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A Sneak Peak

Written by Liz Bunn on Sat 05/02/2009 at 2:46 pm

Seniors in the Film and Animation program are required to complete a thesis project to embody all they have learned in their time at RIT. This project is representative of their education and experience at the school, along with long hours working on each film.

FSI Building Awareness on the RIT Campus

Written by Chelsea Metzger on Sat 05/02/2009 at 12:43 pm

The Future Stewards Initiative (FSI) is an on-campus support structure for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and First Nations students at RIT. Participants of this organization are encouraged and sponsored by their tribal nation to pursue degrees in fields such as business, engineering technology, medical sciences, environmental science, and sustainability, among other others.

Creating A Safe Community

Written by Jess Kopitz on Sat 05/02/2009 at 12:42 pm

Life as a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transsexual can be hard anywhere, including RIT. To improve the quality of life for these individuals, they have set up an interactive presentation to educate people about considering all groups and how diversity issues on campus affect everyone.

RIT Administrators Survived the Dorms!

Written by Matthew Danna on Sat 05/02/2009 at 12:47 am

Innovation happens not only with projects and in classes, but can also happen with various student clubs and activities. This past winter, administrators of Rochester Institute of Technology gained a "youthful" perspective regarding the student experience on campus.

Mentoring in Career Choice and Development

Written by Danielle Gotschall on Sat 10/11/2008 at 7:05 pm

Finding a career mentor may be more important than you think. Dr. Kijana Crawford gave a riveting presentation today on the crucial role a mentor plays in a person's career success.

Home for the Holidays, Parents and Students Learn to Adjust

Written by Dawn Dewald on Sat 10/11/2008 at 3:20 pm

Parents and students had the opportunity to hear from a panel of RIT staff members in the Carlson Auditorium about the adjustments and transitions families face six weeks into the quarter and what to expect when students come home for their first holiday break.

Parents Learn How to Deal with "Terrible Twos"

Written by Alecia Crawford on Sat 10/11/2008 at 12:57 pm

The Academic Support Center (ACS) held an informational session on the second floor of the George Eastman Building to assist students transitioning from their first year to their second year. The program aimed toward a better understand and possibly help their student avoid the “sophomore slump,” or rescue them from it if need be.

RIT Looks Back

Written by Torie Bonnet on Fri 10/10/2008 at 7:42 pm

Everyone knows that RIT is a male-dominated school, boasting a male-to-female ratio of about 65 to 35. But on this Brick City weekend, the Department of Archives, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Women’s Center paid tribute to the women of RIT.