Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Join Beyond Graduate School for this webinar where we'll discuss what master's students need to know about career fairs. You'll learn what the purpose of a career fair is, how to prepare before you attend, and how career fairs fit into your broader job search strategy. A career fair is just one part of your job search but knowing how to use it effectively can make a significant difference in your results.

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - New students are invited to a fun, relaxed intro to the RPI Libraries to help you succeed at RPI. Grab a bingo card and explore library services, research help, interlibrary loan, study spaces, technology, the Student Success Center, and more. Enter to win raffle prizes from local restaurants and shops. Even better, the first 100 students to complete bingo will enjoy free ice cream and a library goodie bag! Stop in, meet our friendly staff, learn about library resources, and win big!

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - All Civil & Environmental students and Undeclared Engineering students are invited to our Ice Cream Social. There will be games, prizes, and of course ice cream and treats. This is a great way to meet new students and catch up with your fellow classmates. Meet the CEE faculty and have some fun. We will be on the upstairs terrace of RSDH or in the Banquet Room(inclement weather).

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Starting a job search as a PhD can feel overwhelming, especially when most job searches take 6+ months to explore career options, build a network, and apply strategically to positions. Knowing where to begin makes a difference in how prepared and focused you are throughout the process. In this webinar, you will learn how to make the most of the PhD Career Training Platform. Access to this platform means you have a research-informed toolkit designed specifically to support your job search.

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Join Access & Neurodiverse Student Success (ANSS) for Social Hours at the Success Center. Meet other students while enjoying snacks and activities (puzzles, boardgames, lego building, arts and crafts). All students welcome. Drop by anytime during the session!

Have an AI idea you want to bring to life? The Lally AI Academy is a 30-day, hands-on sprint where student teams build and deploy live AI-powered products with a $500 budget, mentorship, and professional-grade tools. No coding background required! Teams must include at least one Lally or ITWS student. Applications for Cohort 2 close September 15. Apply Today!

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - The Campus Cupboard is now located at 1525 15th street with new hours. Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm Wednesday 9-noon Thursday 6:00-8:00pm Saturday 9:30 - 11:30am

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The RPI Club Swim Team will have practice at Robison Pool at 7pm - 9pm. For Further information or any questions please contact Roshan Kamdar at kamdar@rpi.edu.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Join SWE (Society of Women Engineers) in the Rensselaer Union Ballroom at 6:30pm for a Back to School Social. For any questions or further information, contact Genevieve Daboval at dabovg@rpi.edu.

Join Education Abroad as we welcome back the RPI students who studied abroad last semester and summer and welcome our new international exchange students here this fall from partner universities.

Enjoy a slice of pizza and learn about study abroad firsthand from fellow students!

Undergraduate students considering study abroad are especially encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, September 8, 4:00-5:15, Bruggeman Room, CBIS. Contact: Karen Dvorak, Education Abroad Program Manager, dvorak2@rpi.edu.