Momentum III in Partnership with Eureka! (Day 1)

Momentum III: In partnership with EUREKA!, momentum III is an annual event open to all RIT students who are passionate about using their skills to initiate social change. Students will work alongside a community organization that has a challenge or opportunity that could benefit from our help with a fresh perspective or approach. In a 48-hour timeframe, multi-level and interdisciplinary teams collaborate with stakeholders of the community organization to propose solutions following the project prompt. The event concludes with team presentations to a panel of experts who select one proposal to go forward toward implementation.

MAIN PROMPT

How can we promote the New York State Park at High Falls as a must-visit destination for residents and visitors to Rochester?

PATH 1: Music/Culture/ Entertainment on High Falls Waterfront

What strategies can we employ to promote performances in the park and future cultural activities to residents and visitors to Rochester?

PATH 2: Cultural History/Heritage of High Falls

What strategies can we employ to integrate Rochester’s historical heritage into the park’s features in ways to appeal to residents and visitors?

PATH 3: Recreation and Park Activities

What activities or venues would be appealing to residents and Rochester visitors to interact with the waterfront environment?

The schedule for Momentum III is as follows:

Thursday October 24th
Introduction and Kick-Off
Skalny Room - Lower Level of Schmitt Interfaith Center

Participants will take this time to connect with the CLCE, Eureka! and Greentopia for an introduction of the program and information about the main prompt. Participants will also take this time to review the leadership skills necessary for the program and review the importance of using a strengths-based approach in leading change.


Friday October 25th
321 State St, Rochester, NY 14608

Participants should promptly arrive in the SAU loop at 9:00 am, as the bus will pick the participants up at 9:15 am. We will start at the MCC downtown campus and then head to the High Falls State Park to meet with Greentopia. The bus will depart at 5:15 pm.

Please dress for the weather as we will be outside walking around regardless of the weather

Saturday October 26th
Skalny Room - Lower Level of Schmitt Interfaith Center

Teams meet at assigned times with alumni facilitators
Teams arrive at presentation location by 4:00 PM
Final Presentations at 5:00 PM

Feedback and Implementation Concepts selected 7:00 PM


Food will be provided.

Please submit an interpreting request for this event at myaccess.rit.edu

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