RIT/NTID Student Life Team

RIT/NTID Student Life Team RIT/NTID Student Life Team
Dare to be Rare! What is Student Life Team? Student Life Team (SLT) is a professional service focused on college students.

SLT centers around three main categories:

[1] Support and serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing students of all year levels at RIT. Not only that, we also support organizations such as ALANA, and clubs.

[2] Provide an environment where students can learn, grow, and understand themselves and the community.

[3] Develop partnerships, a network, and collaborations across RIT campus and with the community for the purpose of providing the best resources to our students.

09/20/2026

First year and feeling lost or don’t know where to start?Come and join us for the New Student Workshop!

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The video starts with a student sitting at a table in a room with bright orange walls, wearing glasses and an RIT T-shirt while looking at a laptop. A title appears, “You Stressed?”

Another student sits in a campus lounge area on a green couch. She wears a gray jacket and a black face mask while picking up a tissue. A title appears, “You Sick?”

The video cuts to a black-and-white shot of a student standing in front of a food ordering kiosk. A large red caption across the screen says, “You Craving?” The kiosk displays pictures of different food options, including fries and sandwiches, while a large screen behind the student shows food images and the words “Worthy Favorites.”

The last student walks into the center of the Student Development Center and looks around, looking lost and bored; then the student walks away, the video pauses, and a title appears: “You Bored”

The video returns to the student signing in front of the campus building. Text appears on screen asking, “Do you feel the same? Don’t worry. I’m here to help.” He continues signing, “Join us for the New Student Workshop,” followed by text showing the workshop information: “At SDC 1300/1310,” followed by “September 23” and “6 pm–7:30 pm.” And lastly said, “See you there!”

The video then shows a promotional graphic for the New Student Workshop. The graphic asks, “Not sure where to start?” “Feeling too much on your plate?” and “Need help getting organized?” It includes a QR code and a photo of a student resting their head on a notebook while surrounded by schoolwork. The event information says September 23rd, 2026, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm, SDC 1300/1310. The graphic also says, “Come to our workshop; we’ll discuss everything you need to know as first year! Walk out confidently!”

The RIT National Technical Institute for the Deaf Student Life Team logo appears at the bottom.

The video ends with a black screen displaying “STAY CONNECTED” in white and orange text, followed by Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube icons and the soci

09/19/2026

☀️ Goodbye, summer! Hello, fall! 🍂
Check out some highlights and fun moments from our events as we welcome the new season! 🍁✨


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[Video description:
In the beginning, dark yellow text with a black outline appears saying, “Hello Summer,” followed by orange text with a black outline saying, “Hello Fall! 2026,” over blurry videos of people enjoying their time and hanging out.
Then, there are several videos of people drawing, enjoying their own time, hanging out, and playing 9 Squares.
There are three videos of SLT workers interviewing students. In the first video, an SLT worker asks a woman, “What’s one thing you look forward to for the fall season?” She responds, “I’m looking forward to learning new things, going to school, and hanging out with friends!”
In the next video, a different SLT worker asks a guy, “Are you ready to say goodbye to summer?” He responds, “Yes!”
Lastly, another SLT worker asks three students, “Are you guys Team Summer or Team Fall?” One student says, “Fall!” while the other two students say, “Summer!” and “Team Summer!”
At the end, the video shows “Stay Connected” with three icons below for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, along with ntidslt.]

09/19/2026

☀️ Goodbye, summer! Hello, fall!🍂
Check out some highlights and fun moments from our events as we welcome the new season! 🍁✨


[Video description: In the beginning, dark yellow text with a black outline appears saying, “Hello Summer,” followed by orange text with a black outline saying, “Hello Fall! 2026,” over blurry videos of people enjoying their time and hanging out.
Then, there are several videos of people drawing, enjoying their own time, hanging out, and playing 9 Squares.
There are three videos of SLT workers interviewing students. In the first video, an SLT worker asks a woman, “What’s one thing you look forward to for the fall season?” She responds, “I’m looking forward to learning new things, going to school, and hanging out with friends!”
In the next video, a different SLT worker asks a guy, “Are you ready to say goodbye to summer?” He responds, “Yes!”
Lastly, another SLT worker asks three students, “Are you guys Team Summer or Team Fall?” One student says, “Fall!” while the other two students say, “Summer!” and “Team Summer!”
At the end, the video shows “Stay Connected” with three icons below for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, along with ntidslt.]

