RIT/NTID Student Life Team

09/10/2026

We noticed an error in our previous post for the RedWing Baseball Game. Here’s the corrected information! Thank you for your understanding. ⚾️

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[Video description:
In the beginning, the woman wears glasses, a red crop top, and blue sweatpants, signing to say that the tickets are free but limited. Then, the pause icon appears, and the video rewinds at a faster speed back to the beginning. She holds a baseball toward the camera, and when she pulls it away, the person switches. The person wears a white tiger logo on the front of a black shirt and black sweatpants.
He signs, “Hey, I have two announcements about the Red Wings game. First, we thought the tickets to the Red Wings game were free, but… actually, no, it’s not free. My bad! The Red Wings game tickets are $13 each with the student discount. You can purchase the ticket through the QR code on this flyer, or you can purchase tickets through this link.
Second, if you need transportation to the game, you’ll have to pay a $5 fee. You can pay the $5 fee on CampusGroups. Hurry up before the deadline tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th, before 4 PM. If only a few people register for transportation, you’ll have to find your own transportation to the Red Wings game.
Alright, thank you!”
Then, at the end, it shows “Stay Connected” with Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube icons. At the bottom, it says “NTIDSLT.”]

09/08/2026

Fall is calling! 🍂☕️ Grab some hot cocoa, enjoy a s’more, and spend the afternoon with us! Come celebrate the end of summer and welcome the new season with food, games, and crafts. 🧡

📅 September 19
⏰ 12 PM–3 PM
📍 SDC 1st Floor

See you there! 🍁



[Visual Description:

The video is presented in a vertical format and takes place inside a room in the SDC building. The room has a warm, festive fall-themed setup, with orange decorations placed around the tables, chairs, cabinets, and walls. Orange mesh fabric, paper leaves, small decorative items, and colorful beach balls are visible throughout the room. The overall visual style uses orange, brown, yellow, and neutral colors to create a cozy fall atmosphere.

The video opens with a deaf student sitting at a table. She has ash-blond hair with a hair clip and wears glasses and a black, white, and orange striped sweater. She holds a cup of coffee in her hand and looks toward the camera. The table in front of her is decorated with orange fall-themed materials, including orange mesh fabric and small paper decorations. The background contains cabinets, shelves, colorful objects, and additional orange decorations.

The video cuts to another deaf student standing in the same room. She wears a dark blue shirt, denim shorts, sandals, and a backpack. She stands behind the decorated table while colorful beach balls and fall decorations are visible around her. She communicates with the audience by signing in ASL.

The video then shows a closer view of the student in the blue shirt as she signs to the audience. Yellow text with a black outline appears near the top of the screen reading, "It was really fun!” She continues signing while standing in front of the decorated room.

The scene changes again to the same student in the blue shirt. She looks down and adjusts the straps of her backpack. The camera remains focused on her while the fall decorations and colorful beach balls remain visible in the background.

The video cuts to the student in the blue shirt leaning back in her chair and sighing. The shot adds personality to the video before transitioning to the next participant.

The student wearing the black, white, and orange striped sweater appears again, now sitting at the decorated table with her cup of coffee. She holds up a small fall-themed decoration while looking toward the camera. Text appears near the top of the screen reading, “It was so cozy!” The orange decorations covering the table are clearly visible in the foreground.

The video then transitions to another deaf student sitting at the table. She has dark hair, wears glasses, and is dressed in a brown shirt. She sits in front of the fall-themed decorations while holding or sitting near a cup. She communicates with the camera by signing in ASL, using facial expressions and body language to make the message engaging.

Another deaf student wearing a pink shirt enters the scene and stands behind the student in the brown shirt. The two students interact and communicate with each other using ASL. The student in the brown shirt turns toward the student in pink as they continue signing.

The video returns to the student in the brown shirt sitting at the table. She signs toward the camera as large orange and white text appears on screen reading, “Goodbye Summer,” introducing the name and theme of the upcoming event.

