| Affinity Group Connections
A group of alumni who come together because of a common bond, such as mutual professional interest or a shared student experience, is considered an affinity group.
50 Year Club
Upon the 50th anniversary of an alum’s graduation from Rensselaer, they automatically become members of the prestigious 50 Year Club. The Club sponsors events and programs throughout the year. Contact Laura Bedford at bedfol@rpi.edu or (518) 276-3757 for more information, or visit the Club’s Web page.
Alumni Inter-Greek Council
The AIGC was formed as a committee of the RAA to foster the overall improvement of the Rensselaer Greek community and to enhance the welfare of Rensselaer and society. Visit their Web site for more information.
Athletic Affinity Groups
Contact the alumnus or coach indicated below for information about your team's affinity group.
Baseball Alumni Association - contact Dustin Grabowski '96 at rbaa@alum.rpi.edu
Basketball Alumnae Association - Contact John Greene at greenj5@rpi.edu
Football Alumni Association - contact Mark Clark '89 at mclark89@aol.com or visit rpifootball.com
Hockey Alumnae Association - Contact Libby Eldridge '01 at elizabeth.eldridge@ey.com
Hockey Alumni Association - Contact Mike Sadeghpour '85 at msadeghpour@adelphia.net
Men's Lacrosse Alumni Association - Contact the RPIMLAA at rpilaxalumni@live.com
Softball Alumnae Association - Contact Larina (Suker) Riley '00 at larina_m_riley@yahoo.com
Swimming and Diving Alumni Association - Contact Meghan Hartman '04 at m.hartman@alum.rpi.edu
Biotechnology
Leaders in biotechnology and nanotechnology commercialization gather each fall at the Heffner Alumni House for a symposium. Contact Kathy Kinsey at kinsek@rpi.edu or (518) 276-2832 for information.
Click here to search for upcoming biotechnology events and registration information.
A Yahoo discussion group, hosted by Paul Bleicher ’76, Chairman and CSO, Phase Forward has been created for alumni with an interest in the life sciences. Click here to join the Biotechnology Discussion Group.
View the Lally School of Management and Technology's Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Seminar Series online at the "Downloads on Demand" page.
If you have an interest in networking with others in the biotech industry, or in working with students majoring in biotech, contact Raj Bawa ’87 at doctorhockey@aol.com, or Kathy Kinsey at kinsek@rpi.edu or (518) 276-2832.
Building Trades
The Rensselaer Building Council was formed to foster professional communication among members, create a forum for continuous learning about building industry initiatives, and enrich the relationship between Rensselaer and its alumni.
One of the most popular programs is held annually in Washington, D.C., when civil engineers gather at the Transportation Research Board conference for a special Rensselaer reception.
For more information, contact Joe Sziabowski ’88 at jsziabowski@addinc.com or Kathy Kinsey at kinsek@rpi.edu or (518) 276-2832.
If you are a member of @RPInet, the alumni Web community, click here to join the Building Trades Discussion Group.
If you are not already a member of @RPInet, the alumni Web community, click here to sign up.
EMBA Alumni
Visit the Executive MBA Alumni Network Web site for connections and resources especially designed for EMBA grads. Reconnect with classmates, sit in on current classes to update your skills, share employment info and opportunities with other alumni, and more.
Click here to search for upcoming EMBA affinity events and registration information.
The Entrepreneur Network
The Rensselaer Entrepreneur Network (REN) is for alumni involved or interested in new business ventures. For more information, contact Robert Forman ’61 at rsformanjr@aol.com or Kathy Kinsey at kinsek@rpi.edu.
Click here for more on E*ntrepreneurship at Rensselaer and to find out how alumni can get involved with campus entrepreneurship programs. For more information on campus programs, contact Robert A. Chernow, Vice Provost for E*ntrepreneurship, at chernr@rpi.edu.
Click here to search for upcoming Entrepreneur Affinity events and registration information.
If you are not already a member of @RPInet, the alumni Web community, click here to sign up.