🍂Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! We are excited for the Fall season! 🍂 ---[ ID: First Image: An eye-level medium group ...
09/19/2026

🍂Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! We are excited for the Fall season! 🍂


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First Image: An eye-level medium group shot shows four young adults standing side-by-side outdoors on a paved courtyard, signing toward the camera. On the left, a woman with blonde hair pulled back into a high bun, wearing a red-and-white checkered flannel shirt open over a white top and black leggings. She holds both hands raised high beside her head, palms open and facing outward, with a smiling, playful expression. In the center left, a young man wearing a black T-shirt with a colorful anime character graphic ("SHADOW") and gray athletic shorts. He is signing to the camera. Center right, a woman with dark hair tied back in a low ponytail, wearing a maroon crew-neck T-shirt and light blue wide-leg jeans. She smiles brightly while holding both hands out in front of her with open, upward-facing palms. On the right, a young man with dark, curly hair is wearing a black Adidas T-shirt with three white side stripes and matching black track pants. He signs to the camera. The four stand in the Frisina Quad, with blue tape lines visible on the ground to the far left. A large brick college campus building with rows of dark-framed windows forms the backdrop, with trees surrounding it. ]

What’s Up at NTID! Check out all the fun things happening next week! [ ID: First slide: A promotional graphic for RI...
09/18/2026

What’s Up at NTID! Check out all the fun things happening next week!



[ ID: First slide: A promotional graphic for RIT NTID Student Life Team’s “What’s Up at NTID?” The background photo shows two smiling students standing together outside on campus. Both are wearing gray RIT shirts. The student on the left has short hair, glasses, and an orange lanyard, while the student on the right has long brown hair. Trees, a brick building, and other people are visible in the background. Large black, white, and orange text reads “What’s Up at NTID?” The RIT NTID Student Life Team logo appears in the top-right corner. An orange banner near the bottom reads “Sep 21–27.”]

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[ID: Second slide: The background is purple, and the large bold black text on the upper left says “Monday.” A peach-colored banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 21.” A thin vertical line in the center separates the events into two columns. Event titles are bold white, descriptions are white, and times and locations are bold black. The bottom-left corner has two interpreter symbols: “Interpreter requested” and “Interpreter request needed (Scan QR code).” A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed below.
Hazing Prevention Week Kickoff
Take the pledge for a safer campus and enjoy giveaways and treats!
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Campus Center Breezeway
Alternative Break: Info Session
Explore travel and volunteer opportunities for 2027!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
SAU 1510, 1829 Room
Co-op & Full-time Opportunities at FAST Enterprises
Meet recruiters and explore career opportunities!
11:33 am - 1:30 pm
Golisano Hall Atrium
RIT/NTID Weekly Coffee Chats
Connect with others and chat about campus life!
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Wallace Library, RADSCC.]

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[ID: Third slide: The background is purple, and the large bold black text on the upper left says “Tuesday.” A peach-colored banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 22.” A thin vertical line in the center separates the events into two columns. Event titles are bold white, descriptions are white, and times and locations are bold black. Small organization logos and interpreter symbols appear next to some event titles. The bottom-left corner has two interpreter symbols: “Interpreter requested” and “Interpreter request needed (Scan QR code).” A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed below.
Gather and Game (NTID Community)
Play games, relax, and connect with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
SDC, SLT Community Room
NSC Forum
It is open to the RIT/NTID community, and it is also a place where you guys can address your concerns.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SDC 1300/1310
DICK'S Sporting Goods: Co-op Opportunities
Explore paid internships, full-time opportunities, and free housing!
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Golisano Hall 1400
Ready When Life Gets Hard: Your Safety Plan
Learn coping strategies and create a personal plan for life’s challenges!
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SDC 1300
Taco Tuesday
Spice up your Tuesday. One taco at a time!
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Frisina Quad & Ellie Place.]

