RPI, International Services for Students and Scholars

05/31/2026

Albany’s signature free concert series premiered in the summer of 1990 with a performance by legendary folk artist Richie Havens, band has since grown into a staple of summer in the Capital Region.

The June 4th performances feature Geri Howard Phillips, the D. Lawson Experience, and Jon B.

More details here: https://www.albanyevents.org/events/alive-at-five/

05/30/2026

Join Bard & Baker on the last Sunday of the month in The Cottage for their Troy Chapter of all throughout 2026! Bring your own books & read in silence with one another for 1 hour, then hang out afterwards together with other book lovers & play games if you like!

More details here: https://www.bardandbaker.com/events-calendar/2026/1/25/silent-book-club-monthly-meetup-bz6zb

05/29/2026

🏳️‍🌈 2026 Pride Prep Party 🏳️‍⚧️
TODAY, May 29, 2026 at 4–6PM in Evelyn's Café (EMPAC)

Kick off Pride with a relaxed, come-as-you-are evening of creativity, music, and good company. Make your own Pride gear, hang out with friends and coworkers, and help build some excitement for the weeks ahead. We’ll also have live music from Troy band Paintbrush Charlie, fronted by our very own Julia Alsarraf.

📸EMPAC

05/26/2026

🏳️‍🌈 2026 Pride Prep Party 🏳️‍⚧️
Friday, May 29 2026 at 4–6PM in Evelyn's Café (EMPAC)

Kick off Pride with a relaxed, come-as-you-are evening of creativity, music, and good company. Make your own Pride gear, hang out with friends and coworkers, and help build some excitement for the weeks ahead. We’ll also have live music from Troy band Paintbrush Charlie, fronted by our very own Julia Alsarraf.

📸EMPAC

05/24/2026

04/30/2026

REMINDER: International End of Year BBQ is TONIGHT (Thursday, April 30th) from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 2125 Burdett Ave.

Make sure to bring a friend! (Hosted by ISSS and the Chapel & Cultural Center)