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Volume 34, Number 12 February 28, 2002 &Events www.rit.edu/NewsEvents CIA director to Kesslers named VandenBrul Award winners Kessler Group Inc., based in Brighton, has I challenge them address RIT grads become a leading food-services provider to do business and The Honorable George Tenet, director of across upstate . In recognition to invest their the Central Intelligence Agency, will give the of that achievement, owners Larry and time and talents keynote address at RIT's 2002 commence- Dennis Kessler have been named winners in Rochester. ment. Tenet will receive an honorary doctor of the 2002 Herbert W. VandenBrul "The commu- of science during the May 24 ceremony. Entrepreneurial Award, presented nity thrives and annually by RIT's College of Business. functions because "The Herbert W. VandenBrul Award of commerce, and symbolizes the link that joins RIT with the I salute RIT for Rochester-area business community," says setting an example Thomas Hopkins, COB dean. "Our aim by being so is to spark the entrepreneurial spirit in visible in the today's students by exposing them to the community." stories of people whose exceptional Created in accomplishments have led to business 1984, RIT's success. The Kessler Group is one of those Larry, left, and Dennis Kessler, the 2002 VandenBrul Award winners, own HerbertW. success stories that will have tremendous restaurants across , including 41 Friendly's. VandenBrul value to our students." Entrepreneurial The Kessler Group originated in 1975 Award," states Larry. Award goes annually to an individual when Larry opened his first Burger King "During the last 27 years, there have who successfully developed a business restaurant in Irondequoit. Dennis joined been many lessons learned, and we strive that improved the Rochester economy George Tenet, 2002 Commencement speaker, the business two years later. Today, the to share that with our managers. Everyday, or whose innovative management addressed the RJT Board of Trustees at its meeting brothers own and operate 22 Burger King we challenge them to be entrepreneurial in skills have changed the course of an in Washington, D. C., in July. outlets and 41 Friendly's restaurants across spirit, to not be afraid of making mistakes existing business. the upstate region. and to learn and grow with each and Larry and Dennis Kessler will be Tenet was sworn in as director of "Dennis and I are immensely proud to every experience." honored during a luncheon presentation central intelligence in July 1997 under be named as recipients of the VandenBrul As Dennis explains, "It's also important on March 19. For more information on President Bill Clinton. With the strong to talk about our experiences with students. the VandenBrul Award, call Donna Slavin support of President George W. Bush, he They need to do more than study business. at 5-2199. • became the first CIA director in 28 years to remain in office after the White House changed occupants. Prior to being named CIA director, Proposed center to target high-tech crimes Tenet served as deputy director. He has Information technology has given us mushrooms in springtime;' says Sam also served on the White House National cellular phones, networked computers, the McQuade, assistant professor of criminal Security Council and the Senate Internet, online banking, and a growing justice, RIT Intelligence Committee staff. list of high-tech crimes such as hacking, is unique Tenet, a native of New York City, is a grad- viruses and identity theft. in exploring uate of Georgetown University's School of RIT is positioning itself to become unified Foreign Affairs and the School oflnter- one of the few places in the United States programs national Affairs at Columbia University. that educates and trains crime specialists of study in The mission of the CIA is to support the in the techniques and management of information president, the National Security Council, securing confidential information online. security and and all that make and execute U.S. national This emerging field of information criminal security poli cy. The intelligence gathered by security encompasses computer crime, justice tech- the CIA will play a vital role in the war on which targets information on computers; nology. terrorism. Tenet will serve on the front lines computer-related crime, in which comput- McQuade in this new war.a A STELLAR YEAR FOR THE LADY ers are incidental to the criminal act, such joinedRIT TIGERS ... Senior forward Tina Bessette as to keep records of elicit activities; and in the fall scored one of the No. 7-nationally ranked cyber crime, in which combinations of to help the RIT women's hockey team's two goals in computers are used with other devices, Institute a 2-2 overtime tie with No. 2-ranked such as cell phones, to execute a crime. SamMcQuade create an Manhattanville on Feb. 15 in front ofa While individual college classes in RIT-wide center of information security, women's hockey school-record 447 fans. computer crime, information assurance to be known as the Center for Security The tie score kept the Tigers' NCAA and criminal justice technology are start- Technology Research and Education. Division III tournament berth hopes alive. ing "to pop