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January 15, 2026
Usha Bhanumaiah Umesh (blog author), pictured with friends at graduation
 

Usha Banumaiah Umesh (second from right), an M.S. student in business analytics, reflects on mastering U.S. workplace culture, resumes, and networking in a recent Graduate School blog post. Submit your photo.

  
 
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AWARE-AI 2026 Winter Symposium

January 13, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
January 14, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
January 15, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
January 16, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Golisano Hall, CYB-1720

AWARE-AI trainees, faculty, and other students will gather for a four-day retreat with: (1) keynote talks, (2) technical and methods tutorials, (3) career advancement forums, (4) trainee research presentations, and (5) other sessions.

Hosted by the AWARE-AI program, this free event welcomes AWARE-AI trainees and other RIT students and faculty. 
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Find Success in the USA: How to Use Interstride

When: Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: Online

Join Julian Huenerfauth, assistant director for international student career services, to learn more about Interstride! Interstride is a platform that empowers RIT international students to thrive in their job search.

In this workshop, students will:

  • Learn how to find jobs at companies that sponsor H-1B visas
  • Learn how to research companies
  • Find out about resources and services for international students
  • And more!
Register here
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Momentum I: Spring 2026 Cohort Interest Meeting

When: January 21, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: SAU-1829

Momentum is a multi-level experiential leadership development program designed to introduce you to challenges impacting communities around the world and to equip you with the skills, competencies, and confidence you need to actively engage in efforts to address those challenges.

Momentum I is the first of the three series program and is the foundational leadership program for students seeking to learn more about their leadership identities and the key leadership experiences available on RIT's campus. Students will be guided by facilitators in various Student Affairs offices with engaging activities that will spark curiosity and learning. All students will have the opportunity to take the Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment and learn more about their top five strengths.
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Red Cross Student Blood Drive

When: January 22, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: SAU-1829

Join the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement for one of our monthly Student Blood Drives! Our goal is to collect 52 units at each drive to help meet the Red Cross' critical needs.

You don't need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason. Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend. Some know that a family member or a friend might need blood one day. Some believe it is the right thing to do. Some do it for the free cookies and juice. Everyone enjoys the great feeling of helping save lives!
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Speechcraft by Tiger Tales Toastmasters

When: Saturdays from Jan 31 to Feb 28, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Thomas Gosnell Hall - GOS 2305

Led by experienced Toastmasters, the Speechcraft experience was created to help you rise above and be the best communicator you can be! Boost your confidence as you improve your communication, public speaking, and leadership skills, all within the safe environment of a Toastmasters club.
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Usha Bhanumaiah Umesh (blog author), pictured with friends at graduation

Beyond the Degree: Mastering Culture, Resumes, and Networking in the U.S.

Moving to the US to pursue a master's degree is a thrilling journey, but let's face it - it can also be quite daunting. In addition to the coursework and tests, navigating a job market that follows a whole different set of norms than what many of us are accustomed to back home may be quite challenging. I participated in RIT Career Services' "Find Success in the USA" workshop series earlier in my program.

Read full blog by Usha Banumaiah Umesh >
Two researchers work together in a laboratory, using gloved hands to adjust scientific equipment and instruments on a lab bench surrounded by tools and electronics.

University launches multidisciplinary training program to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor workforce

RIT’s CMOS+X graduate program is training the next generation of semiconductor leaders with interdisciplinary research, industry-aligned skills, and NSF support.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa > 
A faculty member stands at the front of a classroom delivering a lecture while several adult students sit at desks listening, with a presentation slide displayed on screens behind the speaker.

Executive MBA program plans targeted curriculum updates

RIT’s Executive MBA at Saunders College of Business is refreshing its curriculum with new venture management and flexible special topics—bringing AI, emerging technologies, and modern leadership challenges into focus for today’s executives.

Read full story by Nathaniel Smith >
 
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Flyer for Calls for Proposal for the WGSS Symposium

Call for Proposals : WGSS Symposium

Submit your work and projects for consideration for presentation at the 2026 WGSS Symposium on women, gender, sexuality and technologies. The symposium will feature original and creative work and research by the RIT community (students, faculty, and staff) on topics pertinent to women, gender, sexuality, and technologies.

Proposal submission deadline: February 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Symposium Date: March 27, 2026

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Clockwise Conversations

Interested in exploring time management? Join “Clockwise Conversations,” a weekly, open discussion group during Spring 2255. Each session offers the opportunity to explore practical strategies like time awareness, goal setting, and overcoming procrastination—creating a space to share experiences and learn together.

When: Tuesdays, 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Where: SAU-2520 Clark A Conference Room
Who: Open to all
Access Services: Participants in need of interpreting should submit their Special Requests in advance. 
Facilitator: Inge Meffert, EDGE: Center for Experience and Growth

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset CINT 91-01

Are you an Engineer, Technologist, Designer or Business Student
interested in entrepreneurship? Do you see yourself involved in
entrepreneurial activities at some point in your career? If yes, this
is the course for you!

Open to ALL RIT students, this course will address what it takes to be
a successful entrepreneur or a member of a founding entrepreneurial
team by exploring the different contributions of factors including
technology, risk-taking, customer interactions, management,
fundraising and more.

Classroom activities include presentations by guest speakers as well
as interactive discussions.

For more information, contact the Simone Center at
simonecenter@rit.edu or register now on SIS!
 

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