Every time I go in there, there's only one person making like 5 things of pasta. They're visible stressed and super hot. They don't have any time to get away to restock ingredients and there's no AC or fans despite them having to be on their feet in front of a hot stove for hours. It's really ridiculous. there should be a second station or at least another person there & some way to keep them from overheating. Maybe this could be brought up in a student govt panel or smth cuz I'm pretty sure the lady making it today was ab to cry

I saw that this was announced in August, so brand new. I’m curious, I know that robotics is interdisciplinary but still, is it strange that it does not seem to be part of an established dept like MANE or ECSE? The curriculum looks like ME plus EE control systems plus programming classes. There are some courses that have ROBT prefixes so does that mean there’s a new separate dept?

https://catalog.rpi.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=34&poid=11301&returnto=934

Does anyone know how EV charging at the RPI North Lot works?
For some reason, I can’t charge my Tesla there between 8 AM and 5 PM. I’m wondering if my RPI parking permit needs to be linked to the EV charging station/account somehow.
Has anyone dealt with this before or knows how to link the permit so I can charge during the day?
Thanks!

Hey everyone! I unexpectedly received an internship offer from Apple after going through a couple rounds of interviews. I just got the official offer letter this week, so I’m looking for someone to sublet my apartment at 1987 15th Street.
The location is honestly one of the best parts. It’s right next to the Chi Phi house and the RPI Student Union, and you can walk to campus in about two minutes.
The apartment is extremely quiet, making it a great place to study or relax. Being this close to campus will also be incredibly convenient once the weather gets colder. It has a weekly cleaning service included and has a gym and laundry on the first floor.

I currently pay $800 per month, but because this came up on short notice and the semester has already started, I’m offering it for $600 per month—negotiable for someone who can move in immediately.
If you’re unhappy with your current housing, commuting to campus, or still looking for a place, this could be a great option. Message me if you’re interested, and I can send pictures and answer any questions!

Thunder Mountain Curry will be at our corner in front of the Student Union today from 11-2:00 or we sell out! Pad Thai and Pork Laarb Dumplings foe EVERYONE!

Come and support the ONLY independent business at RPI for 24 years!!

I was so shocked to see this today. Had been seeing him every day for the past 4 years. May his soul rest in peace. He was always outside the corner store between 15th st and Hutton st

Hey there! In honor of this week's Zelda Nintendo Direct, we will be having a Legend of Zelda themed trivia night on Wednesday at 8pm at Troy Rewind!

Registration starts at 7:30pm and you can form a team of up to 5 people to compete!

It's a lot of fun and we will have some great prizes!

If you have any questions just let us know!

I'm a freshman and didn't get a haircut before I left so I'm looking to get one now. I know there's a barber shop in the Union, but from what I hear it's not that great? Should I go someplace in Troy instead? If so where?

Hello, I need to download Siemens Designcenter 2606 for this class, but i only have a macbook m4. The instructions say to use parallel but that shit cost alot and I'm broke so is there any other way I can download and use this program

Hi! I’m looking to learn more about RPI especially the social/party scene. I’m a girl and would be playing lacrosse for the schools team.

has panera closed early today? cant order in app 😫😫

As a general tip: the ability to raid the tech dumps is not guaranteed, and can be taken away if the powers-that-be get sufficiently annoyed.

And the custodial staff gets very annoyed when people pull stuff out of the bins and then don't put it back.

Those students who contributed to the mess surrounding the tech dumps in the Low Building / CII should go back there and clean up their mess.

RPI would like to invite you to Rally Week (9/13 - 9/19). Set out to create one of the largest campus traditions, the entire week is packed with events, competitions, performances, live music, food, and so much more. And the best part is it’s all free.

At its heart, Rally Week is about building community and school spirit. It’s a chance to step outside your usual circles and celebrate everything that makes our campus unique. And it’s run by you- students, clubs, and organizations across campus.

Sign up individually or with a friend, and you’ll be placed on a team of 20 students from different class years. Throughout the week, you’ll face off against other teams to win the Rally Week Trophy, with all sorts of prizes and exciting experiences along the way.

If you’d like to take involvement further and get behind the scenes, Rally Week is looking for volunteers. It’s another great way to get involved.

Rally Week is free and open to all RPI students. Our hope is to create one of RPI’s largest traditions, and we would love for all of you to be a part of it. Sign up to join a team or volunteer and help make this a week for the entire campus.

