News by Topic: Community Outreach
RIT is a proud member of the Rochester community and is dedicated to giving back, whether it’s through donating to charitable causes, organizing events to raise awareness of certain issues, or empowering local education.
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October 3, 2024
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RIT Car Club preps Fall Motor Show
Fox Rochester features the RIT Car Club's Fall Motor Show, which includes an array of classic and modern cars.
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October 2, 2024
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ASL-English Interpretation major uses life experiences to build sign-language skills
Growing up in Ethiopia, Zahria Ruper couldn’t communicate with her Deaf brother. Today, Ruper, a fourth-year ASL-English Interpretation major at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, is looking ahead to graduating in May and starting her career.
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October 1, 2024
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Donors Say a Scarred Island Could Become a Park
The New York Times features alumnus Austin McChord and his pledge to transform an abandoned industrial site into an ecological waterfront park in Norwalk, Conn. (This content may require a subscription to view).
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September 23, 2024
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RIT students interpret at Deaf Culture Awareness Day at Seneca Park Zoo
WHEC-TV highlights Deaf Culture Awareness Day at Seneca Park Zoo, interviewing RIT students enrolled in the National Technical Institute for the Deaf's (NTID) ASL-English interpretation program who volunteered to interpret for visitors during the event.
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September 23, 2024
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RIT Big Shot 36 illuminates the Student Hall for Exploration and Development
Hundreds gathered in front of RIT’s Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) at sunset to capture the latest Big Shot image on Sept. 20.
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September 21, 2024
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RIT, Red Wings team up for fifth annual Deaf Culture Night
WHAM-TV highlights the annual Deaf Culture Night event hosted at Innovative Field, made possible through a partnership with RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).
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September 20, 2024
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Inside Sign Speak’s Mission To Make Accessibility Out Of American Sign Language And Artificial Intelligence
Banking Financial talks to the founding team of Sign Speak about community autonomy being at the core of all they do.
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September 19, 2024
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‘My, My, Tiger’s Eye’ exhibition brings graduate student artwork to the Rochester community
Focusing on their growth as artists is what motivated Alex Paat and 14 graduate students to create My, My, Tiger’s Eye, a new exhibition hosted at Flower City Arts Center.
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September 13, 2024
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Community opportunity to 'paint with light' returns with RIT Big Shot 36
RIT’s annual Big Shot is returning for its 36th event on Friday, Sept. 20. The Rochester community is invited to shine a light on RIT’s Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED), the university’s newest facility housing makerspaces, performing arts areas, and high-tech classrooms.
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September 13, 2024
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Sady Alvarado-Fischer named Minett Professor
Alvarado-Fischer serves as the vice president, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and volunteers for numerous community organizations. As a result of her own intersecting identities, she has a strong passion for social justice with a special interest in women, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ issues. -
September 9, 2024
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Red Wings unveil special jerseys for Deaf Culture Night
WHAM-TV highlights a specially made jersey for the Rochester Red Wings that will be worn for Deaf Culture Night.
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September 6, 2024
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New Office of Pre-Health Professions is a campuswide resource
The Office of Pre-Health Professions gives students interested in health professional careers, such as medical, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, and vet school, a roadmap and road-side assistance.
