WPI Tech Old Timers is now WPI Voyagers!
Founded in 1958, Voyagers is a social organization for retired, and nearly retired, WPI alumni, faculty, staff and their spouse/guest. Speakers of broad interest bring this energetic group together monthly during the academic year for friendship, entertainment, and continued learning. New members always welcome.
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Organizational or Program Inquiries? alumni-office@wpi.edu / 508.831.5606
In-Person programs are held on campus or the Worcester community on a weekday during business hours (times may differ). Programs on campus require a parking pass for your vehicle; pre-registration is required to receive a parking pass.
Virtual programs are held on Zoom. Create your free, personal account on Zoom to join us (https://zoom.us/freesignup/). Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email.
Virtual Program Time: 1:45pm Business Meeting / 2:00pm Feature Presentation / 3:00pm Social
Wednesday, September 07, 2022 - Presentation featuring WPI's Arthur Heinricher, Provost ad interim.
Wednesday, October 05, 2022 - Spend a day at Worcester's EcoTarium, museum of science and nature with faculty and alumnus presentations in the Alden Planetarium.
Wednesday, November 02, 2022 - A Journey to Iceland and Panama, Virtual presentations by students and faculty.
Wednesday, December 07, 2022 - In Person at Higgins House Beginning 10:00am - Our annual holiday/winter seasonal music program featuring the Medwin String Honors Quartet and presentation.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - Virtual program beginning 1:45pm EST. Faculty presentation featuring their Sustainable Self-Healing Concrete Research. All members of the WPI community are invited to join us.
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 - Virtual program featuring Athletics and Rowing's National Championship.
Wednesday, March 01, 2023 - Members are invited to join us for an in-person social and presentation from our university archivist on the Theo Brown Diaries collection and his impact on the agricultural industry. This program will be held at Briarwood Independent Living Community in Worcester where 20+ WPI affiliated alumni, faculty, staff and friends reside.
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 - Join us on campus at Unity Hall for breakfast, presentation and tour by Robotics students and faculty. Breakfast at 9:00am; Presentation at 10:00am; Tour at 11:00am. Learn more and register by March 26.
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 - Join us in person at Higgins House for a season finale celebration of Voyagers 65th year, our successful name change, a social, and acknowledgement as Higgins House turns 100! Program will be 10:00-11:30am. Registration coming soon.
VIEW A VARIETY OF RECORDED EVENTS
SAMPLE OF PAST PROGRAMS - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
USS Constitution Tour
WPI Student IQP/MQP Presentations
Worcester Red Sox and Polar Park
Turn Back Time Education Center, Yurt Village Tour; and Farm Stay IQP Project Center Presentation
The Practice of Mindfulness, and the Science Behind It
Uncovering Viking-Age Combat: Strange Science?
Celebrating Student Success, and the Impact of Alumni Engagement
Creativity in Engineering Leads WPI Alumni to the Grammys
A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson, Performance by Judith Kalaora, Educator, Actress and Living Historian
The Salisbury Gardens and Greenhouses, Presented by Jim Welu, Director Emeritus of the Worcester Art Museum
Holiday Music Program, Performance by WPI's Simple Harmonic Motion and Jazz Ensemble
Athletic Sports Shoe Development for ACL, Knee and Ankle Injury Prevention, WPI Student Group
PracticePoint: Advancing Healthcare Through Cyber-Physical Systems, WPI's Gregory Fischer
Tech Old Timers Celebrate 60 Years
