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SUMMARY:A Taste of ReelAbilities: Disability Awareness Film Fest—Day 1
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLight refreshments to follow! \n\nDesign-Ability: The design studio La Casa de Carlota in Barcelona harnesses the unique skills of a creative team that includes members with Down syndrome and autism. \n \n  \nBear: Neurodivergent Jude desperately needs a job\, but a giant\, sentient teddy bear can’t stop getting in her way. This is their story. \n \n  \nAs You Are\, presented by director Daisy Friedman\, followed by a Q&A; some actors will also be in attendance: When an interabled queer couple spends the night together for the first time\, they must confront their complex relationships with desire\, sexuality\, and bodily autonomy. \n \n  \nBe sure to check out Day 2 of the ReelAbilities Film Fest on Oct. 28. \nThis event is for the FIT community only. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/a-taste-of-reelabilities-disability-awareness-film-fest-day-1/
LOCATION:Dubinsky Student Center\, Eighth Floor\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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SUMMARY:Writing for Change Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis workshop will be facilitated by Writing and Speaking Studio consultant\, Claire Caverly\, Exhibition and Experience Design. \nThis event is part of FIT’s civic education activities and voter registration drive. Find out more at fitnyc.edu/vote. \nThis event is for the FIT community only. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/writing-for-change-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Writing and Speaking Studio\, Room C612\, 227 West 27th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Blazer":MAILTO:sarah_blazer@fitnyc.edu
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Life: Empower Your Career in Fashion Merchandising\, with Tracy Margolies of Saks Fifth Avenue
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE.  
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/a-day-in-the-life-empower-your-career-in-fashion-merchandising-with-tracy-margolies-of-saks-fifth-avenue/
LOCATION:Robert Lagary Board Room\, Marvin Feldman Center\, Ninth Floor\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City \, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Dong Yang":MAILTO:dong_yang@fitnyc.edu
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SUMMARY:Spotlight: FIT Faculty Talk In-Class Writing
DESCRIPTION: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\, October 24 and November 7\, will feature six faculty members\, rotating as presenters and respondents. \nOctober 24 Presenters\n \n\n\nMarcie Greene\, Fashion Business Management\, on “Discussion Post Workshop to Drive Homework Engagement”\nKristen Laciste\, History of Art\, on “Exit Tickets: Bridging Student Learning from Week to Week”\nBrian Fallon\, Educational Skills & Office of Faculty Development\, on “Summary as Discernment: How Students Can Practice Good Judgment in an AI World”\n\nOctober 24 Respondents \n\n\nCarla Edwards\, Fine Arts\nAmy Lemmon\, English and Communication Studies\nKeri Roberts\, Animation\, Interactive Media\, and Game Design\n\nThis event is for FIT faculty only; please RSVP to sarah_blazer@fitnyc.edu if you’re interested in attending.
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/spotlight-fit-faculty-talk-in-class-writing-2/
LOCATION:Writing and Speaking Studio\, Room C612\, 227 West 27th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Blazer":MAILTO:sarah_blazer@fitnyc.edu
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SUMMARY:Q&A with Callie O'Connor\, Fashion Conservator at The Museum at FIT
DESCRIPTION:Callie O’Connor is a fashion and textile conservator\, historian\, and educator based in New York City. With a demonstrated historical\, technical\, and scientific working knowledge\, she has foundational skills in care and maintenance of fashion and textile collections and five years of museum experience. Currently she works as an assistant conservator at the Museum at FIT as well as an adjunct instructor at FIT\, teaching graduate students studying textile conservation. \nThis event is for the FIT community only; REGISTER HERE. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/qa-with-callie-oconnor-fashion-conservator-at-the-museum-at-fit/
LOCATION:Business and Liberal Arts Center\, Room B734\, 227 West 27th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Justine De Young":MAILTO:justine_deyoung@fitnyc.edu
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SUMMARY:Fashion Symposium: Africa's Fashion Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Lia Samantha\, Colombiamoda fashion show\, 2014. Photograph by Marlen Stahlhuth.\nThe Museum at FIT’s 32nd fashion symposium\, Africa’s Fashion Diaspora\, will explore key histories\, networks\, and industries led by Black designers who are actively shaping fashion culture. Scholars and designers illustrate the breadth and depth of diasporic fashion networks\, from the African continent to South America and the United States. \nIt is being held in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition Africa’s Fashion Diaspora\, on view Sept. 18–Dec. 29\, 2024. \nThis event is free and open to the public; find a full schedule\, speaker bios\, and registration info on the museum’s website. 
URL:https://events.fitnyc.edu/event/fashion-symposium-africas-fashion-diaspora/
LOCATION:Katie Murphy Amphitheatre\, Pomerantz Art and Design Center\, Fashion Institute of Technology\, New York City\, NY\, United States
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