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: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Join RPI's Institute of Transportation Engineers for an information session with WSP! WSP is a leading provider of engineering and consulting solutions for various sectors and projects around the world, designing sustainable solutions to complex transportation problems. Guest speakers include a civil engineering consultant, a biology consultant and a deputy local business leader. Students are encouraged to bring resumes and hear about potential intern and full-time opportunities.

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Join us for a Nanoscale Characterization Seminar "Unlocking molecular fingerprint using our unique capabilities: SNOM, TERS, CR-AFM imaging of Polymer and FTIR." with Dr. Pascal D. Bassene. Free Pizza and Drinks Send RSVPs to Jody Amundson at amundj@rpi.edu

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Tue , December 1, 2026 (all day) - Phalanx recognizes students who distinguish themselves in the areas of Leadership, Service, and Devotion to the Alma Mater. Please consider nominating yourself or your peers for Phalanx membership, or staff members for Honorary Phalanx Membership! You may also nominate yourself or your peers for the White Key Award, which honors Freshmen and Sophomores for showing promise and recognizes early leadership. Nominations Close: December 1st

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 - Sun , December 20, 2026 (all day) - RPI's chapter of Alpha Phi Omega is awarding $875 each to four first-year students with backgrounds in leadership and service for its annual Freshman Community Service Award! All freshmen are welcome to apply. To be considered, please submit a short essay (max 750 words) detailing your involvement in community service and leadership at this link: https://forms.gle/hCwJQGrZ4Z69cFZ67.

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 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - SWE will be hosting a Ghoul's Night In event in the Union Ballroom, for further detail about the event contact kerrz@rpi.edu.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - RPI Grad Women's Club is a cross-department community for women and gender-diverse graduate students and our allies. Join us for a meet and greet celebrating women at RPI! Staff, faculty, alumni, postdoctoral researchers, and allies are welcome. Come meet new people, share experiences, and build community across departments. 29th October, 2026 5 - 6:30 pm, At CBIS Bruggemann Conference Room, Cookies and coffee provided. Enjoy fun activities along the way!