The Month in Photos: November 2023

December 12, 2023

November is all about being thankful, and while that’s how we feel about our community friends every day, we’d never pass up an opportunity to celebrate them and their accomplishments all month long. From Wellness Day and long service awards to taking time to enjoy the fall foliage around campus, check out some of what we were most thankful for in November.

Participants engage in a discussion during a Business Week panel in the Odeum.

The Business School’s inaugural Business Week spanned both subject matter and months, offering attendees a packed schedule of guest speakers, workshops, panels, and networking events October 30 to November 3.

Staff members pose with turkeys they won during the Harvest of Thanks Staff Appreciation Event.

“This is for the turkeys!”—the Staff Council’s Harvest of Thanks gratitude gathering event featured food and raffles for gift certificates, gift baskets, and, yes, turkeys.

Students play spikeball on the Quad during a sunny day.

It’s always a good time for a pickup spikeball game on the Quad—just ask, well, anyone.

Stephen Kmiotek reads from a book during Founders Day festivities.

Every November, we take time to celebrate WPI’s founders with readings from Two Towers: The Story of Worcester Tech, trivia contests, and visits from goats.

The men's soccer team celebrates after winning a championship.

Men’s Soccer kicked off the month by clinching the NEWMAC Tournament Championship against Babson. Photo credit Sam Seng '26

Students participate in a meditation class in the Center for Well-Being.

Meditation classes in the Center for Well-Being are popular with students taking a break and re-centering themselves.

students at Franconia Ridge

Just a few hours away in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, one of WPI’s newest project centers gives students the opportunity to complete projects focused on the environment and earn certificates in wilderness ethics. Photo credit: Danielle Cook and Corey Dehner

Staff members who have worked at WPI for increments of five years were honored at the Long Service Award dinner.

It’s been said time and again that what makes WPI special is the people. We celebrated those who’ve been working at WPI for increments of five years at the annual Employee Recognition Dinner.

Admitted students and their families attended one of WPI's open houses in the Sports & Recreation Center.

Hundreds of prospective students and their families visited campus to see firsthand what makes WPI, well, WPI.

Members of the cross-country team smile together with a banner after winning a championship.

WPI’s cross country team wrapped up a historic season at the NCAA Division III National Championships in Pennsylvania.

A student shakes hands with a dog during Wellness Day on campus.

The latest Wellness Day on campus, “Celebrate Diversity,” featured webinars, arts and crafts, chair massages, sound bathing, and visits from special guests.