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Hartford
Rensselaer Alumni Chapter
Welcome to the Hartford Chapter Web page!
President: John Blauvelt '03
jblauvelt@alum.rpi.edu
(860) 487-9656
Upcoming Alumni Events
Thursday, May 15 - RPI Reception American Institute of Architects National Convention
Wednesday, June 18 - 7th Annual Career Night
Sunday, June 22 - Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Bronx Zoo
RPI Reception at American Institute of Architects National Convention
Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 6 p.m.
Join us for a gathering with RPI alumni who are attending the American Institute of Architects conference in Boston.
Our special guest speaker is Steven Ehrlich ’68, who owns his own firm, Steven Ehrlich Architects, in Culver City, CA. Ehrlich will speak on "Going Global," discussing some of his current work, and how his early years in Africa have impacted his work.
The event will take place in the Yarmouth/Vineyard Room of the Marriott Copley Place at 6 p.m. Co-hosted by the School of Architecture and the Office of Alumni Relations. There is no charge to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP by clicking here, and selecting “Register Online."
For more information on our guest speaker, Steven Ehrlich ’68, please click the link above.
7th Annual Career Night 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
The Rensselaer Alumni Association – Hartford Chapter will hold its 7th Annual Career Night on June 18, 2008. With the changing landscape in career orientation moving toward increased small entrepreneurial ventures and new business start-ups, the program will host an expert panel that will provide insight into career aspects in today’s marketplace.
The panel will not only address the start-up and entrepreneurial nature of today’s market, but also the career positioning that can be achieved. Each panelist will have an opportunity to present their key considerations relative to the basic focus of the evening in 10 minute intervals. This will be followed by a Q & A session, lasting approximately 30 minutes. The remainder of the evening will be open-ended at the discretion of the panelists and attendees in order to allow more personal exchanges and networking between attendees as well as between attendees and panelists.
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a light dinner. The formal program will begin at 6 p.m. and with the close nominally set at 8:30 p.m.
Registration and panelist information will be posted shortly.
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Bronx Zoo
Sunday, June 22, 2008, at 8:30 a.m.
Please join the Rensselaer Clubs of Westchester, New York City/Long Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the world-famous Bronx Zoo. We welcome Rensselaer alumni, current and incoming students, and their families to join us for this fun-filled event! This will be a great opportunity to meet and share Rensselaer experiences with your fellow alumni, these outstanding students, and their families, as we enjoy a relaxing day at the Bronx Zoo.
Thanks to our very own Bronx Zoo "insider," Rensselaer alumna and Trustee Paula Simon ’68, we have arranged for an exceptional package of events for our guests to enjoy. The events include:
- Early admission to the Zoo at 8:30 a.m. (one and a half hours prior to opening to the public). We will meet at 8:15 a.m. in the Southern Boulevard parking lot. Please drive into the employee entrance at Grote Street, which is off of Southern Boulevard.
- An elegant buffet breakfast at the Zoo Terrace to start our day. The deluxe breakfast will feature scrambled eggs, french toast with cinnamon, hot and cold cereal, bacon strips, home fries, mini danish, bagels, mini-muffins, fresh fruit, orange juice, Green Mountain regular and decaf coffee, and herbal teas.
- Early and free admission to the Children's Zoo at 9:30 a.m. for Rensselaer alumni, students and families only. This cozy, three-acre setting is a fantasy for young explorers.
- Celebrate and experience the opening of the Bronx Zoo's highly anticipated new exhibit – Madagascar! Meet the unique wildlife of the world’s “eighth continent” and enjoy special activities the day of the alumni event.
- The Bronx Zoo Quest – a special educational experience for children ages 7 to 12 and their parents.
- Free Admission to the award-winning Congo Gorilla Forest Exhibit, including a visit with the newest gorilla babies and a seven minute film that transports visitors to the central African rain forest.
- Tiger Mountain, in the ancient Amur Valley, with dramatic close-ups of tigers, their training and behaviors. Don't miss the Tiger Enrichment sessions at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Free Admission to the Butterfly Garden, with more than 1,000 North American butterflies.
- Primate training at the Monkey House at 3:30 p.m.
- Free admission to the Skyfari, Zoo Shuttle, and Bengali Express Monorail.
Alumni, family, and friends will enjoy admission to all of the exhibits in the Zoo for the entire the day. Don’t miss spotting snow leopards in the naturalistic Himalayan Highlands Habitat, or experiencing almost an acre of an indoor Asian rain forest! No matter where you explore at the Bronx Zoo, you’ll be bound to find the world’s most amazing wildlife.
Attendees will experience all of this at the discounted, all-inclusive price of $48 for dues-paying club members, $58 for non due-paying club members, $38 for students and their families, and $33 for children 12 years old and younger. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Space is limited, so make your reservation today. Please RSVP by June 14, 2008. For more information about this event, contact Marc Schechter '75 at marc@alum.rpi.edu.
To register with Visa or MasterCard using our secure online registration, visit https://arpinet.rpi.edu/events/. Or send a check made payable to "Rensselaer" to Meredith Hughes, Office of Alumni Relations, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1301 Peoples Ave., Troy, NY 12180. When sending a check, please be sure to indicate your name, class year, contact information, and guest’s name and class year if applicable. All checks must be received on or before June 14, 2008. For questions regarding online registration, please contact Meredith Hughes at hughem3@rpi.edu or (518) 276-6206.
Are you excited about meeting and exploring more than 4,000 animals on the Bronx Zoo’s 265-acre wildlife oasis? Check out their web site at www.bronxzoo.com for more details.
SAVE THE DATE:
Career Networking Event
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
For a complete listing of upcoming Rensselaer events, please visit our events calendar.
Rensselaer MBA Cohort Kicks Off in Fairfield County, CT
May 31, 2008
Rensselaer’s acclaimed M.B.A. cohort is designed for highly motivated professionals seeking to earn an M.B.A. degree from Rensselaer at an accelerated pace. This 30-month program features a highly interactive and engaging curriculum, which integrates innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership into a cohesive course of study.
For more information regarding this Rensselaer at Hartford Program, please visit www.ewp.rpi.edu/hartford/academic/lsmt/trumba.html.
DUES-PAYING MEMBERS GET PERKS!
Join you local Chapter and help us grow. We need your participation to help us continue to be a successful and vital Rensselaer Chapter.
Becoming a dues-paying member has its perks! you receive discounts on events and preference to select activities throughout the year.
Dues are only $15 per year and $10 per year for recent graduates (0-3 years out). If you would like to become a dues-paying member through June 2008, send a check made payable to "Rensselaer Chapter of Hartford" to Darren Stiles ’06, at 117 Dudley Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Please include your name, address, telephone number, class year, and e-mail address.
Call for Volunteers
Alumni interested in helping Rensselaer's recruitment efforts in CT by attending a local high school event are encouraged to contact Alumni Volunteer Coordinator Laura O'Donnell at bedfol@rpi.edu or (518) 276-3757.
Hartford Discussion Group
Want to have an online discussion with fellow Hartford area alums? Visit @RPInet, the alumni Web community and join your local discussion group today! Go to: www.arpinet.rpi.edu.
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