News by Topic: Community Outreach
RIT is a proud member of the Rochester community and is dedicated to giving back, whether it’s through donating to charitable causes, organizing events to raise awareness of certain issues, or empowering local education.
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October 12, 2018
RIT hits the runway for Fashion Week of Rochester
Sixteen students and two alumni from RIT’s School for American Crafts showcased their jewelry creations at the ninth annual Fashion Week of Rochester. -
October 11, 2018
RIT research aims to cut Rochester gun violence
With a grant from the New York State Health Foundation, RIT’s Center for Public Safety Initiatives will form a program to determine whether a victim of street crime was involved in a dispute, and whether that dispute could escalate with gun violence. -
October 9, 2018
RIT partners with UR on breastfeeding initiative
RIT was recognized for participating in an initiative by the University of Rochester to support breastfeeding women in the community and the workplace. -
October 5, 2018
2018 Distinguished Alumni: Meet Rhonda Frederick
Meet Rhonda Frederick ’80 (social work), the College of Liberal Arts 2018 Distinguished Alumna -
October 3, 2018
RIT Press, Memorial Art Gallery explore Monet
Impressionist painter Claude Monet created more than 40 versions of London’s Waterloo Bridge. His artistic vision and creative process are put under the microscope in a new scholarly catalogue by RIT Press that serves as a companion to a new exhibition at Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery. -
October 3, 2018
NYSP2I joins regional businesses in new initiative
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is sponsoring an effort by regional business and community leaders to help companies establish best practices when it comes to workforce operations, community impact and environmental stewardship. -
September 30, 2018
Big Shot illuminates Old Fort Niagara
Approximately 825 people came out to Old Fort Niagara on Saturday night, helping make RIT’s 33rd Big Shot photograph a picturesque success. -
September 24, 2018
RPO partners with RIT for ‘Final Fantasy’ performance
As part of a university initiative that encourages its students to experience the city’s rich artistic community, RIT will partner with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and The Strong to make gaming come alive through music and art. -
September 21, 2018
Student work on display at Ganondagan State Historic Site
Jordana Deutsch, a fourth-year industrial design student from Manasquan, N.J., created a wayfinding system that welcomes visitors to the Ganondagan State Historic Site and guides them through 569 acres of trails. -
September 11, 2018
RIT has its first on-campus voting site
This year for the first time, eligible students at RIT will be able to cast their vote in a general election without leaving campus. The Monroe County Board of Elections is establishing a polling station at RIT’s Gene Polisseni Center. -
September 11, 2018
MAGIC Center co-sponsors Rochester Game Festival
Forty tabletop and video game projects created by local college students, faculty and game developers from Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse will be available to play during the second annual Rochester Game Festival on Sept. 15. -
September 4, 2018
Global Day of Service set for Saturday
RIT’s fourth annual Global Day of Service on Saturday, Sept. 8, allows alumni and families to come together and give back to their community through service projects.