On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the Office of International Programs and the Center of Excellence in Teaching are hosting a faculty-initiated symposium titled "International Education in Times of Global Crises: Reflections on Alternatives, Flexibility, and Resilience." The global pandemic in 2020-2021 has left an enormous impact on all areas of education, including international education. In […]
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Powered by Bambuser, the FIT DTech Lab presents its DTech Live pilot program, “7Collections,” presented by alumni from FIT’s School of Graduate Studies. “7Collections” is a virtual fashion and shopping experience with the extraordinary work of eight FIT alumni hailing from seven countries, all of whom earned MFAs in Fashion Design. View the show here […] |
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Photo of Nell Painter by John Emerson. FIT is hosting a virtual conversation with renowned historian and artist Nell Irvin Painter as part of the ARTSpeak series. Nell Painter is a distinguished and award-winning scholar, writer, and visual artist. A graduate of Harvard University, Painter went on to become the Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History […] |
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Candle, by Shawn Carpenter, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. The U.S. observes Days of Remembrance, the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust, in April each year. For the past 19 years, FIT has commemorated the Holocaust with a lecture, exhibition, and an all-day reading of the names of victims. This year, due to COVID-19 and the […]
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Teaching Business and Labor History to Art and Design Students presents the Art/Works: Teaching Labor and Capitalism in Art and Design symposium, Thursday and Friday, April 8 and 9, 2021, 9 am to 6 pm, through Webex Meetings. Artists and designers aspire to be creative geniuses, and they often are. But they are also bosses, employees, […]
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jazsalyn. Photo by Jon Millner. Art on the Ground welcomes jazsalyn (she/her), sound artist, curator, and creative director of black beyond, a radical platform for artists and activists to speculate alternative realities for blackness. In conversation, jazsalyn and Shameekia will discuss her artistic practice, the primal force of music as the source of an archive […]
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The UCE of FIT invites you to a town hall-style event titled "Stop Asian Hate," moderated by Isabella Bertoletti, Modern Languages and Cultures; Paul Clement, Social Sciences, and Felix Rivera-Perez, Career and Internship Center. This event is for the FIT community only; attend the event here. |
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Teaching Business and Labor History to Art and Design Students presents the Art/Works: Teaching Labor and Capitalism in Art and Design symposium, Thursday and Friday, April 8 and 9, 2021, 9 am to 6 pm, through Webex Meetings. Artists and designers aspire to be creative geniuses, and they often are. But they are also bosses, employees, […] |
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Join us for this year's virtual conference focusing on changemakers in sustainability. The keynote lineup for this virtual event includes FIT alumna Stacy Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Evrnu; Eileen Fisher, founder of Eileen Fisher; Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and president of Studio One Eighty Nine, and Dr. Mark Liu, pioneer in zero-waste fashion design. The […] Photo by Taylor Larson. This online exhibition highlights photographs taken by three recent FIT students—Laura Cervini, Taylor Larson, and Megan Weber—whose participation in a course titled Ecology and Photography: Sustainable New York inspired and informed their work. The interdisciplinary course was developed and taught by FIT professors Keith Ellenbogen and Dr. Arthur Kopelman, and it […] Zero waste cardigan designed by Melody Marte. Every spring semester at FIT, students who take the course Advanced Knitwear Design: Creative Development and Execution, taught by Professor Lisa Donofrio, are asked to create a sweater and coordinating pants. Rather than working with new materials, students are challenged to make upcycled ensembles from existing knit garments. […]
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Ever wanted to learn about augmented reality? AR can be a great tool for brand engagement and self promotion that sets you apart from the competition. Get an introduction to Zappar, a multi-platform AR tool, and see how it's being used in package design, retail and education. Then create your own AR filter for selfies! […] |
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Join us for this year's virtual conference focusing on changemakers in sustainability. The keynote lineup for this virtual event includes FIT alumna Stacy Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Evrnu; Eileen Fisher, founder of Eileen Fisher; Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and president of Studio One Eighty Nine, and Dr. Mark Liu, pioneer in zero-waste fashion design. The […] |
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Join us for this year's virtual conference focusing on changemakers in sustainability. The keynote lineup for this virtual event includes FIT alumna Stacy Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Evrnu; Eileen Fisher, founder of Eileen Fisher; Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and president of Studio One Eighty Nine, and Dr. Mark Liu, pioneer in zero-waste fashion design. The […]
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Busra Erkara, a writer and editor based in Istanbul, will discuss women’s agency and murders in Turkey with Souzeina Mushtaq, visiting assistant professor of Communication and Media Studies, University of Wisconsin–River Falls. The Department of Social Sciences’ World Affairs Lecture Series fulfills FIT’s mission to foster an understanding of diverse cultures and politics within the […]
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Lifestyle behaviors have long accounted for more than 70% of chronic diseases in the U.S., but the ongoing pandemic has focused an intense spotlight on how these preventable conditions—not age —are the main drivers of serious illness. Individuals with COVID-19 are six times more likely to be hospitalized and 12 times more likely to die […]
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The Dance of the Twisted Bull, Spring 2002 Alexander McQueen’s spectacular shows were full of extraordinary moments and people. Author and photographer Robert Fairer will discuss his stunning, high-energy photographs of McQueen’s runway shows. Fairer, who was Vogue's backstage fashion photographer for more than a decade, was an integral part of the whirl of activity behind […] |
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Join us for this year's virtual conference focusing on changemakers in sustainability. The keynote lineup for this virtual event includes FIT alumna Stacy Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Evrnu; Eileen Fisher, founder of Eileen Fisher; Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and president of Studio One Eighty Nine, and Dr. Mark Liu, pioneer in zero-waste fashion design. The […] |
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Saturday, April 17, and Sunday, April 25 Congratulations to the fall 2021 admitted applicants to FIT! We look forward to connecting with you during these Virtual Admitted Student Events this month. Admitted applicants will receive an email invitation from the Admissions Office. Prior to the virtual event you will receive the login information. You can […] |
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The FIT Board of Trustees’ and FIT Student Housing Corporation Board of Directors' next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Public session: 9:45 am Live public access available: fitnyc.edu/boardmeetings This event is open to the public.