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[ID: Fourth slide: The background is purple, and the large bold black text on the upper left says “Wednesday.” A yellow banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 23.” A thin vertical line in the center separates the events into two columns. Event titles are bold white, descriptions are white, and times and locations are bold black. Small organization logos and interpreter symbols appear next to some event titles. The bottom-left corner has two interpreter symbols: “Interpreter requested” and “Interpreter request needed (Scan QR code).” A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed below.
Nuestra Fuerza: Mentorship in STEM
Connect with Latino professionals and students to explore mentorship and community in STEM!
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
SAU 1829
New Student Workshop
Learn tips to manage your time, assignments, schedules, and well-being!
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
SDC 1300/1310
Hands of Fire
Explore faith, connect, and build community through ASL Bible study and events!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SDC 2102
Destress Movie Night with WIT
Relax and enjoy a movie with Women in Technology after the Career Fair!
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Campus Center, PRISM CPC-2050
No Voice Zone
Learn basic ASL from fellow students and connect with others! No ASL experience needed.
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SDC 1300/1310.]

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[ID: Fifth slide: The background is purple, and the large bold black text on the upper left says “Thursday.” A bright lime-green banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 24.” A thin vertical line in the center separates the events into two columns. Event titles are bold white, descriptions are white, and times and locations are bold black. Interpreter symbols appear next to some event titles. The bottom-left corner has two interpreter symbols: “Interpreter requested” and “Interpreter request needed (Scan QR code).” A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed below.
Goat Yoga with Health Promotion!
Relax, stretch, and enjoy a 30-minute yoga session with goats! Bring a mat or towel.
11:30 am - 12:10 pm, 2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Greek Lawn
FirstByte Donut Days
Enjoy free donuts and connect with Housing, the Writing Center, and the Expressive Communications Center (ECC).
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Golisano Hall, Atrium
NSPM: Transitions and Connections
Connect with trans and nonbinary students through activities and discussions!
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Gene Polisseni Center
Momentum I: Leadership Development Program
Build leadership skills and explore opportunities at RIT!
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Campus Center, Bamboo Rooms 2610/2650
Vision Board
Create your own vision board, set goals, and visualize your dreams!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SDC 1300/1310.]

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[ID: Sixth slide: The background is purple, and the large bold black text on the upper left says “Friday.” A light blue banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 25.” A thin vertical line in the center separates the events into two columns. Event titles are bold white, descriptions are white, and times and locations are bold black. Interpreter symbols appear next to the event titles, and the Deaf Basketball Association logo appears beside its event. The bottom-left corner has two interpreter symbols: “Interpreter requested” and “Interpreter request needed (Scan QR code).” A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed below.
Game Devs of Color Watch Party
Connect with fellow gamers and developers, watch presentations, and share ideas!
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MAGIC Spell Studios, Atrium
Interview Essentials
Practice interview skills and build confidence with guidance from RIT staff and students!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monroe Hall 2070
Deaf Basketball Association
Check out DBA’s livestream on Facebook!
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SLC Courts 2 and 3.]

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[ID: Seventh slide: The background is purple, and the large bold black text on the upper left says “Saturday.” A light pink banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 26.” A thin vertical line in the center separates the events into two columns. Event titles are bold white, descriptions are white, and times and locations are bold black. Small organization logos and interpreter symbols appear beside some event titles. The bottom-left corner has two interpreter symbols: “Interpreter requested” and “Interpreter request needed (Scan QR code).” A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner. The events are listed below.
Deaf Culture Day at Stokoe Farms
Celebrate Deaf culture with farm activities, refreshments, and a special tribute to Dr. William Stokoe!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stokoe Farms, Scottsville
ROC Game Fest 2026
Discover and play indie video games and tabletop games from over 50 developers!
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
SHED, Lobby and surrounding rooms
Roc Indie Book & Zine Fair
Explore unique books, zines, photography, and creative works by independent artists and publishers!
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
RIT City Art Space, 32 Adventure Place
Deaf Kickball Association
Join DKA for kickball, friendly competition, and fun!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Greek Lawn & Club Field 2.]

