brain—Arts vs. Sciences, noon -1:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge Chemical Sensors” at 7 p.m. across cultures. It provides staff with the how to create new ideas using diversity May 2: Panel: How Diversity Drives Innovation on Neighboring Campuses, April 21 in the Van Peursem tools to connect beyond organizational as the basis for innovative thought pro- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge Auditorium in the Gosnell responsibilities to make the workplace cesses. All are invited to be part of a very For a detailed schedule of events, visit diversity.rit.edu/events Building. Sponsored by the Col- one that is welcoming and innovative. interesting and motivating discussion lege of Science, the event is free. This year’s Diversity Day program will that will bring diversity to a new level of This column presents opinions and ideas on issues relevant to higher education. For information, call 475-5774. be as information-rich as those of the understanding and performance. To suggest an idea for the column, e-mail [email protected]. past three years. Innovation. We will hear a lot more Palmer honored as engineer of the year News media talk kicks

The Rochester During Palmer’s tenure, RIT’s Col- of humor at all times, even in highly Engineering lege of Engineering has developed tense situations.” off lecture series Society has named the world’s first doctoral program Prior to joining RIT in 2000, The transformation of news media Print Media’s sixth Harvey Palmer, in microsystems engineering and Palmer served as chair of the Depart- is the focus of a new lecture series at annual Industry dean of the Kate leading master’s programs in sustain- ment of Chemical Engineering at RIT debuting on April 30, prior to Day. The event Gleason College ability engineering and mechani- the . He also RIT’s School of Print Media Industry provides a net- of Engineering, cal engineering/public policy. In worked for many years in private Day event. working opportu- the 2007 Leo H. addition, Palmer has worked to industry as both a staff engineer and Michael Kane, president and pub- nity for students East Engineer Harvey Palmer enhance the participation of women consultant and holds seven patents. lisher of the , of various majors of the Year. The and minorities in engineering, Along with Palmer, Santosh will be the inaugural speaker of to connect with award goes annually to an individual including creating the Kate Gleason Kurinec, head of RIT’s Department the Paul and Louise Miller Lec- Michael Kane media-industry who has advanced the profession Chair to direct recruitment and of Microelectronic Engineering, ture Series. Kane will speak from professionals from of engineering and enhanced the outreach efforts. He has also played a and RIT alumnus Robert Loce, a 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Chester F. such companies as the Democrat and understanding of engineering major role in the expansion of RIT’s principal scientist with Xerox Corp., Carlson Center for Imaging Science Chronicle, Time Inc., Brown Printing, principles in society. Palmer, one international collaborations, such were among the four nominees up for auditorium. His talk is free and open York Label and Goss International. of four finalists for the award, was as the creation of RIT Dubai, a new the East award. Loce holds a B.S. in to the public. “We hope that the lecture series is recognized at the society’s 106th academic unit that will be run jointly photographic science and was the first “Gannett Inc. has been one of our another way to engage our students annual gala April 5. by RIT and the emirate of Dubai on graduate of RIT’s doctoral program in biggest and continued supporters and expose them to the exciting “I am deeply honored to receive the Saudi Arabian peninsula. imaging science. for news media research, and so it’s things happening in this changing this important award from my peers “Harvey Palmer is a true innova- In addition, Gregory Kacprzynski, an honor to kick off the series with industry as they prepare for possible in the engineering community,” says tor in engineering education and who earned bachelor’s and master’s Michael,” says Twyla Cummings, the careers in the field,” adds Cummings. Palmer. “Throughout my career, I we are very lucky to have him here degrees in mechanical engineering at Paul and Louise Miller Distinguished The lecture is sponsored by the have sought to promote engineering at RIT,” notes Stanley McKenzie, RIT, was a finalist for the inaugural Professor in RIT’s School of Print Me- Paul and Louise Miller Distinguished both as a profession and as a tool to RIT provost and chief academic Kate Gleason Young Engineer of the dia. “Michael’s contributions to both Professorship and the School of address the challenges facing society. officer. “His expertise and care for Year award. Kacprzynski is manager the world of traditional newspaper Print Media. The professorship was The knowledge that my efforts students is a true asset to the entire of the advanced programs division at publishing and to alternate forms of established in 1976 by the Trustees of have had some impact is extremely community. I personally appreciate Impact Technologies LLC. n media have been significant.” the Gannett Foundation in honor of gratifying.” his ability to maintain a good sense Will Dube | [email protected] Kane’s lecture will be a highlight Paul and Louise Miller. n among the activities of the School of Kelly Downs | [email protected]