The scene then transitions to a full promotional graphic for the event. The graphic has an orange background with a white rectangular center containing fall-themed illustrations and typography. Large decorative text reads, “Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!” The design includes illustrated autumn leaves, a cup of hot cocoa, s’mores, and other seasonal elements.

The event graphic provides the main event information. It identifies the location as the SDC 1st Floor and includes information about an interpreter being requested. The graphic lists the activities as “Food • Games • Crafts.” It also displays the event date and time as September 19, 2026, from 12 PM–3 PM. A QR code appears near the bottom of the graphic for additional event information or access.

After the promotional graphic, the video returns to the student wearing the brown shirt. She is seated at the decorated table and continues communicating with the audience by signing in ASL. Large white text with a black outline appears above her reading, “September 19th 12 PM to 3 PM.” She continues signing while the fall decorations remain visible around her.

The student continues signing and interacting with the audience. The camera remains focused on her upper body while the orange decorations, paper leaves, table, and coffee cup remain visible in the foreground and background. Her facial expressions and signing help communicate the welcoming and friendly tone of the event.

Near the end of the video, the student signs enthusiastically toward the camera. White text with a black outline appears at the top of the screen reading, “See you there!” Her facial expression and signing create a friendly and welcoming ending that encourages viewers to attend the event.

The video then transitions to a black background. Large text in the center reads “STAY CONNECTED,” with “STAY” appearing in white and “CONNECTED” appearing in orange. Social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube appear underneath the text. The Instagram handle is displayed below the icons in orange.

The video ends on the black background with the social media handle, providing viewers with a way to stay connected with the NTID Student Life Team after the event information has been presented.]

09/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder: no classes next Monday for Labor Day! Enjoy your long weekend! 😊


[Visual Description:

The video opens with Jaden, a student with dirty blonde hair, wearing sunglasses, a blue jacket, black shorts, and a backpack, walking through a campus hallway. He takes off his sunglasses as he approaches a classroom.

Jaden opens the classroom door and looks inside. The room is empty, with rows of chairs and tables. He stands in the doorway looking confused before turning back toward the camera.

Jaden signs, “Ah right... No classes. Today’s Labor Day. Don’t be like me!” He then walks away from the classroom.

The video transitions to a black screen with text that reads, “Labor Day, September 7, No Classes!”

The final screen reads “STAY CONNECTED” and shows social media icons with the handle “.”]

09/04/2026

🍂☕ Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! 🎃🍁


In the mood for s'mores and hot cocoa? Come join us to say goodbye to summer!
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[Visual Description:
[ A warm orange and cream-colored flyer announces “Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall” in large brown script lettering. The top and right side feature illustrated autumn maple leaves in shades of orange, red, yellow, and peach hanging from tree branches.

At the lower left is an illustration of a s’more made with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow, with a dark brown ribbon labeled “SMORE’S.” On the lower right is a cup of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows, with a brown ribbon labeled “HOT COCOA.” A pumpkin and a pile of colorful autumn leaves appear along the bottom.
Centered text reads: “SDC First Floor and Frisina Quad” and “Interpreter Requested.” A large brown banner says “Food - Games - Crafts,” shown above.

The event information at the bottom reads: “SEPT 19, 2026 — 12 PM - 3 PM.” A QR code appears to the right of the date and time.
The overall design uses warm fall colors and an inviting autumn theme. ]

09/04/2026

What’s Up at NTID is BACK! Check out what’s happening around RIT/NTID next week. 🐅

