Welcome to RPI! My name is Peter Baldwin, and I am the newly elected President of the Rensselaer Student Union. The Union is an organization that ensures your experience at Rensselaer will extend beyond the classroom, and as President, I am here to help give you the best experience possible.
The Union includes a building that serves as a common ground for students to study, eat, or meet for other activities. The Union is run by an Executive Board, a group of appointed students who I meet with weekly. The Board approves new clubs, reallocates club budgets, and reviews requests for additional club funding while managing a yearly budget of approximately $8.5 million. The Union supports over 150 different organizations, ranging from athletics and performing arts to cultural and religious clubs. We truly value the diversity that each club brings to the student body, and encourage all students to get involved.
During the first week of classes, the Union will be hosting its annual Activities Fair where students will have an opportunity to see the various clubs, talk to club members, and sign up to get involved. I also encourage you to browse the Rensselaer Union website located at http://www.union.rpi.edu for more information. Also if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to e-mail me at pu@rpi.edu or call 518-276-5898.
I hope all of you are enjoying your summer and are excited about the endeavor that you will soon begin here at RPI. I challenge each of you to become involved and take advantage of the well-rounded experience that awaits you because the education of this school extends far beyond the classroom. Good luck in the upcoming year!
