Former new media professor passes away, BDN reports

The Bangor Daily News reported on the recent passing of Raphael Diluzio, an art professor who worked for years at the University of Southern Maine and University of Maine. Diluzio joined the UMaine community in 2001 as an assistant professor in new media. He transferred to the University of Southern Maine in 2012, where he was an associate professor of art. Owen Smith, director of the Intermedia Master of Fine Arts program at UMaine, told the BDN that Diluzio was a “magnetic teacher” who inspired many students to pursue careers in media production and new media. “Raphael Diluzio was a remarkable artist, designer and teacher who brought an unbelievable amount of energy, creativity and engagement to his work,” Smith said. “A mark of excellence for any teacher is their impact on students, and the high quality of work that was produced by Raphael’s students speaks volumes of who he was and his importance to many who knew or worked with him.” Maine Public carried the BDN report.