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[ID: Eighth slide: The background is purple, and the large bold black text on the upper left says “Sunday.” A peach-colored banner near the top-right corner shows the black text “Sept 27.” A thin vertical line runs down the center, with one event listed on the left and the right side left empty. The event title and description are white, while the time and location are bold black. An interpreter symbol appears next to the event title. The bottom-left corner has two interpreter symbols: “Interpreter requested” and “Interpreter request needed (Scan QR code).” A QR code appears in the bottom-right corner. The event is listed below.
Health & Wellness Trivia
Test your health and wellness knowledge with fun trivia!
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SDC 1300/1310.]

09/18/2026

Have you ever said one more video and ended watching more?

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The title “Never Have I Ever” appears on screen in large text.
The video shows different college students standing in various hallways and campus spaces while answering “Never Have I Ever” questions. Each student holds either an “I HAVE” or “NEVER” paddle to show their answer.

The first student wears a gray RIT tiger T-shirt and holds an “I HAVE” paddle while the caption asks, “Have I ever said ‘I’ll do it later’ and never did it?”

Another student wearing glasses, a black long-sleeve shirt, and brown pants holds an “I HAVE” paddle while the caption asks, “Have I ever spent too much money on DoorDash?”

Another student wearing glasses and large black headphones stands near an NTID display and holds an “I HAVE” paddle. The caption asks, “Have I ever made a new friend because we complained about the …” Small star pimple patches appear around her face, followed by a spinning/loading graphic above her head.

A student with reddish hair then appears in a campus hallway holding an “I HAVE NEVER” while the caption asks, “Have I ever checked my bank account and immediately closed the app?”

One student wearing glasses, a black graphic T-shirt, and dark shorts holds a “I HAVE” paddle while the caption asks, “Have I ever started an assignment 10 minutes before it was due?”

Another student wearing a striped off-the-shoulder top and white sunglasses on her head holds a “I HAVE” paddle while answering, “Have I ever walked into the wrong classroom?”

Two students appear together in a hallway, each holding the “I HAVE” answer paddles to the question, “Have I ever accidentally liked an old Instagram post?”

The video then shows another student answering the question, “Have I ever spent too much dining dollars on campus food?”

A student wearing a white cardigan then answers the question, “Have you ever say one more video but ended up watching more?” She gestures toward the camera and holds up an “I HAVE” and “I HAVE NEVER” paddles.]

09/18/2026

🌮 TACO TUESDAY IS CALLING! 🌮
Spice up your Tuesday with tacos and good vibes! Join us for Taco Tuesday in collaboration with Latin American Deaf Club!



[ Visual description:
A woman with a black tank top and a brown striped skirt sits at a table posing with her phone inside the SLT community room. She signs “I’m really hungry,” then looks up with shock facial expression. The camera transitions to viewing the calendar that says “Taco Tuesday!” and transitions back to the woman, where the taco appears in her hands, and she takes a bite and signs, “Do you want some?” The scene transitions to her standing in front of a wood-paneled wall, where she expresses how good the taco was and asks where the event is. Then she moves the camera to the Ellie’s Place sign, then back down and signs, “When is the event? Sept 22nd from 4:30 pm to 6 pm and collaborating with Latin American Deaf Club, see you there!” The Taco Tuesday flyer appears: a colorful flyer with a light yellow background and orange and green accents. Large text at the top reads “TACO TUESDAY,” with illustrated tacos in the upper corners. Below it, the flyer says, “Spice up your Tuesday. One taco at a time!” The event is on September 22, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Ellie’s Place in the Student Development Center. A large orange circle reads “COLLAB WITH SLT!” Three large tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, green lettuce, and sliced red tomatoes are pictured across the lower half of the flyer. Green cilantro leaves and taco illustrations decorate the background. Logos for the Latin American Deaf Club and RIT Student Life Team appear at the bottom left.
Then it ends on a black screen with “STAY CONNECTED” and social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, along with the handle . ]

09/15/2026

Question of the day: How many months have 28 days?

