As November arrives, gratitude fills the air. It’s a time when we pause to appreciate the people and places that sustain us — and to look for ways to lift others, especially as the days grow shorter and the year winds down.

A monthly message from President Marty Schmidt ’81 on giving back & getting involved.Dear RPI Community,As autumn deepens, I am reminded that giving back is more than a seasonal act — it is part of the ethos we cultivate here at RPI. Our progress, our innovations, and our successes are built not in isolation, but in interaction — with neighbors, with local institutions, and with the city we call home.