Congratulations to colleagues who were promoted in August! We’re excited to celebrate this well-deserved achievement with you. Your contributions help make RPI a stronger community every day. Log into Awardco to see who they are!

The Teaching and Learning Collaboratory and Undergraduate Education invite our RPI faculty to apply for the EDUCAUSE Teaching with AI 2-week program. The Faculty Interest applications are due Thursday, September 17th. There are a limited amount of funded spots available so be sure to apply.

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Our success, both personally and professionally, is largely determined by our ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people. The Extended DISC system is based on behavioral theories that have been used for over one hundred years. In this workshop, participants will receive individualized Extended DISC reports (based on the completion of the Extended DISC questionnaire) that reflect both their “natural” and adjusted.”

ISSS is holding two virtual events to gather questions from advisors and academic support staff regarding the Duration of Status (D/S) changes. This will help inform information guides in support of student advising. Please bring questions. Session 1 on Monday, September 28 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., register at: https://tinyurl.com/DS-campuspartner01 Session 2 on Thursday, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., register at: https://tinyurl.com/DS-campuspartner02

Attention Faculty and Staff, join us on September 23rd, 2026 for a Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch at Commons and Sage Dining Halls. Price for the all you care to eat lunch is $7 plus tax! We hope you will join us!

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 9:00 AM - Come to Lower Renwyck to support the Women's RPI Club Soccer Team as they face off starting at 9:00am. For more information, please contact pelosg@rpi.edu.

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Discover the hidden patterns that can limit confidence, relationships, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness. In this Leadercamp, participants will explore the lifetraps that quietly shape behavior and learn how to recognize when old patterns are getting in the way of present-day impact. The session will offer practical tools for increasing self-awareness, breaking unhelpful cycles, and leading with greater clarity and intention.

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - A TIAA Financial Consultant will be available for one-on-one consultations on a broad range of retirement topics. Attend this upcoming event to help you become better informed and more confident about Rensselaer's retirement plan benefits. Consultations will be conducted in 60 minute increments. To schedule your individual retirement counseling, please call TIAA at 1-800-732-8353 or online at https://www.tiaa.org/public/login/schedule-meeting

Date: Monday, September 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Join TEACUP, RVP, YDSA, and Sunrise in the Shelnutt Gallery from 11am - 1pm for Left(ish) Lunch. For further information please contact snydeg2@rpi.edu

Protect yourself and our campus community this fall with a free flu and/or COVID vaccination at one of RPI’s upcoming on-campus clinics.