Game Developers
Each year, alumni involved in game development and software gather in Silicon Valley for a Conference and alumni event. This program is produced in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. For more information, contact Kathy Kinsey at kinsek@rpi.edu or (518) 276-2832.
Information Technology
Network with other alumni working the information technology field. To have yourself added to the group’s mailing list, contact Kathy Kinsey at kinsek@rpi.edu or (518) 276-2832.
Click here to search for upcoming information technology affinity events and registration information
If you are a member of @RPInet, the alumni Web community, click here to join the Information Technology Discussion Group.
If you are not already a member of @RPInet, the alumni Web community, click here to sign up.
Music Groups
Former members of RPI’s music groups are holding a second MusicFest reunion on campus at Homecoming 2008. The weekend will include tours, dinners, lots of sing-alongs, and more. (Click here for some photos from the very successful 2006 event.)
If you were a member of one of the many music groups - Glee Club, Pep or Marching Band, Orchestra, Rensselyrics, Symphony Band, etc. – and would like to be included in the next music alumni gathering, e-mail Peter Pedone at pedonp@rpi.edu. Send your name, class year, and the music group(s) that you participated in.
Help to name the Conductor's Suite at EMPAC in honor of Joel Dolven
Rensselaer is in the middle of a true renaissance encompassing every aspect of campus life. As part of this transformation, Rensselaer is embarking on a major development of its arts program with the construction of the visionary Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). This renaissance presents an opportune moment to honor those who participated in campus musical organizations, and specifically Joel Dolven, long time Director of Music at Rensselaer. Read more and learn how you can help.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic 125th Anniversary Celebration to be held at Homecoming,
Oct. 17-19, 2008
Alumni who worked on The Poly will celebrate the publication's 125th anniversary during Homecoming 2008 – October 17-19. If you worked on The Poly as a student, please send us your contact information to be sure you are on the mailing list. Send an e-mail to poly@rpi.edu or to Peter Pedone at pedonp@rpi.edu with the years you were involved and the position(s) you held. Registration information will go out in August 2008.
Phalanx Honor Society
Phalanx alumni are invited to visit the Phalanx Honor Society Web site for the latest news and information about Phalanx, White Key, Who’s Who, and David M. Darrin ’40 Counseling Award.
Professional Leadership Alumni Network (PLAN)
PLAN was begun in 2004 to facilitate connections among current Professional Leadership Program students and alumni. The group has organized many events throughout the course of the year, on campus and at various sites around the country, that allow alumni and students to gather to share best practices, promote the PLP in business and communities, and create mentoring relationships. Visit the PLAN Web site for more information on PLAN programs and events.
Technology Law and Commercialization Professionals (TLC)
Network with other alumni in patent law, intellectual property, and licensing fields. The group was recognized in 2001 with a Seal of Excellence Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Click here for a wrap-up and photos from the group's October 2007 meeting at the AIPLA Conference in Washington, D.C.
If you are not already a member of @RPInet, the alumni Web community, click here to sign up.
Wanted: Alumni Inventors
Are you an alumni inventor? The Technology Law and Commercialization Professionals affinity group is looking for alumni inventors to network with, to learn lessons from, and to introduce to other alumni involved with inventions. If you are interested in learning more, contact Charles Rancourt, director of the Rensselaer office of technology commercialization at rancoc@rpi.edu.
To subscribe to the TLC forum (an e-mail discussion group), send a message to listproc@lists.rpi.edu, and in the body of the message type ONLY:
subscribe RPITLC-L Given Name
(for example, “subscribe MINALUM-L Mary Jones”) If you have a signature on your e-mail message, turn it off when you subscribe. You will receive instructions on using the forum when you subscribe. If you have questions, contact forum administrator Deborah Lopez at lopezd3@rpi.edu.
Be sure to visit Rensselaer’s Office of Technology Law and Commercialization Web site to find out more about intellectual property commercialization at Rensselaer.
For more information about the TLC affinity group, contact Chuck Rancourt ’70 at rancoc@rpi.edu or (518) 276-6023. |
