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Join us for RPI's Watch Party for NASA's Artemis II Launch

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM - We warmly invite you to join RPI's Watch Party for NASA's Artemis II Launch. The event is scheduled for April 1, 2026, starting at 5:45 PM ET in LOW 3051 (please note that the launch time is subject to change by NASA). We will begin with a few exciting short talks/presentations along with snacks and beverages, and there will also be plenty of fun giveaways/goodies. 

Naval ROTC Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:00 AM - Fri , April 3, 2026 12:00 AM - From now until Friday, April 3rd, you can grab a dozen delicious Original Glazed donuts for just $12. Find us inside the Student Union or outside Sage Dining Hall from 0800-1600. Whether you’re fueling up for a long study session or just need a morning pick-me-up, these donuts are the perfect treat to help fund student-led activities and professional development for our future leaders

Side by Side Concert 2026

Tuesday / March 31, 2026 at 7:30 pm The combined forces of the RPI Orchestra and Empire State Youth Orchestra's Symphony Orchestra unite to perform Gustav Mahler's epic Symphony no. 1. The program will be led by RPI music faculty Dr. Robert Whalen, and will also include a performance of Edvard Grieg's famous Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by 2025 Concerto Competition winner Armstrong Wang '27. Presented by School of HASS Performance Rensselaer Orchestra and ESYO

Lally Launches New Center for Management of Ethics in Emerging Technology 

Lally is proud to announce the launch of the Center for Management of Ethics in Emerging Technologies. The Center will integrate ethics into education, support student and faculty research, host seminars, and provide thought leadership on ethics in emerging technologies. Future plans include white papers, faculty grants, and visiting experts to advance responsible leadership.

Professor Raffi Garcia appointed Director of the Center for Financial Studies

Lally is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Raffi Garcia as the new Director of the Center for Financial Studies, effective March 1, 2026. An Associate Professor of Finance in Lally, Professor Garcia steps into this leadership role to advance research, teaching, and engagement in the field of finance and emerging technologies, and to strengthen Lally’s impact in this critical area.

Professor Saggi Nevo Appointed Director of New Center in Lally

Lally is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Saggi Nevo as the new Director of the Center for Management for Ethics in Emerging Technologies, effective March 1, 2026. An Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems in Lally, Professor Nevo steps into this leadership role to advance scholarship, teaching, and thought leadership at the intersection of ethics and emerging technologies, an area of growing significance in alignment with Lally’s strategic priorities.

RPI Chief of Public Safety Patricia Groeber: A Trailblazer for Women in Law Enforcement

Patricia Groeber, Chief of Public Safety at RPI, was recently featured in “Women in Law Enforcement: Trailblazing Troopers of the New York State Police,” a video highlighting women who helped reshape the profession, including some of the first to serve in the New York State Police (NYSP). In the video, Groeber reflects on making history as the first Deputy Superintendent of the NYSP and the challenges she overcame being among the early female members of the force.
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