up throughout the U.S. like "The proposed center could serve as an integrating element of many of our First in Class initiatives, drawing talent Institute-wide," says Donald Boyd, FIC director. McQuade will work with faculty and UNS/Publlcations staff across RIT to consider possibilities and opportunities for combining related open house, March 28 subjects into areas of study that meet RIT's primary communication offices student interest and increasing workforce have moved to a new one-story building needs. The events of Sept. 11 accelerated on the west end of campus near Cross- the need to start the center sooner roads. University News Services, a part than anticipated. of the Government and Community "This is a great opportunity for the Relations department, and University College of Liberal Arts to work with and Publications, within the Enrollment support other colleges because informa- Management and Career Services tion security is multidisciplinary in Division, moved in early February to nature; no one can lay claim to everything Building 86 situated behind Ross, Link that needs to be taught;' McQuade says. and Carey buildings. RIT has applied for a two-year, Serving as RIT's news managers $100,000 grant from the National Science and publication producers, respectively, Foundation to develop six courses in UNS and UP would like the community information security assurance to be to "know where we are!" With that in EMBRACING AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE ... RIT's Center for Campus Life available in the classroom and online. The mind, the campus is invited to an open sponsored the Step Afrika! USA dance troupe Feb. 22 in Ingle Auditorium. The performers additional classes would position RIT to house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, showcased their artistry in traditional African step dancing, as well as hip-hop, gumboot, become certified by the National Security March 28; munchies provided. modern, house and freestyle dancing. Audience member Naanzem Hoomkwap, a second- year electrical engineering student, at right, joined one of the performers on stage. continued on page 3 2 News & Events February 28, 2002

SPAS honors WWII female flyers at museum Personal payroll online

Women pilots have earned a place RIT's new Employee Self-Service option alongside their male counterparts will be a convenient way to change and during America's military campaign view personal payroll-related informa- against terrorism. But had it not been for tion online. This new service, instituted the courage of a previous generation, by the payroll department, will be this accomplishment may have gone available this spring. unrealized. Features will include the ability to Students from the School of access pays tub, banking and tax with- Photographic Arts and Sciences paid holding information, and employment tribute to a pioneering group of female information such as salary and flyers during a special photo assignment employment history. at the National Warplane Museum in Step-by-step instructions on how Horseheads, N.Y. The event recreated the to access the service will be sent to RIT era of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, employees in March, and additional as well as the attire and the setting of tutorial workshops will be offered in that period. April. For more information about the During World War II, WASP trained service, call 5-2418 or e-mail other women pilots to fly military aircraft. [email protected]'I student tax information Members then served their country by ferrying B-17 s and other planes from factories to military bases, freeing up male International students and scholars pilots for combat. who need help filing their income tax Nine members of the Advanced RJT students Kelly Brezee and Corrine Meaney pose in front of the B-17, "Puddy Duddy." The image returns should turn to RIT's Center for Digital Photography class took a series is among a series taken for their Advanced Digital Photography class that honors the military's first Student Transition and Support. For women pilots. of photographs commemorating the information on "non-resident alien" achievements of these pilots. Using high- tax returns, log onto www.rit.edu/ end, professional digital cameras, students international services. A nominal fee instantly examined and evaluated their executed effort," explains Doug Rea, The National Warplane Museum, also allows international students to images throughout their shoot. The group digital photography professor. "The located at the Elmira-Corning Regional use tax return preparation software. also coordinated every production students conducted extensive research- Airport, is a non-profit, educational insti- A tax workshop with representatives element-including research, lighting, searching libraries, examining Web sites tution founded to collect, preserve, inter- from the Internal Revenue Service wardrobe and choreography. and viewing videos that documented the pret and exhibit military aviation and New York state will be held "This was a carefully planned and World War II era." memorabilia. Vincent Azzarelli, the 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 23, museum's executive director, provided in the Carlson building, room 1125. students with helpful background on Interpreting services will be made WASP and offered use of the facility for available upon request. For more their project. Sportsinformation, telethon call CSTS results at 5-6943. 