Faculty and Staff

Rπ Giving Day πK (5K) on March 14

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - Sun , March 8, 2026 (all day) - Registration is now open for the Rπ Giving Day πK (5K) on March 14 at 11 a.m.! Join the campus community for a spirited run/walk with Pep Band, Puckman, trivia, giveaways, brunch at the Commons (with registration), and pi-themed medals. Run on campus or participate virtually — every mile supports Rπ Giving Day. Sign up today and share your experience with #RPi314.

RPI Faculty and Staff In-Person Workshop: Talk Smart, Teach Strong: Sharpening Your Academic Presentation Skills

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - This session aims to strengthen academic presentation and facilitation skills, combining elements of presentation best practices with effective teaching strategies. You will explore techniques to enhance voice, presence, and impact in the classroom, while also engaging in train-the-trainer methods to foster active student participation. Please register by 2/6 using the Event URL in the See section of the calendar event.

Fidelity Confidential Consultation (By Phone with Zoom Video Option) | Feb. 4

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Schedule a confidential consultation to help you become better informed and more confident about your workplace retirement savings plan benefits. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to midnight, or online at https://nb.fidelity.com/public/nbpreloginnav/rpi/microsite/#/tem/meet-with-us

MBA for Professionals Review with RPI at Work | Jan. 30

Date: Friday, January 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  Dean Aric Krause, Ph. D.,  as he reviews this innovative project-based, online MBA for professionals program. Please register to receive login details to join this virtual event.

NSF CAREER Workshop: Education Integration and Outreach February 11 at 2:00pm

Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 AM - Tue , February 10, 2026 1:00 AM - At this session, we will hear from Esther Wertz (Associate Professor, Physics, Applied Physics, & Astronomy) & Fudong Han (Associate Professor & Priti and Mukesh Chatter '82 Career Development Chair, Mechanical, Aerospace, & Nuclear Engineering) about what makes for a competitive education and outreach plan. Assistant Professors from all Schools are encouraged to attend. REGISTER Questions? Contact Sarah Niemann at niemas2@rpi.edu

2026 Annual Conflict of Interest and Commitment Survey

The Compliance Office is excited to announce a new web-based system for faculty and designated staff (COI Disclosers) to complete the Conflict of Interest and Commitment survey. All COI Disclosers will receive an email from Huron Consulting Group, our vendor offering the system, on Monday, February 2, directing them to the new survey. Questions should be directed to compliance@rpi.edu.

Faculty and Staff Webinar: Tips for Incorporating Digital Story Telling as Assignments

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Rensselaer Faculty and Staff Quick Learn Webinar - Ways to Engage Students with Reading Assignments and Micro Video Lectures

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Assigning reading assignments and micro video lectures prior to class is always a great option to allow students to gather initial knowledge. This session will review some tips on how we can engage and motivate the students through these readings or video lectures to guide them in pulling out the important details/understandings. To register for this workshop and see a list of other upcoming workshops, please use the link in the See section.

NSF CAREER Overview Workshop

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 8:00 AM - Wed , January 28, 2026 11:00 AM - The NSF Career Overview Workshop will be held Wednesday, January 28th, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Center for Industrial Innovations (CII) 3206. Please use the link to RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4VP2qs0LLEyGWBLrA-FXdLb7AcijVV1Pn_oPU_xaG5JUN0tKQ1U2S01JTlZQRUlKMDBLSTVDMEVYRC4u. If you have any questions, contact Sarah Niemann at niemas2@rpi.edu.

David Milford's Retirement Celebration | Jan. 14

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Please join us in celebrating David Milford’s retirement on Wednesday, January 14, from 12:00–2:00 PM at the Student Success Center, located on the first floor of the Folsom Library. After years of dedication and valued contributions, David is beginning an exciting new chapter. Please stop by to share memories, express your appreciation, and wish him all the best in retirement. We hope you can join us for this special occasion as we thank David and send him off with our very best wishes!
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