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State Leaders Honored at Deaf Awareness Day - September 26, 2007
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In recognition of their consistent support of the state’s deaf and hard-of-hearing community, State Senator Joseph Robach (R-Greece) and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle (D-Irondequoit) were honored at a reception marking Deaf Awareness Day, September 26 in the Dyer Arts Center at NTID.
Opening Day: "Investing in Our Future" - August 30, 2007
Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID, addresses the NTID community at the Opening Day ceremony for the 2007-2008 academic year.
NTID Commencement 2007 - May 25, 2007
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Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID, congratulates graduates as they cross the stage at the 2007 NTID Commencement.
NTID Academic Awards Ceremony - May 15, 2007
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Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID, chats with award recipient John-Michael Stern following the awards ceremony. Elena Iskandarova and John-Michael Stern receieved Academic Achievement awards, Reyes Preciado and Jenamarie Daviton-Sciandra received Outstanding Graduate awards, and Arrika Nowland received an American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Outstanding Graduate award.
Frisina Quad Dedication - April 27, 2007
Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID, and Dr. Simone thank Dr. Frisina for his countless contributions to NTID.
Frisina Quad Dedication - April 27, 2007
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The Rochester Institute of Technology community gathered to celebrate the dedication of the D. Robert Frisina Quadrangle at RIT. The quadrangle was created in honor of Dr. D. Robert Frisina, founding director of RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf and a pioneer in the field of hearing loss and deafness for more than 40 years. “Dr. Robert Frisina has always has been an innovator and a tireless advocate for causes related to the education of deaf people,” said Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID. “Walking through this quadrangle each day will remind students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents and friends of this college just how much he helped it flourish.”
State of the Institute Address - February 17, 2007
In this address to the NTID community, Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID, remarked on how difficult he finds it to put his pride in NTID into words. "I admit it," he said, "I don't know what our magic is. But I know we have it." He spoke about his frequent trips to Washington, D.C. on behalf of NTID, where he has found strong support for NTID from members of all political parties and ideologies. He also reinforced NTID's core values of education and student success.
Dedicating the Student Development Center - November 9, 2006
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The RIT/NTID community celebrated the official opening of the new CSD Student Development Center, a $6 million, 30,000 square foot facility designed to provide greater opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop their leadership skills, and foster their learning. Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony were (standing left to right) NTID Student Congress president; Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID; Ben Soukup, CEO, CSD (Communication Service for the Deaf); and Albert J. Simone, president, RIT.
National Honor for NTID - October 26, 2006
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Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID (center) accepted a 2006 New Freedom Initiative Award from U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao (left) at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. The New Freedom Initiative Award recognizes models of excellence in creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Secretary Chao established the award in 2001 to recognize businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exemplary and innovative efforts in furthering President George W. Bush’s New Freedom Initiative objectives. Pictured here with Secretary Chao and Dr. Hurwitz is Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Disability Policy W. Roy Grizzard, Jr.
Simones and Dr. Hurwitz After Tribute - October 27, 2006
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Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID (right), shown with Dr. And Mrs. Albert J. Simone following an NTID-wide tribute to them upon the pending retirement of President Simone.
A Video Tribute to the Simones - October 27, 2006
Dr. Simone once remarked, "For many people around the world, the most distinctive program we have at RIT is NTID. And because of NTID, RIT is unique." Throughout their fifteen years of service to RIT, President Simone and his wife Carolie have been steadfast in their commitment to and belief in NTID's mission. In response to their announced retirement at the end of this year, the NTID community prepared a special video tribute to thank them for their tireless support.
GM Vice President Gives Presentation at NTID - April 27, 2007
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Dr. Larry Burns, General Motors Vice President of Research & Strategic Development, visited NTID to give a presentation on today's dramatically changing workplace. Burns explained how and why technology will continue to impact all of us on a personal and professional level, and explored the ways in which students, universities and businesses can adapt. Since losing his hearing in 1994, Burns has been an active promoter of deafness research, and was appointed to NTID's National Advisory Group in 2005.
Marlee Matlin Visits NTID - May 23, 2001
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Academy Award-winning deaf actress Marlee Matlin visited the RIT/NTID campus and met with Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President of RIT for NTID and CEO/Dean of NTID, students, faculty and staff. Matlin warmly recalled her first public appearance at NTID’s Panara Theater after winning the Academy Award in
1987 for her role in Children of a Lesser God. Matlin's recent work has included playing a deaf parent on the popular telelvision program Desperate Housewives, as well as guest appearances on My Name is Earl and CSI:NY. In February 2007, she performed the Star Spangled Banner in ASL at Super Bowl XLI.