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Join Health Services staff for a monthly 30-minute update on COVID-19 trends in NYC, on-campus and around the nation. We will be exploring the most up-to-date information and evidence on vaccines, "variants," and new virus cases. Let's hear your questions. There will be a 15-minute Q&A at the end of each session. Sponsored by Health […]
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Art as Impact is a two-part program organized by Art History and Museum Professions student Angelica Pomar that engages topics like art advocacy, educational initiatives, and social justice in dialogue. Pomar will be in conversation with three established creative art professionals: Theresa Sotto, associate director of academic programs at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Veronica […] |
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Patchwork dress created by Sarah Nsikak (La Réunion) with textiles botanically dyed in Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire with artisans supported by There is No Limit Foundation and Mariama Fashion Production. The dress is inspired by the women of Namibia’s Herero tribe, who—after surviving colonial wars in the early 20th century—designed, wore, and adapted the patchwork […]
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Art on the Ground welcomes KJ Freeman (she/they), artist, curator, and founder of HOUSING, to discuss the legacy she is currently building by creating HOUSING to function as a gallery/mutual aid space. Along with her mission to secure the place of artists of color within the art world by giving them a place to show […]
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Join us for an exciting Audio to 3D print workshop. Create an audio file and turn it into a 3D printable model. Beginners welcome. The 3D files can be printed during this session free of charge. Pickup or shipping can be arranged (shipping charges will apply). The MakerMinds Event Series is brought to you by […]
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At this next Virtual Artist Talk, artist and fashion designer Mimi Prober will discuss her process of integrating the artistry of the past to establish a sustainable future with Colleen Hill, curator of Costume and Accessories at The Museum at FIT. About Mimi Prober Designer Mimi Prober’s aesthetic vision integrates the artistry of the past […] |
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The Department of Student Life and the FIT Student Activities Board invite you to a virtual concert on Saturday, April 24, at 5 pm EDT, hosted by over 12 State University of New York colleges featuring AJR and major recording artist Kesha! The month of April is full of amazing programming as we gear up towards […] |
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Saturday, April 17, and Sunday, April 25 Congratulations to the fall 2021 admitted applicants to FIT! We look forward to connecting with you during these Virtual Admitted Student Events this month. Admitted applicants will receive an email invitation from the Admissions Office. Prior to the virtual event you will receive the login information. You can […] |
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Joanne B. Eicher is Regents Professor Emerita at University of Minnesota, specializing in cultural dress and cultural authentication. She is the editor of Dress and Ethnicity and a two-book series, Dress, Body, Culture, with 75 books currently (1994-present) and Dress and Fashion Research, 10 books currently (2013-present). Her book, Dress and Ethnicity: Change Across Space, […] |
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Carli Spina, associate professor/head of research and instructional services, and Helen Lane, assistant professor/instructional design librarian, talk about their new book, E-Textiles in Libraries: A Practical Guide for Librarians. Find out more about this event on the FIT Authors site. This virtual event is free and open to the public.
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Art as Impact is a two-part program organized by Art History and Museum Professions student Angelica Pomar that engages topics like art advocacy, educational initiatives, and social justice in dialogue. Pomar will be in conversation with three established creative art professionals: Theresa Sotto, associate director of academic programs at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Veronica […] |
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Globally Connected @FIT and the Virtual Artist Talk Series presents Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic at The New York Times. At the Times, Smith regularly reviews museum exhibitions, art fairs and gallery shows in New York, North America and abroad. Since joining the newspaper in 1991, she has written on Western and non-Western art […]
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Need help with citing sources? FIT's Gladys Marcus Library is holding a Citation Salon. Join us on our YouTube channel on April 29, 5–8 pm, to get research and citation help. This virtual event is for the FIT community only. |
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Noir Kei Ninomiya, ensemble, red wool, resin-treated faux fur, nylon, spring 2020. Photograph © Noir Kei Ninomiya, photograph courtesy Comme des Garçons. This virtual event will be The Museum at FIT’s 24th academic symposium. Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion explores how the beauty, mythology, and symbolism of the rose have long influenced fashionable dress. Rose: it's a […] |
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