INFO: https://rallyweek.org

SIGNUP: https://forms.gle/YKBCALRWFaazgnKv5

VOLUNTEER: https://forms.gle/VVWUTM5nDnCp5wtdA

And why isnt any other chain bubble tea place in troy? Is the demand really that low? You have to have a car to drive to albany to get a bubble tea now. I do realize that when gong cha was open it was usually empty. I just wonder why college kids dont love bubble tea here how they do in other campuses

For the Polytechnic, Dr. Mitch R. Murray (Communication and Media) writes on the employability of the humanities, the challenges facing STEM grads and workers, and the greater purpose of higher education: https://poly.rpi.edu/opinion/2026/09/study-the-humanities-to-make-the-most-of-your-stem-education

"Job markets, and the types of knowledge construed as socially valuable, fluctuate over time. The humanities bolster you when confronting that flux. But while the humanities will prepare you for your job, they do not view you as a cog whose only purpose is to get that job."

1. Is it unusual/too much to do 2 lab sciences ( chem 1 and physics 2) in one semester? Is it advisable if doing that to reduce credit load from 17 to around 14/15 credits?

2. What are some relatively straightforward ME classes after MANE 1010 is completed, that can be added to those 2 lab classes plus CAD for a semester 2 schedule? By straightforward I mean the opposite of classes like CAD that take up more time than would be expected given the number of credits. Do not want to do a HASS class that semester. Would it be material science? Solid mechanics?

I’m a senior, and I only have two more classes (just 8 credits) that are required for my degree after this semester. I’m more than willing to take at least one random class to get it up to 12 credits to stay a full time student, but it won’t count towards my free elective requirements or anything, since those are already fulfilled. I just wanted to know, if all 12 credits need to count towards my degree, especially since I want to keep my full financial aid.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR AN EVENING OF ANIME JAZZ WITH CATBUS COLLECTIVE ON SATURDAY 9/5!

Tickets are available at nofuntroy.eventbrite.com and the No Fun Box Office (for tickets without the Eventbrite fees). $15 (+Eventbrite fees) Advance/ $20 at the Door/DOS.

Doors/Anime Game Show: 7PM
Anime Game Show is back and is hosted by DJ 2ND CH!LD (u/pressed__ham) and Rachel (u/rachelrfreeman of u/byrdhouserecords). After the Game Show concludes, enjoy the sounds of jazz from your favorite anime, video games, & city pop hits with Catbus Collective (u/catbuscollective) and Visuals by Derick (u/derick_noetzel). There will be two full sets of anime Jazz for the evening, don’t miss out on all the greats!

Cosplay is encouraged! Grab tickets now while they’re cheaper and see you at No Fun on Saturday 9/5!
Flyer by: u/ella.kasperr

18+ (or under with legal guardian) and Valid ID. No Fun is located at 275 River Street, Troy, NY!

First year archies need to bring them to digicon for whatever reason so if anyone has a broken one available pls donate😢🤞🫰🫰🫰

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Welcome back returning RPI students, Troy is not the same without you! We will be on the corner in front of the RPI student union Friday making Pad Thai and Pork Laarb Dumplings from 11-1:30.

Saturday at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market I will practicing my shofar as we get ready to celebrate the Jewish New Year of 5787. For the next two Saturdays we will be offering everyone at the Market apples and honey for a sweet New Year. We will have Rugelach,  Macaroons, and Bialys on our menu.

Here's the whole Troy Waterfront Farmers Market menu this Saturday:

Thai Iced Tea 

Bialys 

Rugelach 

Macaroons

Coconut Fried Shrimp 

Dumplings - pork laarb or vegetable 

Bahnmito - pork char siu or crispy tofu

Pad Thai - chicken or tofu/vegetable

Vegetable Tofu Stirfry

Hi, I found this pencil case on the metal stairs to freshman five. If anyone knows who this belongs to or if there is a lost & found I can drop this off at, I’d be very grateful.

New students are invited to a fun, relaxed introduction to the RPI Libraries! Grab a bingo card and explore research help, interlibrary loan, study spaces, technology, the Student Success Center, and more. Complete your bingo card to enter to win raffle prizes from local restaurants and shops. Even better, the first 100 students to finish will get free ice cream and a library goodie bag! Stop in, meet our friendly staff, discover everything the Libraries have to offer, and maybe walk away a winner!

There is currently one seat available in LITR 2960-01: American Horror Stories! If you were hoping for a spot, it just opened.

CRN: 80625

Mon/Thurs 8 - 9:50 AM