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October 15, 2026
Rock-carved Crazy Horse Memorial with a crane above the unfinished sculpture.
 

Photo by Dustin Haraden, Assistant Professor at the School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, taken at the Crazy Horse Memorial. Submit your photo.

  
 
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Student Flu Vaccine Clinic (SAU)

When: October 20, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Student Alumni Union, 1510/1829 Room

RIT is partnering with Wegmans to provide on-campus flu vaccine clinics for RIT students.
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Meet the Makers: CEO Launch Night

When: October 21, 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Simone Center (SIH-1600)

This is the launch of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) club. This is an opportunity to network with like-minded students. Please come prepared to share your business idea or skills that you have to offer. 
Register here
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AWARE-AI Fall Hackathon 2026

When:

  • October 22, 2026, 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm
  • October 23, 2026, 12:00 am – 6:00 pm

Where: Engineering Hall, ENG-2560

Facilitator: Ferat Sahin, Ph.D., Department Head, Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
During the hackathon, graduate students will create a deployable AI system that exemplifies the principles of human awareness and responsibility and demo what they have created. Hosted by the AWARE-AI Program, this free competition welcomes NRT Trainees and other RIT graduate students.
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A student conducts biological research in a lab at RIT’s College of Science. The college is launching a new master’s degree in biological science that gives students hands-on experience.

RIT announces new biological sciences master’s program

Rochester Institute of Technology will launch a new master's degree in biological sciences in fall 2027.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski >
This aerial photo of RIT’s Tait Preserve was taken during ROCX 2025. Credit: ROCX 2025

RIT receives NASA support for community-driven remote sensing experiments

NASA has awarded Rochester Institute of Technology’s Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing Laboratory (DIRS) a three-year grant to lead a remote sensing field campaign and share the resulting data with researchers, educators, and the public.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski > 
Because the influenza virus mutates and the bodies’ response to the virus wanes, scientists update flu vaccines every year to help fight off infection.

RIT scientist: Think of the flu shot as an update

The annual flu vaccine is like a software update for the immune system, a Rochester Institute of Technology expert in biochemistry and microbiology says.

Read full story by Mollie Radzinski >
 
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Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin

When: October 9, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Where: In-store + Online

Handcrafted by artists from RIT's College of Art and Design Glass Program

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Promotional graphic for "Bow Wow Wellness" event on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1:30–3 p.m. at Fireside Lounge. Features a therapy dog.

Bow Wow Wellness

When: October 28, 2026, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Fireside Lounge

Having a ruff day? Come see your favorite furry friends! De-stress with therapy dogs!
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FoodShare Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run

When: November 7, 2026, 8 am – 10 pm

Join Team RIT FoodShare for the upcoming Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run!

There are 4 options for racing this year:

  • 5K - $32.80 (run or walk)
  • 10K - $43.40 (run only)
  • 1K - $27.50
  • Virtual - $32.80

Register here