September 2016
Zero Waste Information Table from Grow NYC
Learn about zero waste efforts from a GrowNYC representative; GrowNYC is the sustainability resource for New Yorkers that provides free tools and services citizens can use to improve the city and environment, which includes the management of the city's main greenmarkets.
Find out more »Campus Green Market
Fruits and vegetables grown by local farms will be for sale, plus tours of one of the FIT green roofs will be given. Learn about student projects including: Natural Dye Garden, Muslin Composting, CitiBike, BioDesign, and more.
Find out more »November 2016
The Great American Smokeout
FIT will take part the American Cancer Society's annual Great American Smokeout with an informational table in the Breezeway about going tobacco-free. Giveaways and refreshments will be supplied. Click here to read about FIT's Tobacco-Free Campus policies and programs online.
Find out more »March 2017
Aware Fair
This information fair on the Breezeway features tables and demonstrations on sustainability and ways individuals can get involved. The following groups/tables will participate: • Patagonia Worn Wear Tour: Patagonia’s biodiesel repair truck is traveling to colleges around the country to repair clothing for free and teach folks how to fix their own clothes. In an effort to repair more than just clothes, for this tour Patagonia has teamed up with the Post Landfill Action Network to create conversation and action towards a…
Find out more »October 2017
Sustainability Awareness Week Green Market
Join us outside for fresh fruits and vegetables, a freecycle station where you can exchange items, a table where you can learn about joining FIT Hives, and info from GrowNYC on recycling and composting in New York City. Farmers Market: 8 am–6 pm Freecycle: 12:15–3 pm GrowNYC: 11am–3 pm This event is part of Fall 2017 Sustainability Awareness Week, which is held throughout campus the week of October 2–6. fitnyc.edu/saw • #FITsustainability
Find out more »Take Back the Night March
Join the FIT community as we Take Back the Night. This important event calls for raised awareness and education on issues of domestic, sexual, dating, and gender-based violence. On this night, community members march to honor and remember the experiences and recoveries of victims and survivors of violence. This event is part of FIT's observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Visit fitnyc.edu/nomore for additional information.
Find out more »Domestic Violence Awareness Community Fair and Pledge Purple/No More Photo Shoot
Join the FIT community as we take a united stand against domestic violence and sexual assault. Resources and important information will be made available by members of local community agencies and organizations who provide services and assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Stop by to take some information, take a picture for the FIT #NoMore campaign via a photo booth on site and #PledgePurple to help end sexual violence. This event is part of FIT's observation of…
Find out more »April 2018
The Clothesline Project
FIT supports The Clothesline Project, a visual display that bears witness to relationship violence. During the public display, a clothesline is hung with shirts; each shirt is decorated to represent a particular person’s experience, by the survivor themselves or by someone who cares about them. Join us to help educate, document, and raise society’s awareness of the extent of the problem of relationship violence. Create a shirt to help with the healing process of those who have lost a loved…
Find out more »Protection and Self-Defense Workshop
Do you know how to defend yourself in a threatening situation? Learn basic methods of self-protection at this workshop led by George Francisco, associate assistant professor in Political Science and seasoned practitioner of Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo martial arts, along with his team from the Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy. Sexual Assault Awareness Education is brought to you by the Campus Anti-violence Education Group and sponsored by the FIT Security Advisory Committee, Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success, Department of Athletics and Recreation,…
Find out more »Yards for Yeardley and Sexual Assault Awareness Resource Fair
Join the One Love Foundation and the State University of New York in our campaign to go "Around the World for Yeardley" in honor of Yeardley Love and other victims and survivors of relationship abuse. SUNY campuses across the state will organize campus Yards for Yeardley campaigns with the goal of reaching 50 million yards, or "Around the World for Yeardley" as a SUNY community. FIT invites you to join our community as we walk together to support the One…
Find out more »October 2018
Campus Safety Day
This year’s Campus Safety Day event is being held during FIT’s Civility Week, taking place Monday, October 8 to Thursday, October 11, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We hope that by attending Campus Safety Day you will learn about the various ways you can keep yourself and your peers safe. Any small action of kindness could help a friend in need. For this event, the Dean of Students office, in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Department of Public Safety, Information Technology, Title…
Find out more »Take Back the Night March
Join the FIT community as we Take Back the Night, beginning at 5 pm (marching begins at 5:15 pm, rain or shine). This important event calls for raised awareness and education on issues of domestic, sexual, dating, and gender-based violence. On this night, community members march to honor and remember the experiences and recoveries of victims and survivors of violence. This event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For a full list of Domestic Violence Awareness activities, visit fitnyc.edu/nomore. This…
Find out more »Domestic Violence Community Fair, Pledge Purple, and ‘No More’ Photo Shoot
Join the FIT community as we take a united stand against domestic violence and sexual assault. Resources and important information will be made available by members of local community agencies and organizations who provide services and assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Stop by to take some information, take a picture for the FIT #NoMoreCampaign via a photo booth on site and #PledgePurple to help end sexual violence. This event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For a full…
