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Welcome to the Hudson Mohawk Alumni Chapter
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Hello Fellow RPI Alumni!  These are exciting times in the Hudson Mohawk Alumni Chapter. We have a new leadership team that is working hard to plan, organize, and execute successful alumni events just for YOU! We will be focusing on holding more events than ever before to appeal to alumni of all ages and interests, from networking and sporting events, to cultural and culinary events, to more technical and academic experiences. Our goals include increasing alumni participation as a community, and also giving back to the Institute and the area. Feedback is important, so we want to hear from you, either directly, or through the various e-surveys we will be sending out throughout the year, such as the one below. At the end of the survey please provide us with your contact information or additional comments. Also, let us know how you would like to get more involved with your Chapter and our events. Click here to be directed to the Hudson Mohawk Chapter survey at Survey Monkey.
Thank you for your interest, participation, and dedication to RPI. Best regards, Jonathan Sefcik ‘05G, President Jessica Sweeney ‘04, Officer Hudson-Mohawk Chapter |
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Upcoming Alumni EventsHudson Mohawk – RPI Happy Hour in Malta (near Globalfoundries)  Date: May 21, 2013 , Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Join us for Happy Hour at Recovery Grill Malta. Please come out and enjoy some food and drink (cash bar) with fellow RPI alumni.
Hudson Mohawk – Tour and Reception at Ecovative Date: June 04, 2013 , Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Come join us for an exclusive tour of Ecovative Design facilities! Enjoy a wine and cheese reception and meet the Ecovative staff. Space is limited and open only to Rensselaer alumni. Register online by June 2.
Hudson Mohawk – Alumni Volunteers Needed for Student Welcome BBQ on Campus Date: August 23, 2013 , Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Alumni volunteers from all class years and schools are needed to help with the Welcome Barbeque for the first year students entering Rensselaer – the Class of 2017! Alumni will welcome the students by talking with them and sharing some of their own student experiences. The Welcome Barbeque will take place on the Commons open field located off Burdett Avenue across from Troy High School. This event is held rain or shine, but will move into the Commons Dining Hall if necessary. Volunteers are needed at 4:30 p.m., and will enjoy the barbeque dinner along with the students. Please register by Friday, August 19. If you have any event questions, please contact Michael O’Neill '11 from the Office of Alumni Relations at oneilm2@rpi.edu.
Alumni Volunteers Needed for Incoming Students “Traditions Tour” Date: August 24, 2013 , Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM The Traditions Program teaches new and current students about Rensselaer-specific traditions. The Alumni Relations Office is joining the Office of the First-Year Experience and the Navigating Rensselaer and Beyond (NRB) initiative to host a day trip for incoming students called the Traditions Tour. The tour showcases the pride and traditions of Rensselaer. Alumni who are interested in promoting Rensselaer pride, and are familiar with our history and traditions are encouraged to attend. The time commitment for this volunteer opportunity is 8 hours. Contact Geoff Seber at seberg@rpi.edu.
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Hudson Mohawk Athletic Events
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Upcoming National EventsRAN – Industry Conference Calls Date: May 28, 2013 to June 25, 2013 The Rensselaer Alumni Network is excited to announce the summer series of Industry Networking calls. Topics include: alumni networking, entrepreneurship, student entrepreneurship company showcase, computer security, and big data.
Alumni Reception at American Institute of Architects 2013 Convention-Denver Date: June 20, 2013 , Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Join us for a reception for Rensselaer alumni in architecture-related fields in conjunction with the 2013 AIA Convention. Rensselaer’s Dean of Architecture, Evan Douglis, will provide remarks. Register online by June 13.
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Other Campus Events
Don't forget, alumni are always welcome at Athletic and EMPAC events. For a full listing of upcoming events, please visit their websites.
Class of 2013 Senior Week Date: May 17, 2013 to May 23, 2013 The Class of 2013 celebrates their final week at RPI during Senior Week. Class of 2013 only event.
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If you have questions regarding your regional alumni chapter
or chapter web site, please contact:
Susan Haight
Alumni Relations
haighs@rpi.edu
(518) 276-6042 |
President's Column
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Dear Alumni,
I am honored to be serving as President of the Hudson Mohawk Alumni Chapter. I grew up in this area, but moved away to Washington D.C. after graduating as an undergrad. Graduate school at RPI was one of the factors that brought me back to the area, and I haven’t looked back since.
I and the other officers are looking forward to building our chapter membership and communications. We will focus on holding more events than ever before to appeal to alumni of all ages and interests, from networking and sporting events, to cultural and culinary events, to more technical and academic experiences. Our goals include increasing alumni participation as a community, and also giving back to the Institute and the area. Don’t forget to check us out on the Hudson Mohawk Chapter Facebook page.
Feedback is important, so we want to hear from you, either directly, or through the various e-surveys we will be sending out throughout the year. Thank you for your interest, participation, and dedication to RPI.
Best regards,
Jonathan Sefcik ’05G
lakegeorge74@yahoo.com
Hudson Mohawk Retirees Group
For over a decade, the Hudson Mohawk Retirees Group has been a vital sub-group of the Hudson Mohawk Chapter. The group coordinates six events per year, three in the spring and three in the fall. The events are usually behind-the-scenes tours of manufacturing, industrial plants, and businesses, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Upcoming events include:
May 9 - Luncheon with remarks by Dr. Laurie Leshin, Dean of Science.
May/June - Tours of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum and The Times Union
For further information, contact Susan Haight at
haighs@rpi.edu or 518-276-6042.
Announcements
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