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September 11, 2026

Career Fair Next Week: Parking Heads Up
WPI will host our wildly popular two-day Fall Career Fair next week, bringing our talented students and alumni together with top recruiters. Career Fair will be Sept. 16 and 17, noon to 4 p.m. in the Sports & Rec Center.Β To accommodate recruiters and job seekers, the Park Ave Garage will be closed to students and employees until 1 p.m. on those days.Β Please plan ahead and use the Higgins, Boynton South, Hackfeld, or West Street lots, or the Gateway Garage (gates will open on approach). Employees can also use the Dean Street Garage (ID needed). Thank you for supporting our students.

Federal FAQs
As President Wang mentioned at yesterday's All-Employee Town Hall, WPI has updated the Frequently Asked Questions about the university's responses to recent federal orders and directives pertaining to higher education. Read it here. (WPI login credentials are required.)

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Division of Talent & Inclusion

WPI IN THE NEWS

Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster

Stephen Kmiotek, professor of practice in the Department of Chemical Engineering and faculty member in the university's explosion protection engineering program, provided analysis for an Associated Press article detailing historical safety records at a mill where a chemical tank imploded in May.

Higher Education Institutions in Worcester, MA Forge the Next Generation of Leaders

Kwamie Dunbar, interim dean of The Business School, spoke with Livability.com for an article highlighting how WPI's academic programs, including AI and financial technology, and interdisciplinary approach help prepare students for evolving careers and support regional workforce development.

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TODAY'S EVENTS

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Mathematical Sciences Department Colloquium: Eran Nevo, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
πŸ“ Stratton Hall

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, September 14

Tuesday, September 15

9:00 am

TIAA Consultant - Individual Employee Meetings

πŸ“ Harrington Auditorium
5:00 pm

CEAE BS/MS Info Session

πŸ“ Kaven Hall

Wednesday, September 16

12:00 pm

WPI 2026 In-Person Fall Career Fair

πŸ“ Sports & Recreation Center Building

MS & PHD PRESENTATIONS

Tuesday, September 15

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