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HASS Arch Field Trip: Garden Planting and Trail Work in Frear Park | June 19

Join us from 10am to 2pm on June 19 in Frear Park to plant native wildflower plants in the native plant gardens. This is open to students of all majors, staff and faculty. This will be followed by a walk on the nature trails in Frear Park. Tools, gloves, lunch, and water will be provided. Students must register on Handshake to join the field trip. Carpooling is recommended. Contact bram@rpi.edu if you need assistance coordinating transportation.

TEM Sample Preparation Short Course

June 17, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM - Lectures on techniques & material 

June 17, 1:00PM-5:00PM, June 24-June 26, 9:00AM-5:00PM - Practical Sessions (Sign Up Required)

Participants will have the option to practice Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) sample preparation and TEM imaging with a sample from their own project. Submitting samples ahead of time is preferred to accommodate as many samples as possible. Lunch will be included, registration is limited to 25 participants.

Long Term Care Insurance 101: What is it and why should I consider it?

Date: 7/21/2025 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Long Term Care Insurance 101: What is it and why should I consider LTC coverage? Sponsored by the Rensselaer Alumni Association and presented by Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA). Join us for an engaging session on Long-Term Care Insurance! Discover what this unique coverage is all about and how it can support your health, independence, and lifestyle as you age.

Hudson Mohawk | Welcome Party for the Class of 2029! 🥳

Date: 8/10/2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join us for the 3rd annual incoming student sendoff as we meet our local first-year students from the Class of 2029 and offer the opportunity to network with other members of the Hudson Mohawk alumni chapter and RPI community! The event will take place at Pat's Barn, a 200-year-old landmark that's part of the historic DeFreest Homestead, built by Dutch settlers in the mid-18th century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Barn was fully restored and renovated in 2009 due to the generosity of RPI honorary trustee C.

SoCal | Orange County Incoming Student Sendoff 2025

Date: 8/2/2025 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Join us at our annual new/incoming RPI student sendoff! We have 37 new students attending RPI from SoCal this year (21 from LA and surrounding areas, 6 from Orange County, and 10 from San Diego). This event is a great opportunity for new students and families from the local area to meet one another, to meet current students, to gain insights on getting started in Troy, and to meet local alumni and hear about their experiences and careers. An important part of this is also to let new students know they have a support network in their local RPI community!

Hudson Mohawk | Welcome Party for the Class of 2029! 🥳

Date: 8/10/2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join us for the 3rd annual incoming student sendoff as we meet our local first-year students from the Class of 2029 and offer the opportunity to network with other members of the Hudson Mohawk alumni chapter and RPI community! The event will take place at Pat's Barn, a 200-year-old landmark that's part of the historic DeFreest Homestead, built by Dutch settlers in the mid-18th century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Barn was fully restored and renovated in 2009 due to the generosity of RPI honorary trustee C.

Boston | Incoming Student Sendoff 2025

Date: 8/10/2025 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM All members of the RPI community are invited to join us for a picnic to send-off this year's incoming Class of 2029. Our special guests will be incoming students and their families, who are encouraged to bring their questions about RPI. This is a wonderful opportunity for new students, parents, siblings, other family members, and alumni to network and meet members of the greater Boston community as well as each other before heading off to Troy later this summer. We'll eat, drink, and enjoy a summer afternoon together.

SoCal | San Diego Incoming Student Sendoff 2025

Date: 8/9/2025 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Join us at our annual new/incoming RPI student sendoff! We have 37 new students attending RPI from SoCal this year (21 from LA and surrounding areas, 6 from Orange County, and 10 from San Diego). This event is a great opportunity for new students and families from the local area to meet one another, to meet current students, to gain insights on getting started in Troy, and to meet local alumni and hear about their experiences and careers. An important part of this is also to let new students know they have a support network in their local RPI community!

SoCal | Los Angeles Incoming Student Sendoff 2025

Date: 8/9/2025 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join us at our annual new/incoming RPI student sendoff! We have 37 new students attending RPI from SoCal this year (21 from LA and surrounding areas, 6 from Orange County, and 10 from San Diego). This event is a great opportunity for new students and families from the local area to meet one another, to meet current students, to gain insights on getting started in Troy, and to meet local alumni and hear about their experiences and careers. An important part of this is also to let new students know they have a support network in their local RPI community!
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