Photos of found subject matter (unposed and uncontrolled) documenting your university or college-related events as they occur naturally. Photographs in this category must adhere to accepted photojournalistic standards.
Colleagues cheer for STAMP loading dock manager Curtis Shade as Shade accepts a President's Distinguished Service Award at Faculty & Staff Convocation. During his 20 years at STAMP Shade has kept the massive building functioning properly and become the true heart of it, befriending visitors and colleagues alike, and greatly improving the day of each and every person he interacts with.
This joyful moment was captured at a graduation for law enforcement cadets.
Despite a rainstorm, reggae musician "Shaggy" did not let it stop him from performing at Hofstra's Fall Festival Family Weekend on September 28th, 2024.
Zucker School of Medicine students play the role of victims of a major incident for a rescue scenario during their EMT Training Day at a local emergency services training facility on September 27th, 2024. Students had the opportunity to play both victim and rescue personnel during each scenario.
Window light illuminates the face of a chess club member during a tournament on September 5, 2024.
Kermit the Frog led a sold-out crowd in a singalong of “Rainbow Connection” on Friday night, when the Muppet appeared at The Clarice as part of the College of Arts and Humanities’ Dean’s Lecture Series.
Student clubs perform during the student involvement fair to interest new members.
Leah Marlene opening for Peach Pit at a concert during Illinois State University's Homecoming week. In 2023 Leah Marlene (my younger sister) finished 3rd on American Idol. Our local community rallied around her during her time competing on the show, so bringing her back to Normal, IL to open for Peach Pit drew a lot of attention to this show. The refraction/rainbow effects on the photo were created by a prism placed in front of my lens.
Two students wait for the bonfire to cool before roasting marshmallows at the Homecoming Bonfire.
Dance Team members during a photo shoot for their annual fundraising calendar.