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Tag: Sustainability Council

Author Talk and Sustainability Networking Reception: “Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment” with Maxine Bédat

August 22, 2024 Laura Hatmaker

Author Maxine Bédat will discuss her book, Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment, with FIT’s Sustainability Council chair, […]

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Highlights of FIT’s 2023 Sustainability Conference

April 3, 2023 Jonathan Vatner College & Campus, Sustainability, Top Stories

FIT’s 17th Annual Sustainable Business and Design Conference took place March 28 and 29 in the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, in […]

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FIT Earth Week Activities

April 18, 2022 Laura Hatmaker

April 22–29 The FIT Sustainability Council and Student Government Association’s Sustainability Committee has organized a number of activities in recognition […]

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Albert Palmaccio Wins Sustainability Changemaker Award

April 21, 2021 Jonathan Vatner College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, Sustainability, Top Stories

Each spring, the president’s Sustainability Council honors one member of the FIT community with the Changemaker Award for lifetime contributions […]

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Online Exhibition: 6876 km — Opens

April 15, 2021 Laura Hatmaker

6876 km is the distance from the Garment District in Manhattan to The Association of Women Tie-Dyers in Modiya, Kindia. […]

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Students Take the Lead in Sustainability

April 12, 2021 Jonathan Vatner Students, Sustainability

FIT has long attracted students passionate about sustainability, eager to research natural materials and promote earth-friendly practices. This year, students […]

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2020 Sustainability Awareness Week

October 1, 2020 Laura Hatmaker

Sustainability is a key component of FIT’s mission and is embedded in the college’s curriculum and operations. During virtual Sustainability Awareness […]

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Karen Pearson Appears on Apparel Industry Podcast

June 17, 2020 Laura Hatmaker Faculty/Staff, School of Liberal Arts

Karen Pearson, chair, Science and Math, and chair, FIT Sustainability Council, appeared on the podcast Straight from the Source to discuss […]

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FIT’s Sustainability Conference Draws Record Crowds

April 8, 2019 Julianna Dow Featured, Sustainability

On April 3 and 4, nearly 1,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the college attended FIT’s 13th Annual […]

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2019 Sustainable Business and Design Conference: Innovation in Sustainability

February 6, 2019 Laura Hatmaker

April 3 and 4, 2019 The Sustainability Council at FIT hosts a Sustainable Business and Design Conference each spring. The […]

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Check In, Speak Out, Plan Ahead! Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns on the FIT Campus—Roundtable 3

April 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Check In, Speak Out, Plan Ahead! Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns on the FIT Campus—Roundtable 3

Are you an FIT employee who has encountered student mental health issues? Join us! The Mental Health Resources Team is [...]

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Elie Tahari Internship Information Session

April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Elie Tahari Internship Information Session

Join representatives from Elie Tahari to learn about their paid full- and part-time internships. Opportunities are available in the following [...]

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Best Versions of Ourself Wellness Series: Express Gratitude

April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Best Versions of Ourself Wellness Series: Express Gratitude

Show your appreciation by writing a gratitude card or note of thanks on Tuesday, April 29, anytime between noon and [...]

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Production Management and the Fashion Industry, Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Production Management and the Fashion Industry, Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape

Join us for a virtual conversation about production management and the fashion industry in today's changing global landscape featuring FIT [...]

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CitySource Symposium

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CitySource Symposium

The City Source Symposium, an extension of the City Source Local Supplier Showcase, offers a dynamic platform for manufacturers, designers, [...]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Humanoid Labs Information Session (Virtual)

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Humanoid Labs Information Session (Virtual)

FIT students are invited to submit bold, unfiltered content that reflects the raw energy and style of New York City. [...]

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Globally Connected @ FIT: Shibori, Cultures in Cloth

May 6 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Shibori, Cultures in Cloth

Clockwise from top left: Wada, Osako, Kawamura, and Salama. Join us for a virtual conversation featuring FIT Professor Yuniya (Yuni) [...]

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: 2025 BFA Fashion Show

May 8 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: 2025 BFA Fashion Show

The best work of students in FIT’s Fashion Design Bachelor of Fine Arts program is presented every spring in a [...]

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8–10 FIT Theatre Club presents Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking rock musical that follows a group of teenagers in 19th-century [...]

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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 9 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8–10 FIT Theatre Club presents Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking rock musical that follows a group of teenagers in 19th-century [...]

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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 10 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8–10 FIT Theatre Club presents Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking rock musical that follows a group of teenagers in 19th-century [...]

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School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

May 13

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

May 13–25 Various locations on campus This 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition presents the work of more than 600 student graduates in 16 [...]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Info Session (In Person)

May 13 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Info Session (In Person)

Looking for a new job, skill, or do you just want to learn something new, interesting, and innovative? FIT’s programs [...]

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NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

May 19 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

As part of the 2025 NYCxDesign Festival, FIT is hosting the annual NYCxDesign Student Showcase Night, featuring presentations from selected [...]

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

May 20 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all master’s degree candidates in the School of Graduate Studies. Tuesday, May [...]

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2025-05-21

2025 Commencement

2025 Commencement

May 21

2025 Commencement

FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all associate and baccalaureate degree candidates. Six ceremonies will be held over [...]

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2025-05-22

2025 Commencement

2025 Commencement

May 22

2025 Commencement

FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all associate and baccalaureate degree candidates. Six ceremonies will be held over [...]

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2025-05-25

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

May 25

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

May 13–25 Various locations on campus This 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition presents the work of more than 600 student graduates in 16 [...]

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April 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Check In, Speak Out, Plan Ahead! Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns on the FIT Campus—Roundtable 3

April 29
April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Elie Tahari Internship Information Session

April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Best Versions of Ourself Wellness Series: Express Gratitude

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Production Management and the Fashion Industry, Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CitySource Symposium

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Humanoid Labs Information Session (Virtual)

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May 6
May 6 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Shibori, Cultures in Cloth

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May 8
May 8 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: 2025 BFA Fashion Show

May 8 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 9
May 9 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 10
May 10 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

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School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

May 13 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Info Session (In Person)

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May 19
May 19 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

May 20
May 20 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

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May 19
May 19 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

May 20
May 20 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

May 21
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2025 Commencement

May 22
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2025 Commencement

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School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

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