Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - The Office of Alumni Engagement invites all students to join us at Heffner Alumni House on the first Wednesday of the month for RPI Smoothie Socials. Pop in from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and enjoy delicious smoothies and snacks, connect with fellow students and select staff members, and get to know the Alumni Engagement team. Start your month off strong by building community across campus. Each month features a fun theme, and a unique giveaway for the first 50 students through the door!

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - All students are invited on the first Wednesday of the month for delicious smoothies and snacks. Connect with fellow students and the Alumni Engagement team. This month's theme is Cozy and Connected: the first 50 students get free RPI fuzzy socks, and the flavor of the month is RPI Chai.

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Learn the basics of correct thesis organization and format, appropriate paper attribution and reference citation styles—plus a review of the most commonly found mistakes and ways to avoid them. This workshop is for any student who will be writing a MS thesis or PhD dissertation. Bring your questions! To register for this WebEx event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLuGBkzQiXASkdKXbBKD_x4KXbpC2dGgLh6ZIDr1Qs4-Pbvw/viewform?usp=header

It’s time for your semesterly reminder to review the RPI Handbook of Student Rights & Responsibilities. We’ve updated the Student Handbook to clarify expectations, streamline processes, and strengthen support resources for this academic year.

Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 12:00 AM - Mon , February 9, 2026 6:30 PM - Join us for the next UPWARDS US-Japan STEM Networking event. The event will begin with mini-lectures by guest speakers on their graduate school experience and career, followed by time to network with students from UPWARDS partner universities. Speakers: Dr. Lan (Samantha) Li, Professor, Boise State University and Dr. Esther Wertz, Associate Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/wnfqHXkuRiKh7Q3xPWr0NQ#/registration

City Station West will continue to operate independently from RPI and lease primarily to RPI students. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students who have fulfilled their on-campus housing requirement may lease directly with City Station West as an off-campus option. However, City Station West will no longer be included in Student Living and Learning’s housing inventory or appear on RPI housing applications beginning with Summer and Fall 2026.

Fellows receive $110K per year for two years, are placed at an internationally prestigious lab, and are mentored by world leaders in science and industry. PhD students graduating between May 2026 and June 2027 who are interested in developing skills in a discipline different than their own should contact Betty Madigan, madige@rpi.edu, by April 10th for information on the internal selection process. A committee will select 2 nominees to be submitted in May. Questions? madige@rpi.edu

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM - Join the Rensselyrics for our Spring 2026 auditions! The process is easy- just prepare a verse and a chorus of any song you feel confident in, and that you feel best shows off your voice. You can learn more about the process on our website and also sign up for a slot if you are interested. Don't hesitate to reach out to us (rensselyrics@gmail.com) with any questions!

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - PhD students who are interested in participating in the Three Minute Thesis competition at RPI are invited to attend an information session to learn more about this program. Additional info can be found here: https://graduate.rpi.edu/three-minute-thesis-3mtr-competition

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Join us for an info. session to learn more about programs and support services for Co-Term/Accelerated Master's at RPI. Refreshments will be served.