Come see what the realm of Communication has to offer from across the country, all while enjoying complimentary dining for attendees! The conference runs from 9am to 4pm, with presentations from students throughout the day. No need to stay the entire time – pop in and out between classes; we’ll be here all day! Register to attend with the link in our bio.
Got a story about INSTINCTS? Share it at RIT’s Story SLAM for a chance to win $500!
✅ Preliminary rounds: April 14-16
✅ Finals: April 25 (Imagine RIT)
✅ Registration deadline: April 13
Need help crafting your story? Drop by our prep session at the ECC on April 6 from 12-2.
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Introducing SOIS-299-04: Thrifting and Slow Fashion in the Circular Economy! This Fall 2026 course takes a deep dive into the dynamic ways that “thrifters” bring new life to old garments and accessories – procured from re-sale shops and Goodwill – to cultivate a distinct style of self-presentation, to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle, and to signal an aesthetic beyond mainstream fast-fashion. With hands-on stitching-activities that support course readings and reflective exercises, students can expect to gain insight into thrift culture and the craft of visible mending. They will also gain skills to make basic clothes by hand as an act of slow fashion. The course assumes no prior stitching experience, but students should expect to stitch every class under the guidance of the instructor. At the heart of the course is a maker project where students have the option to procure clothing or textile material from secondhand stores or the Goodwill “bins” and re-purpose the material into a new-to-them wearable garment. Students will be intentional about the environmental and cultural impacts of their work, and will learn historical precedents that required people to “make do and mend,” specifically during periods of war and national scarcity. Such mending techniques include Boro (from Japan), Kantha (Bangladesh and India) and darning (England). We hope you'll join us in exploring the intentional use and re-use of garments and fashion!
RIT proudly announces Professor Rebecca J. DeRoo as the next William A. Kern Professor in Communications — a leadership appointment that advances interdisciplinary scholarship, elevates student engagement, and strengthens the College of Liberal Arts’ role as a hub for critical research and creative inquiry as we shape the future of liberal arts education.
A force to be reckoned with on Capitol Hill, Barbara Jordan was the embodiment of strength while privately facing struggles few ever knew of.
Come together for a screening + community-driven conversation of @independentlens ' The Inquisitor on Monday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at @thelittletheatre . Reservations are required. Click the link in our bio to register.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion led by @wxxinews Racquel Stephen. Panelists include Nickesia S. Gordon, PhD, is a Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor at @ritsoc ; Kim Smith, Political Director for VOCAL-US (Voices of Community Activists and Leaders), and Rochester WFP (Working Families Party) Chapter, and Past Rochester City Council Member At Large elected in 2020; and Professor Timothy Kneeland, Director of Museums, Archives and Public History Program and Director in Center for Public History in History, Politics, and Law at @nazuniversity
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