News by Topic: Deaf Community
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July 11, 2018
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New SG president encourages community involvement
Bobby Moakley, RIT’s new Student Government president, thinks every student should feel welcomed at RIT, regardless of what their interests are, where they are from or their beliefs. -
July 10, 2018
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RIT community joins Fringe Festival fun
RIT students, faculty, staff and Osher members are part of an 11-day lineup of more than 500 eclectic performances in this year’s KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, Sept. 12-22 in Rochester.
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June 27, 2018
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Exhibits highlight 50 years of deaf art and history
As part of its 50th anniversary activities, NTID will host a “50 Artists 50 Years” exhibition through Oct. 20. On Friday, as part of the 50th anniversary reunion festivities, a triptych—or three-paneled work—by deaf artist Susan Dupor will be unveiled. -
June 20, 2018
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RIT one of the nation’s top universities for NSF undergraduate research
RIT is hosting seven federally funded undergraduate research programs this summer, the most of any college in New York state. -
June 18, 2018
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Thousands expected to celebrate at RIT/NTID’s 50th anniversary reunion
More than 3,000 alumni from NTID are expected to visit campus for a reunion June 28 –July 1 to celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary. -
May 24, 2018
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History book highlights first 50 years of NTID
Published by RIT Press, A Shining Beacon: Fifty Years of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf highlights the first 50 years of the world’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students at RIT. -
May 14, 2018
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RIT/NTID students graduate with accolades
Several students at NTID were honored with their families and friends at an academic awards ceremony May 11. -
May 9, 2018
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RIT honored for participation in Gilman Program
The U.S. Department of State recognized RIT for providing study-abroad opportunities for students with disabilities. RIT was named to the inaugural list of U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most students overseas on the Gilman International Scholarship Program in 2016-2017. -
May 7, 2018
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RIT/NTID honor society inducts 26 new members
Epsilon Pi Tau recognizes the academic excellence of students in fields devoted to the study of technology and the preparation of practitioners for the technology professions.
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May 2, 2018
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RIT honors proponents of diversity and inclusion
RIT’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion recognized several RIT community members during the DDI Celebration of Excellence. -
May 1, 2018
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Lecturer receives outstanding teaching award
Eric Kunsman, a lecturer for the visual communications studies department in the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and an adjunct professor for the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, is the fifth recipient of the Edline M. Chun Award for Outstanding Teaching and Service. -
April 28, 2018
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Imagine RIT highlights academic, artistic creativity
Tens of thousands of visitors came to RIT to see the latest in technology, the arts and design. This year the festival featured a record 438 exhibits.
