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Events & Announcements


MSE Seminar: Dr. Takayuki Harada

November 04, 2025: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Metallic delafossites: low-dimensionality and polarity for advanced electronics Takayuki Harada National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan

Library Fischbach Room



ABCD invites all CEE students to Dinner

November 06, 2025: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

The Association for Bridge Construction & Design welcomes all Civil & Environmental students to their November dinner meeting. This is a great way to network with local professionals. RSVP is required by 10/30/2025. See attached flyer for more information.

Russell Sage Dining Hall



CHI EPSILON INITIATION

November 17, 2025: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Chi Epsilon in the national honor society for civil and environmental engineers at RPI. The initiates pledge to uphold the highest standards of scholarship, character, practicality and sociability. You must be invited to join but all are welcome to the ceremony.

Jonsson Engineering Center



ASCE Chapter meeting

November 20, 2025: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join fellow students and Don Adams from Creighton Manning before heading home for the holiday. Mr. Adams will discuss his company's Adirondack Rail Project. This project transformed a 34-mile railroad corridor into a multi-use trail designed for pedestrians, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. Refreshments will be served.

Shelnutt Gallery


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About The Union

The Rensselaer Union has the responsibility of overseeing several facilities on campus, many of these facilities and operations are housed within the Rensselaer Student Union, a building at the corner of Sage Avenue and 15th street, containing meeting rooms, businesses, dining, and social spaces. The Rensselaer Student Union is a place to study and attend special events or visit the RPI Bookstore or the Clubhouse Pub. In addition to the Rensselaer Student Union, Rensselaer Union manages fitness and weight training facilities and wellness programs at the Mueller Center, performance spaces in the RPI Playhouse, musical practice spaces in the J-Building, the Academy Hall dance studio and auditorium, and more. All of the Union Facilties include: 87 Gym, Armory basement Storage, Armory Rifle Range, J-Building Music Suite, Mueller Center, Academy Hall Auditorium and dance studio, West Hall Green Room, EMPAC Room Beta, RSA Garage, Ambulance Crew House, Crew Club Boat House, WRPI Media Suite, and the Rensselaer Student Union.

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Student Involvement

Get involved at RPI! Join one of our 200+ clubs and organizations to explore new interests, connect with your classmates and have some fun!

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Campus Recreation

Students active in campus clubs and organizations, club sports, campus programming, student employment, and student government engage in experiential learning through hands on work with budgets, group coordination, conflict management, and overall personal and professional development. Rensselaer Union encourages all members to be active and engaged to better the campus community for all.

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Businesses

The McNeil Room is both a dining facility and a multipurpose programming space for student organizations at RPI. Monday through Friday, visit during lunch for a rotating menu and standby favorites including sandwiches, soups, salads, and Thunder Mountain Curry. The McNeil Room also serves as a study space for many students around the clock.

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Student Experience

The Rensselaer approach to education prepares students for leadership and for life. Undergraduates can take advantage of extraordinary learning opportunites, including research, internships, and international programs.

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