An address by President Shirley Ann Jackson, presentations by world-leading academic researchers, and performances by the legendary Aretha Franklin and violin virtuoso Joshua Bell are among the highlights of the upcoming “Celebration Weekend: A Tribute to the Transformation of Rensselaer.”

The two-day program, to be held Dec. 4-5 on the Troy campus of Rensselaer, will chronicle the first decade of the successful implementation of The Rensselaer Plan, the 10th anniversary of the tenure of President Shirley Ann Jackson, and the successful completion of the $1.4 billion Renaissance at Rensselaer: The Campaign for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

“We have come a long way together over the last 10 years. This celebration of a decade of transformation at Rensselaer is an opportunity to showcase our extraordinary people, highlight the new programs, and tour our spectacular platforms,” said President Jackson. “Most importantly, it is an opportunity to thank all of those in the Rensselaer community — our donors, trustees, faculty, students, staff, administration, alumni, and other special friends — for their tireless efforts in elevating Rensselaer as top-tier, world-class technological research university, with global reach and global impact. We are, indeed, better positioned than ever to change the world.” Full Article