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[Image description:
First slide: A promotional graphic for RIT NTID Student Life Team’s “What’s Up at NTID?” The background photo shows a group of people gathered outside on campus, talking and smiling. In the foreground is a woman wearing glasses, a black shirt, and an orange cardigan. Large black and orange text reads “What’s Up at NTID?” The RIT NTID Student Life Team logo appears in the top-right corner. An orange banner at the bottom reads “Sept 7–12.”
Second slide: The background is white, and the bold text on the left says “Monday.” The orange banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 7.” There is a thin line in the center. There are two logos on the bottom left: “Interpreter Requested” and “Interpreter Requested Needed (Scan QR Code),” with a QR code in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed with the event title in orange and bold, while the time and location are in black.
Deaf Women of Rochester 45th Anniversary Exhibit
Celebrating 45 years of Deaf women through the Deaf Women of Rochester Collection, from August 28 to October 6!
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dyer Arts Center
Third slide: The background is white, and the bold text on the left says “Tuesday.” The orange banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 8.” There is a thin line in the center. There are two logos on the bottom left: “Interpreter Requested” and “Interpreter Requested Needed (Scan QR Code),” with a QR code in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed with the event title in orange and bold, while the time and location are in black.
National Su***de Prevention Week Kick-Off
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Campus Center Breezeway
Gather and Game
Connect, play games, and build new connections in a welcoming space.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
SLT Community Room
Fourth slide: The background is white, and the bold text on the left says “Wednesday.” The orange banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 9.” There is a thin line in the center. There are two logos on the bottom left: “Interpreter Requested” and “Interpreter Requested Needed (Scan QR Code),” with a QR code in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed with the event title in orange and bold, while the time and location are in black.
National Su***de Prevention: Fresh Check Day
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Campus Center Breezeway
Into the ROC: Pride Night with the Rochester Red Wings
FREE baseball night celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Limited tickets and bus transportation are available.
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
ESL Ballpark
Food Trucks Rodeo
Food Trucks: Roc City Sammich, Bento Shop, and Bubble Waffle Bus.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SAU
Hands Of Fire
Come join our weekly meeting!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SDC 2102
No Voice Zone
Learn some ASL and Deaf culture!
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SDC 1300/1310
Fifth slide: The background is white, and the bold text on the left says “Thursday.” The orange banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 10.” There is a thin line in the center. There are two logos on the bottom left: “Interpreter Requested” and “Interpreter Requested Needed (Scan QR Code),” with a QR code in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed with the event title in orange and bold, while the time and location are in black.
National Su***de Prevention: You Rock Painting Activity!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Campus Center Breezeway
President's Welcome and State of the University Address
Join RIT President Bill Sanders for his State of the University Address and welcome back to campus.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Performing Arts Center
Sixth slide: The background is white, and the bold text on the left says “Friday.” The orange banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 11.” There is a thin line in the center. There are two logos on the bottom left: “Interpreter Requested” and “Interpreter Requested Needed (Scan QR Code),” with a QR code in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed with the event title in orange and bold, while the time and location are in black.
Deaf Culture Day at Red Wings Baseball
Join us to celebrate Deaf culture! Limited FREE tickets and $5 bus transportation are available.
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
ESL Ballpark
Anxiety Toolbox Workshop
Workshop focused on understanding anxiety, learning ways to manage it, and developing healthier responses.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
WAL 3530
Food Truck Rodeo
Food Trucks: Roll N' Deep, The Melt, and Bubble Waffle Bus.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
M Lot
Battle of the Handshapes
Come build your ASL skills through interactive play, creativity, friendly competition, and learning from one another. (Limited to 10 players per session)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
LBJ 60-3816
Seventh slide: The background is white, and the bold text on the left says “Saturday.” The orange banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 12.” There is a thin line in the center. There are two logos on the bottom left: “Interpreter Requested” and “Interpreter Requested Needed (Scan QR Code),” with a QR code in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed with the event title in orange and bold, while the time and location are in black.
Food Truck Rodeo
Food Trucks: Wraps on Wheels, Roc Bowlevard, and Mr. Squeeze.
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
M Lot
Open Figure Drawing - Weekly Sessions
Practice and refine your human drawing skills during open sessions.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Booth, Room 2480
Deaf Basketball Association
Come support the game!
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SLC, Courts 2 and 3.]