'Tm pleased that they decided to high- light the women of World War II," says Azzarelli. "It's an often neglected part of The RIT Athletic Alumni Association history and it's important to recognize the had one of its most successful fall tele- achievement of women in aviation." fund campaigns in recent years, raising Students plan to produce poster-size more than $22,000, an increase of prints of the final images. Those prints will nearly $4,000 from last year. Student- go on display at the Greater Rochester athletes and coaches from RIT's 24 International Airport this spring.• varsity intercollegiate sports programs New exhibitions at contacted 970 athletic alumni in the fall and received pledges from 344 RIT's Bevier Gallery former athletes with an average pledge of $64.04, an increase of nearly $10 fromComputer 2000. science colloquia A collection of illustrations from chil- dren's books and a showcase of the latest printmaking technology continue to be RIT's computer science department in featured at RIT's Bevier Gallery. The the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences AN ARTFUL ARENA ... NTID's Dyer Arts Center in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Building schedule through the rest of the academic year includes: continues its colloquia series with "An is hosting a new group exhibit by the Arena Art Club ofRochester, featuring work by more Internet Portal-What's That and than 50 local artists, including several RIT alumni and faculty members. On display 9 a.m. to •"Graduate Thesis Exhibitions"; March 11 -May 8; exhibitions of graduate work by How Do I Build One?" presented 4: 30 p. m. weekdays through March 8, the exhibit includes painting, sculpture, photography, by Ingo Melzer of Ulm University, imaging and multi-media works. MFA candidates in the School of Art, School of Design and School for American 1-2 p.m., March 14; "Web Pages with Crafts; opening receptions, 5-7 p.m., FrameMaker," presented by Axel March 15, April 5 and April 26 Schreiner, RIT professor of computer Student employees workshop • "Undergraduate School Honors science, 1-2 p.m., March 26; and Evening of art at Exhibition"; May 24-summer; a showcase "Many-to-Many Invocation: A New of undergraduate student works from all Paradigm for Ad-Hoc Collaborative RIT's Center for Professional three schools selected by faculty Systems;' presented by Hans-Peter Gallery r benefit Development and the Student Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to Bischof, RIT assistant professor of Employment Office are sponsoring an 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7 to computer science, 1-2 p.m.,April 2. interactive workshop to help student 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 1 to Presentations will be held in the Lewis Well-known members of the Rochester employees understand the quality 4:30 p.m., Saturday; and 2 to 4:30 p.m., P. Ross Building, room 1124. For more community will again provide the service guidelines recommended for Sunday. The Bevier Gallery, handicapped- information,call 5-5193 or visit inspiration for an exciting evening of art their positions, as well as to help accessible, is located in the James E. Booth www.cs.rit.edu/-spr/ clq.html. as Gallery r presents Benefit 2002. participants make a successful transi- Building. All exhibits are free.• Dozens of!ocal art advocates are tion from student to employee. serving as "muses" for the event. Each "Providing Quality Service Training person has offered insight regarding for Student Employees" will be held personal favorites in areas such as litera- 4:30--6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 27. ture, quotations, music and pastimes. There is a $25 registration fee. To Student, faculty and alumni artists have register a student, call 5- 7090 (V/TTY). been assigned to transform each set of observations into a work of art that represents the responding celebrity. Ten best-selling ice cream The resulting collection will be high- lighted during Gallery r's third annual gala flavors at RIT's Ben & Jerry's on Friday, March 15, beginning at 6 p.m. 1. One Sweet Whirled During the event, guests may choose a work of art to take home in appreciation 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle of their support of the gallery. Guests 3. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough will also enjoy selected wines, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. 4. Mint Chocolate Chunk Organizers expect the evening to make a 5. Phish Food lasting impression. "The event is intended to introduce us 6. Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch to people who may not already be familiar 7. Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz with Gallery r," says Zerbe Sodervick, 8. Giant Chocolate Chunk Gallery r advisor. "We also hope it will LICKETY SPLIT ... The long-awaited opening of Vermont's finest ice cream and frozen encourage past supporters to continue 9. Strawberry yogurt store, Ben & Jerry's, finally came Feb. 14 in the lobby of the Student Alumni Union. A their patronage." 