Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - At this workshop, the Office of the Vice President for Research will talk through avoiding common pitfalls when writing grants as well as other research reports. The workshop will focus on how best to tailor grant proposals so that reviewers understand the impact and significance of your proposed research; how to use AI appropriately when writing; formatting tricks to make the most of your page limits; and grammatical tips.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - This webinar is for instructors and TA's that would like to understand or have a refresher of the various ways to review their student course evaluations in HelioCampus.

Most times the biggest wins at RPI aren't the work of one person—they're the result of people from different areas coming together around a shared goal. Do you know a cross-functional team that has turned collaboration into meaningful results for RPI?

This course provides supervisors with a step-by-step overview of how to assign learning content to employees using Percipio. You’ll learn how to search for relevant courses, create and manage assignments, track completion, and support your team’s development goals. Designed to be quick and practical, this session equips you with the tools needed to guide your team’s learning journey effectively.

Rensselaer’s  Managers and Supervisors play a pivotal role in the success of the Institute. More than any other factor, the relationships that they forge with employee direct reports and colleagues contribute to defining the levels of engagement and job satisfaction that our employees feel. These Managers and Supervisors are the fulcrum of the Employee Value Proposition, carefully balancing the needs of the individual and the organization.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Come to the Mueller Center for a midweek break. While individual activities rotate throughout the semester—including meditation, creative crafts, and free snacks—the DIY Hygiene Kits event focuses on providing students with essential personal care and self-care items.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - In this quick learn webinar, we will discuss a high overview of the meaning of digital story telling, advantages, story telling assignment practices, and review the Six-Word Story, Six Unique Shots assignment concept. Maureen Fodera (Office of Undergraduate Education) will be presenting this workshop. Please register using the Event URL in the See section of the calendar event.

Some people don’t just work at RPI—they help shape it. The Pillars of Rensselaer Award is RPI’s highest and most prestigious honor for staff, recognizing a long-term staff member whose dedication, contributions, and impact have left a lasting mark on the Institute. Who comes to mind?

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Join the Dance Dance Revolution Club for a Dance Off event in the McNeil Room. For questions or further information, please contact diepb@rpi.edu

Who is your “why don’t we try this?” person? The colleague who finds solutions. Challenges assumptions. Makes processes better. Turns an idea into something that actually works. Shine a spotlight on them with a nomination for the Innovation Excellence Award!