Congratulations to the brothers of Tau Epsilon Phi for taking their place at the front of this year’s Hockey Line. For many years, Tau Epsilon Phi has shown its dedication to fostering school spirit and supporting our student athletes by braving the elements to support this important RPI tradition.
Tau Epsilon Phi usually occupies the first position in line, even during particularly difficult years. For example, when the Union was closed for renovations beginning in 1999, many believed the Hockey Line tradition would die. Tau Epsilon Phi continued the tradition by camping out for days at the JEC, earning them the nickname the “Stewards of Hockey Line.”
Hockey tickets go on sale September 16. To get the best choice of seats, consider joining the Hockey Line. A handy, informative guide to the tradition is available in the Rensselaer Union Administration Office.
In other news, the Office of Admissions will be hosting its annual Rensselaer Medal Day this Saturday. The Rensselaer Medal is a scholarship of $15,000 for each of four years of undergraduate study, awarded to high school juniors who have excelled in math and science, as judged by the faculty of their schools. This Saturday, the campus community will present a series of events to introduce these scholars to RPI. I encourage you to welcome them warmly to our campus this weekend.
A friendly reminder to the Class of 2007: Final elections are Friday. Polls are open 9 am-7 pm in the Commons and 9 am-5 pm in the DCC. You will choose a president, vice-president, four senators, eight class representatives, and three Independent Council representatives. Take advantage of this opportunity to shape the future of your school by electing the leaders who represent you. Complete details are available at http://elections.union.rpi.edu/.
I had the privilege to visit our Hartford campus on Friday. I spoke to the first meeting of a full-year computer science and engineering seminar series for masters degree students. In this class, students complete a research project and present their findings at a symposium. Awards are given, and the best of these projects are often selected for presentation at national conferences. The Hartford students are excited to be a part of the RPI community, and look forward to opportunities to bridge the gap between our campuses. In the coming weeks, I will highlight events on that campus and give more details about the heritage connected to it.
As always, you can contact me with your questions and concerns at gm@rpi.edu, or the Student Senate at senate-listens@rpi.edu. I am also pleased to announce that we have propelled student government into the 21st century by creating an AIM screen name for your convenience. When I am available, I will be signed on as “RPI Grand Marshal.” Feel free to direct your questions and concerns to me via this new, technologically sophisticated venue.