News briefs Communication conference Next-generation designers and developers $1.12 million for NTID draws students from four states The Postsecondary Education What began five years ago at RIT as a NBC’s Television Program The Office Network–International, based small local gathering of students from n Slogans from Cambodia’s Khmer at NTID and directed by Jim several area schools has grown into Rouge DeCaro, has been awarded a regional event for undergraduate n Don’t Ask Me, I’m Just a Girl: $1.12 million by The Nippon students studying various aspects of Gender Roles in the Popular Televi- Foundation of Japan. The award communication. sion Sitcom The Simpsons will support ongoing and new RIT will host the annual Confer- n Burke’s Guilt-Redemption Cycle activities for an eighth year of ence for Undergraduate Research in of George W. Bush’s Response to the operation. The organization Communication on April 18. The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks aims to ensure that those who daylong event will be held in the n The Media Creation of the War are deaf and hard of hearing Student Alumni Union, with poster on Terrorism: How Biased Reporting are not blocked from access to presentations in the Idea Factory in and the Representation of Muslims technology or employment. Wallace Library. An awards ceremony Instigated the War at 4:15 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge All presented papers will be Students recognized in the Student Alumni Union will published in a print-on-demand Student Government recently recognize top papers and posters. paperback, available through Lulu, an honored finalists for a series of “This year, for the first time, we electronic publishing Web site. scholarships recognizing stu- received papers from undergraduates “The book will be designed by dents for innovative ideas, aca- in four states including New York, students in RIT’s Digital Design in demic achievement and campus Massachusetts (Boston College), Penn- Communication, a required course A. Sue Weisler | photographer involvement. Winners included sylvania (Villanova University) and in the communication department’s Madison Stack, a third-year new media design and imaging student, shows Landon Barnes (Freshman Virginia (James Madison University),” degree programs, and will be available off her portfolio to Andrea Facini, vice president of product design for Response), Mohammed Mo- says Patrick Scanlon, professor and for review at the conference,” Scanlon Scripps Networks Interactive. Scripps was among the two dozen interactive stajo (Freshman Achievement), undergraduate program coordinator in says. design and development companies from across the country to participate in Aurora Gordon (Undergraduate RIT’s Department of Communication. Several RIT students will present RIT’s sixth annual New Media Design and Development Industry Day. In Response), Davina Romansky Students will present 26 papers and work at the event. addition to Scripps, it was the first time in attendance for Yahoo, American (Undergraduate Achievement), six posters at the event. A sampling of The conference is sponsored by Greetings, Big Spaceship and IBM, among others. Many of the companies Adam Bozenhart (Last Year topics includes: RIT’s Department of Communication are hiring new media designers, front-end and back-end developers and n Response) and Andrew Merrill Effects of Interactive Multimedia in the College of Liberal Arts. For art directors. As a result of the event, several students were offered full-time (Last Year Achievement). in E-Learning details, visit www.rit.edu/cla/curc/ positions and co-ops. n “We’re All Homos. Homo Sapiens.” Schedule.htm. n The Study of Offensive Language in Susan Gawlowicz | [email protected]

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive on the moon? A group of RIT students may be able to make that a reality. The RIT Moon Buggy Team designed and built a vehicle for competition in NASA’s 15th annual Great Moon Buggy Race held earlier this month at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The competition was inspired by the original Moon Buggy, which was designed by NASA engineers for use during the Apollo Moon landings.

‘Big Shot’ from page 2 Senate from page 1 event possible.” historical places including Pile Gate Nabil Nasr, assistant provost and the cutting edge research being done Parking is limited in Schoen Place. in Dubrovnik, Croatia; the Royal director of the Golisano Institute for in alternative energy,” notes Sen. On-street and off-street parking is Palace in Stockholm, Sweden; the Sustainability, states: “This fund- Michael Nozzolio. available on Main Street and Monroe Alamo in San Antonio, Texas; and ing will significantly accelerate our Adds Sen. George Maziarz, “New Avenue near Schoen Place. the World War II aircraft carrier, the ability to advance our program plans ideas and new solutions will be building on more than a decade of The Big Shot event is sponsored USS Intrepid. and further strengthen our outreach much closer with this key infusion of applied research by RIT’s Center for by Nikon Inc. Participants will For more information on Big to business, industry and other orga- state resources, and few institutions Integrated Manufacturing Studies. receive a memento print of the final Shot, visit www.rit.edu/bigshot or nizations that are engaged in issues are better positioned to make a dif- “RIT has earned a reputation as a photograph. call 475-2863. n related to sustainable production. ference in our economy and on our world leader in sustainable develop- Past Big Shots have highlighted Kelly Downs | [email protected] There is no doubt that this resource planet than RIT.” n ment and production and has helped will be a critical economic driver for Will Dube | [email protected] the Rochester/Finger Lakes region our region that will yield magnifi- stake our claim as a leader in the Golfing ‘fore’ the United Way cent returns for the region and for trend toward a green economy,” says the State as a whole.” Assembly from page 1 Assemblyman David Koon. With continued development the construction phase and has the The institute’s doctoral program in RIT’s 2008 United Way of the Golisano Institute, RIT will potential of generating $650 million sustainability anticipates admitting Campaign kicked off seek to become the first technology in economic development and thou- students by this fall. with the 6th annual university to provide a full spectrum sands of permanent jobs.” “The development of this facility Mini Golf Tournament of career-focused, integrated and The Golisano Institute for Sustain- is the next step towards providing on March 19. Fred Hull, interdisciplinary programs that em- ability was formed in 2007 following cutting-edge programs that instill from the Facilities Man- body the principles of sustainability a $10 million gift from entrepreneur the core concepts of sustainability in agement Services team, in product development. B. Thomas Golisano. The institute our next generation of engineers, sci- took a shot at one of the “Through strategic investment focuses on research and education entists, business leaders and policy imaginative miniature today, we are building a strong in sustainable production, environ- makers,” adds Nabil Nasr, director of n golf course holes de- foundation that will culminate in mental policy, sustainable business the Golisano Institute. signed by student groups our region being at the forefront of development and alternative energy, Will Dube | [email protected] and RIT departments.

