News by Topic: Deaf Community
-
January 14, 2019
![head-and-shoulders view of recent graduate wearing gray T-shirt]()
RIT hosts Let Freedom Ring event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The RIT community will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its second annual Let Freedom Ring event, featuring music, dance and excerpts from some of King’s most notable speeches. Performers include the RIT/NTID Dance Company, the RIT String Quartet and keynote speaker Greg Pollock ’12.
-
January 9, 2019
![Professor in gray suit stands near window]()
Astrophysicist confirms theory about dying stars
A revolutionary technique developed by NTID astrophysicist Jason Nordhaus could allow for a better understanding of the fates of solar systems when their stars cease to shine.
-
November 26, 2018
![On the left is a headshot of David blight. On the right is the front cover of his book, featuring a portrait of Frederick Douglass.]()
Frederick Douglass historian David Blight comes to Rochester
David Blight, a renowned historian whose new book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, has been published to glowing reviews, will be in Rochester Dec. 3 and 4 for two engagements co-sponsored by RIT. -
November 20, 2018
![]()
Improving ASL communication
Matt Huenerfauth and his research team are developing animations of American Sign Language—a language that requires precise control of hand and body movement as well as facial expressions. -
November 15, 2018
![Two artists, a man and a woman, admire artwork on the wall of the gallery.]()
Art exhibitions connect deaf and hearing artistic communities
“Cultivating Connections: Growing Communities in the Flower City” showcases artwork representing the local community. “6x6 Deaf Pride” features more than 100 artworks created by members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Both exhibits run through Dec. 15 at NTID’s Dyer Arts Center. -
November 13, 2018
![Members of the cast practice a group dance, their arms linked together as they move around in a circle.]()
RIT presents ‘Cabaret’ Nov. 30–Dec. 2
The unique blend of deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students performing on stage together will guarantee theater-goers a one-of-a-kind experience at the debut of the Tony-award winning classic Cabaret at RIT. -
October 26, 2018
![A side profile of Frank Waln looking off camera to the right. He is wearing a backward gray and brown baseball hat and a gray teeshirt.]()
Hip hop artist, poet to keynote Native American Heritage Month celebrations
Award-winning Native American artists Frank Waln and Tanaya Winder will headline RIT’s annual Native American Heritage Month celebrations. Their keynote event takes place Nov. 19 and is one of several RIT events throughout November highlighting Native American culture and history. -
October 25, 2018
![TJ Bartholomew runs and dribbles a basketball as another player tries to block him.]()
Student Spotlight: Why study exercise science?
Meet TJ Bartholomew, a third-year exercise science major -
October 25, 2018
![One woman on the right adjusts augmented reality glasses on another woman who is wearing them on the left.]()
NTID to explore augmented reality technology
Using augmented reality to make STEM content more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing learners in live presentation settings is the goal of a $258,000 grant from the National Science Foundation awarded to NTID. -
October 18, 2018
![]()
NTID honors researchers with Sponsored Programs awards
NTID honored 12 researchers and program directors for their work leading to new knowledge, strategies or programs, and services to improve the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. -
October 15, 2018
![An aerial view of students interacting with employer booths at the career fair.]()
RIT/NTID hosts Career Fair
Representatives from more than 50 local and national corporations, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations looking to diversify their workforce will meet with hundreds of deaf and hard-of-hearing students—who are also prospective employees—at the 18th annual Career Fair on Oct. 17. -
October 5, 2018
![Tracy Tao-Moore communicates with another person using American Sign Language.]()
Graduate receives DOD award for outstanding employees with disabilities
Tracy Tao-Moore ’92 (graphic design) received an 2018 Secretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Service Members and Civilians with Disabilities for her contributions in support of the DOD mission.
