Arthur H. Ingle

The construction of the Ingle Auditorium was made possible through the generosity of Arthur H. Ingle. Mr. Ingle served as a member of the board of trustees of RIT from 1941 until his death in 1954.
The beautiful auditorium is located in the Student Alumni Union and was dedicated to the memories of both his mother, Albenia Elizabeth Ingle and his wife, Maude Dennie Ingle on May 17, 1969. 
A plaque placed under the venue’s marquee states, “The auditorium was designed to serve as a cultural center for RIT students to attend plays and musical events, view films, and welcome speakers to campus.” (Ingle Auditorium also served as the campus chapel before the opening of Schmitt Interfaith Center in 1985.)

Mr. Ingle was the owner of a local machine-tool company. He is credited with helping to develop the institute’s cooperative-education program for students in the mechanical engineering program. As a member of the Rochester City Planning Commission and Civic Improvement Committee, he was influential in the creation of the Rochester War Memorial (now known as Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial)
Ingle was also a longtime trustee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce and, just prior to his death, gave his East Avenue, Rochester, home to RIT. The property became the residence of President Mark Ellingson and his family.

Harlan Calkins, grandson of Arthur and Maude Ingle, is CEO of Rochester Midland Corp., which hires RIT co-op students and supports an endowed scholarship for students working in Facilities Management Services while attending classes at RIT. The firm also has financially supported the Golisano Institute for Sustainability.