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Central Park Birder Christian Cooper Speaks at Diversity Comic Con
Millions were outraged earlier this year when a woman called the cops on Central Park birdwatcher Christian Cooper claiming, “An […]
Read moreFIT Diversity Comic Con 2020
As part of its Civility Week, FIT hosts the Diversity Comic Con for a third year, and this year will be completely online, […]
Read moreCivility Week 2020: Social Justice
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosts Civility Week, a week of activities, talks, and workshops aimed at achieving the goals of […]
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Laila Lalami, Author of The Other Americans, Speaks to Presidential Scholars
To kick off each school year, FIT’s honors students discuss a “Summer Read,” chosen by Yasemin Celik Levine, executive director […]
Read moreOnline Event: Difficult Conversations: Talking About Race, Communication, and Social Justice with Dr. Tina M. Harris
Louisiana State University Professor Dr. Tina M. Harris, one of the foremost experts in interracial communication, will be the guest […]
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Alexander Nagel Discusses Archaeology Research and Pedagogy
This July, Alexander Nagel, assistant professor, History of Art, spoke on recent research on the archaeology of the UNESCO World […]
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Three FIT Students Awarded Gucci Changemaker Scholarships
Gucci America has announced its 2020 class of Gucci North America Changemakers Scholarship recipients, and of the 20 students selected, […]
Read morePOSTPONED: Fashion Culture: Blacks in Ballet: The Shadow World
POSTPONED Join Theresa Ruth Howard for an enlightening lecture documenting the history of black people in ballet. A former ballerina, […]
Read moreUCE of FIT Remembers Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
On Tuesday, February 11, the United College Employees (UCE) of FIT hosted a commemorative event on the history of transatlantic […]
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