Celebrate Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Aug. 15!

In an effort to recognize all faculty and staff for their contributions to Rensselaer, the Division of Human Resources will host the second annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day on Friday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rensselaer Union Horseshoe Area (north entrance at Sage Ave.) There will be free food, entertainment, giveaways, and prizes. All are encouraged to attend. 8/11/03

Save the Date: Retirement Celebration for Institute Photographer Tom Griffin Aug. 28
After more than 35 years of service to Rensselaer, Institute Photographer Tom Griffin is retiring Sept. 1. In recognition, a celebration in his honor will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, at 4 to 6 p.m. in the Russell Sage Dining Hall. The entire campus community is invited to attend.

If you are interested in contributing to a gift, go to http://www.rpi.edu/dotcio/TomRetires/ to download a form, or contact Adrienne Birchler, coordinator of academic and research computing, at ext. 8124 or bircha@rpi.edu.

Class of 2007 To Take Part in “Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond” Aug. 17-24

Members of the Class of 2007 will have the opportunity to get better acquainted with each other, with Rensselaer, and with the surrounding community during “Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond” Aug. 17-23 coordinated by the Office of the First-Year Experience.
Now in its third year, the weeklong series of activities is designed to encourage students to join with others who share common interests. Events include a variety of cultural, historical, and community services activities throughout the Capital Region and beyond.

Students can, for example, stretch their muscles at one of several outdoor adventures; join forces with the staff of The Polytechnic to create a special section covering the week’s activities; work with fellow volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity home in the community; or learn about how to turn an idea into a business with other entrepreneurial-minded students.

On Friday, Aug. 22, President Jackson and others will greet the students at the Approach on Eighth Street, as they set off on a scavenger hunt that takes them through downtown businesses and ends up at Monument Square in Troy. Once downtown, they’ll be treated to a barbecue dinner and welcome remarks from local officials. A “communiversity” Welcome Fest—open to all—will be held at the riverfront that evening.