Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - The Office of Alumni Engagement invites all students to join us for RPI Smoothie Socials, your monthly midweek pick-me-up! Enjoy delicious smoothies and snacks, connect with fellow students and select staff members, and get to know the Alumni Engagement team. Each month features a fun theme and a unique giveaway for the first 50 students through the door! November’s theme - Sip & Clip; Giveaway - RPI steel water bottle; Featured flavor - Strawberry Sipper. We hope you’ll drop in and say hi!

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Join RPI at Work Associate Dean Michael Hughes for a 30-minute information session covering RPI's online, project-based Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering graduate degree programs. Learn how professionals can develop their practice in core engineering disciplines while customizing their program to fit their career needs. Please register to join this session.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Generative AI tools have made it easy for job seekers to produce nearly identical resumes and application materials. As a result, recruiters are now receiving hundreds of generic resumes that look and sound the same. With so many identical resumes, recruiters are increasingly ignoring AI-written submissions, and the odds of your resume being selected are slim. So, how do you stand out in an AI-driven job market? By taking a different approach. Join this webinar to learn how to stand out.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - One of the most common struggles PhDs face in their job search is identifying nonacademic career options that feel like a genuine fit. With a specialized background, it can be difficult to know where to begin or how to evaluate whether a career path aligns with your skills, values, and goals. Career exploration does not have to be an overwhelming process. With the right framework, you can identify career pathways that make sense for your background and take concrete steps toward your job search.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Associate Dean Dr. Brian Clark presents insight into personal financial management. The core areas of managing personal finance consist of income, spending, investments, and protection. Learn how to develop strategies for managing budgeting, emergency funds, debt, and more. Registration is required. Email sanchn2@rpi.edu.

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Learn to lead from every aspect of an organization with a real-world MBA experience. Prepare to lead the most dynamic and innovative organizations. Engage, involve, motivate, and lead others to reach their fullest potential. Join RPI at Work to review this innovative project-based, online MBA for professionals program. Please register to receive login details to join this virtual event.

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 (all day) - Do you want to make a difference for RPI? Do you want to gain skills in fundraising, communication, and customer service? You’re in luck! RenXchange is hiring! Benefits include: convenient location at the DCC, competitive pay, a fun environment with other students, and flex scheduling. Spaces are limited – apply by Oct. 30 at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5620f155c9d94a76977dc3806bb3584c. For more information contact Chase Kleebauer at kleebc@rpi.edu.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Department would like to invite you to learn about the many graduate school opportunities in Biomedical Engineering! Join us for an information session on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10am EDT to learn more about the graduate degrees offered, specific research areas our department specializes in, and the application process. We also welcome any questions you may have during the event. For more information, contact BME@RPI.EDU

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - BMEGC(Biomedical Engineering Graduate Council) is hosting a career panel on October 26th from 3-5 PM. Come ask questions of and network with professionals from Regeneron, GE healthcare, the Severino center, and Albany Medical College! Refreshments provided. Undergraduates and graduates welcome. Sign up: https://forms.gle/wSMzmAM74rPjqizF8.

The 2027 McKinney Writing Contest is open from November 1, 2026 through March 8, 2027 at 11:59pm. Submit in any or all of the following categories: Academic Essay (undergraduate and graduate division); Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, or Drama; Poetry; or Language & Image. First prize $300; 2nd prize $175; and 3rd prize $75.