RIT Graduate School Pulse Newsletter- October 02, 2025

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.

October 02, 2025

Seven people sit around a table indoors, smiling with drinks and snacks.

September 25, 2025 – Graduate students sip coffee, share laughs, and build connections during the RIT Graduate School Coffee Hour. Photo taken by Divyansh Vaidya. Submit your photo.

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Tips and Tools for Research Writing Workshop

When: October 06, 2025, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Student Innovation Hall, SIH 1600 - University Services Center, First Floor

Led by Ruth Book, this workshop focuses on essential tools and techniques for academic writing. Discover how to develop your research into compelling, well-structured writing. Whether you're getting started or refining your writing, this session will help you enhance your ability to engage with academic dialogues and present your ideas clearly. This is a hands-on workshop to give you practical experience, so bring your laptop. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Career Fair Prep: Q&A with Career Fair Employers

When: October 06, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Campus Center, 2610/2650 Bamboo Rooms

A panel of employers will share advice for interviewing and offer tips on how to stand out at the career fair. Learn the best ways to prepare for the fair, the importance of an elevator pitch, what employers look for in a candidate, and more. Come with questions!

Get ready for the University-Wide Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8, by attending one or both of the Career Fair Prep workshops: Q&A with Career Fair Employers and Elevator Pitch Practice.

Career Fair Prep: Elevator Pitch Practice

When: October 06, 2025, 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Where: Campus Center, 2610/2650 Bamboo Rooms

Stop by to practice your elevator pitch for the career fair with our Career Services coordinators. Can’t make it right at 5:15 p.m.? No worries, stop by any time during this hour!

An elevator pitch is a 60-second or less introduction that quickly explains who you are, your expertise/goals, and your interest in the company. This was the number one tip employers said students should have for the career fair.

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A small, modern wooden pavilion glows warmly in a dark forest, illuminated from within.

RIT faculty member and students create peace art installation at Woodstock site

RIT architecture Professor Amanda Reis and students designed and built the ‘Peace Pavilion’ at Bethel Woods for BuildFest 2: Peace Rises.

Read full story by Nathaniel Smith >

RIT President inaugurated during a ceremony, with college banners in background.

William H. Sanders installed as RIT’s 11th president

RIT will become a destination not just for students but for ideas, Bill Sanders said as part of formal ceremonies to install him as RIT’s 11th president.

Read full story by Mindy Mozer >

Panel discussion at RIT titled "RIT’s Future in the Evolving Landscape of Universities".

University leaders gathering for inauguration tackle important questions facing academia

University presidents and leaders from across academia gathered in Rochester to discuss the rapidly shifting landscape of higher education. The distinguished experts noted how universities at the center of this change—including RIT—can use headwinds as opportunities to propel forward.

Read full story by Scott Bureau >

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Into the ROC: Dough & Dialogue

October 04, 2025
Session 1: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Session 2: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Into the ROC!

In partnership with the Rochester Brainery, we're heading to the Commissary to learn how to make sweet and savory empanadas from Chef Christin Ortiz.

*Tickets are $15 each and non-refundable.

RIT International Student Services OPT Workshop Session 2 on October 15, 2025, via Zoom.

Are you completing your degree requirements this semester? Join us for the

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop Session - 2

Make sure to check our website about OPT info and come in with any questions you have!

When: 15 October 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Zoom

NSF CMOS+X NRT Journal Club at RIT, on the first Thursday of each month, 12:30–1:30 PM in ENG-2560. Dates: Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, 2025.

NSF CMOS+X NRT
National Research Traineeship Program Journal Club

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | ENG-2560
October 2, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025

Join us on the first Thursday of every month to share recent publications that interest YOU.

Learn More >

University-Wide Career Fair

When: October 8, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Gordon Field House

Meet with employers, large and small, recruiting talented problem-solvers like you for co-op, internship, and full-time positions!

Interview Day is October 09 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm in Gordon Field House only for students whom employers invite to interview.

Tips for University-Wide Career Fair Check-in

Bring RIT ID
Bring a portfolio/folder with resumes
Dress professionally
Leave bags at home
Leave car at home and take shuttle
The campus shuttle will run a continuous loop to Gordon Field House
Enter Gordon Field House on upper entrance or SLC/Quarter Mile - Check-in begins at 9:30 am. Field House floor opens at 10:00 am.

Log in to RIT Career Connect, download the Simplicity Jobs and Careers app, visit our website, or reach out to your Career Services coordinator to learn more.

Invitation to Participate in a Survey Study on AI Adoption by International Students in the U.S.

Are you an international student in the U.S.?
We are studying how international students use AI tools to support their adaptation to life in the U.S.

If you are a first-time international student currently studying in the U.S., we invite you to fill out our survey.

Survey length: ~10–15 minutes

Incentive: Enter a raffle to win $30

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The Graduate School Pulse.News. Events. Resources.

The Graduate School Pulse.
News. Events. Resources.