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A teenage activist focused on creating diverse, accessible, and affordable science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) educational materials for kids will deliver the keynote address during Rochester Institute of Technology’s Native American Heritage Month celebrations. Danielle Boyer, founder of STEAM Connection, will give a virtual talk at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, and host a robotics workshop at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Read more: https://bddy.me/2HHXUVs

NTID librarian Joan Naturale offers an introduction to the Opposing Viewpoints database that will be highlighted in the Level Up virtual workshop on October 28, 2020. WATCH: https://bddy.me/2HFiGEX REGISTER for the virtual workshop: https://bddy.me/3kBrdr3

It's time to prepare your proposal to exhibit at the Annual Imagine RIT Festival, Saturday, May 1, 2021! The Imagine RIT Proposal Submission System will open this Sunday, November, 1. Only current RIT students, faculty and staff are eligible to submit a proposal for Imagine RIT. Before submitting a proposal, please review the exhibitor guidelines here: https://www.rit.edu/imagine/exhibitor-guidelines... If you would like to be considered for placement in the Gordon Field House, please submit your proposal by February 1, 2021. All other submissions should be completed by March 15, 2021. In addition to exhibiting in person, this year exhibitors can also submit a video of their exhibit to be posted on the Imagine RIT website. More details can be found here: https://www.rit.edu/i/exhibitor-video-submission-guidelines Questions? Please email [email protected].

Everyone needs a care package. Advantage Federal Credit Union located in the Global Village are giving away FREE care packages. Includes a face mask, hand sanitizer, and a touch-free door opener. Supplies are limited. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.... Learn more: https://bddy.me/2G57hxx

Join us for a non-partisan panel discussion on why voting matters tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 28 at 7pm EDT! All community members are welcome! Event hos...ted by NTIDAA in partnership with National Black Deaf Advocates, Inc. (NBDA) CART provided by RIT/NTID. ASL-English Interpretation Provided Supported by @SignVote Technology Support Provided by Def Lens Media Video Description: https://bit.ly/3kBIJLA [ID: Poster with RIT/NTID and National Black Deaf Advocates logos in center on top. Poster text in black on light background. Color photos and names of moderator: Bola Desalu, and panelists: Sarah Young Bear-Brown, Julia Kennedy, Rhonda Voight-Campbell, Kriston Pumphrey, and Jesse Jones. Logos of RIT/NTID, SignVote, and DLM at bottom.]

A sign language translated message from RIT president David Munson: https://bddy.me/34yBkqZ ------------------ In support of diversity and free speech, while following RIT policies... Earlier this month, RIT proudly celebrated a new sculpture for social reformer and abolitionist Frederick Douglass and a display for four cultural flags in the Student Alumni Union. We are proud to announce that the four cultural flags the Haudenosaunee flag, the Black Lives Matter flag, the Rainbow or Pride flag, and the Sign Union Flag were installed this week and are now permanently mounted. RIT’s mission calls out our responsibility to create a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion is woven into all that we do. RIT simultaneously supports freedom of speech and expression. The university upholds the rights of all members of the RIT Community to express their views freely and to peacefully and lawfully protest against actions and opinions with which they disagree. However, RIT recognizes that the right to free speech and expression is not absolute. It must be balanced against the university’s obligation to provide a secure and civil environment where students, faculty, and staff can freely exchange ideas and safely engage in deliberation, debate, and learning. I am communicating on this subject now because of a recent incident involving flags displayed outdoors on our campus, which has created a rift, underscoring disagreements heading into the upcoming Presidential election. The incident caused me to review our Campus Life posting procedures related to flag and banner displays, which set rules for how approval is sought, where a flag may fly, and how long it may remain up. These rules are to be enforced without regard to the positions represented. In addition, RIT’s political and legislative activities policy prohibits use of RIT property or affiliation to endorse any candidate for public office, including distribution of statements for or against any candidate and flag displays for or against any candidate. We will use this period of heightened awareness and sensitivity as an opportunity to further review our campus procedures regarding posting. In the meantime, I ask that we all strive to treat each other with utmost civility and respect, even when our viewpoints differ. Sincerely yours, David Munson, President

Check out SignVote's new episode, "Election-related Misinformation & Disinformation! For English and Spanish transcript and video descriptions, visit https://signvote.org//misinformation-and-disinformation-s/

The NTID Speech Recognition Test, available online to consumers, has received a second patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Test results can assist consumers, especially people having age-related hearing loss, in making informed decisions about their hearing and in obtaining treatment for hearing loss. Read more: https://bddy.me/31OtmIr

RIT President David Munson created the challenge to spotlight and encourage RIT students involved in performing arts to show their diverse talents. Video applications are being accepted. Deadline is Nov. 1. Read more: https://bddy.me/3mrWYDf

A sign language translation of a message from Ellen Granberg, Provost and Senior Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs: https://bddy.me/34uKDIl ----------------- During these unprecedented times, one of RIT’s most important priorities has been to retain our student-centered focus and to provide students with flexibility as they navigate their courses. We see this every day in the ways in which all members of our community respond to student needs and student stress levels. In o...Continue reading

As you prepare for a spooky Halloween, let's make sure that we make it through without a scare. #MaskUp

Lots of happy, spooky and safe Halloween activities are planned this week!

Looking for pro/con articles to support your argument? Learn about a useful database called Opposing Viewpoints in this week's virtual workshop with your @RITNTID librarian Joan Naturale. #RIT Wed. 10/28, 4:00-4:30 p.m. Register: https://bddy.me/3mm6w2H

A sign language translation of the latest information on RIT meal plan changes can be found here: https://youtu.be/QTMpHOj_rf8. Be sure to visit the page for written details: https://www.rit.edu/fa/diningservices/spring-2021-changes