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September 11, 2025
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Interviewing Tips for Graduate Students

When: September 15, 2025, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Student Innovation Hall, 1600

The interview is a critical component of your job search. Come learn some tricks that will help you prepare, and practice so you can impress recruiters and hiring managers.
Register here
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FallFest: Community Service Fair

When: September 19, 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Student Alumni Union, Fireside Lounge & 1829 Room

The Community Service Fair is the perfect opportunity to find out how you can volunteer in Rochester and at RIT. Over forty different community-based organizations will be at the event, looking to connect with students who can help make a difference. A free Java's token will be given to each attendee who completes their passport!
Register here
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LinkedIn Photos Sessions

When: September 22, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Student Alumni Union, 2950 Fireside Lounge

Are you in need of a professional photo for your LinkedIn profile? Come have your photo taken for free by RIT students at SAU Fireside Lounge. Then, stop by Get Career Fair Ready! 
Register here
 
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Sustainability Ph.D. student earns Quad Fellowship

Sherralyn Sneezer, a Ph.D. candidate at RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, has been selected as a 2025 Quad Fellow. She joins a cohort of 37 students focused on applying science and technology to pressing global problems.

Read full story by Nathaniel Smith >
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Lecture from tech executive will explore critical thinking in an AI-powered world

Distinguished engineer Anshu Kak doesn’t believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace people. Instead, it can augment human capabilities—but the key is understanding how to leverage it effectively.

Read full story by Scott Bureau > 
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RIT sets record for sponsored research funding

RIT is celebrating a record year for sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025, receiving $105 million.

Read full story by Vienna McGrain >
 
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Hiration – AI Career Tool

RIT has introduced Hiration, a new AI-powered tool available to students and alumni. Hiration helps enhance application materials, including résumés, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, and also provides support for interview practice.

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RIT Spirituality and Religious Life flyer with the heading ‘A Place Where You Belong!’ promoting interfaith support, gatherings, and chaplain services. Includes contact info, office location, and a QR code for more details.

A Place Where You Belong!

Spirituality and Religious Life at RIT cultivates engaged and vibrant religious, secular, and spiritual communities that explore deep questions of purpose, meaning, and value.

Speak with chaplains, attend weekly gatherings, increase your religious and spiritual literacy, and take part in meaningful discussions, fellowship, and worship!

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RIT flyer for ‘Into the ROC: Bike Tour with Urbanism at RIT’ on Sunday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. promoting a guided bike ride into Rochester with tips on bike-friendly routes and sustainable transportation. Includes a QR code to register.

Into the ROC: Bike Tour with Urbanism at RIT

Join Into the ROC and Urbanism at RIT for a guided bike ride into Rochester. The ride will:
    Demystify how to get into Rochester without a car
    Showcase bike-friendly routes
    Offer practical tips for navigating the city by bike
    Help build connections among students interested in urbanism and sustainable transportation.

Where: Sunday, September 14
When: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Scan the QR Code for more information. Register Today!
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RIT Counseling and Psychological Services flyer with contact info, urgent care and after-hours mental health line, and QR code for scheduling a needs assessment.

Get Connected with Counseling and Psychological Services

Urgent Care Appointments Available
On the spot, same-day appointment during business hours for an urgent mental health crisis.

After Hours Mental Health Line
1-855-436-1245

Schedule a Needs Assessment
Online scheduling now available.

Learn More
 

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