Places
This “architectural feature” made for some harrowing returns to campus after late evenings in Troy before it was restored in 1999.
The Approach
Standout Men's Hockey player who set a number of records and helped lead RPI to the 1985 National Championship. Played nearly 20 years in the NHL and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Also the other half of a famous singing duo (who are now going to court against each other!).
Adam Oates
This beloved BBQ spot overlooking the Troy Waterfront is a staple of downtown
What is Dino BBQ?
This class every aspiring engineer takes in their freshman year at RPI
What is IEA/Intro to Engineering Analysis
Recently redone when the Class of 2023 stepped in, this dining hall centrally located in the middle of freshman hill has been able to fostered many friendships, early mornings before class, and relaxation after a long day to see your friends again.
What is Commons Dining Hall?
Where you can find students hanging out on the grass in Spring - after a long, cold winter. Also the largest muscle group in the human body.
The Quad
The first woman to receive an engineering degree from RPI, and the first woman in the U.S. to receive a PhD in mechanical engineering.
Lois Graham
This ice cream shop has unique flavors and many different desserts to put your ice cream on!
What is Dutch Udders?
It is nearly impossible to get a seat at this student favorite study spot located on 15th St
what is the student union?
This college will never escape a chirp at an RPI hockey game
Clarkson
Originally a Navy warehouse in Rhode Island and transported to campus; opened in 1949. Think of the fourth most populated city in the US.
The Houston Field House
The architect of the famous 5th Avenue Apple Store.
Peter Bohlin
This diner is a staple to downtown troy. It is nearly impossible to get a seat on the weekends, but their milkshakes are worth it!
Manory's
This computer science class has had a daunting reputation among freshman
Data Structures
You can see this mascot walking around the field house
Puckman
Built for the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1933 and the new home of the first IBM Quantum System One
The Voorhees Computing Center
erved as a Civil War artillery commander and US State Representative. However this is a "wily" clue as this person is best known for something else.
William H. Wiley - co-founder of publisher John Wiley and Sons.
This pub is known for its $1 wing nights and arcade games in the back!
The Ruck
Good luck trying to find a study room here!
Folsom Library
This head coach is inducted to the US Hockey Hall of Fame, and the RPI Track is named after him
Ned Harkness
“Where it all began” in 1824 in a single building as the Rensselaer School. The structure was erected in 1801 at a cost of $11,000 to house Troy‘s first bank.
Old Bank Place
his person successfully pursued a very different path from more of the "typical" programs at RPI. She is an American author of children's and young adults books and winner of several national book awards. Her success and accolades and certainly the "fruits" of her labor.
Julie Berry
This coffee shop that open during COVID is a staple study (or date!) spot for RPI students. With cute apparel to go along with their coffee, this coffee shop is a soothing place you can find RPI students!
Jacob Alejandro
This space exhibit can be found on the 4th floor of this building, named after the person the exhibit was built for.
LOW
This rpi alum is the only hockey player from RPI to be part of the Olympic Team
Joe Juneau