Find out more »November 2018
FIT Honors Veterans Day: The Ninth Annual March of Colors
Calling all students, faculty, staff, administrators, veterans, and citizens to an FIT Veteran’s Day March of Colors. The march, led by FIT Public Safety, will begin outside of the Feldman Center and culminate at the Breezeway with the playing of "Taps," a moment of silence; performances of the National Anthem and “America the Beautiful” by the FIT Gospel Choir; and remarks by Chief Diversity Officer Ron Milon and SGA President Natalie Ho. The first 100 people will be given a flag lapel pin. Light refreshments will be provided by…
Find out more »October 2019
Patagonia Worn Wear Tour
Have a favorite garment that’s ripped, torn, or just plain wearing out? Bring it to the Breezeway for Patagonia's Worn Wear team to fix it up! The Worn Wear Tour is visiting seven design schools to spread the word about repair and reducing apparel waste. They'll be here Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 am to 4 pm, and Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 10 am to noon. Repairs are done on a first come, first served basis, and they'll fix any brand, not just Patagonia. This event is the…
Find out more »Patagonia Worn Wear Tour
Have a favorite garment that’s ripped, torn, or just plainbwearing out? Bring it to the Breezeway for Patagonia's Worn Wear team to fix it up! The Worn Wear Tour is visiting seven design schools to spread the word about repair and reducing apparel waste. They'll be here Monday, Oct. 14, from 10 am to 4 pm, and Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 10 am to noon. Repairs are done on a first come, first served basis, and they'll fix any brand, not just Patagonia. This event is the kickoff…
Find out more »Take Back the Night March
Join the FIT community as we Take Back the Night, beginning at 6 pm. This important event calls for raised awareness and education on issues of domestic, sexual, dating, and gender-based violence. On this night, community members march to honor and remember the experiences and recoveries of victims and survivors of violence. This event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For a full list of Domestic Violence Awareness activities, visit fitnyc.edu/nomore. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »November 2019
FIT Honors Veterans Day: The 10th Annual March of Colors
Students, faculty, staff, administration, veterans, citizens, and patriots are invited to participate in FIT's annual Veterans Day March of Colors. The march, led by Public Safety, will begin outside of the Feldman Center and culminate at the Breezeway with the playing of "Taps," a moment of silence, performances of the national anthem and “America the Beautiful” by the FIT Gospel Choir, and remarks by President Joyce F. Brown. The first 100 attendees will be given a flag lapel pin.…
Find out more »October 2021
Campus Safety and Resource Fair and Take Back the Night March
FIT's Campus Anti-Violence Education Group (CAEG) is holding a Campus Safety and Resource Fair for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on the Breezeway from noon to 2 pm on Oct. 14. All members of the campus community are invited to stop by and see representatives from on-campus and off-campus resources, view demonstrations, and enjoy performances by the Skyliners and Gospel Choir. The fair will end with a Take Back the Night March at 5:15 pm, which will also begin on the…
Find out more »Campus Safety and Resource Fair and Take Back the Night March
FIT's Campus Anti-Violence Education Group (CAEG) is holding a Campus Safety and Resource Fair for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on the Breezeway from noon to 2 pm on Oct. 14. All members of the campus community are invited to stop by and see representatives from on-campus and off-campus resources, view demonstrations, and enjoy performances by the Skyliners and Gospel Choir. The fair will end with a Take Back the Night March at 5:15 pm, which will also begin on the…
Find out more »April 2022
FIT SGA Sustainability Council Flea Market
The FIT Student Government Association's Sustainability Council holds a flea market featuring student small business, crafting booths, and informational tables in recognition of Earth Week. This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »November 2022
Sustainability Flea Market
By hosting this outdoor flea market, the Sustainability Committee of the FIT Student Government Association aims to spread awareness about the fragility of the environment and the importance of its protection, thinking in terms of ecological consciousness and how it relates to the fashion industry. The flea showcases a diverse collective of FIT student businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs that are making strides toward a more sustainable industry and campus community. Among the items for sale will be vintage and handmade…
Find out more »April 2023
Sustainability Fair
FIT is celebrating Earth Week 2023 with a Sustainability Fair on the Breezeway! Join fellow students, faculty, partners, and sponsors, for this exciting event dedicated to exploring ways to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on campus and beyond. Learn about the SDGs and FIT's sustainability initiatives. Have fun with games and giveaways, a raffle with prizes, a community dye bath demonstration, and a vintage clothing swap with FIT's Style Shop. Watch the movie The True Cost (2015)…
Find out more »October 2023
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Safety and Resource Fair
The Campus Anti-Violence Education Group invites the FIT community to participate in the Domestic Violence Awareness Resource Fair on Thursday, October 5, from noon to 2 pm in the Breezeway in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For a full list of resources, visit fitnyc.edu/nomore. Helpful information, demonstrations, and giveaways from on-campus and local resources will be made available. We also ask that members of the FIT community wear purple (the symbolic color for domestic violence awareness, and historically, the…
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