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September 14 2023

RIT Golisano College of Computing School of Interactive Games and Media

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Happy Thursday, folks!

Free cups in the IGM Office (GOL-2145) stop by & grab one :)

Brag About It!

Students & Faculty! Want to share your story? Did you win a competition? Are you working on a cool project or co-op? Have you received any awards? Were you featured in an article?

Tell us about what your working on & let us brag about you! 


We want to hear about YOUR experiences - please tell us.... were begging.

Join our Brag List

this week's highlight

Gamers, developers unite at ROC Game Fest to showcase new game development >

Spectrum News features IGM students at ROC Game Fest, held in RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios.

cool events & opportunities 👀

August Fall Event Schedule October September November Orientation - 8/21 - 8/25 IGM New Student Game Meetup - 8/23 GCCIS FirstByte Carnival - 8/24 NMID Mentoring Program Kick Off - 8/25 TigerFest - 8/27 - 9/2 Welcome (back) IGM - 9/1 Roc Game Fest - 9/9 Rochester Fringe Festival - 9/12 IGM/iSchool Board Game Night - 9/15 Party w/ Iron Galaxy - 9/22 University-wide Career Fair - 9/27 IGM/iSchool Capture the Flag - 9/29 Brick City Weekend - 10/13 - 10/15 IGM/iSchool Board Game Night - 10/20 Ambassador Event - TBD IGM/iSchool/CS Halloween - 10/31 COMS Tiger Games Hackathon - 11/4 - 11/5 IGM/iSchool Board Game Night - 11/17 Ambassador Event - TBD December IGM/iSchool/CS Winter Holiday Party - 12/11

Join Arkhe at the Rochester Fringe Festival!

We're excited to invite you to our interactive installation, Living Room. Experience the intangible at the following showtimes:

  • Sept 15, 6 - 9 pm
  • Sept 16, 10 - 9 pm
  • Sept 17, 11 - 5 pm
  • Sept 22, 6 - 9 pm
  • Sept 23, 10 - 9 pm

Arrive when you wish, leave when you like. The experience is ongoing. More information at rochesterfringe.com

Learn more about how we built it in our interactive preview


Hispanic Heritage Month

RIT is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th - October 15th.

Read More »

Resume Reviews w/ Sten

FirstByte - Focus Hours

Tuesday, September 19 11:00am -1:00pm GOL-3455

Wednesday, September 20 7:00pm-9:00pm Wallace Library 05-4640

IRON GALAXY Information Session Sept 21, 2023  2-3pm GOL-1400 Auditorium Resume & Portfolio Review Sept 21, 2023  3-5pm GOL Atrium Resume & Portfolio Review Sept 22, 2023  2:30-5pm GOL Atrium Party Sept 22, 2023  6-9pm GOL Atrium
PARTY with IRON GALAXY

Wednesday, September 27 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gordon Field House

IGM Megagame: Emergence, Sep. 30

Join us for this fall’s first megagame, Emergence! Part LARP, part wargame, work with your team to steer the course of the world as a mysterious ninth planet draws close to Earth. In Emergence, players take on the roles of the leaders of the various factions of world leadership in 2033. Each 4-player team needs to manage their resources and engage in diplomacy with other teams, all while dealing with new and unknown threats.


It is highly recommended, though not necessary, to sign up as a team of 4. Teams will need to fill various roles, including:

• Military

• Diplomacy

• Treasury

• Intelligence



The World News Network team is made up of 4 independent, non-affiliated players, who are all responsible for reporting on game events as they unfold.


There are also a number of standby slots for additional players to join various teams, but we want to make sure we fill the minimum for each team first.


The game will run from 1PM until we're done (the game is timed, and will probably end around 10PM).


For tickets and more info: https://igmcrashtest.ticketleap.com/igm-megagame-emergence/

Looking for Tutors for the Golisano Tutoring Center to assist with IGME intro courses (listed below) Tuesday/Thursday 9a-2p.


Email your resume to Beth Livecchi at bmlpsn@rit.edu if interested!


IGME 105 Game Development and Algorithmic Problem Solving I

IGME 106 Game Development and Algorithmic Problem Solving II

IGME 101 New Media Interactive Design and Algorithmic Problem Solving I

IGME 102 New Media Interactive Design and Algorithmic Problem Solving II

IGME 206 Game Development for Programmers

CRASH TEST Do you: • like playing games? • like making games? • need to develop and test a game for class? • want to help other people test and develop their games? Join us every week at Crashtest for digital and analog playtesting, board gaming, game jams, guest speakers, and more! Mondays 6PM-11PM in MSS-2150 Join the Crashtest Discord: https://discord.gg/5ZfJgVP

RGDC - RIT Game Dev Club club meetings: Thursdays at 6PM in CAR-1155*

Discord: discord.gg/ybjJcqRPTZ


*If you need help locating the room, the building is here. You can also find the room on the bottom right on this floor plan.

