Week of Events
Denim Day
For this event we ask that all members of the FIT community make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual assault. The information provided here is taken from denimdayinfo.org. “Denim Day is a worldwide initiative to prevent sexual violence […]
Spring 2019 Academic Open Mic Night
Spring 2019 Academic Open Mic Night
It’s time for Academic Open Mic night, where faculty members can showcase their projects and interests. Share your research, propose a project collaboration, pitch an idea, or display an artistic or performance-based talent. All faculty are welcome to attend to watch and support their colleagues at the mic; food and drinks will be provided. Cocktail hour […]
Film and Media Screening Series: ‘Beautiful Things,’ with Giorgio Ferrero
Film and Media Screening Series: ‘Beautiful Things,’ with Giorgio Ferrero
The Film and Media Screening Series will present Beautiful Things (2017) with director Giorgio Ferrero; he will participate in a Q&A after the film. Beautiful Things is a symphonic documentary journey […]
FIT International Dance Festival
FIT International Dance Festival
In its ninth year, the International Dance Festival aims to showcase FIT’s dance and cultural curriculum to the community and beyond. The following performers are expected to participate: Masami Morimoto (Japanese musician) FIT Gospel Choir Gamin (Korean flute player) Aria Entertainment (Russian dance) Aliesha Bryan (flamenco dancer) Bahar Dance Ensemble (Persian group) PAKA (Passing Ancestral […]
SUNY’s Got Your Back, with Activist Zeke Thomas
SUNY’s Got Your Back, with Activist Zeke Thomas
SUNY’s Got Your Back provides the opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to create comfort kits for victims and survivors of violence, and to learn methods of better preventing and responding to violence, as together we work to build a New York where these bags are no longer needed. Join us on Thursday, April 25, […]
The Future of Fashion: Judging Day Exhibition 2019
The Future of Fashion: Judging Day Exhibition 2019
From over 200 looks submitted by graduating students in the 2019 class of the Fashion Design BFA program, judges select which looks will appear in The Future of Fashion runway show held May 9. The day after the judges have made their selections, an exhibition of all submitted garments will be on view to the public from 11 am to 3 pm in […]
Maker Minds Event: Weaving with Conductive Thread
Maker Minds Event: Weaving with Conductive Thread
Hand weave with decorative yarn, conductive thread, and LEDs. No electronics experience needed. Beginning and expert weavers welcome. Come, share, and learn! This is a first come, first served event. Supplies are limited to 25 projects/participants. This event is for the FIT community only.