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FirstByte Week 3

Michael Yacci - Monday, September 11, 2023
 General   Events 

FirstByte's weekly update featuring events, activities, and resources

HAPPENING THIS WEEK in FIRSTBYTE

EVENT

FirstByte Donut Days - Featuring the GCCIS Librarian, Women in Computing, and Computing Organization for Multicultural Students

Tuesday, September 12
9:00am - 11:00am
Golisano Hall Atrium
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Grab a donut and chat with reps from around campus who support student success.
If you require interpreting services, please request them at http://myaccess.rit.edu.

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EVENT

FirstByte Unconscious Bias Training

Tuesday, September 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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This workshop will help you recognize and acknowledge your own bias and hopefully prevent yourself from making decisions based on a biased viewpoint. You will also learn how to take into consideration how someone's ethnicity, race, background, etc. can impact how they experience our society.
If you require interpreting services, please request them at http://myaccess.rit.edu.

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Tuesday, September 12
Start End   Event         Location
11:00am 1:00pm FirstByte - Focus Hours Golisano Hall 3455
Wednesday, September 13
7:00pm 9:00pm FirstByte - Focus Hours Wallace Library 4640

Other events happening this week


9/11: 
National Suicide Prevention Week Kick-Off
Find Success in the USA: Cultural awareness for international students

9/12:
President Munson's Welcome and State of the University Address
Social Tigers: Embrace the Awkward

9/12 - 9/23:
RIT in the Rochester Fringe Festival 

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9/13:
Fresh Check Day

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9/14:
COMS Academic Haven
Train Your Brain - Processing speed, cognitive flexibility, and selective attention

9/15:
RIT Food Truck Rodeo
Fiesta en La Plaza: Hispanic/Latine/x Heritage Month Kickoff Event

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

RIT Food Share1 in 3 college students faces food insecurity nationally which impacts physical health, mental health, and ability to succeed academically. Bern's Closet and Food Share (RIT's food pantry) are located in 113 Riverknoll
 
Counseling and Psychological Services provides confidential and personalized services to meet the mental health needs of RIT students.
Robert Riechel
GCCIS Embedded Mental Health Therapist
585-475-6027
rlrycc@rit.edu
Golisano Hall, Room 2265

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK

Events

Tuesday, September 19
Start End   Event         Location Group
11:00am 1:00pm FirstByte - Focus Hours GOL-3455 FirstByte
Wednesday, September 20
7:00pm 9:00pm FirstByte - Focus Hours Wallace Library 05-4640 FirstByte

 

FirstByte Reminders

  • FirstByte XP allows first-year GCCIS students to earn points for attending FirstByte events and other activities on campus throughout the fall semester.
  • Make sure you check in on Campus Groups when you attend a qualifying event and you could win some exciting prizes at the end of the semester. For more details, check out the Checklist on our Campus Groups page.

Check out some photo highlights from last week’s event, and make sure to follow @RITGolisanoCCIS to see more photos and events and stay up to date on all things GCCIS!

EVENT

FirstByte - Focus Hours

Tuesday, September 19
11:00am - 1:00pm
GOL-3455, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, United States
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A designated space and time for students to study together, to help with accountability and provide a quiet space to work. Snacks will be provided!

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EVENT

FirstByte - Focus Hours

Wednesday, September 20
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wallace Library 05-4640, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, United States
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A designated space and time for students to study together, to help with accountability and provide a quiet space to work. Snacks will be provided!

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