Receive mentorship from Amazon AWS engineers and accelerate your career in Tech. Join the OpenSearch Project’s College Contributor Initiative for 10 weeks remotely. Apply Now. Click here for more info and the application form.

Internship Opportunity:


3D Printing and Projection Mapping for Immersive Training in Sappi’s Lanaken Mill


Training is an important aspect of a large industry such as a mill. Training is important due to the complexity of production as well as ensuring safety for new and existing employees. Furthermore, immersive and attractive training in mills is crucial both for safety, as one can give training in a risk-free environment, and for attracting and retaining younger employees.


In this project, we want to leverage mixed reality and, more specifically, projection mapping technology to offer an immersive, and therefore both a more attractive and meaningful, learning experience for new and existing employees in Sappi’s Lanaken Mill.


Read full proposal here.


Email KP at kxpigm@rit.edu if interested!

Girlhacks 2023

Hello!


We hope your summer is going great so far! As we prepare to head into the Fall 2023 semester, we would like to officially announce our hackathon for this year, Girl Hacks 2023! This 24-hour event is our biggest and most anticipated event of the year, and thus would love to have all of you participate!


As posted in the flyer below, this hackathon will take place on September 23 - 24, in the NJIT Campus Center Ballrooms. Please refer to the flyer for additional details.


Registration is now open at this link!: girlhacks.github.io


As mentioned before, we are very thrilled to be hosting this event, and could not do it without the help of our amazing sponsors. Additionally, it is a great opportunity to connect with professional organizations and meet people with similar interests! Be sure to not miss out! If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out to any of us. We hope to see you all there!


Sincerely,

The NJIT WiCS E-board

wicsnjit@gmail.com | Instagram | Website

New Jersey Institute of Technology

GAME ON! I am excited to share that our own Jennifer Hinton will be speaking at the NYS Innovation Summit being held October 16-17 in Saratoga Springs.
night games indiecade festival 2023

Night Games Returns!

IndieCade's beloved nocturnal celebration of games, interactive entertainment, and immersive outdoor experiences for players of all ages to be hosted November 10-11, 2023 at The Music Center in Downtown LA.


November Festival!

Join us this November as we celebrate this year’s IndieCade indie game nominees. Connect with the creators, experience the gameplay, play demos and featured games, and have a chance to be a part of this groundbreaking community!



Festival 2023 includes:

  • Nov. 4: The annual Festival Awards stream on the front page of Steam
  • Nov 10 & 11th: Night Games is back LIVE and in person at The Music Center’s Jerry Moss plaza in downtown Los Angeles
  • Nov. 3-17: A two week Steam sale of this year’s nominees, past selections, and IndieCade member games.
  • Nov. 4: The annual Festival Awards stream.
  • TBA: Post-mortems, streams, show-and-tells, and more!

To our friends in video game academia,

 

Hello! I'm Sam Warnke, Conference Producer for GDC. It’s time to kick off the GDC's Game Narrative Review exercise once again! The Game Narrative Review program is designed to facilitate student learning about the narrative components of games while rewarding students with the opportunity to win free passes to Game Developers Conference (GDC). This is a great chance for your students to exercise their analytical and creative writing skills when it comes to games; going to GDC would give them a chance to interact with professionals in the industry, an invaluable opportunity.

 

Over the years, we've found students gain the most from this program when instructors incorporate the exercise into an appropriate semester class as a mandatory or optional assignment. Alternately, students can participate individually, following the submission guidelines included in the 3 documents attached:

  • An FAQ on the Game Narrative Review program (including when, how, and why to submit)
  • A template for Game Narrative Review submissions
  • A sample of a completed Game Narrative Review

 

Additional information on the program can be found in the attached FAQ. Also attached is a sample of a completed Game Narrative Review, as well as the template for your students' reviews.

 

Completed Game Narrative Reviews are due by Friday, December 1, 2023. Students advancing to the next round will be notified late January 2023, with instructions for submitting posters prior to GDC. GDC will be held on March 18-22, 2024, taking place in-person at Moscone Center in San Francisco.

 

Please let us know if you have any questions and, as always, we welcome your suggestions.

 

All the best,

 

Sam Warnke (she/her) 

Conference Producer, Game Developers Conference

Media & Entertainment| Informa Tech

Career Services

Get Career Fair Ready!

September 14th, 3:30PM – 5:00PM, Campus Center Bamboo Rooms: 2610/2650

Are you ready for the Fall University-Wide Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 27? Stop by this event to learn more about the career fair, get your career fair questions answered by the Career Services team, learn how to view participating employers hiring your major, and learn how to leave a great first impression. Get access to Bern's Closet, which offers RIT students professional clothing—at no cost—to wear for the career fair and beyond.

