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January 22, 2026
An RIT Grad student presenting their poster at the Graduate Showcase 2025 to the attendees
 

Scenes from last year’s Graduate Showcase. This year's submission portal is now open. Read more in our latest blog. Photo taken by Traci Westcott, University Photographer. Submit your photo.

  
 
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January Graduate Student Coffee Hour - Winter Warm-Up

When: January 29, 2026, 3PM – 4PM
Where: Crossroads - River Room

Kick off the spring semester with our first Graduate Student Coffee Hour of the semester, and a special welcome to our new spring-intake students! Join us for a cozy winter get-together featuring hot cocoa, great conversations, and a relaxed, low-key activity designed to help you unwind and connect.
Register here
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Anxiety Toolbox for Graduate Students

When: January 30, 2026, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Where: USC Conference Room (USC-3200)

Do you struggle with anxiety like so many of us? Join CaPS provider, Thomas Peechatt, LMHC-D, for a didactic workshop aimed at defining the experience of anxiety and developing skills for managing it effectively. This event is intended to deliver this workshop to RIT Graduate students.
Register here
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Leadership Retreat: Build-A-Bike

When: January 24, 2026, 12 PM – 2 PM EST
Where: SHED Atrium

Join the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Leader's Institute for a fun philanthropic bicycle team building experience. During this event, your communication, critical thinking and collaborative skills will be put to the test. Spots are limited and first come, first serve. Teams will be randomly assigned.

All the bikes will be donated to a charitable organization at the conclusion of the event.
Register here
 
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4 students pose at their posters during the 2025 graduate showcase in the SAU building

The RIT Graduate School Is Now Accepting Submissions for the April 9 RIT Graduate Showcase

This year’s RIT Graduate Showcase opens the stage to both graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Submission deadline: March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Read full blog post >
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RIT engineering technology professor becomes president-elect of ASEE organization

RIT professor Martin Gordon was recently voted president-elect of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Prof. Gordon is recognized as one of the university’s outstanding educators and student mentors with industry expertise in areas that bridge classroom instruction, research, and corporate relations.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa >
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RIT students launch studio to bring bad game ideas to life

According to Steven Spielberg, all good ideas start out as bad ideas. That’s why a duo from RIT has launched the game studio Bad Ideas Productions.

Read full story by Scott Bureau >
 
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National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

NCFDD is a faculty development center dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers, and RIT's Institutional Membership provides all faculty, postdocs, and grad students with access to NCFDD’s member resources. If you are not yet a member join by going here.

You can participate in upcoming webinars and engage with numerous resources:
January 30: Every Career Chapter Needs a Plan
February 12: How to Align Your Time With Your Priorities
February 19: How to Create and Maintain Healthier Boundaries

Check the events calendar for more information!

Learn More >
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Green promotional graphic titled “Into the ROC: Wicked” featuring a black witch’s hat and details for a trip to see the musical Wicked with $12 tickets and transportation provided.

Into the ROC: Wicked

When: February 26, 2026, 6:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Where: Rochester Broadway Theatre League

Join Into the ROC as we enjoy a performance of "Wicked!

The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back!

WICKED, Rochester’s most “popular” musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. 

Learn more and register >
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FreezeFest promotional graphic showing a student in winter gear reacting excitedly at a snowy outdoor event, with dates Jan. 25–Feb. 7, 2026.

FreezeFest

When: January 25 - February 7, 2026

Grab your gloves and gather together for this time-honored winter tradition at RIT taking place. Embrace the snowy season with opportunities for fun on- and off-campus. From entertainment to food, free swag to DIY activities, there’s something for everyone at FreezeFest.
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Retro Replay: 100 Days 'til Graduation event Flyer

Retro Replay: 100 Days 'til Graduation

When: January 25, 2026, 5 PM-9:30 PM
Where: Swill Burger (meet at Sentinel)

Time to kickback and relax! With graduation only 100 days away, enjoy a retro arcade alongside a meal at Swillburger and have a great night of celebration!

Tickets are $5 and include game tokens and a meal ticket, this event is for our final-year graduating students. Bus transportation is provided and REQUIRED! Please head to the SAU lobby at 5pm for check-in, expected return to campus is 10:30 PM

Learn more and Register >
 

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