09/04/2026

Come hang out with us for Deaf Culture Night with the Red Wings! ⚾️🤟

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[Video Description:
The video begins with a person wearing an RIT sweatshirt standing outside on campus and throwing a white baseball toward the camera. The phone then falls to the ground. A person wearing a red crop top picks it up and asks, “Do you like baseball?”
The baseball is then thrown toward her. She catches it, throws it toward the camera, and puts it back while walking backward. She then throws the baseball behind her.
She uses American Sign Language (ASL) and says, “Red Wings are celebrating Deaf Culture Day.”
The scene cuts to footage of a Red Wings baseball game, showing many people sitting in the stands and watching the baseball players on the field.
The scene then cuts back to the person wearing the red crop top. She says, “It’s happening next week, September 11th, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The tickets are free but limited, so you better register! If you need transportation, don’t worry—we will have a bus, but you will have to pay a $5 fee. See you there!”
The video ends with footage of a baseball game at night, showing players gathered on the field while spectators cheer from the stands. The final scene shows the person in the red crop top saying, “And go Red Wings!”]

09/01/2026

🍎AppleFest 2026! 🍏

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[Visual Description:

The video opens with a blurred outdoor scene filled with people, trees, and sunlight. The title “AppleFest 2026” appears in large orange and black text. The view then comes into focus, showing a busy outdoor campus walkway with students and visitors walking around under green trees and a bright blue sky.

Three people are briefly featured as the crowd moves through the area. People walk toward and away from the camera, some carrying bags and drinks.

The video cuts to outside viewing booths. A woman sits behind the table while another person holds a colorful object toward her. Bottles and other items are arranged on the table.

The scene changes to another outdoor booth with an orange tablecloth. A person stands behind the table while a visitor in front of the booth waves bright orange pom-poms. Several people gather around the booth.

Next, a woman standing behind a black-covered table smiles and holds both hands up toward the camera. The table is covered with colorful stickers, small promotional items, and printed materials.

The video cuts indoors to tables filled with food. Dozens of small cups contain apple-based desserts, drinks, and dipping sauces. Students and visitors gather around the food tables.

The camera focuses on a young man standing inside a busy room with a group of students moving around the room. He's signing to the camera. Another student stands nearby and interacts with him.

The woman on the right is signing to the man on the left as people continue walking and socializing in the background.

The video returns outside to the campus festival. A booth with a large colorful blue and orange display is visible, with a DJ playing music. Briefly showing people dancing to the music in the Frisina Quad.

Several tables and booths line the outdoor area. Students and visitors browse displays, talk with representatives, and participate in activities. Representatives interact with visitors. Trees provide shade around the courtyard, while the surrounding brick campus buildings are visible in the background. ]

08/29/2026

2026 Apple Fest recap! 🍏🍎


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1: A smiling student wearing clear-framed glasses and a navy long-sleeved shirt holds a large white sign that asks, “Why did you pick RIT/NTID?” Behind him, several students gather around an activity table. One person wears a black shirt and shorts, while others wear casual shirts and jeans. The event takes place outdoors among trees, gardens, and campus buildings.
2: Students and community members gather outside in the sunshine. In the foreground, a woman (Carol, NTID President) with shoulder-length curly brown hair and glasses smiles while wearing a black outfit with a rust-colored cardigan and an orange beaded necklace. She talks with another attendee wearing a white shirt and a visor. Nearby, another person wears reflective purple sunglasses and a blue shirt. Behind them, students with backpacks and casual clothing stand together and socialize.
3: One guy is wearing a peach RIT polo and standing on the left, while another guy in a navy shirt is crouching on the right. A wooden co****le board is positioned between them on the grass.
4: A student in the red top and with dark long brown hair holding lots of apple based dishes. She is wearing glasses and holding two plates filled with different apple pastries and baked goods. Behind her is a table covered with more food, drinks, and event materials. in