Bring your answer and grab some popcorn! 🍿

Location: first floor of SDC

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The video begins with a close-up view of a red-and-white striped popcorn box filled with freshly popped popcorn. The scene then cuts to a woman standing behind a table in an indoor hallway. She is wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, and glasses, and She signed “Wanna free popcorn?” A red-and-white popcorn box and several popcorn seasonings are placed on the table in front of her. Text appears on the screen saying, “Come and stop by to answer this question:” and later asks, “How many months have 28 days?” She continues signing and then the video shows a whiteboard with the same question written on it. The video ends with a black screen encouraging viewers to “STAY CONNECTED” with NTID Student Life Team social media accounts.]

09/11/2026

Happy Friday, Tigers! 🐅
Is a taco a sandwich? 🌮🥪 Tell us what you think! 🤔


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The video opens with Ashley, a student with shoulder-length curly brown hair, wearing a light yellow top and light blue jeans, standing in front of a brick wall. Text above her reads, "IS A TACO A SANDWICH?" Ashley signs the question and asks people to answer yes or no.

The video cuts between students around campus sharing their responses. The first student says no, explaining that with a taco, food is placed inside it, while a sandwich has two pieces of bread together. She adds that tacos are Mexican food, so she does not consider them sandwiches. Another student answers no but admits she does not really know why. A student outside says no because tacos and sandwiches are very different and rejects the idea that they are the same. Another student says no because they are completely different foods and says nothing about them is similar.

One student answers, "It depends." He says that if the taco uses a tortilla, he would consider it a sandwich, but if it has a hard shell, he would not. Another student says no because a sandwich uses two separate pieces of bread, while a taco is one tortilla folded over.

A woman answers yes, pointing out that tacos can contain meat, tomatoes, lettuce, and other ingredients similar to a sandwich. Another student simply answers no and says, "It's not a sandwich." A student outside also says no because tacos do not have actual bread and are different from sandwiches. The final student answers yes, explaining that you use your hands to hold both foods and concludes, "Same thing!"

The video returns to Ashley in front of the brick wall. She says that most people answered no, then turns the question back to the viewer with the text, "Your turn. What do you think?"

The final screen reads "STAY CONNECTED" and shows social media icons with the handle "."]

What’s Up at NTID! Check out all the fun things happening next week! 🍂🍁 ---[ ID:First Slide: A promotional slide ti...
09/11/2026

What’s Up at NTID! Check out all the fun things happening next week! 🍂🍁

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First Slide: A promotional slide titled "What’s Up at NTID? Sept 14-19" features two young men playing co****le on a sunny outdoor campus lawn. In the top right corner, the RIT logo appears alongside text reading "National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Student Life Team." Across the top, the main title reads "What's" in bold black text, "Up at" in white text, and "NTID?" in large, bold orange text. Near the bottom left, a bright orange banner highlights the dates "Sept 14 - 19" in black text. In the foreground, one man wearing a light pink polo shirt and shorts holds bean bags on the left, while another man in a blue athletic shirt and dark shorts leans forward over a wooden co****le board on the right, holding a blue bean bag in each hand, about to throw.

Second Slide: An orange graphic flyer titled "Monday" with a white "Sept 14" banner in the top right corner lists two campus events. On the left side, the first event is "RIT/NTID Weekly Coffee Chats" from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at RADSCC between SHED and Wallace Library, where students can chat with Tim Albert and Amy Stornello at the RADSCC. The second event is the "Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Kickoff" from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Global Village Plaza, featuring Latino snacks, music, activities, and community connection. Both events include an icon indicating that an interpreter has been requested. The bottom left features a key explaining interpreter symbol icons, and the bottom right corner includes a QR code to request an interpreter. ]

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