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News. Events. Resources.

October 23, 2025
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Graduate Senator Shazzy Jadoon (far right) represents RIT’s graduate community. (Photo: CAB hiking trip to Letchworth State Park) Scroll down to explore our new Grad Senator feature and see what he’s been up to. Submit your photo. 

  
 
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Campfire Chat with ISS!

When: Oct 29, 2025, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: SAU, Mosaic Room 2510

Your favorite video game? Your newest hobby? Come share some of your favorite topics and get to know your ISS advisors. Drop in for light beverages and snacks! No policies, no agendas, no scripts - just good company.
Register here
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AWARE-AI Fall Mentor Cafe

When: November 04, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: James E. Gleason Hall, GLE-2955 Gordon Atrium

Hosted by the AWARE-AI Program, the Fall Mentor Café welcomes AWARE-AI Trainees and other RIT graduate students. 
Learn More
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From Anxiety to Action: Career Exploration Made Easier

When: November 04, 2025, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Where: Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHD) - 3350

Feeling overwhelmed by career decisions? This workshop will help you move from uncertainty to clarity by breaking down career exploration into manageable steps and actionable strategies.
Register here
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3 Minute Thesis -3MT Competition Finals

When: November 07, 2025, 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: MAGIC Spell Studios, Wegmans Theater

Watch RIT Doctoral Students Compete by Explaining Their Research in 3 Minutes! 

BE PART OF THE COMPETITION WITH THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE
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 (based on their understanding of the criteria below). 

Reception with light refreshments immediately following.
Register here
 
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Female instructor stands at the head of a table as students conduct a hands-on activity involving paint.

Ph.D. candidate encourages her class to judge a book by its cover

The Secret Lives of Books, a special topics elective offered by the museum studies program in the College of Liberal Arts, gives hands-on experience with paper, ink, pigments, and all the material components of a book.

Read full story by Susan Gawlowicz >
Professor at RIT stands beside a lab fume hood with scientific equipments.

Researchers develop self-healing materials to improve 3D-printing processes

Self-healing materials are being developed by RIT researchers to further improve additive manufacturing, specifically 3D-printed products, to make them stronger and more resilient.

Read full story by Michelle Cometa >
 
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Welcome to our new feature in Pulse, where you'll receive periodic updates from the Graduate Senator.

Hi everyone! I’m Shahzeb “Shazzy” Jadoon, your Graduate Senator.

I’m a second-year master’s student in Computer Engineering from Lahore, Pakistan, and I’m honored to represent RIT graduate students on Student Government this year. My goal is to help make your time here more connected, collaborative, and fun, whether through campus events, advocacy, or simply by listening to your ideas.
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This semester, I had the honor of carrying the Golisano Institute for Sustainability’s banner during President Sanders’ inauguration. It was a proud moment that reflected the active role student government members play in shaping RIT’s community.

I took part in several Brick City Homecoming events this past weekend. I joined fellow RIT Tigers to run the Brick City 5K, met up with Ritchie towards the end, and attended the performance by comedian Craig Robinson. I also had the chance to meet Dan Povenmire, the Emmy-winning co-creator of Phineas and Ferb, through my role on Student Government, which arranged for his arrival.
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I’ll be sharing more about my journey, what inspired me to take on this role, and my goals for RIT’s graduate community in an interview-style Q&A blog in the next few weeks. 

Grad Senator Office Hours

Wednesdays: 
12–1 PM -outside Java's in the Library lobby
2–3 PM -SG Office, Campus Center 1710

Thursdays:
12–1 PM -SG Office, Campus Center 1710

Events:
October 23, 3–4 PM -Crossroads River Room
Join me at the Graduate Student Coffee Hour
 
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APS Dessert Picnic

We invite our fellow physics interested grad students, postdocs, and professors to a dessert picnic held by the RIT chapter of the American Physical Society.
We will provide drinks, desserts, and our enthusiasm for physics to get conversations started. 

When: October 23, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Unity Quad (Between Gleason, Institute Hall, and Imaging Science)
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Flyer for RIT’s “Into the ROC” community art workshop, led by artist Paola Macas Betchart. Includes registration QR code.

Into the ROC: Reclaiming Our Roots: A Community Art Experience

When: November 01, 2025, 11 am – 2 pm

Join local Rochester artist, Paola Macas Betchart, for a unique workshop that blends photography and artistic expression to tell powerful stories of healing and resilience. Inspired by her "Scars Project", Into the ROC invites you to reflect on your own journey and the history of this land (Gä'skosägo, in the Seneca language) through a hands-on art process.

Register here
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Flyer for RIT Leadership Retreat "RC & VR - Race to Lead". Includes RC racing, VR games, and registration QR code.

Leadership Retreat: RC & VR - Race to Lead

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Fireside Lounge & 1829 Room

Ready to lead from the driver’s seat? Compete against your friends, make new connections, race through a mini track, and outsmart the competition in VR team gaming arenas.

Register here
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Well-being Starts with YOU!
Have you taken the RIT Well-being Survey yet? If not...

Step 1: Open your RIT email
Step 2: Look for the email sent on Wednesday, Oct. 15 with the subject "Well-being Starts with You"
Step 3: Take 10 minutes to share your thoughts

Bonus: You’ll be entered to win one of 70 Amazon gift cards just for completing it! Your feedback helps shape future programs, services, and resources that support student well-being at RIT.

Learn more about the survey and incentives
 

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