A. Sue Weisler | photographer Student McKenzie from page 1

Spotlight from page 1 literature from the University of RIT has marked momentous High Falls from page 1 Rochester. changes since McKenzie’s arrival, courses and completing the required His prior administrative roles when the campus was still located n Tisa Zito (third-year student)— exhaustion of chasing a toddler “complementary learning” or com- at RIT include director of judicial in . Enrollment A Strange Love Affair, a filmmaker’s around, Ashworth offers an intimate, munity service. affairs, assistant to the provost, has grown from fewer than 10,000 personal exploration of addiction thoughtful look at a big topic.” The service or leadership projects acting dean of the College of Liberal students to nearly 16,000. More than and a lifelong friendship. Ashworth produced the docu- required of all honors students have Arts and assistant to the vice 100 academic programs, including “This festival provides our mentary on a one-year sabbatical in made him see his own place in the president for student affairs/judicial four Ph.D. degrees (plus two more talented students a platform to show 2003. The documentary won Best world a little differently. He volun- affairs. He has been on the RIT under development) have been their films to an international audi- Documentary Film in the Ohio teered for Habitat for Humanity and faculty since 1967. launched. ence,” says Cat Ashworth, profes- Independent Film Festival. became the first president of the RIT He counts his 16 years dealing College commencement sor in RIT’s School of Film and For more information about the organization Students for Cam- with matters of student misconduct ceremonies held on May 23 and Animation. “The students get to see Rochester High Falls International bodian Schools, part of the Rural as director of judicial affairs May 24 will recognize graduates their films projected in a real theater, Film Festival, visit www.rochester- Schools Project, a program that uses as among his most gratifying individually. n and throughout the six-day festival smoviefest.com. n financial donations to build schools. assignments. Bob Finnerty | [email protected] they have the opportunity to attend Kelly Downs | [email protected] College of Liberal Arts honors fac- educational workshops, view films ulty advisor Linda Reinfeld inspired and meet with producers and direc- Brougher and other students to get A fashionable fundraiser tors from around the world. RIT is Hammer from page 2 involved. honored to be a part of the festival “If you’re able to supply them with RIT’s Women’s year after year.” prospered in a very tough business $14,000, they will build a school in Council hosted its Ashworth’s own feature length environment by identifying niche Cambodia,” says Brougher. “And so Spring Fashion documentary, The Oldest Mother on opportunities, taking calculated that is our goal. We have a coin col- Show April 11 the Block, was selected to be part of investment risks and growing new lection in the Student Alumni Union at Locust Hill the festival. It will be shown at 11:15 ventures in those niches. He has right now, and we’re on our way.” Country Club in a.m. May 4 at the Little Theatre. The stayed in Rochester in large part After completing his master’s Pittsford. The event hour-long film follows three women because of his connections to RIT. degree, Brougher plans to volunteer featured fashions over age 44 as they struggle to We look forward to continuing our for Teach for America, a program and accessories achieve a pregnancy and later as they mutually beneficial relationship.” that places college graduates in from Jane Morgan cope with unique problems of being Hammer agrees he has a history underprivileged schools throughout Little House of Au- older moms. with RIT. “We work closely with the country. rora, N.Y., and pro- “The Oldest Mother on the Block RIT’s co-op program and have RIT “As soon as I graduate, I am going ceeds benefited the honestly examines the complex alumni working in our manufactur- to do Teach for America,” Brougher Women’s Council tangle of emotions that late mother- ing plant, which is located on a par- says. “I want to do this for the same of RIT Scholarship hood raises,” says Jennifer Lovgilio, cel of land we purchased from RIT. reasons I’m helping the Students for Funds for female a freelance writer. “From fertility So you can say we have a genuine Cambodian Schools. The best way to students. problems and in vitro fertilization connection.” n help people is to educate them.” n to fears about the future and the Marcia Morphy | [email protected] Susan Gawlowicz | [email protected] A. Sue Weisler | photographer

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