Norman Hill is a legend of the Civil Rights Movement and a neighbor of FIT. A protégé of A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin, Hill desegregated beaches in Chicago and restaurants along Route 40 between New York and Washington, D.C. He helped plan the March on Washington, where he stood on the stage with Dr. […]
FIT's Disability Support Services (FIT-ABLE) presents three short films from the ReelAbilities film festival. As You Are will be presented by the director, Daisy Friedman, and actors from the film. Light refreshments to follow! Design-Ability: The design studio La Casa de Carlota in Barcelona harnesses the unique skills of a creative team that includes members […]
Letter writing is a strong vehicle of change, even in our modern world, from letters to business leaders, elected representatives, editors, and landlords, to petitions for causes large and small … and more. Join the Writing and Speaking Studio to explore and practice writing for civic engagement and change. This workshop will be facilitated by […]
What does a day in the life of the CMO at Saks Fifth Avenue look like? How do you build a successful career in fashion merchandising? Join the Fashion Business Management Department for a discussion on career-building tips with Tracy Margolies, chief merchandising officer at Saks Fifth Avenue. This event is for the FIT community […]
Join Sarah Blazer and Katelyn Prager in the Writing and Speaking Studio for Spotlight: FIT Faculty Talk In-Class Writing. Presenters will share assignments and pedagogical approaches that engage students in writing within the classroom and explore how this collaborative environment can enhance and deepen students’ writing processes and engagement with course concepts. Our two events, […]