5: A female with light brown hair and glasses stands at a long table filled with food. She wears a light blue long-sleeved top, light-colored pants, and carries a large brown shoulder bag. She holds a plate while reaching toward containers of food and sauces. The table is covered with many small bowls, cups, snacks, and different dishes. Other attendees can be seen in the background.
6: Two students wearing matching RIT shirts. On the left, a Black student with very short natural hair wears clear-framed glasses, a gray RIT tiger T-shirt, and an orange lanyard. They are smiling broadly at the camera. On the right, a light-skinned student with very long straight brown hair wears a gray RIT tiger T-shirt and smiles
7: A few people gather around. One guy is wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and white shoes. He bends over to pet a white pit bull dog. The woman is holding the pink leash attached to the white pit bull. The woman has brown, curly hair and is wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and red shoes. She is wearing a black backpack and looking at the guy while he pets her dog.
8: There are two pictures split into two sections, one on top and another on the bottom. The pictures show many people checking the table and chatting with others.
9: There are people near the table looking around. A man is wearing a black and charcoal-gray Infusion tie-dye design shirt, and he is playing with a Mexican toy called a balero. There is a table nearby with a blue sign on it featuring a parrot symbol and white text that says “Latin American,” but the text is cut off in the picture.
10: There is a tree with many leaves in the background, along with a few people. Two people are in the front posing for a picture. The person on the right has brown and blonde hair, is wearing glasses, and has on a white T-shirt with a design on it. The other person on the left is leaning her back against his back. She has dirty-blonde hair tied up, with her bangs left down. She is wearing an Apple Watch on her wrist and posing with her tongue out while winking. She is wearing blue clothing with text on it and holding something in her arm.
11: There is a brownish-red dorm building in the background with trees around it. There are many people dancing.

12: There is a table with many different foods on plates. A Black woman with her hair in a brown bun is wearing a white T-shirt and leopard-print pants. She is reaching for the food while holding a drink in her other hand.

13: There are two different pictures split into two sections, one on top and another on the bottom. The top picture shows people dancing and having a good time. In the bottom picture, people are sitting on the floor with their shoes touching each other. They are looking at each other while giggling and playing a game.

14: Three women are standing by the photobooth machine. The woman on the left is wearing a red shirt and jeans. She has braids and is looking at the photobooth pictures. The other two women are wearing glasses and have their hair down. One is wearing a blue shirt with a number on it, while the other has curly hair tied up with sunglasses on top of her head. She is also looking at the photobooth pictures.

15: Five students pose for a picture. Some of them are holding up peace signs, while one student has her hand in a fist and is covering her mouth.

16: A sunny outdoor scene shows three people gathered on a grassy area near a building. In the foreground, a person with long light brown hair wears sunglasses and a bright blue sweatshirt while looking through a camera mounted on a tripod. Beside them, a person with short reddish brown hair wears purple sunglasses and a light colored t-shirt with orange and pink design. They are signing to an individual who is wearing a red shirt who is partially visible in the picture.

17: One female student wearing black headphones with long curly brown hair looking down practicing chop sticks at a booth. Another student on the left wearing black and white tie-dye long sleeve, taking pictures.

18: Two female students wearing black tops and hats. They are smiling and posing for a picture.

19: One student on the left is wearing a blue polo top with blonde long hair. Other student on right wearing gray tshirt with yellow lettering.

20: Two students with glasses are posing at the photobooth and holding a RIT tiger sign with grass background backdrop.]

08/27/2026

🍎It's that time of year again...Apple Fest is back!🍎
Come celebrate with us at this fun campus-wide event where clubs, departments and organizations come together! It's a great way for all students to see what is offered! There will be Apple themed food, Live Music, and photobooth!

[Video Description:

The video opens inside SDC with an "APPLEFEST" banner hanging above. Three college students are in the center of the space. One student lies on the ground with their arms raised while two others stand beside them.

A large number of red and green apples fall from above onto the students, filling in the space. The scene cuts, then a student in a tie-dye shirt signs, "Big Event is coming this Friday, guess what!" Then transition to another student in a blue tank top who signs "AppleFest!" and back to the student with the tie-dye shirt who signs, "Yup! 29th Annual AppleFest!' The student with the blue tank top signs "Where??" and the student with the tie-dye shirt says "Find Oliver!"

The camera transitions and zooms down to Oliver, the student with a black shirt and blue shorts, and signs "SDC". The scene cuts, Oliver is outside, signing "Here! At Frisina Quad" and adds "Time what? 3pm to 5pm". The scene transitions back inside SDC with three students and signs "See you there!" ]

05/23/2026