RPI Food Pantry Open July 1st and 2nd
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - During the Summer break the Food pantry will remain open for the normal summer hours Tuesday 1-4pm and Wednesday 9am - noon
Students
School of Science Arch Field Trip: Museum of the Earth | June 24
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM - ALL MAJORS WELCOME! Students can explore 8,000-square-feet of exhibitions that takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history. Exhibits include the Hype Park Mastodon, the 44-foot long Right Whale #2030 skeleton and the Coral Reef Aquaria. A one-hour program on Evolution and the Fossil Record is also included. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meet at RPI Union horseshoe entrance at 6AM, bus departure at 6:30AM. Return to RPI by 5PM. Sign-up ends 4PM June 23.
School of Science Arch Field Trip: Utica Zoo | June 21
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM - ALL MAJORS WELCOME! Students will explore the Utica Zoo, which exhibits over 140 individual animals representing 64 species. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meet at RPI Union horseshoe entrance at 7:30 AM, bus departure at 8:00 AM. Bus will return to RPI by 7:30 PM. Sign-up ends 4 PM on June 20.
School of Science Arch Field Trip: Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History | June 22
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM - *RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, JUNE 22* ALL MAJORS WELCOME! Students will have the opportunity to engage with exhibits showcasing dinosaur fossils, ancient artifacts, minerals, and cultural treasures from around the world. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meet at RPI Union horseshoe entrance at 6:00 AM, bus departure at 6:30 AM. Bus will return to RPI by 7:30 PM. Sign-up ends 4 PM on June 20.
Graduate Summer Lunch & Learn-Writing Research and Teaching Statements for Academic Careers- Registration Required | June 18
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Writing Research and Teaching Statements for Academic Careers-
Research and teaching statements are core components of the academic job application. In this lunch and learn, we will break down their key elements and offer strategies for translating your work and vision into compelling narratives. We’ll discuss how to tailor your statements to different institutions and articulate impact. Ideal for graduate students and postdocs preparing for the academic job market.Hybrid event.
Information Security Scam
Please be advised of a recent information security scam involving an individual falsely claiming to be an employee of RPI. This person, who has no affiliation with our Institute, contacted a recent RPI graduate and transferred them to someone posing as an immigration official. The caller then threatened to withhold or revoke the student’s degree and attempted to extort money.
Rensselaer Handbook of Student Rights & Responsibilities
Review the Rensselaer Handbook of Student Rights & Responsibilities, which outlines important policies, resources, and community expectations that help us maintain a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for all students.
New RecWell at the Mueller Center Hours
Until further notice, we're operating on adjusted hours as we address the ongoing HVAC issues. New RecWell at the Mueller Center Hours will be 9:00am - 2:00pm daily. Any changes will be updated regularly on our website: recwell.rpi.edu. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
School of Science Arch Field Trip: American Museum of Natural History | June 14
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM - ALL MAJORS WELCOME! Students will be able to view all the ticketed exhibits, including “Encounters in the Milky Way” Space Show, “Invisible Worlds” Immersive Experience, the Butterfly Vivarium, “The Secret World of Elephants”, “World Beyond Earth” Giant-Screen Film and “Life at the Limits: Nature's Superheroes”. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meet at RPI Union horseshoe entrance at 6:00 AM, bus departure at 6:30 AM. Bus will return to RPI by 7:30 PM. Sign-up ends 4 PM June 13.
Summer 2025 Session II Student Course Evaluations Now Open
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025 (all day) - Summer 2025 Session II student course evaluations are now open. The evaluation period is from 6/13 through 6/27. Your feedback is very important to the Institute, the five schools, and their departments, so please complete evaluation surveys for all your courses! Evaluations will be available through Friday, June 27, 2025.