WPI Voyagers
Founded in 1958, WPI Voyagers is a social organization for WPI alumni, faculty, staff and their spouse/guest, age 55+. Speakers of broad interest bring this energetic group together during the academic year for friendship, entertainment, and continued learning. New members are always welcome; view Membership details below.
Organizational or Program Inquiries?
Contact Maureen Maynard at mmaynard@wpi.edu / 1-508-831-5606
In-Person programs are held on campus, or within the Worcester community, on a weekday during business hours (times may differ). Programs on campus require a parking pass for your vehicle; pre-registration is required to receive a parking pass.
Virtual programs are held on Zoom in the afternoon or evening. Create your free, personal account on Zoom to join us (https://zoom.us/freesignup/). Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - On Campus / 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Sounds of the Season with the WPI Choirs: Program & Lunch
Learn More and Register by December 2!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - WPI, Rubin Campus Center, Odeum / 2:30-5:00 PM
Great Problems Seminar Poster Presentation: Volunteer Judges Needed
Prior Experience or Topic Knowledge Not Required
Register to be a Judge by December 3!
- January 2025 - Winter Break
- February 2025 - Virtual Program via Zoom / Details Forthcoming
- March 2025 - Virtual Program via Zoom / Details Forthcoming
- April 2025 - On Campus / Details Forthcoming
- May 2025 - Season Finale On Campus / Details Forthcoming
- June-August - Summer Break
SAMPLE OF PAST PROGRAMS - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Estate Planning
Cybersecurity: How to Identify and Avoid Phishing Scams
Worcester's Salisbury Family History and Mansion: Presentation and Walking Tour
USS Constitution Tour
WPI Student IQP/MQP, Faculty & Student Presentations
WPI Student Music Performances
Worcester Ecotarium and Planetarium
The Practice of Mindfulness, and the Science Behind It
Uncovering Viking-Age Combat: Strange Science?
Creativity in Engineering Leads WPI Alumni to the Grammys
Historical and Entertainment Re-enactors
Membership
The WPI Voyagers recognize the importance of philanthropy and engagement in the life of the university. They take a special interest in supporting various WPI student groups with a portion of their annual membership dues.
Membership dues are $15 per person annually, and support student groups and non-WPI speaker honoraria to offer a variety of educational and entertaining programming.
Dues can be paid in cash or check at in-person programs or mailed as follows:
Make checks payable to WPI Voyagers and mail to:
WPI Voyagers
c/o Office of Lifetime Engagement
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA, 01609
Officers
Peter McDermott '73, President
William Delaney '74, Vice President
Paula Delaney '75, Secretary
Allen Levesque '59, Treasurer
Connect with an officer by emailing alumni-office@wpi.edu.
Recent Voyagers Events
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, Voyagers follows the Worcester Public School announcements. If Worcester schools are canceled or delayed, Voyagers in-person programs will not meet that day. Please call the Office of Lifetime Engagement with inquiries - 508-831-5600.