Students are responsible for requesting interpreting services. To submit requests, please visit https://myaccess.rit.edu.


Let’s Chat About Careers in Games!

September 21st, 2:00PM – 3:00PM, GOL: 1400

Join Iron Galaxy's recruiting team and our Lead Character Artist for an exciting chat about careers in games! Whether you're an artist, designer, programmer, or producer we'll share details to help you in your game dev journey. This session will teach you about Iron Galaxy, show you how to prepare for a career in the gaming industry, and discuss what steps you should be taking to set yourself up for success. Iron Galaxy is one of the world’s largest independent video game developers with 80+ shipped titles. Our people combine their talents to create amazing ports, epic remasters, and new experiences from the ground up. We partner with the top companies in the gaming industry to co-develop and support AAA game creation at the highest level. See why we have been certified by Great Place to Work and GamesIndustry.biz.


Golisano College Drop-In Hours

You can meet with a GCCIS career services coordinator right in the Golisano College for quick questions. We have an office located on the second floor in room 2329. These hours will be in-person and are offered for your convenience.

Wednesdays I 11:00AM – 1:00PM

Thursdays| 12:00PM – 2:00PM 


Bausch & Lomb Drop-In Hours

We hold general drop-in hours, meant for quick questions, right in the Bausch & Lomb Center (first floor). You will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you prefer to meet with us virtually, please find the zoom link below, as that is certainly an alternative to coming in. We will have two coordinators on duty for all drop-in hours (one for in-person and one for virtual). Our drop-in hours will be held weekly (days/times below)

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday | 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Wednesday and Friday | 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Stop by Bausch & Lomb Center or drop into a Zoom Room.

Advisement:

!Attention First Year Students!

Please schedule your first year advisement meeting through starfish. A hold preventing you from registering for spring classes will remain on your account until you have this meeting.

Resources for Success
Bern's Closet

Need professional clothes for a job interview or presentation?

Stop by Bern's Closet -Food Share for FREE career ready clothing options.

1 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

RIT Food Share

Are you taking an introductory programming course in GCCIS and need some help? The GCCIS Tutoring Center (GOL-2410, overlooking the atrium) provides support for the following courses:


IGME 105 Game Development and Algorithmic Problem Solving I

IGME 106 Game Development and Algorithmic Problem Solving II

IGME 101 New Media Interactive Design and Algorithmic Problem Solving I

IGME 102 New Media Interactive Design and Algorithmic Problem Solving II

IGME 206 Game Development for Programmers

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

Wellness is a key component of student life at RIT.



Our multifaceted approach to student wellness encompasses all aspects of your personal well-being, including physical and emotional health as well as accessibility. We are here to support you during your time at RIT, and prepare you for continued success and growth through our innovative and inclusive programs, services, and education.

RIT students complete thousands of volunteer hours within our local community and beyond every year.


Our collective impact includes the creation of packaged meals, community gardens, refurbished technology in classrooms, and long-term housing for our neighbors. With so many ways to give back it can be difficult to know where to start.

reminder! no eating or drinking in labs* *water only

To be in compliance with fire safety standards and ensure safety, please remember not to prop lab doors open or leave the lab doors unlocked in MAGIC. If the doors are closed, students/faculty should need to swipe in to gain access.

Roc Game Dev Resources
GCCIS Student Printing Available Printing Locations: GOL-1664, only accessible to SE BS/MS and Data Science MS students  GOL-2025, accessible to all GCCIS students with their RIT ID card GOL-3688, all GCCIS students with their RIT ID card
access computing

AccessComputing, a National Science Foundation funded Broadening Participation in Computing Alliance, provides mentoring and funding for career development activities for students with disabilities in computing-related fields.

Free tutoring Opppurtunities- click to learn more
Find Community!! join the discord servers: RIT game Dev Club, The Makers' Guild, and NMID
RGDC
Maker's Guild
NMID
looking for other game devs? Discord Resources D3v Central Station Trans Game Dev
www.transgamedev.com 
d3vcentralstation discord
Stay Connected:

IGM OFFICE


David Schwartz – Director

David Simkins – Graduate Program Coordinator

Elouise Oyzon – Undergrad Program Coordinator

Beth Livecchi – Operations Manager

Jill Bray – Administrative Assistant to the Director

Shameelah Thomas – Senior Staff Specialist

Micah Audycki – Marketing & Student Experience Coordinator


ACADEMIC ADVISORS


Linda Searing – Last names: A-D, F – Academic Advisor


Theresa Gorecki – Last names: G-M – Academic Advisor


Mackenzie Derider – Last names: N-V, X-Z – Academic Advisor


Elisabeth Foster – Last names: E, W – Academic Advisor

FEEDBACK WELCOMED

If you have any questions, feedback, or exciting news, please email Micah Audycki at mxaigm@rit.edu. Your constructive feedback is always welcomed!