10. Berry Berry Extraordinary ribbon-cutting ceremony was held early in the day, followed by tasty samplings, giveaways, Tickets are $101 and will admit the raffles and ice cream discounts. Shown here, Jennifer Indovina and Darren Rowen, both elec- buyer and one guest. For more informa- trical engineering students, take a break from busy schedules to enjoy their waffle cones. tion on Benefit 2002, or to purchase a ticket, call 5-7562. • February 28, 2002 News & Events 3 National Science Foundation awards RIT three grants RIT was recently awarded three grants from navigation and become familiar with the National Science Foundation. instrumentation and data-acquisition RIT's mechanical engineering depart- systems using a mini-Baja-type vehicle. ment in the Kate Gleason College of The course is one of four comprising a Engineering is benefiting from two NSF recently introduced automotive option, grants. one of only a few in the nation, that aims Funding of $200,000 from the NS F's to help meet the automotive industry's Course, Curriculum and Laboratory need for highly skilled engineers. Improvement program, which was Another NSF grant was recently matched with an additional $200,000 from awarded to Gary Skuse, director ofbioin- RIT, was used to create two pilot courses formatics, in the College of Science. Skuse in measurements, instrumentation and received $75,000 to develop an under- controls. Co-principal investigators Risa graduate course in bioinformatics that Robinson, assistant professor, and John can be exported to other universities. The Wellin, visiting assistant professor, are one-year grant was awarded by the NSF's studying Integration of Laboratory Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Experience in Undergraduate Education. Improvement program. By introducing first-year engineering Bioinformatics melds biology and infor- students to hands-on data-acquisition exper- mation technology into a new discipline iments, the courses give students experience that uses computer technologies to address they otherwise might not receive until years and answer biological questions. Bio- later, Robinson says. Additionally, students informatics-one of the hottest and rapidly gain increased confidence solving real-life growing fields--encompasses a variety problems they typically might encounter in of biotechnological applications, such as industry. Goals are improved retention identifying genes and defects in genes, and Cory Hoffman, left, and Vicki Parnell, first-year mechanical engineering students, work on a project among first-year engineering students and using thermocouples in the course, Measurements, Instrumentation and Controls II. identifying protein structures to design better preparation for co-ops. new pharmaceuticals. "Evidence suggests that hands-on lab minority students;' Robinson says. successfully complete experiments. "That's As principal investigator of the project experience in the first year increases One measure of success, she says, is the got to have a positive effect;' she says, Skuse leads a team that reflects the interdis- retention, especially among women and excitement on students' faces when they describing the courses as the most technical ciplinary nature ofbioinformatics, includ- ever for first-year engineering students. ing Paul Tymann, associate professor of "They'll be challenged, but they're not going computer science,Anne Haake, assistant to be bored. Our theory is: Do right by the professor of information technology, and Campus Safety names diversity manager students and retention will follow." Rhys Price-Jones, professor in the College Funding from the grant was used to oflmagingArts and Sciences. James Bundy Jr. has been named manager construct eight state-of-the-art mobile The team will develop the course, of diversity initiatives and patrol services data-acquisition workstations powered by Introduction to Bioinformatics in the campus safety department, accord- Dell computers and National Instruments Computing, in eight modules or compo- ing to Bob Craig, director. Lab VIEW software and hardware in the nents, consisting oflesson plans, exercises In addition to managing all of Campus Data Acquisitions Lab. and tests that can be used together as a Safety's diversity issues including staffing, The other NSF grant, worth $17,000, an complete course or as select lectures. recruiting, liaison to underrepresented amount matched and doubled by RIT, was Independent consultants will assess the groups, and coordination of education used to enhance courses in specialized auto- modules next fall. If the modular course and awareness programs, Bundy will motive engineering. Laboratory equipment works in concept, Skuse will apply for supervise daily patrol operations associ- including a test vehicle and sensor equip- another NSF grant to make the class ated with patrol services. ment was secured for the course, Vehicle available beyond RIT. Bundy came to RIT in 1998 after work- Dynamics. RIT's undergraduate and MS programs ing at Eastman Kodak Co. for nearly 19 In the course, students learn principles in bioinformatics are slated to begin in years. Bundy's former role in the campus of vehicle handling, performance and fall2002.