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2026 Spring Showcase Concert

Friday / March 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm The Rensselaer Music Association will be performing in EMPAC this Friday! Our groups are excited to perform for you in this beautiful space - this brass heavy set will feature Symphonic Band, Trumpet Troupe and Analog Brainrot, the RMA's tuba and euphonium quartet. Hope to see you there! Repertoire:     Symphonic Band: Guadalcanal March (Richard Rodgers, arr.

Fair Game Films: A Selected Screening of the Films of Ericka Beckman

As a part of the Department of Games and Experiential Media's "Gamefest" and Arts' iEar Presents, this screening and discussion will draw on Beckman’s longstanding exploration of how physical action, and our memory of it, constructs cultural images and influences both our behavior and perception of reality. Visit EMPAC Theater at 2:15pm on March 28.

Sports Rules and Musicals: A Conversation with Artist Ericka Beckman

Engaging live-action choreographed sequences, as well as handcrafted layered animation, and face paced soundtrack, Beckman transforms the cultural norms communicated through common-place material such as fairytales and games. As part of the Department of Games and Experiential Media's "Gamefest" programming and Arts' iEar Presents, Beckman will give a talk on her work and the relationship between her art and games from 12pm-2pm on March 28 at EMPAC Theater.

Celebrate the Future Generations of Game Designers at GameFest 2026

GameFest returns to EMPAC on Saturday, March 28 from 12pm-7pm. GameFest is an annual showcase of student talent in game development, bringing together students from around New York State and the Northeast to exhibit their games. This year's event will feature talks and film screenings from visiting artist, competitive eSports matches, and a retro gaming lounge.

Jonsson Engineering Center (JEC) to Greene Walkway Construction Resuming – Access and Parking Impacts

Construction on the JEC–Greene walkway will resume March 23. The adjacent lower parking lot will be used for staging, resulting in limited parking, and daytime access beneath will be restricted. Beginning April 1, the walkway will be fully closed to allow for installation of new pavers, with detours in place. Additional work includes railing replacement, ramp and stair completion, concrete sealing, and landscaping. The project is on track for completion ahead of Commencement on May 16.

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