Fall 2024 Convocation

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre Pomerantz Art and Design Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Convocation is the time for faculty and staff to gather together, acknowledge the start of our academic year, and welcome our campus community. Fall 2024 Convocation will be held in person in the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. It will feature announcements and remarks by President Joyce F. Brown, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Yasemin Jones, […]

Teaching in Turbulent Times: Best Practices for Productive Classroom Conversations

Robert Lagary Board Room Marvin Feldman Center, Ninth Floor, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City , NY, United States

This mini retreat workshop for faculty is focused on productive classroom discussions during times of civic, cultural, political, and social change and action. This event will be an opportunity for FIT faculty to discuss strategies and practices for initiating dialogue and responding to potential scenarios. This event is for FIT faculty only; RSVP here. 

It’s Your First Day of Class!

Virtual event

Join Center for Excellence in Teaching Coordinator Jeffrey Riman for this session designed to launch the fall 2024 semester. Topics include: Tips on teaching, preparation, and planning for your first day and beyond, creating a syllabus, and innovative ideas for getting the semester off to a great start! This is an online event. Please join […]

Exhibition: Statement Sleeves — Closes

Fashion and Textile History Gallery, The Museum at FIT Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Madame Grès, evening gown (detail), navy blue silk taffeta, circa 1980, France, gift of Mrs. Mildred Hilson, 82.234.3 December 6, 2023–August 25, 2024 Fashion and Textile History Gallery Whether puffed, ruffled, split, or sheer, statement sleeves have been a ubiquitous fashion trend for the past decade. These dramatic, contemporary creations can enliven and update a […]

Exhibition: It’s a Kid’s World; Play, Imagine, Create — Closes

Art and Design Gallery Pomerantz Center, Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York City, NY, United States

Illustration by Bonnie Wong. August 9–September 3, 2024 Art and Design Gallery When designing for young children it is important to experience the world as they do. This form of empathy allows for deeper sense connection and understanding. It’s a Kid’s World! Play, Imagine, Create embraces the imagination of a child and what it means […]