• safety department was that of liaison for diversity initiatives. "We have every confidence that Jim's passion, commitment to RIT and unique James Bundy Jr. leadership skills will be a genuine benefit diverse environment, we are better Wild appointed TLS assistant provost to growth and development of the campus equipped to meet the needs of our Lynn Wild is the new assistant provost for faculty work hard to keep up with cutting- safety department, and personnel, in students, faculty and staff, and there is Teaching and Learning Services in the divi- edge technology and apply it in the class- particular;' adds Craig. genuine opportunity for intellectual sion of Academic rooms so that students are the best they can Bundy says, "My challenge is to build a growth and personal fulfillment. I guess Affairs. be when they transition from the classroom Can1pus Safety organization that welcomes you could say that managing diversity and Wild, whose first to the working world." diversity, embraces change and enhances patrol services is not something I simply day on the job was Wild holds a doctorate in education from the quality oflife on our campus. In this do, it's who I am."• Feb. 25, is responsi- the University of . She earned her ble for overseeing bachelor's degree in English education from and developing a and her master's in comprehensive educational communication at the State RIT author discusses credit card trends range of services University of New York at Buffalo. She also Credit card debt-these three ugly little Representatives, as well as several federal dedicated to the has more than six years experience teaching words lurk behind many consumer commissions and state legislatures. enhancement of education, communications and English purchases. How have we gone from a society Manning's "Credit Cards on Campus" RIT's learning in secondary, corporate and university that promoted "saving for a rainy day" to report inspired the National Financial Lynn Wild environment. In settings-teaching people ranging in age "Just do it!" -consumption in which escalat- Literacy movement and was the basis of this newly created position, she will develop from 12 to 70. ing debt levels are a 60 Minutes Ifs "Power of Plastic" news and direct a comprehensive system of Wild reports to the associate provost hallmark of the feature. (Information concerning instructional support for RIT faculty as well for academic programs and will oversee American dream? Manning's current research is available as work to build a climate of trust and Online Learning and the Educational What are the online, at www.creditcardnation.com and support within the faculty community. Technology Center. • implications to the www.rit.edu/gannettseries.) Wild will work closely with the Institute society of unprece- "Like an athlete on steroids, the U.S. Effective Teaching Committee. dented levels of economy has experienced inflated growth Wild's experience in higher education national debt? based on public, corporate and consumer includes the development of two teaching Robert dependence on easy credit," Manning and learning centers-one at Rutgers Manning, RIT says. "Now, as evidenced by Enron-the University and one at Buffalo State College. professor and largest corporate bankruptcy in history- Her 14 years of experience in faculty devel- author of Credit the economic consequences are becoming opment is complemented by 10 years in Robert Manning Card Nation: a painful reality. The key issues include director-level management positions in The Consequences the current impact on the 'consumer-led education and business environments. ofAmerica's Addiction to Debt, addressed recession' and the future impact on "What attracted me to RIT is that it these questions during a book signing at retirement prospects for aging boomer represents a good marriage of the theoreti- Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Pittsford households."• cal with the applied;' says Wild. "At RIT, Plaza Feb. 22. The multimedia presentation included film clips and a review of trends in credit student professional league that would help card marketing. The event coincided High-tech crime

Housing selection

briefing, March 12 • Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell • James Marengo, mathematics and education department, presented "Moral RIT Housing Operations kicks off its Professor of Economics, presented three statistics department, presented "A Imperatives in Interpreter Education housing selection process for 2002-2003 papers at the annual meeting of the Geometric Interpretation of Conditional Programs" at the International for all RIT students with its first informa- Southern Economic Association. He Expectation" at the Seaway Conference Conference on Ethics Across the in Brockport. tion session at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March also has published papers in Applied Curriculum at the University of Florida. 