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November 01, 2024

Nine people carving pumpkins around a dining table decorated with a fall-themed tablecloth, engaging in a festive pumpkin carving activity.
 

October 11, 2024—RIT Graduate School students, department team members, and friends carve pumpkins at a gathering hosted by Dean Diane Slusarski. Submit your photo.

 
 
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Diwali 2024

When: November 02, 2024, 7:45 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Davis Room (Brick City Café)

Come celebrate Diwali with OASIS and Global Union this year! Join us for a vibrant Festival of Lights filled with dance, music, authentic Indian cuisine, sparklers, and so much more!

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3 Minute Thesis—3MT Competition Finals  When: November 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Wegmans Theater, MAGIC Center

3 Minute Thesis—3MT Competition Finals

When: November 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Wegmans Theater, MAGIC Center

Watch RIT Doctoral Students Compete by Explaining Their Research in 3 Minutes! An important aspect of the competition is the People’s Choice prize. Following all presentations, the audience is asked to vote on who they thought gave the most convincing 3MT presentation.

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CHAI Research Talk: Richard Lange PhD, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, RIT

When: November 04, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Golisano Hall, CYB-1710-1720

Title: Measuring neural similarity between systems that learn and adapt

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Understanding Job Offers and Salary Negotiations

When: November 06, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHD) - 3350

A Career Services coordinator will explain what comes after the job offer. Understand the key elements of a job offer, strategies for evaluating multiple offers, and how to negotiate your salary requirements

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Into the ROC: College Night at the Strong Museum of Play

When: November 08, 2024, 7:45 PM – November 09, 12:00 AM
Where: Strong National Museum of Play

The College Night at the Strong Museum of Play is returning this semester! Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of play exclusively for college students! Explore more than a city block of interactive exhibits, play your way through the history of electronic games and pinball machines, and journey through childhood favorites such as Sesame Street and Wegmans Super Kids Market. Don't miss the chance to explore all of the new and exciting changes!

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Leadership Retreat: InnoQuests Immersive Adventure

When: November 10, 2024, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: Writers & Books (740 University Ave, Rochester, NY)

Get ready for an unforgettable leadership challenge! Join us for an immersive Leadership Retreat filled with exciting team-building experiences, digital puzzles, interactive games, and community engagement. You'll be placed into teams and embark on a Rochester scavenger hunt, uncovering local businesses, thought provoking art installations, and hidden literary gems along the way. This unique experience is designed to develop your leadership skills, foster collaboration, and connect you to the heart of the community.

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An Evening of Pumpkin Carving at the Home of Dean Slusarski

The RIT Graduate School staff and student employees enjoyed a festive evening of pumpkin carving hosted by Dean Diane Slusarski, experiencing a cozy, family-like atmosphere and engaging in a cultural activity. The event brought a sense of creativity, community, and cultural connections.

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Group of eight people standing in front of a large, playful sculpture made from canned food, with each person smiling and wearing casual clothing.

Faculty, students deploy creative construction for a good cause

'Canstruction' for a cause. RIT students and faculty harnessed the power of technology, the arts, and design to create a giant owl structure out of 1,500 pounds of canned food, all of which will be donated.

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Title: Know Your Resources. Subtitle: Learn about academic resources and tools on the myRIT Portal. Web Address: myRIT Portal: rit.edu/myrit
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Get Connected with Counseling and Psychological Services August Center, 2nd Floor, +1585-475-2261 On the spot, same-day appointment during business hours for an urgent mental health crisis.
 

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