The Month in Photos: November 2024

December 6, 2024

November brings a thankful vibe, and at WPI we appreciate taking the time to acknowledge all the members of our community and the exciting things they make possible on campus. Last month offered visits from goats, notable athletic accomplishments, and recognition for some long-term employees—and so much more. See how our staff photographers captured the energy of November. 

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The goats are back? It must be Founders Day! Every year on November 11, WPI pays tribute to its founders with celebrations that might include trivia or readings, but we all know the visiting goats are the highlight of the day.

 

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With his 60th-place finish (out of 32 teams and 294 runners), graduate student Avi Bissoondial earned the second-best placement and the fastest time in WPI program history at the national NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. Photo credit: WPI Athletics

 

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The Business School kicked off its second annual Business Week with the “AI and the Future of Business” panel and followed up with a packed schedule that included speed networking, an academic roundtable, networking, alumni events, and more. 

 

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With the November 13 signing onto the Okanagan Charter, WPI formally joined an international cohort of health-promoting universities and colleges that pledge to center on the sustainable well-being of people, places, and the planet.

 

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Raghvendra Cowlagi, associate professor in Aerospace Engineering, guides students in the exciting, and advancing, field of autonomous vehicles.

 

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Women’s basketball earned a runner-up finish at the Worcester City Tournament held at Anna Maria College. Senior Caitlyn Dasaro scored 14 points and was named to the All-Tournament team. Photo credit: WPI Athletics 

 

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Robert W. Hyers, the George I. Alden Professor and head of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, joined the prestigious 2025 class of fellows of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), a professional organization with more than 11,000 members.

 

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The Annual International Dinner on November 16 featured an Olympic theme and a global celebration. This year marked the 38th time the WPI community has gathered to celebrate many cultures with exceptional food, performances, and prizes. 

 

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Celebrating and connecting with colleagues is a highlight of the Employee Recognition Awards dinner. The event recognizes long-term employees with a lively night of dinner and dancing.

 

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The Staff Council hosted a picture-perfect second annual Harvest of Thanks: A Staff Gratitude Gathering. The fun-filled event offered a chance for staff to catch up, enjoy some refreshments, and win raffle prizes of turkeys, gift cards, and even some sought-after pickleball equipment.

 

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Fellow goats are everywhere! WPI Hall of Fame Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Bartley caught up with former WPI player Jeff Robinson ’11, assistant coach for NCAA Division I Quinnipiac, where a recent exhibition game was held. Photo credit: WPI Athletics

 

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WPI’s UX Symposium (UXSYM) brings academic professionals and researchers to campus to share ideas and insights on cutting-edge developments in the UX field. This year focused on a popular topic—using artificial intelligence to create value with exceptional user experiences.

 

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The men’s basketball team nabbed the Ted Coghlin Tournament Championship on the home court after victories on back-to-back days over Saint Joseph’s (ME) and Amherst. Aidan Callahan ’25 was named the tournament MVP. Photo credit: WPI Athletics

 

That’s a wrap on all things November at WPI … any questions?

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