12, in the Ellingson Hall first floor lounge. • Albert Paley, Charlotte Fredericks Interpreters will be available. Economics Letters, the Journal ofRange • John Violanti, professor of criminal Mowris Chair in the School for Other sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on Management, and Keio Economic Studies. justice, recently conducted a two-day March 12 in Gleason Hall, room A055 American Crafts, has been commis- and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, in · Andrew Davidhazy, professor of sioned to develop a 30-foot tall sculpture seminar on the psychological aftermath Nathaniel Rochester Hall, room 1250. For photography, recently lectured on for the front entrance of the Martin of the terrorist attack of Sept. 11. The more information, call 5-2572 or e-mail special-effects photography and high- Luther King Memorial Library in seminar, at Rutgers University's affiliated [email protected]. speed photography at the Association Washington, D.C. University Medical School, was aimed at To help students with their potential of Texas Photography Instructors emergency service workers and police housing relocation, RIT offers the services • Rico Peterson and Christine of Housing Connection, supported by the conference. Monikowski, ASL and interpreting officers. Center for Residence Life. The Housing Connection, a student-run operation located at 305-D Perkins Apartments, provides students with information on housing options and opportunities avail- Winter sports teams gain attention near postseason play able to them on and off campus in the While the Winter Ol ympics Rochester area. grabbed much national The Housing Connection Web site, attention, RIT winter www.rit.edu/hcwww, lists available sports programs are housing and roommates, organized by nearing their gold-medal both time of year and specificity of runs as they head into applicant's needs. From this database, postseason play. students can post their own housing This year's attention- requests, as well as find information on getting teams are the what is currently available. During the No. 2-nationally ranked housing selection period, this service men's hockey team and can be used to locate lottery partners the No. 7 women's hockey and look for housing alternatives. squad. Although students must research However, individual and interview possible roommates on successes are on the hori- their own, the Housing Connection staff zon for RIT's wrestling is available to answer questions and offer and diving programs. suggestions. For more information, contact Senior wrestlers Tony them via e-mail at [email protected] or call Wallace and Pat North 475-1559 (V/TTY).a earned trips to the NCAA Division III wrestling championships March 1 and 2. Wallace captured the 184-pound Empire Wrestling Conference Championship, while North earned a wild-card berth to the NCAA's. Divers Pat Graham and Ryan Schaefer have tournament and the Tigers will host the No. ?-seed out of eight teams and reached the NCAA qualifying semifinals and finals on home ice on headed to the ECAC Tournament to standards to earn a berth into the NCAA March 1 and 2. The Tigers face No. 4-seed play No. 2-seed Clarkson on Wed., Feb. Championship and will await official Hobart at 7 p.m. on March 1. 27. Senior guard Brandon Redmond was notification from the association after the MEN'S BASKETBALL selected Player of the Year for the second New York state Championships in March. The RIT men's basketball team placed consecutive year.• WOMEN'S HOCKEY The Tigers played in front of the largest crowd in the 27-year history of the News & Events is produced biweekly by University News Services/University Publications. Please send program in a 2-2 overtime tie against comments to News & Events, University News Services, Eastman Building, or call 475-5064 or fax475-5097. Manhattanville on Feb. 15. RIT extended Co-editors: Vienna Carvalho-McGrain, Marcia Morphy Layout: Brenda Monahan Copy Editor: Susan its unbeaten streak to 14 games following Murphy Contributing writers: Silandara Bartlett, Pam Carmichael, Vienna Carvalho-McGrain, Jamie Joss, Laurie Maynard, Marcia Morphy, Susan Murphy, Michael Saffran, Paul Stella with a 5-0 shutout against Sacred Heart to Print Coordinator: Angela Holland conclude the regular season with a 19-3-2 When calling any campus number referred to in News & Events articles from off campus, use the 475-prefix. overall record and 14-2-2 ECAC East Look for News & Events at RIT On-Line: http://www.rit.edu/NewsEvents on the World Wide Web. Send us record to finish in second place. The Tigers e-mail at [email protected]. defeated Massachusetts Institute of Technology to advance to the semifinals to play No. 3-seed Southern Maine on March 2 at Manhattanville. CATCH THIS ... First-year RIT softball MEN'S HOCKEY 0:;o :I0 assistant coach and former Tiger softball The men's team captured its fourth- (") n, ("l consecutive ECAC West regular-season ;f r' =-- standout, Krissy Mamon, was recently 0 (D crown with a 4-3 victory against its Cll honored with the Niagara Police Athletic '"' -ft u3 ...(D League Female Athlete of the Year award. biggest rival, Elmira, Feb. 16. The victory "'1 clinched the top-seed in the ECAC West

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FEASTING INTO THE WEE HOURS ... Members ofthe RIT community jammed into Hettie Shumway Dining Commons Feb. 21 for the annual stress-relieving Midnight Breakfast. Students were served by faculty and staff between 10:30 p. m. and 12:30 a.m., and relaxed for one evening before the rigors offinals began.