November 22, 2022

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We want to wish the RIT community a happy and healthy Thanksgiving break!

The university will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 and will reopen on Monday, November 28, 2022.

The RIT Department of Public Safety will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 585-475-3333 or via text at 585-205-8333. For emergencies, please call 911.

View the Thanksgiving Break Guide for information about campus programs, service schedules, dining location hours, travel, and things to do in the area.

Mindful Eating for the Holidays

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. As we gather around the table, we are often surrounded by those closest to us – and a lot of decadent food.

We asked Kelly Read, Registered Dietitian in the Student Health Center, to share her top tips on mindful eating over the holidays to help keep you feeling your best during the break.

• Avoid skipping meals. For holidays like Thanksgiving, we tend to skip meals to appreciate the tasty meal later. However, if you skip breakfast and/or lunch, you may feel ravenous causing you to eat quickly and possibly overeat, rather than savoring the tasty meal.
  
  
• Slow down when you eat. When you eat fast, you usually eat past fullness. This is because your body does not have enough time to register that it is full. So, make sure to grab a seat, put your utensil down in between bites, and enjoy what you are eating. Think about the flavors, textures, and colors of the food you are eating!
  
  
• Balance your plate. Of course, allow yourself to get the delicious foods you were looking forward to eating (pumpkin pie anyone?), but also grab some colorful veggies or fruit, too! We can all use some extra vitamins and minerals during the holiday season.

Keep these tips in mind for your next celebration to help pace yourself and feel present this holiday season!

Party PAWS: Party Goer/Thrower Checklist

Are you considering going to a party over Thanksgiving Break, or maybe having a few friends over? Check out the Party Goer/Thrower checklists to make sure you keep yourself and everyone around you safe!

Party Goer Tips:

• Before drinking, plan how you’ll get to and from the party.
• Slow down and wait at least 20 minutes in between alcoholic beverages - if you decide to drink.
• Stay with the same group of friends throughout the night.
  

Party Thrower Tips:

• Have food and non-alcoholic drinks available! Drinking on an empty stomach is never a good idea.
• Don't hesitate to call Public Safety or 911 if things get out of hand. 
• Give your neighbors a heads-up before throwing the party. 
  

For a complete checklist to consider before going to a party or hosting a party, check out rit.edu/studentlife/party-paws.