Pulse

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.

April 10, 2025

"Dreams are limited only by imagination" - George Eastman
 

The College of Art and Design’s annual juried Visual Exhibition features outstanding work from MFA and MST students. View the exhibition today from 1:30–3:00 p.m. in SAU-1510 as part of the Graduate Showcase or explore online. Credits, from left (top): @yo_geo | @j.s.arty | @jessfitzalltrades From left (bottom): @nasha__14 | @michaelminerva | @artbybryona

 
 
Upcoming events written on a blue background

April Graduate Student Coffee Hour

When: April 17, 2025; 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: SHED-1300 Bower Maker Space

Join us for the April Graduate Student Coffee Hour — the last one of the academic year. It’s the final pour of the season, let’s make it count!

Register here
placeholder image

Elemental Field Day

When: April 17, 2025; 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Club Practice Field 2 (Rain Location: George Clark Main Gym)

Are you the Avatar? See if you can harness the power of the elements at CAB’s Elemental Field Day! Harness fire with inflatable Agni kai duels, water with water gun training, earth with rock painting, and lastly harness the air with your own DIY kite! Soar through the event with Appa rides from Robotics Club! Whether you're testing your skills or just here to hang out, this is your chance to bring balance to the world!

Register here
placeholder image

CAB Presents: A Day at Skate Luvers

When: April 19, 2025; 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Skate Luvers Roller Palace, 1684 Adirondack St, Rochester, NY

Skate the day away with an outing to Skate Luvers! Show off your skills on wheels with food and drink to fuel your efforts! You don’t want to miss this collab event! Bus transportation is provided and REQUIRED. There are two rolecalls. The first rolecall is at 2:00 PM at the Sentinel, where 2 buses will be available for pickup. The second rolecall is at 3 PM. Check-in is in the SAU lobby. We anticipate returning to campus at 6:30 PM. Tickets for $10.

Register here
placeholder image

SpringFest: CAB Comedy Show ft. Lewberge

When: April 19, 2025; 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Ingle Auditorium, Campus Center

This SpringFest, don’t miss Lewberger live on RIT’s campus for CAB’s Comedy Show! Prepare for a night of laughs and outrageous songs with Keith, Alex, and Hughie! From White People Taco Night to Disney Princesses, Lewberger has taken the internet by storm and Brick City is up next. If you’re ready for a show that’s equal parts catchy and chaotic, you won’t want to miss one of this year’s signature SpringFest events! Tickets at $3.

Register here
 
View full calendar of events
 
News + Updates written on a yellow background
Two young women sitting on a couch against a wooden wall, smiling at the camera.

RIT Graduate Showcase puts students in the spotlight April 10

Olivia Towne and Meghan Taylor gave back to the RIT community with their graduate research projects, focusing on the nutritional needs of student athletes and challenges facing people with food allergies who eat in the dining halls.

Read full story by Susan Gawlowicz >

A young woman smiling while seated in a research lab office, with a whiteboard full of notes behind her.

RIT student’s research prepares her for a career in neuropsychology

What began as an online study using surveys to assess cognitive reserve has since evolved into a full-scale, in-person research effort in RIT’s Neurobehavioral Lab.

Read full story by Vienna McGrain >

RIT themed graphic. "'U.S. News' 2025 Graduate School Rankings"

RIT graduate programs ranked among best in nation by ‘U.S. News & World Report’ for 2025

RIT ranked 69th overall in the nation for the best graduate engineering school based on statistical indicators that measure the quality of faculty, research, and students. The programs rose four spots from last year.

Read full story by Vienna McGrain >

 
View Graduate School news feed
 
Resources written on a purple background

Student Government is hiring for Graduate Senator! 

Are you interested in running for Graduate Senator? Student Government is looking for passionate, eager students ready to make a positive impact on the 2025-26 Administration. Currently, we are looking to fill a multitude of positions. The deadline to submit the form and materials for the Graduate Senator position is on April 15th at 11:59PM.

Apply here >

placeholder image
SpringFest

SpringFest 2025

Kick back, relax, and celebrate the end of the semester during RIT’s annual SpringFest (April 17-20!) Take a break with us and enjoy live entertainment, games, food, and more. Plus, SpringFest swag will be available at all our events!

View more >

 

Submit your upcoming event or resource for the next Pulse Newsletter.